Special Visitors at LUES!
Rip and Deputy Dutton stopped by LUES on Tuesday, and students were beyond excited to see them! Smiles, tail wags, and plenty of high-fives made the visit unforgettable. We thank our Lafayette County Sheriff's Department for all they do for our community!
Learning the Art of Gratitude!
Students in LMS LEAD1 classes put their writing skills to the test by learning how to craft a proper thank-you note and address an envelope! Each student selected a teacher to express their appreciation, turning their lesson into a heartfelt moment.
Seventh-grade ELA teacher Ms. Heather Bynum shared, "Each thank-you note is a beautiful reminder that the work we do as teachers matters! These notes inspire me to keep creating meaningful relationships with my students and remind me of why I love what I do."
Way to go, students, for spreading kindness and gratitude!
Calling all artists!!!
BASEBALL CROSS TOWN CLASSIC
The weather is just right for some baseball! It's time for the Classic. See you tonight for Game 1.
NORTH HALF RUNNER-UP
Congratulations to the boys' powerlifting team on finishing as runner-ups at the North Half meet.
1st Place Finishers: Fletcher Atkinson
2nd Place Finishers: Charelle Bell, Adarus Brown, Chaz Austin
3rd Place Finishers: Keaundre Latham, Richard Parker
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Lafayette County Schools will resume their regular schedule on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: SCHOOL CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Due to dangerous road conditions throughout the county, Lafayette Schools are closed today,
Wednesday, February 19th.
Possible Inclement Weather Announcement
Valentine's Day Fun in 6th Grade ELA!
Last Friday, Ms. Liberti’s, Ms. Pittman’s, and Ms. Bruno’s 6th grade ELA classes celebrated Valentine’s Day with some sweet activities!
They participated in Blind Dates with Books! Students picked out books based on their “mystery” covers and discovered new reading adventures! They also got creative and made delicious candy salads, mixing all their favorite treats to share with friends!
It was a day full of sweetness, surprises, and, of course, lots of love for books!
IT'S GAME DAY
Lafayette soccer takes the field at the 5A State Championship.
Follow along on Lafayette Athletics Twitter or view on the NFHS Network.
LMS recognized the following students for Student of the Month. These students were selected by their teachers as students who embrace diversity. Adela Castillo, Christopher Buck, Lydia Freelon, Abbie Grace Rhines, Justin Burchett, Tony Thompson Jr., TyMarion Hill, and Santiago Albores. Congratulations to these students!
The Mississippi Reads One Book event began this week. Each student received a book to take home and read with their family. We are grateful for LOU and their sponsorship. This event is for Pre-K through 3rd grade.
The Lafayette County School District values your input as we plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Please take a few moments to complete the Federal Programs Comprehensive Needs Assessment survey, which will be open until Tuesday, February 25. Your feedback is essential in helping us strengthen our district for the success of our students. Thank you for your time and support!
Parent Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY26CNAParents-Community
REMINDER: High School Counseling Center Open Office Hours
IMPORTANT
Due to the forecasted severe weather in the Jackson area this weekend, the 5A soccer championship matches have been rescheduled to Monday, February 17th.
Girls 5A Championship - 10:00 AM
Boys 5A Championship - Noon
HONORED
Lafayette received the honor of a visit from Air Force Brigadier General Joseph Sheffield, Commander of the Jeanne M. Holm Center Officer Accessions and Citizen Development, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Sheffield oversees all Air Force ROTC programs worldwide.
The visit included a tour of the LHS AFJROTC facilities, unit inspection, and a drill team performance by Lafayette cadets. Brig. Gen. Sheffield encouraged the cadets to continue their pursuit of a purpose based on positive attitudes. Cadets asked questions about future careers and many outlooks in a possible military career.
Sheffield concluded the visit with a special recognition of two cadets, Cody Quarles and Caleb Strong. The general presented each caded with his challenge coin, as a recognition of achievement or service during their time in JROTC.
📸: Morgan Thompson, Gabriella Wilson, and Abby Still for CMG
COMMUNITY NEWS
Looking for some fun, FREE, educational, and super cool to do this Saturday? Head to the Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library for entertaining demos and hands-on learning with the Ole Miss School of Engineering.
NATIONAL TENNIS COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Congratulations to Lafayette Tennis coach Debbie Swindoll for being selected as one of eight finalists for tennis coach of the year. Swindoll was nominated by the Mississippi High School Coaches Association for career longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championships, and winning percentage. In her 15-year career at Lafayette, Swindoll has four state championships (2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) and one state championship runner-up title in 2019.
Join us tonight and cheer on the boy's soccer team for the North Half match-up against Corinth., or catch the live-stream on channel one https://lafco.live
Congratulations to the Lafayette nominees for the Lindy Callahan Scholar-Athlete Award. One boy and one girl from each of the MHSAA’s eight districts are chosen for their academic accomplishments, participation in high school athletics, and extracurricular activities.
