Mrs. Glenda Booker has been selected as the new Director of Human Resources for Lauderdale County Schools. Mrs. Booker was born and raised in Tampa, Florida, where she graduated ...
It’s hard to believe a new school year is just around the corner! LCS has spent time over the past few weeks enriching and supporting our school leaders and new teachers.
Distr...
Say "hello" to Parent-Teacher chat and much more in the Lauderdale app.
Parents/Guardians and students will soon use the Lauderdale app for district and school news, events, ...
Say hello to parent-teacher chat and classroom announcements in the Lauderdale app. It will be easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, AND with your studen...
The Lauderdale County School Board approved tenure for five teachers at the June 1 board meeting. Reaching this professional milestone and pictured with Superintendent Shawn Kimb...
Halls High School’s graduation ceremony will occur tonight, May 19th, at 7:00PM. The ceremony will be held in the HHS Gymnasium due to the uncertainty of tonight’s weather condi...
Ripley High School’s graduation ceremony will occur tonight, May 18th, at 7:00PM. For those who are unable to attend in-person, a live stream of the ceremony will be broadcast. Th...
Lauderdale County Schools’ Coordinated School Health (CSH) program was recently highlighted by TDOE for utilizing grant funds to improve student health and academic achievement.
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Lauderdale County Schools would like to recognize and show appreciation for our team of school nurses. Our school nurses go above and beyond to make sure our students remain safe ...
May 8th-12th is recognized as "Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week” across the country. Please join our schools and district office in showing your appreciation for the amazing w...
Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrit...
May 1st is celebrated as National School Principal Day. We are so thankful for all of our principals and the work they do each day for our students, staff, and community. Lauder...
Lauderdale County AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) sponsored the fourth annual KINDNESS Week during April 10-14, 2023.
During this week, schools participa...
Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in the month of April. From receptionists to bookkeepers to clerks, these professionals keep our schools organ...
Mr. Golden Howard has been selected as the new Principal of Ripley Middle School. Mr. Howard served in the United States Army prior to his career in education. He began his educat...
Ms. Kamisha Dixon has been selected as the new Principal at Ripley High School. Ms. Dixon is a graduate of Ripley High School and spent 10 years of her career as a teacher and che...
School Bus Drivers’ Day is observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in April. These men and women work diligently to get our students to and from school and activities safely each ...
Jalen S. and Laura W., seniors at Halls High School, were recently awarded the 2023 Skilled Trades – 3M Transformational Scholarship for students pursuing skilled trade industries...
Mr. Stephen Byrd has been selected as the new Director of Transportation, Safety, and Student Support for Lauderdale County Schools. Mr. Byrd is a graduate of Ripley High School ...
Certified and Classified Employees of the Year were recognized during the April 6th school board meeting. These individuals were honored for their dedication and devotion to enric...
April 3-7, 2023, is recognized as National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! We want to thank our assistant principals for all of their hard work and dedication to the child...
Each year, employees of each school nominate and vote for the classified employee of the year in their respective school building. We would like to congratulate this year's winner...
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers qualify for th...
On March 8th and 9th, #Pathways2Possibilities hosted the 2023 West Tennessee 8th Grade Career Expo in Ripley. This two-day interactive career expo brought in approximately 3,200 e...
The Transition School to Work (TSW) classes from Halls High School and Ripley High School recently visited the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC)’s Career and Technical Educati...
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation are celebrating Ripley High School as a FAFSA Champion for the 2022-2023 academic year...
A collaborative effort between Superintendent Shawn Kimble and County Mayor Maurice Gaines generated school tours last week for County Commissioners and County School Board member...
NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation are celebrating Halls High School as a FAFSA Champion for the 2022-202...
The month of February is recognized as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Previously known as Vocational Education, CTE prepares students for the workforce across a wide ...
National School Counseling Week 2023 is being celebrated February 6-10, 2023. The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) has designated this year’s theme as “School Counselo...
The Tennessee Accelerating Literacy and Learning Corps (TN ALL Corps) program was created to address and correct learning loss in Literacy and Mathematics as a result of the COVID...
Lauderdale County Schools recently lost a technology guru, loyal employee, and great friend to many. Mr. Robert Jeffrey “Jeff” Belton started his career with Lauderdale County Sch...
January 22-28, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of educatio...
Each school year, educators around the world attend or participate in professional learning and development opportunities. These opportunities focus on building the capacity of te...
This week, school board member Mr. Josh Hicks (District 5) attended new board member orientation hosted by the TN School Board Association. This orientation provides all new board...
Lauderdale County high school students are able to gain college course credits through Dual Enrollment (DE), Advanced Placement (AP), Statewide Dual Credit (SDC), and Middle Colle...
