LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

2026-2027 Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration Information:

Out of an abundance of caution, Ripley schools were placed on a soft lockdown earlier this afternoon due to an unrelated incident at a nearby neighborhood. No students were in immediate danger, and the lockdown has been lifted.

Reminder: All students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. LCS staff will use the afternoon to review student data and prepare for the final stretch leading into state assessments. Thank you for your support!

Please note the following transportation changes for Friday, February 13th:

Bus 50 will NOT run in the morning, but will run in the afternoon.

Bus 6 will NOT run at all (morning or afternoon).

Out of an abundance of caution and safety for all of our students and staff, all Lauderdale County Schools and the central office will be closed Thursday, February 5th, and Friday, February 6th. Many of our main roads are clear, but please keep in mind that many of our backroads in various parts of the county are still treacherous. We have ten inclement weather days built in our schedule, and as of Friday, we will have used all of those days.

Thank you, and stay safe.

Due to continuous hazardous road conditions, and out of an abundance of concern for our students and staff, all Lauderdale County Schools and the central office will be closed tomorrow, February 4, 2026. We will continue to monitor road conditions and keep you up to date on school closures.

Thank you, and stay safe.

Due to severe driving conditions in various parts of the county, and for the safety of our students and staff, all Lauderdale County Schools and the central office will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026, and Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Please stay safe.

Due to extremely low temperatures and hazardous driving conditions, all Lauderdale County Schools and the central office will be closed for the remainder of the week, from Wednesday, January 28, through Friday, January 30. We encourage students to read daily, but most importantly, we encourage families to enjoy this time together—playing in the snow and creating lasting memories. Stay safe and warm!

Due to treacherous weather conditions and below-freezing temperatures, and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our staff and students, the Lauderdale County School System will be closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27. All schools and the central office will be closed.

We will continue to monitor this weather event, and if applicable, any future school closures will be announced at a later date.

Please stay safe and take care.

Lauderdale County Schools is closely monitoring weather forecasts that indicate the potential for severe winter weather, including snow, to impact our area next week.

Details: https://www.lced.net/article/2648999

Transportation Update: Due to an updated route, bus riders on Skyline Dr should be ready 15 minutes earlier than usual for daily pickup beginning Wednesday, January 7.

Transportation Update - Bus 54 will not run tomorrow (Friday, Nov 21, 2025). Families should arrange alternate transportation. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your flexibility.

Students entering 7th grade must get a TDAP booster and submit an updated Certificate of Immunization before Aug. 5, 2025. Questions? Call the Office of Coordinated School Health at 731-221-0959.

Lauderdale County Schools Welcomes Selina T. Sparkman as New Superintendent! Details: https://www.lced.net/article/2259734

Reminder: The YMCA Summer Food Program will be at RHS tomorrow from 9:00–11:30 AM, offering free meals for all kids 18 and under! Details : https://www.lced.net/article/2242810

YMCA is offering FREE 7-day meal packs for children aged 18 and under. Details --> https://www.lced.net/article/2242810

🎓 Graduation Information and Live Stream Links for the Class of 2025 -- https://www.lced.net/article/2215026

Inspections of area bridges that may have been impacted by the recent weather event have been completed. Lauderdale County Schools will be back in session on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. After working with local law enforcement agencies and highway safety crews, we have determined that most of our buses will be able to run their regular routes. However, there will be a few routes that will not be accessible due to road closures. Please note the routes that will be affected by road closures: * Bus #45: Highway 19 (below the bluff) * Bus #21: Hobe Webb Road and Lizzie Neighbors Road * Bus #8: Hobe Webb Road As an added layer of precaution, buses will not depart for their morning routes until approximately 6:30 AM (first light). Please keep in mind that drivers will use their best judgment to ensure everyone's safety and may have to decide not to travel down a road where safety is a concern. In certain areas, buses will reroute around road closures, which may take a little extra time for pick-up and delivery. Please be patient and allow for extra time. Schools will allow for extra arrival time for those living in affected areas, whether they are bus or car riders. If you live in one of these affected areas and are unable to safely travel to school, please notify your child’s school so they can discuss this with you further. We understand that many of these issues will persist for several days, and we thank you for your patience as we work to safely navigate the roads to get our students to and from school. Any additional changes will be communicated via our social media outlets.

UPDATE: At approximately 8:00pm this evening, county officials communicated a correspondence that came from the TN Department of Transportation regarding the need for additional inspections for several bridges in Lauderdale County. As this information has just come to light, we will close schools again on Monday, April 7, 2025, until all bridges have been properly inspected. Again, this information was just shared late this evening so we apologize for the earlier announcement. We will continue to communicate and keep you up to date with school closing information.