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INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENT for February 19, 2025
Due to inclement weather in our area, Lafayette Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
Please stay weather-aware and follow your local weather stations & Lafayette County Emergency Management for up-to-date information.
Possible Inclement Weather Announcement
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 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
TONIGHT!! 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!
CONGRATULATIONS to our LCSD Employees of the Month for January!
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.
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!
LMS Winter Benchmark Incentive Winners!
A big shoutout to our LMS students who showed growth and/or scored proficient on their winter benchmarks! As part of our incentive program, these hardworking students were entered into daily drawings for amazing prizes. Here are our lucky winners:
🏆 Hayden Harden & Justin Burchett – Each won a Lafayette Hoodie (thanks to Bay's Vinyl & Designs)
🏆 Levi Britt, Kylan Lawson, Jaliya Martin & Parker Stepp – Each won a $15 gift card
🏆 John Butts & Jalin Shaw – Each won a pizza
🏆 Charlee King, James Tatum, Kera Gossett & Jackson Tubbs – Each won 2 tickets to an Ole Miss basketball game
🏆 Brayleigh Goodwin & Ma'Rhoni Rogers – Each won a pair of Beats Headphones
All students who qualified were also treated to a sweet or savory treat at lunch last Friday.
We are so proud of the hard work and dedication shown by all of our students at Lafayette Middle School! Keep up the great work!
NEXT WEEK!
WE ARE HIRING! We are seeking a reliable and dedicated school custodian. Click the link to apply: https://lafayette.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Today, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to keeping our schools safe. A special thank you to our School Resource Officers from the Lafayette County Sheriff's Department, who work tirelessly to protect and support our students and staff.
Your commitment, service, and care are truly appreciated. Thank you for everything you do to ensure our schools remain safe, welcoming, and secure.
Celebrating Community Support & Teacher Excellence!
With generosity from our community, the Lafayette Endowment Fund for Education (LEFE) is proud to announce that $7,130.66 in teacher grant awards have been distributed to support innovative classroom projects and enhance the learning experience for our students.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed—your continued commitment to our teachers and students makes all the difference!
Two Lafayette County School Board members were sworn in at last night's meeting. Board members elected last November took the oath of office for their new term. The Board members and their districts are:
-Erika Hewlett, District 4
-Dr. Judith Thompson, District 3
We look forward to their guidance and leadership in the years ahead.
A Huge Thank You to the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce!
We are incredibly grateful to the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce for their donation to Lafayette Middle School! Your support means the world to us and will make a significant impact on our students' education and opportunities.
A special shoutout to our amazing LMS students who helped set up the Chamber’s golf tournament fundraiser! Your hard work and dedication to this event truly embody the spirit of teamwork and community.
We are fortunate to be part of such a caring and supportive community. Thank you again to the Chamber for your generosity and to our students for their outstanding efforts!
Lafayette Middle School would like to recognize our Students of the Month for October. These students were chosen by their teachers for exemplifying this month's character theme: Empathy. LMS would like to especially thank Community Church for sponsoring and helping to make this possible.
Piper Jones, Dakota Anglin, Jordyn Johnson, Carder Scruggs, Jamal Malone, Izzy Rutledge, Lee Darby Downs. Not pictured: Scarlet Jackson
Halloween Benchmark Rewards Celebration!
We had an amazing time celebrating our incredible middle school students who scored proficient or showed growth on their Fall benchmark tests! To honor their hard work, we held a spooktacular celebration filled with treats, games, and even a chance to pie our brave principals!
THANK YOU to our fearless principals for volunteering to take a pie in the face for our students! Your support and dedication make our school community shine!
The Lafayette Middle School would appreciate your help in completing its 2024-25 School Improvement Comprehensive Needs Assessment. This survey will close on November 5, at 4:00 p.m.
Please click on this link to the Google Forms Survey: https://forms.gle/4ydXjaTW93UZCtLK8
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK
🟡 Yellow lights 🟡 on a school bus indicate the bus is preparing to stop. 🛑 If driving, slow down, stay alert, and watch out for children.
