Lafayette Elementary School

Progress reports will be released today, September 4, 2025.

Outdoor Learning with Fall Approaching

Last week, Ms. Gatlin’s PreK students discovered a walking stick while playing outside, and Ms. Migues’ class celebrated the first fall-like day with outdoor centers. What a wonderful way to welcome September!

Move to Learn Live Events at LES & LUES

This week, our students enjoyed the Move to Learn wellness program!

The free initiative promotes student activity, focus, and energy through short, fun activity breaks. Students also learned valuable healthy living tips on sleep, hydration, and respectful communication, led by the engaging Move to Learn Coach.

Thank you to Move to Learn for bringing wellness and fun into our classrooms!

📸: Abby Still, Bailee Joslin, and Callie Curry for CMG

Lemonade Day

Mrs. Threlkeld’s first-grade class marked National Lemonade Day with hands-on learning experiences. Students enjoyed lemonade and lemon cookies, practiced descriptive writing, and applied math skills through “lemonade addition” activities.

QUEST Program T-shirt Sale

Completed forms may be turned into LES or LUES offices. Thank you for your support!

FIRST GRADE FUN

Mrs. Porter’s first graders practiced the short vowel a last week with apple-themed activities. Students enjoyed an apple tasting, wrote about their favorite apple color, made apple hats, and listened to an apple read-aloud.

BUILDING CLASSROOM COMMUNITIES

Mrs. Threlkeld’s class recently explored the importance of kindness and working together through a sweet activity. Students shared how each piece of candy is great by itself, but when mixed together, it becomes something even better—just like when we all work together as a class and community.

LES & LUES OPEN HOUSE RECAP

Last night was full of smiles, excitement, and Commodore spirit at Lafayette Elementary and Upper Elementary’s Open House!

Thank you to all of our families who came out to meet teachers and help our students feel confident and ready for the first day of school.

We can't wait to welcome our youngest Commodores back tomorrow!

Stay informed this school year!

Access the updated 2025–2026 Student Handbook by visiting the Parent Resources section of our website.

Lafayette Elementary School parents are invited to attend our Annual Title 1 meeting immediately before the LES Open House from 4:00-4:30 pm, with doors closing at 3:55.

Get ready to kick off the new school year!

Join us for Open House on July 28th & 29th—check below for building-specific details!

Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application

The application is open for the 2025-2026 school year. One application per household must be completed each year.

Visit https://www.gocommodores.org/page/food-services to access the Meal Benefit Application and/or make online lunch payments.

Pre-K Team Attends Elevate Conference

This June, our Pre-K teachers attended the Elevate Your Classroom Conference in Nashville, bringing back fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm for the year ahead!

A highlight of the trip? Meeting early childhood favorite Jack Hartmann and comedian Gerry Brooks, whose humor and insights left everyone inspired!

We’re so proud of our teachers’ dedication to lifelong learning and can’t wait for them to share this energy with our youngest learners.

STUDENT REGISTRATION UPDATE

Honoring Excellence in Education We are incredibly proud to share that three of our educators from Lafayette Elementary School were recently recognized by the Chicksa District of the Natchez Trace Council of the Boy Scouts of America for their dedication and service. Mrs. Kelley Hunter and Mr. Brady Cairns were each awarded the Albert K. Fretwell Award, which honors educators who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law in the classroom. Mrs. Misty Wright received the District Award of Merit—the highest honor a Scouting District can bestow—for her exceptional contributions to the success and development of youth in our community. As Johnny Price, Chicksa District Awards Chairman, shared: “We are very proud to honor three deserving educators from Lafayette Elementary School.” Congratulations to Mrs. Hunter, Mr. Cairns, and Mrs. Wright for their commitment to shaping young lives.

LES Faculty Walking Competition Throughout the month, our LES Health Council hosted a Walking Competition for our faculty and staff. Together, they walked over 4.5 million steps! Congratulations to our overall winner, Amy Slone, who logged an impressive 382,427 steps! Amy was awarded a YMCA gym membership and a speaker, generously donated by the YMCA. We’re also excited to celebrate our category winners, each receiving a $25 gift card donated by our PTO: 🏅 Stephanie Neely 🏅 Tabatha Weeks 🏅 Melissa Hill 🏅 Brady Cairns 🏅 Machelle Howard 🏅 Ginger Brown

That's a Wrap! We closed out the school year yesterday with smiles, laughter, and lots of memories. Thanks for a great year, LES!

Flashback to a Fantastic Event Even though the last day of school was today, we couldn't let the year end without highlighting a special moment — the first annual LES QUEST Living Wax Museum! A few weeks ago, families and friends toured the museum as students brought historical figures to life, sharing facts and stories in character. Great job to all our QUEST students for making history come alive!

LES Flashback to Monday Our elementary students wrapped up a fantastic year with a fun-filled Field Day, proudly sponsored by the LES PTO. Thank you to all the volunteers and PTO members who made this celebration possible — it was the perfect way to end the school year!