The week of November 13th is recognized as 2022 National American Education Week. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are maki...
The Tennessee Department of Education's goal is for every student to graduate high school prepared to be successful in the workforce or in aligned postsecondary programs. To accom...
This week, the Tennessee Department of Education, in collaboration with districts and schools across the state, is celebrating the unique role early postsecondary opportunities (E...
November 7-11, 2022, is National School Psychology Week . Lauderdale County Schools is fortunate to have Ms. Jenny Gaines and Ms. Maria Leforgee serving students throughout our d...
This week, school board members Mrs. Amanda Rhodes (District 1) and Mr. Bradley Adams (District 7) attended new board member orientation hosted by the TN School Board Association....
“Hi, everyone!”
“Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!”
“What’s going on with you?”
These were the excited greetings expressed by members of the Lauderdale Count...
Members of the Lauderdale County Special Education department attended the West Tennessee Special Education Conference in Memphis on September 15th and 16th. The conference includ...
Halls Elementary School has been named a TN Reward School by the State of Tennessee. Halls Junior High, Ripley Elementary, and Ripley Middle have earned the status of Adv...
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we work in partnership with you to support students, it is incredibly important that children are present at school each day. Please note that t...
Over the last two years, schools across the state and nation have battled the effects of interruptions brought forth by a global pandemic. Our teachers, administrators, and stude...
In response to COVID-19, Congress allotted billions of dollars to the Education Stabilization Fund through the Coronavirus Aid Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Through t...
On June 24, Lauderdale County School Board officials attended TSBA's annual Summer Law Institute in Jackson. This seminar was held in conjunction with the Tennessee Council of Sch...
Students from Ripley High School’s Health Science Programs participated in a week-long overnight Pharmacy Camp hosted by Union University. Union University's College of Pharmacy h...
Dear Parents and Community Members,
I am writing to inform you of some important changes for the upcoming school year and to ask for your help with a few items. I cannot tell ...
Seniors at Ripley and Halls High Schools will graduate this week. Ripley's graduation will occur on Thursday, May 19th at 7:00PM. Halls’ graduation will occur on Friday, May 2...
Lauderdale County Schools is partnering with Dyersburg State Community College to offer The Middle College of LCS, starting in Fall 2022 . The mission of The Middle College of...
Lauderdale County Schools would like to recognize and show appreciation for our team of school nurses. Our school nurses go above and beyond to make sure our students remain safe ...
Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrit...
Lauderdale County Schools is seeking feedback from families to assist the district in the decision-making process for future technology purchasing and advancement to benefit the o...
May 2nd-6th is recognized as "Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week” across the country. Please join our schools and district office in showing your appreciation for the amazing wo...
May 1st is celebrated as National School Principal Day. We are so thankful for all of our principals and the work they do each day for our students, staff, and community. Lauder...
Mrs. Jessica Newman has been selected as the Principal for Ripley Elementary School. Mrs. Newman is a resident of Lauderdale County and currently serves as the Assistant Principal...
Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in the month of April. From receptionists to bookkeepers to clerks, these professionals keep our schools organ...
On Friday, April 22nd, Tennessee Financial Commissioner Greg Gonzales and his team spoke with HHS and RHS Seniors with the goal of sharing financial literacy tips for a successful...
Carson Kimble, Halls High School Senior, has been named a semifinalist for the 2022 United States Presidential Scholars Program. Carson is one of fifteen semifinalists in the Stat...
Ms. Erin Blakely, Halls High School junior, placed 5 th statewide in the SkillsUSA wall framing competition during the State Leadership and Skills Conference in Chattanooga, TN...
Lauderdale County AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) sponsored the second annual KINDNESS Week. During the week of April 4-8, schools were given the opportunit...
Landon McBroom, 8th grader at Halls Junior High, attended the Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter’s annual Day on The Hill. This year Alzheimer’s Advocates from across the ...
Mrs. Teresa White has been selected to serve as the Director of Elementary and Middle Learning for Lauderdale County Schools. Mrs. White has a Masters Degree in Educational Leader...
Mrs. Melinda Hutcherson has been selected to serve as the Director of Special Education for Lauderdale County Schools. Mrs. Hutcherson is a graduate of Halls High School and is a ...
Certified and classified employees of the year were recognized during the April school board meeting. These individuals were honored for their dedication and devotion to enriching...
April 4-8, 2022, is recognized as National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! LCS would like to thank our assistant principals for all of their hard work and dedication to the...
HES and RPS Pre-K students and teachers participated in the Carl Perkins Center’s kickoff parade for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme was “Everyone has a seat at the table:...
On Friday, March 25, the Tennessee Department of Education named Lauderdale County Schools as a Reading 360 District. This distinction recognizes that LCS is committed to teacher ...
