HOBY State Leadership LHS Representative
Olivia Mosley represented Lafayette High School at the Mississippi HOBY State Leadership Seminar held May 30–June 1, 2025, at Mississippi College in Clinton. Each school across the state selected one standout sophomore, and Olivia was chosen for her character, leadership, and potential.
Reflecting on her experience, Olivia shared: “HOBY taught me so much about myself and leadership. Thank you for seeing the potential in me and giving me this opportunity.”
Congratulations, Olivia!
THIS WEEK AT THE LIBRARY
MATH & MUSIC
WACKY SCIENCE FUN
CONSTRUCTION CARNIVAL
Congratulations to Coach Melinda Scruggs for being selected as the Mississippi Association of Coaches Girls Soccer Coach of the Year for 2025.
ANIMALS & GIANT GAMES
THANK YOU TO SENATOR BOYD AND REPRESENTATIVE DEWEESE
We are grateful to Senator Nicole Boyd and Representative Clay Deweese for joining our June school board meeting to discuss current issues affecting public education in Mississippi. We appreciate their time, their willingness to listen, and their ongoing efforts to engage in thoughtful conversations with our district.
PLANETARIUM PARTY
🚨BASEBALL CAMP UPDATE 🚨
Join the library tomorrow to discover "The Magic of Art!"
LMS CHEER SUMMER CAMP
Lafayette Middle School cheerleaders recently participated in a UCA Home Camp and represented our district with excellence! The team earned a Superior Trophy and Ribbon, with 7 students named UCA All-Americans and 6 individual ribbons awarded by their camp leader.
CONGRATULATIONS
Your 2025-2026 Lafayette Softball Teams
SCHOOL NURSE OF THE YEAR
We are proud to recognize LUES school nurse Brandye Gossett for being named School Nurse of the Year for the North Region by the Mississippi School Nurse Association. Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to the health and well-being of our students make a lasting impact every day. Congratulations, Nurse Gossett—this honor is well deserved!
Parents and children of all ages are invited to the public library for a fun, farm animal-themed story time tomorrow!
SCAM ALERT
We've been informed of someone calling businesses and asking for ads on behalf of Lafayette basketball. Neither of our teams are currently seeking sponsorships.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Emily Norwood is the Lafayette Softball Head Coach. Norwood is a Lafayette 2016 graduate & continued her softball career with Jones College where she was a part of the National Championship teams. She joined the Commodore coaching staff in 2020 as an assistant.
Kicking off a season of learning and connection at the public library—what a great way to bring schools, families, and the community together!
COMMUNITY NEWS
Honoring Excellence in Education
We are incredibly proud to share that three of our educators from Lafayette Elementary School were recently recognized by the Chicksa District of the Natchez Trace Council of the Boy Scouts of America for their dedication and service.
Mrs. Kelley Hunter and Mr. Brady Cairns were each awarded the Albert K. Fretwell Award, which honors educators who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in the classroom.
Mrs. Misty Wright received the District Award of Merit—the highest honor a Scouting District can bestow—for her exceptional contributions to the success and development of youth in our community.
As Johnny Price, Chicksa District Awards Chairman, shared:
“We are very proud to honor three deserving educators from Lafayette Elementary School.”
Congratulations to Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Cairns, and Mrs. Wright for their commitment to shaping young lives.
