WELCOME TO THE LES FAMILY
On Tuesday, February 17, the Lafayette County School Board voted to hire Lee Gray as the principal of Lafayette Elementary School. Mr. Gray will join the administrative staff effective July 1, 2026.
Gray received a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University and a Master of Education in Administration and Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. He has 15 years of experience as an educator within the Lafayette County, Marshall County, Tate County, and Water Valley school districts.
He joins us after serving for 2 years as Head Principal at Davidson Elementary in Water Valley.
Thank you to the Oxford Garden Club for visiting Mrs. Porter’s 1st grade class and helping students make bird feeders. Our first graders are taking them home to help feed the birds and share a little kindness in their own backyards!
After the ice storm break, we’re excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow and help them settle back into their routines.
Before the break, Ms. Sicks’ 2nd grade class made learning a little s’more fun—using s’more-themed activities to explore measurement and adjectives, then celebrating their hard work with a sweet treat!
We can’t wait to see our students back in classrooms filled with learning and smiles.
Holiday Cheer Across Our Schools
LHS Choir spread holiday cheer by caroling through our elementary schools, while the LHS Band percussion group welcomed students with festive rhythms. We’re proud of our students for sharing their talents and brightening the season!
SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY
Today, we celebrate Special Education Day and thank our dedicated faculty who empower Commodores with diverse learning needs. We’re grateful for our educators and staff who make a difference every day!
The LES and LUES Librarians met Santa at the LES Scholastic Book Fair yesterday! Family Night is Tuesday, December 2, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Santa will be unable to attend, as he needs to prepare for the Christmas parade. However, come join the fun before you go!
LES BOOK FAIR & MEET SANTA
Join us Sunday from 2-4 at the LES Library!
LCSD will be closed from November 24 through November 28 for the Thanksgiving Break Holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1.
Mrs. Threlkeld’s first-grade class celebrated a Thanksgiving feast after learning about the Pilgrims, Native Americans, and the first Thanksgiving. Students enjoyed a tasty meal and had fun creating simple costumes to bring their lessons to life.
Ms. Buesseler’s first-grade class at LES explored adjectives in a delicious way! Students practiced using descriptive words while enjoying ice cream and sharing all the ways they could describe it.
Our 2nd graders at LES recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience while studying the story of Johnny Appleseed. Students read and answered comprehension questions using informational text, created Apple Pie in a Cup, sequenced the steps of the recipe, and even graphed results from an apple taste test.
Last Friday, Mrs. Polston’s Kindergarten class wrapped up a week of hard work with a festive Fun Friday! After reading "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever," students painted their own Jack-o'-Lanterns and enjoyed a special visit from guest readers with the Mortar Board at Ole Miss.
First Grade Fun with Adjectives!
Our first graders in Mrs. Porter’s and Mrs. Threlkeld’s classes are learning about adjectives with help from Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Students brainstormed adjectives to describe Spookley, created their own unique pumpkins, and enjoyed a special Spookley-themed snack to accompany the story.
We’re proud to recognize our elementary students who achieved perfect attendance for the 1st nine weeks! These dedicated Commodores enjoyed a special breakfast with donuts, juice, and ribbons to celebrate their accomplishments.
A big thank you to our PTO for providing the treats and helping us celebrate our students’ commitment to attending every day!
LES Kindergarten Field Trip
Our Kindergartners had a fantastic day at Bull Bottom Farms in Duck Hill, MS. The students enjoyed a hands-on learning experience and created many memories!
50th DAY OF SCHOOL
Our Pre-K students marked the 50th day of school in style last Friday! They enjoyed Coke floats, games, and plenty of fun as they celebrated this milestone together.
Hands-on Math Fun in 2nd Grade!
Ms. Sicks’ and Mrs. Williams’ 2nd graders put their math skills into action by using Play-Doh to build rectangular array models. After creating their arrays, students wrote equations with repeated addition. This multi-sensory activity made learning both fun and meaningful, helping to deepen their understanding of addition.
