Lafayette County School District

ART COLLABORATION Ms. Amy’s 2nd-grade artists from Ms. Holcomb’s class at LES dreamed up their very own Squishmallow characters on paper. Then, the talented students in Mrs. Patton’s Art 2 class at LMS took those designs and worked their magic—turning them into real 3D Squishmallows using felt and other fun materials! The middle schoolers made a special trip to LES to personally deliver each custom-made Squishmallow to its proud 2nd-grade designer. This heartwarming collaboration is a perfect example of how art connects us across grades and campuses.

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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!

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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.

STUDENT REGISTRATION It's almost time for early registration for our returning students. The registration portal will open on Monday, April 7th. Look for your registration code in the mail or email. https://www.gocommodores.org/page/student-registration

A Special Guest from Israel! Our 6th-grade social studies class had the opportunity to welcome Mr. Jake Clemons, who joined all the way from Israel! Mr. Clemons shared fascinating insights about the climate and culture of Israel, bringing the country’s rich history and traditions to life. Our students asked questions and explored cultural artifacts, making for an engaging learning experience. A huge thank you to Mr. Clemons for sharing his time and knowledge with us.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations to Kaden Fassinger for being crowned the 2025 Auto Service Technology State Champion. Kaden's instructor is Stuart Meagrow. Sullivan Martin was runner-up in the state HVAC-R competition. Sullivan's instructor is Josh Thweatt.