Each year, employees of each school nominate and vote for the classified employee of the year in their respective school building. We would like to congratulate this year's winner...
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers qualify for th...
Earlier this week, #Pathways2Possibilities hosted the 2022 West Tennessee 8th Grade Career Expo in Ripley. This two-day interactive career expo brought in 3,036 eighth graders fro...
At the start of the 2021-22 school year, the Tennessee Department of Education introduced the Best for All recognition program. This program identified and recognized school distr...
National School Counseling Week 2022, “School Counseling: Better Together,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is being celebrated February 7–11, 2022....
In order for students to have successful school experiences, we must ensure that our school climates and cultures foster safe learning communities. Lauderdale County students are ...
January 23-29, 2022 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of educatio...
Effective learning occurs when schools foster safe and welcoming environments for students and adults. School leaders, community leaders, and families recognize that school cultur...
School safety is not limited to recognizing and addressing negative behaviors and attitudes. It also involves changing the culture in our schools and communities. To do this, Laud...
As previously mentioned in our School Safety Information & Reminders article, Lauderdale County Schools will be communicating ways that all stakeholders can help. Impr...
School safety is a topic that is and should be important for us all. It’s unfortunate to see the many situations that are occurring across our region and the nation as a whole. ...
All LCS Employees & Community Supporters:
Last year, 19 employees of Lauderdale County Schools signed up through TNAchieves to serve as mentors for TN Promise. At this point, ...
Lauderdale County Schools is seeking qualified individuals to fill school bus driver and substitute teaching positions for the current school year.
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
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Lauderdale County Schools appreciates and recognizes our local educators and staff members who have previously served our country in various capacities. Please join us in celebrat...
RHS Parents,
More than 700 students come to Ripley High each day and follow the rules and do what is asked of them by their teachers and administrators. We would like to off...
Local partnerships with TCAT-Ripley and Dyersburg State Community College have led to numerous RHS and HHS students earning industry certifications while on campus including Digit...
Lauderdale County high school students are able to gain college course credits through Dual Enrollment (DE), Advanced Placement (AP), and Statewide Dual Credit (SDC) opportunities...
This week, the Tennessee Department of Education, in collaboration with districts and schools across the state, is celebrating the unique role early postsecondary opportunities (E...
Lauderdale County Schools was recently recognized in the Tennessee Department of Education’s Accelerating TN Tour 2021: Bright Spots Guide. Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited Ri...
Lauderdale County Schools has been in the process of planning and carrying out needed building improvements since 2016. Many of the school district's main priorities include mech...
Effective Friday, August 27th, Lauderdale County Board of Education will implement a mask mandate for all staff and students during the school day and while on school buses. In ...
WOW! A new “link”, First Lady Maria Lee’s “Tennessee Serves”, has been added to Lauderdale County Family Resource Center (FRC) partnerships. This initiative has donated free b...
Lauderdale County Schools is proud to partner with West Tennessee Medical Group - Primary Care Halls to provide school-based Telehealth clinics in our schools! With parent/guardia...
Tennessee Offering Senior Retake this Fall to Help Students Achieve
Nashville, TN —Today, the Tennessee Department of Education highlighted an opportunity this fall for a...
Lauderdale County Schools is seeking qualified individuals to fill substitute teaching positions. Substitute positions are available in all grade levels and schools across the cou...
Monday, August 16, 2021 | 03:01pm
NASHVILLE , Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order 84 to give parents the ability to opt their child out of a ...
COVID Protocols Reminder Reduced Student Capacity/Hybrid Schedules Not Currently Allowed in TN
Public schools in TN are required to be open and operating on a regular ...
Lauderdale County Schools now proudly offers FREE online Advanced Placement (AP) courses for all Halls High School and Ripley High School students through #APAccessforAll! AP co...
Lauderdale County Schools has released the 2021-22 School Reopening Update. Click here for more information.
Superintendent Shawn Kimble recently shared Lauderdale County Schools' reopening plans during an interview with WMC Action News 5. LCS is continuing to move forward in preparatio...
Student registration for the 2021-2022 school year is rapidly approaching! Be sure to review the scheduled dates and times to visit schools for registration documents.
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The COVID-19 Health and Safety Framework for Schools provides a roadmap for Lauderdale County Schools to return to normal operation while the COVID-19 pandemic exists. It outlines...
Lauderdale County Schools has been awarded $1,018,136 through the U.S. Federal Government’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) Grant. This grant extends financial support ...
Today, all members of the Lauderdale County School Board attended TSBA’s Summer Law Institute in Jackson. This seminar was held in conjunction with the Tennessee Council of Scho...
Nashville, TN —The Tennessee Department of Education announced $4.5 million in Grow Your Own grants has been awarded to establish partnerships between Educator Preparation Provi...
