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.
The ladies of the pitch take on New Hope tonight for the North Half Championship. Come out and support.
LAFAYETTE SCHOLAR
Gabriel Swain, a freshman at Lafayette High School, has been selected to join the Junior Academy of the New York Academy of Sciences.
A competitive international program for students passionate about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the Junior Academy connects promising young innovators with STEM mentors worldwide to solve pressing global challenges.
Swain’s cohort will tackle two challenges. Student teams will design solutions to address air pollution's impact on non-communicable diseases and to help humans survive in extreme environments.
Swain will have access to the Global STEM Alliance Network, virtual team-based innovation challenges designed by industry leaders, and online STEM learning modules. The Junior Academy operates through Launchpad, a virtual collaborative learning platform that students use to participate in innovation challenges virtually while working across different time zones and cultures.
The program emphasizes design thinking, teamwork, cross-cultural communication, and project management skills. Past Junior Academy projects have addressed issues ranging from ethical AI implementation to sustainable textile production, cybersecurity, and urban gardening solutions for food security.
Swain, 14, recently earned recognition at Lafayette High School as a Commodore Scholar, for his perfect score on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program. Last year, he showcased one of his computer games at the Mississippi Educational Computing Association conference.
He earned the Top Student Award at the National Security Agency's GenCyber Camp at Mississippi State University, where he developed expertise in Python programming and cybersecurity.
Swain’s STEM activities also have included game development, particle physics workshops at the University of Mississippi, environmental science, and ocean plastics' impact on human health through Lafayette School District’s QUEST gifted program.
“I look forward to working with other high school students from around the world,” Swain said. “I hope we come up with some great ideas!”
CONGRATULATIONS GABRIEL AND THANKS FOR BEING "ANCHORED TO EXCELLENCE"!
REMINDER
The LHS Counseling Center is hosting informational meetings tonight for parents of upcoming 9th graders and 12th graders.
LHS Commons
5:30 - 9th Grade
6:30 - 12th Grade
LES Dental Hygiene Visit
Mrs. Parker's first-grade class at LES had a special guest—one of our student's moms—who came to share valuable tips on dental hygiene! The students learned about the best foods for their teeth and which ones to avoid for a healthy smile! Thank you to our guest for sharing such important information with our young learners!
LUES Library
Mrs. Newman’s Library classes at LUES had a blast choosing a Caldecott book to read! After diving into the story, the students got creative and built Lego figures to bring the book to life.
It’s a wonderful way to combine reading with hands-on fun!
The LCSD School Board has approved the 2025-2026 School Calendar. You can now view or download a copy of the calendar.
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PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
Join us for Parents' Night Out – a fun and relaxing evening while your kids enjoy a special event at school. It’s the perfect chance for some well-deserved time to yourselves!
📅 Date & Time: Friday, February 14 from 6:00-9:00
📍 Location: LMS Gym
Use the QR code or click https://forms.gle/f5hZTanJhynCVxLk8 to register today! We can’t wait to see you there!
PASSING THE ANCHOR
Mrs. Spinks passed the anchor to Mrs. Shelbi McCain at the LUES Faculty Meeting on Wednesday. She stated her hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and she appreciates her passion for ensuring our students receive the help they need to be successful. Congratulations!
RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT
Congratulations to the LUES Lafayette Leaders honored at the Parent Breakfast for displaying the characteristics of responsibility and respect during January.
Archery Opener Today at LMS Gym. Let's go!
Best of luck in your season.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
The sixth-grade QUEST students presented to LUES about energy savings and shared a video they created about how to recycle efficiently.
LMS faculty selected Ms. Mary Beth Smith as their Golden Helm winner for January.
The Golden Helm is the LMS version of Teacher of the Month and is given to someone who is leading the way to excellence.
CONGRATULATIONS to our LCSD Employees of the Month for January!
It's National School Counseling Week, and we are excited to celebrate our hardworking counselors. Thank you for being Anchored to Excellence.
Exciting News for Incoming Freshmen & Seniors! Join us for an important Student & Parent Meeting! Don’t miss out on key information and upcoming events. See you there!
Mind-In-The-Making: Our final installment of the series will be this Thursday evening, February 6, at LES. Dinner will begin at 5:30 in the foyer/gym, and the meeting will follow at 6:00 in the school library. This has been an exciting series with good engagement. Thanks to everyone who has taken part in this series. We look forward to seeing you and any newcomers on Thursday evening. Please be sure to RSVP if you plan to attend so that in addition to the session, we can be prepared to serve you a meal, provide a gift card, and care for your children if needed. https://forms.gle/s5z3Gie751uYAuL28
4th Grade Science Class Shines Bright!
The students in Mrs. Hall's class have been busy exploring the wonders of science, and they ended their unit with a hands-on project! They each created their very own flashlights as part of their learning about circuits and energy.
These young scientists had a blast putting their knowledge to the test, and now they’ve got their very own flashlights to light up the room (or maybe their next adventure)!
3rd Grade Quest Students Explore Lunar New Year with Ozobots!
Sofia and Connor from our 3rd Grade Quest class have been combining creativity and coding as they learn about the traditions of the Lunar New Year! After researching the holiday’s customs, they were challenged to program their Ozobots to collect lucky money in red envelopes—just like in the New Year celebrations!
It’s amazing to see them problem-solve and apply their tech skills in such a fun and meaningful way. Way to go, Quest!
LES Book Blast Update
Ava Riley Griffin (Kindergarten) won our Epic Treasure Chest giveaway! This is our first big prize with our Book Blast. We have four treasure chests stuffed with cash to give away in the next few days. Sign up today! https://app.booksarefun.com/LafayetteES38655/my_progress
