Congratulations to our Week 2 Perfect Attendance recipients, Gavin Carr (7th grade) and Mia Green (8th grade). We commend these students for their dedication to attending school every day.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for supporting the LUES Book Fair last week. We enjoyed closing out the event with our students in their Halloween costumes and celebrating a love of reading together.
We appreciate your continued support of literacy in our schools!
Our 2nd graders at LES recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience while studying the story of Johnny Appleseed. Students read and answered comprehension questions using informational text, created Apple Pie in a Cup, sequenced the steps of the recipe, and even graphed results from an apple taste test.
ELA Writing PLC in Action
Our 7th–10th grade ELA teachers gathered for a Professional Learning Community (PLC) focused on writing. Eighth-grade teacher Annie Thomas and 9th-grade teacher Alyssa Codling shared insights and strategies from the recent Writing Symposium at the University of Mississippi, bringing new ideas back to strengthen student learning in the classroom.
Last Friday, Mrs. Polston’s Kindergarten class wrapped up a week of hard work with a festive Fun Friday! After reading "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever," students painted their own Jack-o'-Lanterns and enjoyed a special visit from guest readers with the Mortar Board at Ole Miss.
Tickets are on sale!
Support the Lafayette Theatre Department at their Fall Festival production of "YLGR" next Friday, November 7th! All proceeds help to offset travel costs and their Spring musical, "Mean Girls."
Tickets:
Presale online: Purchase here
At the door: Cash or check (if available)
Don’t miss your chance to see our talented students shine on stage!
Our 2nd grade students enjoyed October Open Gym mornings with Mrs. Raspo, starting their day with movement, teamwork, and positive energy.
Our Lafayette Cheer and Dance teams made history this weekend as they competed together in the Spirit Program division.
Results:
• 2nd Place — Spirit Program (Cheer & Dance)
• 4th Place — Cheer Gameday
• 1st Place — JV Jazz (Dance)
• 1st Place — JV Gameday (Dance)
First Grade Fun with Adjectives!
Our first graders in Mrs. Porter’s and Mrs. Threlkeld’s classes are learning about adjectives with help from Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Students brainstormed adjectives to describe Spookley, created their own unique pumpkins, and enjoyed a special Spookley-themed snack to accompany the story.
7th Grade: Preston Berryhill
8th Grade: Zuri Lloyd
Join us for the PINK OUT game honoring warriors in the battle against cancer. Donations and tonight's gate will be donated to a special family in their fight against cancer.
We’re proud to recognize our elementary students who achieved perfect attendance for the 1st nine weeks! These dedicated Commodores enjoyed a special breakfast with donuts, juice, and ribbons to celebrate their accomplishments.
A big thank you to our PTO for providing the treats and helping us celebrate our students’ commitment to attending every day!
Students were recognized at this month’s Character Trait Breakfast for showing empathy toward others. These students were selected by their teachers for their kindness, understanding, and care for those around them!
Congratulations to Lizah Holland on reaching a career 1,000 digs as a Lafayette Commodore!
LES Kindergarten Field Trip
Our Kindergartners had a fantastic day at Bull Bottom Farms in Duck Hill, MS. The students enjoyed a hands-on learning experience and created many memories!
Champions of the Classroom
This Friday, October 24, during halftime of the Lafayette vs. Columbus football game, we will recognize 193 students who earned the highest possible and perfect scores on the MAAP 2025 assessments, as well as those honored through the College Board’s National Recognition Programs.
Families of recognized students have been notified, and our faculty and staff are invited to join in the celebration. We are proud to honor these outstanding academic achievements with our entire community — true Champions of the Classroom!
Excitement is in the air at LUES!
The Scholastic Book Fair truck rolled in today. The fair officially opens this Sunday from 2–4 p.m. and continues next week, October 27–31.
We can’t wait to celebrate the joy of reading with our students and families!
