Lafayette County School District

Happy School Nurse Day! Thank you for being the heart of student care and wellness. Your work keeps our district anchored to excellence every single day.

CLASS OF 2025 Lafayette High School Honors First-Ever Dual STAR Students: Andrew Phillips and Thomas Cribbs Lafayette High School is proud to announce that seniors Thomas Cribbs and Andrew Phillips have been named 2025 STAR Students, marking the first time in school history that two students have received this distinguished honor in the same year. The Student-Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) Program, administered by the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), recognizes the highest-achieving high school seniors in Mississippi based on their ACT scores and academic performance. To qualify, students must have the highest ACT score in their graduating class and meet rigorous academic criteria. Andrew and Thomas have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies and a strong commitment to academic excellence. As STAR Students, they were also allowed to name their STAR Teachers—educators who have made a significant impact on their educational journey. Thomas selected Bethany Lucas, and Andrew selected Virginia Cornelius.

Sweet Success at LUES! These Lafayette Upper Elementary students met the AR goal, which earned them a field trip to Dairy Queen for a sweet treat. We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication to reading. Thank you to our friends at Dairy Queen for helping us celebrate their achievement!

NORTH HALF BOUND Join us on Wednesday to cheer on the softball team as they begin the third round of playoffs against New Hope. This is a best-of-three series with home-field advantage for the Commodores. First pitch is 6:00 PM.

Teacher Appreciation Week This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who anchor our schools to excellence. Your dedication, passion, and impact on students’ lives make all the difference. Thank you for inspiring minds, nurturing hearts, and going above and beyond every single day. You are the foundation of our success. We’re grateful for all you do every day!

Thank You! The Lafayette Indoor Percussion would like to thank all the following sponsors for supporting our Commodores throughout the indoor percussion season. Thank you for being Anchored to Excellence with us!

CLASS OF 2025 Introducing the Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Salutatorians! Congratulations!

Transition Nights at LUES & LES Were a Huge Success! At LUES, families enjoyed “Cruisin’ on Up”—an exciting evening filled with booths from school departments, community partners, and teachers, all ready to support students on their next journey. Guests were treated to beautiful student artwork and impressive musical performances, proudly presented by our Quest and Art classes. Meanwhile, LES hosted “Poppin’ into PreK and K” nights, offering informative sessions to help families prepare their little learners for a great start this fall. A big THANK YOU to our teachers, families, and community partners for making these events meaningful and memorable!

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today, we celebrate and thank our cafeteria staff for their hard work, kindness, and dedication to keeping our students nourished and ready to learn. You truly are heroes in every sense of the word — thank you for all you do!

LEAD1 students at LMS are building essential life skills. They’ve learned to tie ties, iron clothes, sew on buttons, and operate sewing machines, culminating in sewing their own pillowcases. Preparing for life, one skill at a time!

CLASS OF 2025 We continue the salute to the graduates with a look at the senior leaders.

HERE'S TO YOU, CLASS OF 2025! It's May, and at Lafayette, we celebrate our graduates with a look at the accomplishments of this class in the days leading up to graduation. To start, here is a quick review of some important numbers for these seniors.

GAME DAY Lafayette Softball takes on Corinth in game one of the second round of the 5A Playoffs. 6:00 PM at Lafayette High School

Happy School Principals Day! Today, we proudly celebrate the incredible leadership and commitment of our school principals. Their guidance helps shape strong schools and support student success. Thank you to each of our outstanding principals for the work you do every day!

DOUBLE THE HONOR Lafayette senior Mabry Eason received her Miss 5A Softball award today at the luncheon hosted by MISSHSAA. She received the Miss Volleyball award in the fall semester making her the first Lafayette athlete to receive the top honor in more than one sport.

DEFEND THE SHIP The Lafayette E-Sports team is headed to Hattisburg to defend their championship title. Amelia Helmert, Javen Farmer, and Sam Roberts will play Smash Bros in the semifinals at 3 PM. The finals will be at 6 PM. The event will be broadcast via Twitch TV at https://www.twitch.tv/southernmissesports

RECAP THE MADNESS The LHS Library hosted a March Madness competition for students and faculty. They entered the library to fill out men's and/or women's NCAA basketball brackets. Mrs. McCoy printed large brackets, filled them in as the tournament progressed, and kept up with how many game outcomes people got correct. She sent out the leaderboard each day. Mrs. McCoy also displayed basketball books for students to check out. Our final winners in the men's bracket were: Brett Williams (1st), Officer Grantham and Ryker Loprinzi (2nd), and Mrs. Bautista and Connyr Leary (3rd). Our final winners in the women's bracket were: Ms. Bush (1st), Ms. L. Smith (2nd), and Ella Covington and Ryker Loprinzi (3rd). Prizes included t-shirts, hats, signed posters, cups, notebooks, umbrellas, portable speakers, and lanyards. Thank you to the colleges that donated prizes (University of MS, Mississippi State, Iowa State, Michigan State, and LSU).

6th GRADE ART & MUSIC Our 6th-grade art and music students had an incredible field trip to the University of Mississippi! They explored the UM Museum, toured the band hall, and participated in a fun printmaking activity. After lunch in the Circle, students engaged in hands-on learning experiences in mechanical, biomedical, and geological engineering. A huge thank you to the UM Museum and the Ole Miss School of Engineering for providing such an inspiring and educational day for our students!

Congratulations to our LMS Perfect Attendance winners for the week of April 14 – April 17! Blaze White (7), Cedric Wilson (7), Dixie Martin (8), Makenzie Stafford (8) As we count down to the last days of school, let’s stay focused and anchored to excellence all the way to the finish line!

TASTY 3D SHAPES Ms. Monroe’s 1st grade class explored 3D shapes in a fun and tasty way. With help from generous parent volunteers, students sorted snacks shaped like cones, cylinders, and rectangular prisms, then discussed each shape’s attributes, including edges, vertices, and faces. Hands-on learning has never been so sweet!