Lafayette County School District

Congratulations to Our February Students of the Month! LMS is proud to recognize our Students of the Month for February! These outstanding students exemplified Kindness and Compassion, our character education theme for the month. February Honorees: Left to Right: Christian Wood, Kaiden White, Karver Bryant, Tyler Buford, Olivia Wilson Not Pictured: Kylee Campbell, Logan Britt, Kamille Goolsby Thank you for spreading kindness and making LMS a better place every day! Keep up the great work!

COMING SOON Mark your calendar for the following student registration dates. Click on the link to read through the requirements for enrolling your students. https://www.gocommodores.org/page/student-registration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2025 Lafayette Schools issued a cautionary lockdown on Friday, March 7, 2025 Oxford, MS - At approximately 9:10 a.m. on March 7, 2025, all schools on the main Lafayette Campus initiated a lockdown procedure based on information provided by local law enforcement. All schools remained on lockdown until 9:41 a.m. when the police advised that the surrounding area was secure. Superintendent Jay Foster commented, “We are very grateful to our sheriff department and Oxford police for assuring the safety of our students and staff. We are very fortunate to have great communication and support that allows us to maintain a safe environment. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our parents and community for their patience and for allowing our officers to secure our campus. Your continued support and actions allowed for a smooth resolution.” Parents were notified of the lockdown via School Status messages and then on the district's social media platforms. Schools returned to their regular schedule and activities.

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Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the LCSD Maintenance Team's hard work and dedication to keeping our schools running smoothly. We appreciate all their daily efforts to ensure our facilities are safe and functional for our students and staff!

A PERFECT DAY AT THE COURTS Lafayette tennis had perfect weather at the courts for their district win over Corinth today. The Commodores improved to 4-0 in the district. 📸: Ford Arkinson for CMG

CONGRATULATIONS to our LCSD Employees of the Month for February!

SKEET SPORT Six Lafayette students qualified for the state match held at Turcott Range in Canton: Eli Greggory, Landon Denley, Huntley Camp, Landon Cobbs, Tanner Smith, and Davis Holt. Out of 173 competitors, Landon Cobbs placed 3rd in the state, hitting 186 clays out of 200.

Book Blast Celebration at LES! Last Friday, February 28th, our LES students had an unforgettable Book Blast Celebration! After a fun-filled dance party and an exciting countdown, students opened their bags to reveal brand-new books to enjoy. With nearly 5,000 books sent home, our Little Commodores are building their very own home libraries! We love seeing the joy and excitement of reading grow in our students. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION March 4, 2025 All after-school activities, sports, and after-school care are canceled for today, Tuesday, March 4th.

Exploring Light in 4th Grade Science! Mrs. Hall’s 4th-grade scientists at LUES had a brilliant time investigating how light behaves when it strikes transparent, translucent, and opaque materials! After exploring these concepts, they put their creativity to the test by making their own spring flower stained glass! Hands-on learning shines the brightest! Great job, young scientists!

Congratulations to Our LHS Math Champions! We are so proud of our students who showcased their incredible math skills at the Mississippi School of Math and Science MATH Competition! Award Placements: Geometry: 9th Place Algebra 2: 7th Place Calculus: 3rd Place Special shoutout to Andrew Phillips for placing 3rd individually in Calculus! Our team also placed 8th in the Team Potpourri contest! Way to go, Christopher Fernandez Interiano, Cole Garvin, Andrew Phillips, Emmaline Rodgers, and Anna Catherine Easley! Your hard work and dedication make us proud!

A Royal Visit for a Healthy Future! Our 4th and 5th graders had a special guest on Thursday—Miss Mississippi! She joined us at Lafayette Upper Elementary to present Tar Wars, a tobacco-free education program from the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation. Through this inspiring program, students learned about the importance of making healthy choices, taking personal responsibility, and staying tobacco-free. With the support of community leaders like medical students, family physicians, and educators, just one hour can make a lifetime of difference! Thank you for visiting, Miss Mississippi!

Special Visitors at LUES! Rip and Deputy Dutton stopped by LUES on Tuesday, and students were beyond excited to see them! Smiles, tail wags, and plenty of high-fives made the visit unforgettable. We thank our Lafayette County Sheriff's Department for all they do for our community!

Learning the Art of Gratitude! Students in LMS LEAD1 classes put their writing skills to the test by learning how to craft a proper thank-you note and address an envelope! Each student selected a teacher to express their appreciation, turning their lesson into a heartfelt moment. Seventh-grade ELA teacher Ms. Heather Bynum shared, "Each thank-you note is a beautiful reminder that the work we do as teachers matters! These notes inspire me to keep creating meaningful relationships with my students and remind me of why I love what I do." Way to go, students, for spreading kindness and gratitude!

Calling all artists!!!

BASEBALL CROSS TOWN CLASSIC The weather is just right for some baseball! It's time for the Classic. See you tonight for Game 1.

NORTH HALF RUNNER-UP Congratulations to the boys' powerlifting team on finishing as runner-ups at the North Half meet. 1st Place Finishers: Fletcher Atkinson 2nd Place Finishers: Charelle Bell, Adarus Brown, Chaz Austin 3rd Place Finishers: Keaundre Latham, Richard Parker

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Lafayette County Schools will resume their regular schedule on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: SCHOOL CLOSED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Due to dangerous road conditions throughout the county, Lafayette Schools are closed today, Wednesday, February 19th.