
TRANSITION NIGHT
Mark your calendars for these transition nights for the following rising grades: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd-6th grade, and 7th grade.


The LHS Quiz Bowl Team competed at State Championships on April 12th. A-Team finished in 5th place, and B-Team finished in 7th place. Individual medalists included Luke Bilbo, William Stafford, and Gavin Gafford, who finished 3rd, 5th, and 6th in Junior Varsity, respectively; and Gray Fisher was named the Top State Scholar as 1st overall for most points scored on the day. A-Team finished the season with an overall 23-8 record. Congratulations on a great season.


LMS ATTENDANCE ALL-STARS
A big CONGRATULATIONS to our LMS Perfect Attendance winners for the week of March 31-April 4 and April 7–April 11! These students showed up every single day, ready to learn, grow, and succeed.
Ashley Neal (7th)
Jasper Porter (7th)
Andrew Alexander (8th)
Josie East (8th)
Grayson Arendale (7th)
Danial Anastasio (7th)
Klarisza Robinson (8th)
Waylon Ferguson (8th – not pictured)
Keep up the amazing effort!





LCSD will be closed this Friday, April 18, 2025. We will reopen on Monday!


LES MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Last Thursday, our second-grade students lit up the stage with an outstanding musical performance!
Thank you to our LES music teacher, Ms. Dubard, and students! Throughout the year, she has introduced our LES Commodores to all forms of music and a wide variety of instruments.







LMS Celebrations!
We're proud to recognize our students and staff for their outstanding achievements in March!
Students of the Month
March's Character Education theme was Integrity, and these students truly embodied it:
7th Grade:
Khelaifah Alkendi
CYara Duke
Caiden Flynn
Rilyn Varner
8th Grade:
Kylee-Jo Hicks
Walter McLarty
Aden Summey
Alex Sumrall
Golden Helm Award
A big congratulations to Mrs. Alyssa Codling, voted by our staff as the Golden Helm winner for March! Thank you for your dedication!
Assistant Principal Week
We also gave a huge shoutout to Coach Gray for all he does to support our students and staff every day. You are appreciated!





CONTINUED EDUCATION
Our LCSD Board members had a special called session this past Saturday for some professional development. They listened in on some key points by Jim Keith, esq. and learned about current instructional technologies available on the market.




POWERLIFTING STATE MEET RECAP
Farrah Harwell got to the podium with a third-place finish. Imari Logan, Laila Miliner, Zariyah McCray, came in 4th place. Makayla Wooten, Maddie East, and Juliyanna Langford lifted their personal best for the season.
Fletcher Atkinson had a 2nd place finish for the boys. Keaundre Latham and Chaz Austin finished in 4th place in their event.
Congratulations to these athletes and the team for a strong finish to the season.

Girls Basketball Camp. Don't miss this great opportunity.


Happy National Assistant Principals' Week!
This week, we celebrate our Assistant Principals! Your dedication, leadership, and support make a difference every day. Thank you for all that you do for our students, staff, and schools!


WE ARE HIRING!
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic educators.
Click the link to apply: https://lafayette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx


Student Spotlight Alert!
Ms. Amy's Student Spotlight shined on Arriayn Wells, one of our amazing 2nd graders!
Arriayn inspired an entire art unit with his jacket featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Pez Dinosaur! Keep sharing your creativity!


STUDENT REGISTRATION
Registration codes for current students have been mailed, and the registration portal is open.
Join us next week for on-site assistance!
https://www.gocommodores.org/page/student-registration


LMS Perfect Attendance Winners
Lafayette Middle School is proud to recognize our Perfect Attendance Drawing Winners for the week of March 24 - March 26: Sarai McCoy (7), Kennedy Woodall (7), Madison Akins (8), and Jamal Malone (8). Keep up the great work, and thank you for making attendance a priority!



BALLOON QUEST
Our sixth-grade QUEST students had an amazing time at Grenada School District's Balloon Quest! They worked together to solve puzzles and questions in 6 exciting science-themed rooms. A big thank you to the Grenada School District for hosting this fun and educational experience!





Check Out What's Happening at the Local Library! Looking for fun and educational activities this month? Our local library has an exciting lineup of events for all ages!


3/5/25 UPDATE: LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR SATURDAY NIGHT
Unfortunately, the show for tonight has been canceled due to a tornado watch in the area. For anyone who bought tickets for tonight, you may get a refund from Mr. Codling at LMS.


All-STAR
Congratulations to MS All-Star archer Audrey Geoghegan. Audrey will compete at the All-Star tournament.


Nursery Rhyme Day Fun!
Our Pre-K students had a magical time celebrating Nursery Rhyme Day with a day full of fun and learning! From exciting outdoor games to creative indoor activities, our little learners brought their favorite nursery rhymes to life.









