The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of February 11, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
The 4th Annual Lace Up for Literacy 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is fast approaching! Use the registration form provided to sign up early for the race. We hope you will lace up for literacy on Saturday, April 6, in support of our school district's reading initiatives! #READ20
February 4-8, 2019, is National School Counselor Week. Please take time to thank a school counselor for their contributions to our schools and students. Our counselors go above and beyond and we are thankful for what they mean to our children. Happy School Counselor Week!
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of February 4, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
Congratulations to Ripley Middle School on receiving recognition as a RTI2B Model of Demonstration School. RTI2B is a state initiative that focuses on teaching students appropriate behaviors and also develops positive relationships between students and school staff.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of January 28, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
5th grade through High School math teachers collaborate on vertical alignment of standards. Learning everyone's part in the big picture is critical for student progress.
Michelle Brazier, Coordinated School Health Director, talked to the LEAPs before school program at RPS this morning about the importance of washing your hands and covering when you sneeze or cough.
The ROAR/FOCUS behavior for the week of January 21, 2019, is found at the link below along with ACT vocabulary words, practice items and helpful tips. http://www.lced.net/roar
January 20-26 is designated in Tennessee as School Board Appreciation Week. Please join Lauderdale County Schools in thanking our local school board for their commitment and dedication to the role they serve. Strong school boards are essential to school success!
The ROAR/FOCUS behaviors for the week of January 14, 2019, can be found at the link below. You will also find ACT vocabulary and other helpful information.
http://www.lced.net/o/lauderdaleschools/page/roar
Thanks so much to the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who so graciously donated dozens and dozens of coats to students at Ripley Primary. The number of generous donors is too long to list. Thanks again for the kindness and generosity!
Halls Elementary’s LEAPS after school students performed a Christmas program for parents and guests.
Ripley Elementary’s after school students made Christmas ornaments on their last day of the program before Winter Break.
Ripley Primary’s before and after school LEAPS students share Christmas songs with parents and families.
Ripley Middle’s Guidance Friendship Club visited the District Office today with songs of Christmas cheer.
Thanks to our local choirs for performing at the open house just prior to the December School Board meeting. 3rd grade student from RES put on a great show. They were followed by our high school choir with students representing both RHS and HHS. What a great event!
Our early morning RPS LEAPS program gives students the opportunity to work in small groups and practice ELA or Math skills taught during the regular school day.
These RMS students represented our schools at The 2018 All Northwest Tennessee Junior Honor Choir under the direction of Ashley Roark.
For Bullying Prevention Week, Halls Junior High and Ripley Middle School wore different colors each day to symbolize their stance against bullying. Students were allowed to wear the following colors: white to symbolize “erasing bullying", black to symbolize “blacking out bullying", neons to represent a "bright future without bullying", blue to symbolize "peace and solidarity", and team colors to represent “teaming up against bullying".
