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Let's make HES merry & bright! All of our students and staff are invited to participate in our Christmas dress up days. Students may wear Christmas sweaters or tshirts. All other attire needs to be in dress code.


Congratulations to our Teacher of Year and Classified Employee of the Year award recipients!




Homestyle Christmas is just THREE weeks away! Mark your calendars for the most wonderful event of the year!


LCS would like to wish our students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break!


Thank you to our local businesses, organizations, and individuals who are showing their support for LCS teachers and staff during American Education Week!
Want to show your appreciation? Swing by Central Office (321 Armory Ave. in Ripley) tomorrow or Friday for a yard sign, while supplies last!


Thank you to our local businesses and organizations who are showing their support for LCS teachers and staff during American Education Week!
Want to show your appreciation? Swing by Central Office (321 Armory in Ripley) tomorrow or Friday for a yard sign, while supplies last!


Mrs Shawna’s kindergarten celebrated Thanksgiving by learning about the pilgrims, Native Americans, and the first Thanksgiving!


Mrs. Leah’s class is currently reading Moonshot, an account of the Apollo 11 Mission. Her class created Tableaus to act out the different parts of the Apollo 11 Mission from the astronaut’s point of view.





We are so proud of these top 3rd grade Zearners! Way to go!




After reading the novel Love That Dog by Sharon Creech, students in Mrs. Billie Kissell’s class wrote letters to Ms. Creech to tell her how much they loved the book. To their surprise, she wrote back to the students and included several goodies for their classroom.


It’s #EPSOWeek2023! See how Lauderdale County Schools’ Diploma Plus Initiative connects students of all ages to postsecondary opportunities!
https://youtu.be/he9sS9Q5XYk

Way to go to these Zearn-ers! We are so proud of these third graders!




The TWRA Wildlife trailer visited HES yesterday. Students saw examples animal species including an Eastern Wild Turkey, a Northern River Otter, and many more.








Join us on Friday, November 10, for the Veterans Day Celebration! The parade begins at 10:00am on the downtown square!


Order Deadline for Fall pictures is Thursday, November 9, 2023.

November 6-10, 2023, is National School Psychology Week. Lauderdale County Schools is fortunate to have Ms. Maria Leforgee, Ms. Jenny Gaines, and Ms. Olivia McCorkle serving students throughout our district. In their roles as school psychologists, they work closely with students, educators, and families to support the academic achievement, positive behavior, and mental wellness of all students, especially those who struggle with barriers to learning. We appreciate their dedication and service to the students of our community!



We've been updated! Be sure to visit the iOS or Google Play store to update the LCS mobile app today!


Teachers from Lauderdale County Schools’ 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and LEAPS before- and after-school programs attended professional development session on Tuesday, October 31. “What First Year Teachers Need to Know”, facilitated by Mr. Texas Culver of UTM- Ripley’s Education Department, provided opportunities to discuss UTM’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) design for undergraduate students pursuing careers in the field of education. These experienced teachers were able to share about their first year teaching experiences and provide recommendations for curriculum design that would best support these future educators. Many ideas, thoughts, and perspectives were shared with Mr. Culver for consideration during UTM’s EPP curriculum development process to ensure that first year teachers are successful from their first day of school through their careers.



Bus 32 won't run Thursday, November 2nd or Friday, November 3rd. Families, please make alternate arrangements for student transportation to and from school.