LUES Leaders
LUES celebrated our final Lafayette Leader Breakfast of the 2025–2026 school year! These Students of the Month were recognized for demonstrating Perseverance, our April Character Trait. We are so proud of the determination, grit, and positive example each of these students has shown throughout the year.
While this may be our last Lafayette Leader Breakfast of this school year, we look forward to continuing this tradition next year. Wishing all of our Commodore families an amazing and restful summer!
LUES celebrated our final Lafayette Leader Breakfast of the 2025–2026 school year! These Students of the Month were recognized for demonstrating Perseverance, our April Character Trait. We are so proud of the determination, grit, and positive example each of these students has shown throughout the year.
While this may be our last Lafayette Leader Breakfast of this school year, we look forward to continuing this tradition next year. Wishing all of our Commodore families an amazing and restful summer!
LUES Field Day
Our students enjoyed a day of friendly fun and competition at the annual LUES field day last Friday. Many thanks to all the volunteers!
Our students enjoyed a day of friendly fun and competition at the annual LUES field day last Friday. Many thanks to all the volunteers!
Third grade Titanic Luncheon
Our 3rd grade students wrapped up their Titanic unit with a special luncheon! Students researched assigned passengers, dressed in character, and presented what they learned to bring history to life.
A huge shoutout to Ben Shackelford from our maintenance department for building the amazing boat display for students’ pictures. What a fun and memorable learning experience!
Our 3rd grade students wrapped up their Titanic unit with a special luncheon! Students researched assigned passengers, dressed in character, and presented what they learned to bring history to life.
A huge shoutout to Ben Shackelford from our maintenance department for building the amazing boat display for students’ pictures. What a fun and memorable learning experience!
COMMUNITY PARTNER
A big thank you to Mr. Barrett Larson from BankFirst for visiting with our 6th grade math students! Students learned valuable real-world financial skills, including the basics of checking and savings accounts, credit cards, bank loans, and smart money management. We appreciate community partners like BankFirst helping prepare our students for future success!
A big thank you to Mr. Barrett Larson from BankFirst for visiting with our 6th grade math students! Students learned valuable real-world financial skills, including the basics of checking and savings accounts, credit cards, bank loans, and smart money management. We appreciate community partners like BankFirst helping prepare our students for future success!
Sweet celebrations at LUES!
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!
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 Student Council
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!
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!
It’s testing week for grades 3–6, and our Upper Elementary students are READY! With fun review games, motivation stations, and lots of encouragement, our classrooms have been working hard to prepare. We’re proud of their effort and know they’ll do their best!
Sixth Grade QUEST Field Trip
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!
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.
Celebrating success at LUES!
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!
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!
Hands-On Science in Ms. Shelby & Mrs. Flowers’ Classroom
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.
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.
LUES Leaders
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!
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!
6th Graders Explore the LCTC
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!
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!
March Madness—Reading Edition!
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
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
Elapsed Time in 3rd Grade
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.
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!
Before Spring Break, Ms. Migues’ 6th grade class celebrated Pi Day a little early! Students enjoyed circular treats and created a colorful quilt featuring the many digits of pi.
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!
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!
LUES has had a wonderful week celebrating Read Across America!
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!
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!