Yesterday, the Tennessee Department of Education visited Lauderdale County Schools for the Accelerating TN 2021 Tour, a statewide tour spanning 50 school districts to highlight su...
“Hey, there!”
“Glad to see you!”
“How have you been?”
These were some of the greetings shared at the recent Advisory Council Meeting of the Lauderdale County Fa...
All Lauderdale County School Stakeholders,
In the Spring of 2021, the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER 3.0) was enacted by the American Rescue Plan ...
Mr. James Barbee has been selected as the Director of Technology & Communications for Lauderdale County Schools. Mr. Barbee is a graduate of Ripley High School and has devoted hi...
Ms. Cynthia Bryant has been selected as the Director of Literacy and Instructional Interventions for Lauderdale County Schools. Ms. Bryant has served our school district for the l...
Information on High School Graduations in Lauderdale County - 2021
Seniors at Ripley and Halls High Schools will graduate this week. Ripley's graduation will occur at 7pm o...
May 12, 2021, is National School Nurse Day across the United States. Our school nurses serve as the critical health hub for all students. They ensure that students are ready for...
School Lunch Hero Day
Celebrate Friday, May 7, 2021
Between preparing healthy meals for America’s students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food a...
National School Principals' Day is celebrated annually on May 1st. Please show your appreciation to all of our principals for the outstanding work they have done this y...
May 3rd-7th is recognized as "Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week”. Please let your teachers and school staff know how much you appreciate all of their hard work this school year...
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers qualify for th...
TRAIN Network Supports Lauderdale County Schools During COVID-19 and Beyond
The Ayers Foundation is Funding Unique Partnerships to Help Schools and Students Succeed Acro...
Come out to Halls, TN and see the smoke billow when the USA Pullers take the track. The green flags go in the air at 7pm! It’s gonna be a great night of fun so come on out. Loca...
April 5-9, 2021, is recognized as National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! We want to thank our assistant principals for all of their hard work and dedication to the child...
Students from Halls High School , Ripley Middle School and Ripley High School addressed the WestStar Leadership class at University of Tennessee at Martin Ripley Center on Ma...
Enrollment forms for Lauderdale County Schools' Summer Learning Camps will be coming home this week. You may fill out the form linked below and send it back your child's scho...
Lauderdale County Schools Selected as 1 of only 8 Mentor Districts Statewide for Pre-K–12 Literacy Implementation Networks
Implementation Networks to Support High-Qual...
Veterinary and Animal Science Program of Study
Veterinary and Animal Science is designed for students interested in learning more about becoming a veterinarian, vet tech, vet a...
PRESS RELEASE -- February 9, 2021 HHS DECA Receives National Recognition for Outstanding School-Based Enterprise (SBE) Halls, TN – Tiger Town Concessions, the school-based e...
LCS Students Have Access to Information Technology Career Courses Informational Technology careers involve the design, development, support and management of hardware, software...
National School Counseling Week Celebrated Feb. 1 – 5, 2021
National School Counseling Week 2021, “School Counselors: All in for All Students,” sponsored by the American Scho...
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, implementation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing ...
School Board Appreciation Week Set for Jan. 24-30, 2021
January 24-30, 2021 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. This week helps build awareness and understanding ...
LCS Introduces Targeted Learning Series & Summer Learning Programs to Provide Extra Support to Students
In an effort to provide additional educational support to our students...
On January 19, the Lauderdale County Board of Education met to discuss the school operating calendar and voted to keep the staggered, odd/even schedule for the remainder of the sc...
Spotlighting LCS' Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
This career cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining ...
Lauderdale County Schools will continue providing meals for any child in the county ages 2-18. This includes both Traditional (when on odd/even schedule) and all Remote Learning ...
An ongoing partnership with Save the Children and Lauderdale County Schools opened the door to additional support for our students, families, and teachers in response to the chall...
In the new year, Lauderdale County Schools will participate in a school-year book delivery program for students in early grades sponsored by the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundati...
Lauderdale County Schools’ Criminal Justice & Correction Services is one of many high school Career & Technical Education programs offered by Lauderdale County Schools. This prog...
Every year, the Central Office staff at the Lauderdale County Department of Education chooses to participate in a charitable event during the Christmas season. This year, the staf...
Advanced manufacturing is a critical sector of Tennessee’s economy. Compared to national rate of 5.2%, job creation in TN is soaring in manufacturing fields. It accounts for $30.2...
Preparing students for college doesn’t begin in high school. Students should consider their interests and options well before they get there. In Lauderdale County, we are taking...
We are all proud of these RPS Little Tigers for being members of the Kindness Club. Students can become members of the kindness club by being kind and modeling random acts of kin...
