Lafayette County School District

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

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!

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!

LUES TRANSITION NIGHT INFORMATION

Celebrating Excellence in Community Engagement Congratulations to Dr. Kelle Sumrall and Mrs. Lindsay McGregor, science teachers at LMS, for receiving the 2025 Excellence in Community Engagement Award with Distinction from the University of Mississippi’s Office of Community Engagement! Each year, this prestigious honor is awarded to only two projects recognized for outstanding community collaboration and impact. Dr. Sumrall and Mrs. McGregor have partnered with Dr. Joe Sumrall and his EDCI 320/520 class at Ole Miss for the past four years, engaging in dynamic, project-based learning experiences that benefit both K-12 and college students. Thanks to the Community Partnership Development Fund Grant, their students have explored science through hands-on projects like rocket launches, raised garden beds, bird and hummingbird feeders, and even earthworm farms. With support from local organic farmers, 7th-grade students have also grown their own produce and flowers. We are incredibly proud of Dr. Sumrall and Mrs. McGregor for their dedication to innovative science education.

TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL (HOURS) The second grade QUEST students had a blast last Thursday night at their LES Lock-In. The gift of making memories.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE The sixth-grade student council has been very busy making a difference at school and in the community. This week, they held a ribbon-cutting for their Pantry Program, also known as The Snack Shack—a place where students can grab a snack when needed. They spent some of the money raised to buy snacks and learning how to work with a budget. Students can also contribute by helping stock the cabinet if they choose. This program is all about giving back. Also this week, the student visited Beau Ridge Community Center, where they stuffed Easter eggs, participated in a jazzercise workout, and visited many of the residents.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS DAY Thank you to our incredible administrative professionals for your dedication and hard work—your efforts make a difference every single day!

The Lafayette Bass Teams took to this Sardis Lake this past weekend.  Lafayette High School and Junior High Divisions both finished in 2nd place at the tournament. Riley Moore and Jackson Parks - High School Team Carson Babb and Mason Yarbrough - Junior High Team

MiSS 5A SOFTBALL Congratulations to our very own Mabry Eason on her selection as Miss Softball for 5A for the state of Mississippi.

KINDERGARTEN FIELD TRIP Last Thursday, LES Kindergarten students brought spring cheer to The Pinnacle assisted living facility. They enjoyed an egg hunt, visited with residents, and even met the Easter Bunny.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY Thank you to all our drivers who greet our students each day with a smile and ensure that their journey to and from school is safe. We appreciate you not just today, but EVERY single day!