Earlier this week, some of our 3rd–5th grade students enjoyed their well-earned AR rewards with a sno-cone party right outside the school. While Sno Biz was here, our faculty & staff joined in on the fun to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week!
LUES 6th Grade Student Council had a great time visiting Beau Ridge Retirement Home for a fun afternoon of glow-in-the-dark bingo with residents!
Sixth Grade QUEST students enjoyed a hands-on field trip to the Duff Center at the University of Mississippi, where they worked with physics professors and graduate students to explore subatomic particles. A great day of learning beyond the classroom!
Transition Night Updated Information
Parents/Guardians of incoming Pre-K, Kindergarten, LUES, and 7th grade students are invited to attend transition nights!
PRE-K & LUES TRANSITION NIGHTS POSTPONED
Pre-K and LUES transition nights have been postponed for tonight (4/28/26) due to challenging weather. We are working to find a new date and will share that information with everyone as soon as possible.
This week, our Honor Roll and Principal’s List students were recognized with a special breakfast and gift cards from Connie’s Chicken. We are proud of their commitment to excellence!
Ms. Shelby and Mrs. Flowers' class incubated and hatched 8 chicks over a 21-day period. The students observed each stage of the life cycle firsthand. From watching the eggs develop to holding the newly hatched chicks, this hands-on experience sparked curiosity, questions, and excitement for everyone involved.
We are proud to recognize LUES 3rd–5th grade Lafayette Leaders for February! These students were selected from each homeroom for demonstrating outstanding kindness every day. We are proud that they make our school a better place!
Our 6th graders visited LCTC last Friday to explore future opportunities.
Students toured the campus, learned about programs of study, and heard from instructors and current students about what’s ahead in high school.
Thank you, LCTC, for a great experience!
Kaidee Davis was the winner of Mr. Kyzar’s annual 3rd grade March Madness reading bracket! Students competed by answering questions from state practice tests as they prepare for upcoming assessments.
Kaidee stood out not only for her accuracy but also for clearly explaining her thinking, eliminating incorrect answer choices, and referring back to the text.
She earned a well-deserved reward with lunch from Chick-fil-A!
We’re proud of all of these 3rd graders for their hard work and focus as they get ready for testing
Celebrating Our Young Scientists!
We are proud of our students who represented our school at the 2026 MSEF Region VII Science Fair at the University of Mississippi. They did a fantastic job and represented our school well!
🥇 Gold (1st Place)
• Banks Bishop
• Lincoln Hancock
• Leela Panickar
🥈 Silver (2nd Place)
• Ranger Alcorn
🏆 Trophy Winner
• Max Cinelli
🎖️ Ribbon Winners
• Olivia Cinelli – 4th place
• Landon Coleman – 5th place
• Beau Hughes – 4th place
• Mary Alice Jenkins – 4th place
👏 Participants
• Mack Bilbo
• Scarlett Bilbo
• Finn Grace
• Claiborne Nicholson
• Harrison Pullen
Mrs. Burns’ and Mrs. Putman’s 3rd Grade Math classes came together to learn about elapsed time through a collaborative lesson. Students practiced calculating elapsed time by working through activities involving mountains, hills, and rocks as part of the learning process. The lesson kept students actively engaged, and they enjoyed working together and collaborating with their peers while building their understanding of elapsed time.
MISSISSIPPI READS ONE BOOK
Mississippi Reads One Book kicked off this week! We are excited that all of our PK-3 students will receive a book to take home and read each night with their families.
Pre-K and K students are reading Mercy Watson to the Rescue.
First, Second, and Third graders are reading Charlotte’s Web.
We would love to see your children enjoying the books at home! Post pictures in the comments!
Happy Reading!
Even though Pi Day fell during Spring Break this year, we’re excited to share a look back at their fun and creative celebration of math!
Students across campus have enjoyed dress-up days, mystery readers, and special guest readers who helped make the love of reading even more exciting.
Students in Mrs. Quarles’ and Mrs. Hinshaw’s 4th grade classes were excited to welcome special guest readers Mrs. Whitney Pullen and Mrs. Laura Carr, who are also moms of students in the class. Thank you for taking time out of your day to read with our students and support our school!
Students in Mrs. Chrestman’s 5th grade class also enjoyed welcoming Captain Dyer as a guest reader this week as part of the celebration.
We appreciate the families and community members who helped make Read Across America Week so special for our students!
The day before Valentine’s Day, students in Ms. Liberti, Ms. Bruno, and Ms. Pittman’s classes enjoyed a fun “Blind Date with a Book.”
They explored key elements of a novel in a creative way to build literacy skills and encourage a love of reading.
Published in an International Science Journal
We are proud to share that Whitby Holden, LUES 6th grade teacher, has had a graduate school manuscript published in an international science journal.
“The Science of Butterflies: Science Is More Than a One-Hour Lesson in a 3rd Grade Classroom!”
By Whitby Holden, Joe Sumrall & Maddie Derito
This work highlights how meaningful, hands-on science learning extends far beyond a single classroom lesson. We are incredibly proud of Ms. Holden for representing LUES and our district in the world of science education!
📖 Read the article here: https://doi.org/10.1080/00368121.2025.2605305
THANK YOU!
Ms. McClain’s 3rd grade class put their gratitude into words by writing heartfelt letters that will be delivered to local linemen, thanking them for their tireless work restoring power and keeping our community safe during the ice storm.
Erica Burns, Angie Roberts, and Shelbi McCain were celebrated for having perfect attendance for the entire 1st semester of school. Thank you to Chick-fil-A, Magnolia Soaps, and Starbucks for their donations to these teachers.