Over the last several weeks, teachers have been training students on the use of new technology in the classroom. Lauderdale County Schools has purchased and distributed over 3,60...
IMPORTANT: In regard to COVID-19 quarantines, the TN Department of Health just confirmed that TN will follow new CDC guidance. From this point forward, anyone who has to quaranti...
DECA is a multinational student organization that focuses on building the next generation of leaders in the areas of marketing and business management. Here at HHS, our DECA chapt...
TDOE Announces New PBS Content: Winter Foundations Bootcamp
Academic Instructional Videos Focus on K-2 Literacy and Math Foundational Skills
Nashville, TN —Today, the...
Lauderdale County Schools Participate in #EPSOWeek2020
During the first semester of school, 100% of Seniors in Lauderdale County Schools have completed their application f...
We are less than one month from the December 4, 2020, mentor recruitment deadline, and 12 TNAchieves mentor s are still needed in Lauderdale County to meet our goal! While this...
NASHVILLE, TN— Best for All Central, Tennessee’s Hub for Learning and Teaching , has reached over 250,000 visits since launching in early August, and is now home to more than 1,4...
On November 5, the Lauderdale County Board of Education discussed the school operating calendar and voted to keep the staggered odd/even schedule for the remainder of November and...
As a reminder, please do not send children to school with COVID-like symptoms. Also, no student should ever report to school while they are awaiting the results of a pending COVI...
On Tuesday, October 20, Ripley Middle School traveled to Brighton to compete in the West TN Athletic Conference football finals. Ripley Middle defeated the Brighton Cardinals 22-...
Lauderdale County Health Department and Lauderdale County Schools are partnering up to offer FREE drive up flu shot clinics for the whole family . With all of the conc...
Dyersburg State and Halls High School Celebrate Joint Partnership in Viticulture Program with Ribbon Cutting
Dyersburg, Tennessee – Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC), ...
Recently, the TN Dept. of Education opened a dashboard for school districts to report positive cases for public viewing. LCS is reporting only district wide positive cases for st...
LCS is celebrating Mental Health AWAREness Week and our Project AWARE Team is focusing specifically on ADHD Awareness! Project AWARE partners with parents, youth, and community st...
Lauderdale County Schools will remain on the hybrid even/odd schedule through at least November 6. This decision will be reviewed monthly and an announcement about future plans w...
Parent - Teacher Conferences - October 20 & 22, 2020
Parents, this is a reminder that parent-teacher conferences will be held on October 20 th and 22 nd from 4-7pm. Due ...
Mrs. Latonya Jackson of Ripley received DSCC’s Outstanding Alumna Award during the College’s annual Fall update for faculty and staff in August. Each year, DSCC presents the Outs...
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission and Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation have partnered with the Tennessee Department of Education, The Ayers Foundation, and tnAchie...
Senior ACT Date Scheduled - Only Seniors to Attend at High Schools on September 22, 2020
As a result of the school closures this spring, the annual Junior ACT testing date, w...
Click for the Meal Order Survey for Parents and complete the survey by noon on Wednesdays for the following week's meal order. LCS Offers Free Meal Pick Up for Children at Home...
Important Remote Learning Information - 8-13-2020 (Download in PDF)
Remote learning provides students with the ability to be enrolled in Lauderdale County Schools without at...
August 11, 2020
Announcement:
Please help spread the word to families in Lauderdale County who may be eligible for the P-EBT program for nutritional support as the deadline ...
Families who enrolled in the district's Remote Learning Program recently received a guide with more information on how the program will work. The full Remote Learning guide may be...
Remote/Virtual Learning Information for Families
The goal for Lauderdale County Schools is to provide all students with a high-quality education and supportive learning envir...
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR LAUDERDALE COUNTY STUDENTS This application process is an effort to accommodate families with an alternative option to in person learni...
TSSAA has published practice regulations for fall sports. The regulations linked below are meant to supplement the existing TSSAA sport regulations and sport calendars, as well a...
Careful planning and consideration has been taken in preparing for the re-opening of local schools. Lauderdale County Schools is working diligently on providing a safe return for ...
TSSAA Board of Control Addresses Governor's Order and Discusses Contingency Plans for Football
Multiple options for Football considered with plan to extend season for Girls'...
Lauderdale County Schools has released its 2020-2021 Re-Entry Framework for Schools. This information is only the beginning of the planning process. Schools will use this framew...
Mrs. Candace Sanders has been selected as the Southwest TN Teacher of the Year and is one of 9 finalists for the overall TN Teacher of the Year award. As a finalist, Mrs. Sanders...
Parents/Guardians,
Please follow the link below to complete a very important survey. As Lauderdale Co. plans for the upcoming school year, the district is preparing for the ...
Each year, employees of each school nominate and vote
for the classified employee of the year in their respective school
building.
We would
like to congratulate this year...
Ripley Primary and Halls Elementary Cindy Ray 12 Years Alternative Learning Academy Marilyn Pearson 22 Years Ripley Elementary School Larry Finch 28 Years Board of Educa...
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers have the ...
As schools begin summer athletic activities under the guidance of state and federal officials, please see below the general guidance provided to schools and coaches regarding a li...
Now that the school year has ended, meals will not be delivered off site. Student meals may still be picked up at either RPS, RHS, or HHS on Mondays and Thursdays through June 29...
Below is the information needed for joining the live video stream of the upcoming graduation ceremonies for Lauderdale County Schools. In addition to the live stream, the ceremoni...
2020 Graduation Ceremony Update General Guidance for Audience Participants
Lauderdale County Schools is excited to be offering an "in person" experience for the Class of 2...
2020 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week May 4th-8th is recognized as "Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week” across the country. Please join our schools and district office in ...
NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY
National School Nurse Day on the Wednesday of National Nurses Week honors all school nurses who care for the children in the schools every day. Sch...
Information on Year-End Events for High Schools
As the school year has come to an abrupt end, school leaders, teachers, sponsors, and coaches have been working on ways to rec...
SCHOOL LUNCH HERO DAY
The first Friday in May is celebrated as School Lunch Hero Day, dedicated to those men and women who make the cafeterias and the schools a better place ...
May 1st is celebrated as National School Principal Day. We are so thankful for all of our principals and assistant principals and the work they do each day for our students, staf...
Lauderdale County Schools Graduation Notice – April 29, 2020
Lauderdale County Schools has been working with state and local officials while planning for the upcoming high sc...
NASHVILLE, TN— The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) today released a STE(A)M Resource Hub for educators and families to use wit...
From Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association.... With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for...
On April 15, Governor Lee announced that he encourages all schools in TN to close for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. There will be many decisions to be made as the d...
Lauderdale County,
Let’s “LIGHT IT UP” for 2020 SENIORS!
Wednesday, April 15th, at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.)
Lauderdale County’s Athletic Complexes will light up the fiel...
NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, FROM 9:00-11:00AM. SEE BELOW THE SUBJECTS WITH NEW MATERIAL - NEXT PICK UP WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APR...
The Tennessee Department of Education is partnering with PBS stations across the state to offer 1st-8th grade students up to 30 hours of standards-aligned instructional lessons pe...
Please see the attached Frequently Asked Questions document addressing several important topics.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ DOCUMENT
Categories covered include:
Instruct...
A new COVID-19 school update page has been added at https://www.lced.net/covid-19-information--72 . This page will have important information and recent updates. It also includes ...
Click the following link to download the flyer with all dates, times, and locations for food pick up.
Delivery/Pick up on Monday & Thursday only.
Free Breakfast & Lunch ...
How long will schools be closed? It is possible that the school closures will continue beyond March 31. However, local officials will await guidance from federal and state au...
As announced on Monday, March 16, all schools in Lauderdale County will be closed until at least March 31 to limit community exposure to COVID-19. An update on future closures wi...
In light of the uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus and the wide spread precautions being taken across the state, Lauderdale County Schools is planning for the possibility o...
Staff, Families, and Lauderdale County Community Members,
We want to thank you all for your patience and concern during the rapidly evolving situation with Novel Coronavirus (C...
Project AWARE students and staff will be promoting a KINDness campaign, during the week of March 9-13, in all Lauderdale County Schools. AWARE students will be promoting KINDne...
HTL Advantage hosted the inaugural Pathways2Possibilites: P2P West Tennessee 2020 Career Expo. About 3,500 8th graders attended from public and private schools representing the fo...
The purpose of this announcement is to help inform all stakeholders in Lauderdale County about current knowledge and guidance around the role of the school in responding to the no...
Lauderdale County Schools' 5th Annual Lace Up for Literacy is just around the corner. Please support this important effort by registering now. All of the information you need fo...
Each year, teachers in Lauderdale County nominate and vote for the teacher of the year in their respective school building. Teachers who are selected by their peers have the oppo...
Lauderdale County Board of Education members met on February 21-22, 2020 at UTM-Ripley Center for an annual retreat. On Friday evening, board members along with Superintendent Sh...
Seniors from Halls HS and Ripley HS signed Career-Technical Education (CTE) Letters of Intent to attend TCAT-Ripley in front of family, school administrators, and current TCAT stu...
The Alzheimer’s Association Tennessee Chapter hosted The Alzheimer’s Association Day on the Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol. More than 80 Alzheimer advocates, including local...
THANK YOU LAUDERDALE COUNTY SCHOOL COUNSELORS! Lauderdale County Schools would like to thank all counselors for the work they do for children each and everyday. Our school distr...
The after-school programs at Ripley Primary, Halls Elementary, Ripley Middle, and Halls Junior High talked about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., during last week’s program times. S...
January 27-31, 2020 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of educatio...
Lauderdale County Schools received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy during the Fall 2019 Honors Program at TCAT-Ripley on December 17, 2019. Dr. Kim McCormic...
Students in Mrs. Teresa Moore’s Dual Credit Pre-Calculus Class recently took the state's dual credit challenge exam. All seventeen students who tested passed their challenge exam!...
New English Language Arts Curriculum Fosters Excitement about Reading and Writing for Students and Teachers Alike
RIPLEY, TN — This week, the Knowledge Matters Campaign visi...
After making national headlines recently for poor treatment at an area restaurant, students in Mrs. Tracie Taylor's Halls Junior/Senior High class were treated to a celebration lu...
Dr. Susan Farris, Director of Secondary and Career Technical Education for Lauderdale County Schools, has been selected as a finalist for the Tennessee Supervisor of the Year. Af...
Lauderdale AWARE hosted its biannual Culture and Compassion Retreat on September 20-22 at Lakeshore Camp in Eva, TN. Students from both Ripley and Halls discussed how to overcome ...
Halls High School Seniors are going “20 for 20!” This morning the HHS class of 2020 was joined by community members and staff to kickoff the “20 for 20” challenge for the senior ...
In July of this year, Governor Bill Lee made grant funds available to school districts in Tennessee for the purpose of expanding access to School Resource Officers (SRO). Lauderd...
Lauderdale County Schools showed notable improvement in overall student performance in 2019 and has been recognized for a higher accountability classification by the state. The T...
Announcement:
In response to the search for an escaped inmate from West TN Penitentiary, Lauderdale County Schools will be taking extra precautions to insure the safety of...
As the school year has come to a close and Summer is underway, it is beginning to sink in just how much hard work goes into preparing each class for graduation. Faculty and staff...
At last month's teacher/staff recognition program, several district employees were honored for their service to Lauderdale County Schools. We thank our retirees for their contrib...
The Lauderdale County School Board approved tenure for ten teachers at the June 2 board meeting. Reaching this professional milestone and pictured with school board members and S...
Mrs. Amy Morgan has been selected to serve as the new principal of Halls High School. Mrs. Morgan has been an educator in the public school system for the past 28 years. ...
The Lauderdale County Board of Education’s May Student Spotlight featured Halls High School students who participated in Education Equal Opportunity Group (EEOG) Student Leadershi...
May 6-10, 2019, is recognized as teacher/staff appreciation week across our nation. Please join us next week by showing your appreciation for our teachers and staff members. The...
Dear Parent/Guardian,
As another school year is coming to a close, our schools asking for your attention and help with a very serious and expanding issue. In recent weeks, the...
Craig Fitzhugh, Chairman and CEO of the Bank of Ripley, addressed Lauderdale County Schools’ Superintendent Study Council, school principals, and district administrators on Thursd...
There was a great turnout Saturday morning for Lauderdale County Schools' 4 th Annual Lace Up for Literacy 5K and 1mile Fun Run. The weather was perfect for the event! Ripley High...
Ripley High School students Jacob Hearn (senior) and Nitoria Washington (junior) spoke to the 2019 WestStar group about their experiences in CTE programming. Both students curren...
Lauderdale County Schools' 4 th Annual Lace Up for Literacy 5K and 1 mile Fun Run will be held this Saturday April 6 th with a new venue and new race route. The event will be h...
Lauderdale County 8 th grade students will take part in High School Preview Day tomorrow, March 22, 2019.
Ripley Middle School 8 th grade students will travel to Ripley H...
A group of students in Ms. Neally Eastep’s first grade class recently read “Why Polar Bears Like Snow?” during their guided reading time. Lauderdale County’s Extended Literacy Pr...
The Lauderdale County School Board spent Saturday, February 9, in retreat reviewing and providing feedback to the district team on a number of important topics. The board reviewe...
Oklahoma! is the first musical written by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs . Set in ...
Groups of students from Halls High School and Ripley High School joined staff and students from TCAT-Ripley to celebrate SkillsUSA Week. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students,...
State Senator Ed Jackson and State Representative Chris Hurt joined local elected officials, TCAT-Ripley and Lauderdale County Schools staffs, and Tennessee Higher Education Commi...
Did you know there is a difference in standards and curriculum? Often, they are used topically in the same manner, but they are actually very different. Educational standards ar...
Tomorrow, January 30, 2019, Ripley TCAT (Tennessee College of Applied Technology) will host an Open House to the public to provide tours of the facility, assist in completing appl...
The Lauderdale County School System is proud of its students and how hard they work each day. As a school district, we recognize that there are a great deal of students who excel ...
During cold/flu season, i t is extremely important to encourage healthy habits to help in reducing the spread of germs. Please assist in the efforts to limit illness by talking w...
The Fort Prudhomme Chapter, NSDAR, honored the nominees for Daughters of the American Revolution's Good Citizen Award. Students from Halls High School and Ripley High School were...
Welding: A new course offering for high school students in Lauderdale County Lauderdale County high school students will soon have a new dual enrollment opportunity in partn...
Lauderdale County Schools receives the Read to Be Ready Summer Reading Grant in Each of the First Four Years of the Initiative NASHVILLE - Education Commissioner Candice McQ...
Six Lauderdale County students attended the WestStar Leadership Program's 2018 RisingStar Youth Leadership Summit held Nov. 9 at the University of Tennessee at Martin. RisingStar...
tnAchieves, the partnering organization to Governor Haslam's TN Promise in 83 counties, is seeking volunteers to serve as mentors for the Class of 2019. TN Promise affords every h...
National Celebration Spotlights Individuals
Committed to Public Education The week of November 12th is recognized as 2018 National American Education Week. This is a wond...
On Tuesday, October 30, students from the Ripley & Halls Youth AWARE Board attended the WestTeach event in Dyersburg, TN. Each individual told their personal stories about how the...
Project AWARE students from Lauderdale County Schools have been invited to the International Bullying Prevention Association’s national conference in San Diego. The focus of this...
Members of the Lauderdale County School Board were recognized at the October 2018 school board meeting as a TN School Board of Distinction. Delta District Director, Marty Burliso...
Over the last few years, Lauderdale County Schools has worked to increase opportunities for Early PostsSecondary Opportunities (EPSOs) for its high school students. EPSOs include...
As part of the "JUST DO WHAT'S RIGHT!" program, TSSAA recognizes member schools that have made the effort to remind their athletic family that there is a particular code of conduc...
Lauderdale County Schools is working to expand high quality, rigorous instructional materials to classrooms across the county. The English/Language Arts curriculum being used in ...
Halls High Move2AWAREness (M2A), a student council that aims to end bullying and mental health stigma in their school and community, organized a fundraiser for Tennessee Suicide P...
Lauderdale County Health Department and Lauderdale County Schools have partnered to provide seasonal flu vaccinations at your child’s school. If your child is uninsured, there is ...
ACT, Inc. informed the State of Tennessee that they have received credible evidence that there was a compromise in the testing process in another state related to the Oct. 2 test ...
Ripley Primary School’s Pre-K classes have the opportunity to enjoy several field trips throughout the year. Each outing provides learning opportunities to expand the students’ b...
Introducing iPads into the classroom setting will bring education to life for students. They have unlimited access to valuable information and communication tools using the iPad b...
On Tuesday, September 4th, students and faculty at Halls Elementary School were allowed to toss over 1,000 water balloons at Mr. Campbell, HES Principal. Students and faculty who...
Ripley High juniors are seeing demonstrations of state-of-the-art HAAS machining tool technology (MTT) equipment located at RHS. The machining pathway offers opportunities for hi...
Buster the Bus is making his rounds to visit students at Halls Elementary and Ripley Primary this week. Buster teaches students about the importance of following safety rules and...
Lauderdale County Schools is pleased to announce that Halls Elementary has been identified as a Level 5 value-added school for academic progress in 2017-2018. This is the highe...
Ripley Primary School’s Pre-K parents attended the Carl Perkins Family Child Abuse Prevention Training Class Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Ms. Annette Maxwell director of the Carl Pe...
In November 2002, Tennesseans voted to create a state lottery. The General Assembly established that profits from the lottery go toward specific educational programs: college scho...
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced a multi-phase plan, highlighted by a statewide listening tour, to improve delivery of the state’s elementary and secondary a...
See ABC 24's Local Cool School Highlight of Lauderdale County and "Professional Development"... we are so proud of our students and teachers! https://www.localmemphis.com/v...
Rising first through third grade students at Read to be Ready Summer Camp in Lauderdale County were introduced to Ozobots to help inspire the next generation of computer scientist...
Forty-seven Lauderdale County seniors received Work Ethic certificates for meeting qualifying criteria approved by a collaborative of West Tennessee businesses, industries and sch...
TN Classroom Chronicles Article
Building a Culture of ACT Success in Lauderdale County
posted by Chandler Hopper on October 17, 2016 in In the Classroom
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For the first time, department eliminates two TNReady exams
NASHVILLE — Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today the approval of recommendations that will red...
Report gives Tennessee highest grade in state’s history
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | 11:46am
NASHVILLE- Tennessee is the top state to close the “honesty gap” while simultaneo...