Ms. Shawna's class is all dressed up as their favorite book characters for Read Across America Week.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Jonathon Mooney!
Jonathon Mooney is a 1997 graduate of Ripley High School. He has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College, University of Memphis, and Trevecca Nazarene University.
Jonathan is a 6th Grade Science Teacher at Crestview Middle School. His favorite part of his career is supporting student learning and preparing them for the real world applications of science.
Way to make us #LauderdaleProud, Jonathon!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Brittany Smith!
Brittany Smith is a 2010 graduate of Ripley High School. She has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College and University of Tennessee at Martin. Most recently, she completed her Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Webster University.
Brittany is a Social Counselor with Tennessee Early Intervention Systems under the Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Her favorite part of her career is serving the children and families of our community and surrounding counties and ensuring that children receive early intervention services.
Way to make us #LauderdaleProud, Brittany!
Mrs Shawna’s kindergarten class celebrated Green Eggs and Ham day by reading the book, tasting green eggs and ham, and then voting yes or no. 😂 They completed a writing activity afterwards. 💚
Students in Mrs. Hunt's ELA classes presented their research projects about Jamestown as part of Module 3.
Our Book Fair was a success! Thank you so much to our families and the community for all of the support!
Ms. Kari's second graders are celebrating Read Across America Week by wearing green for the book Green Eggs and Ham.
Next week is Read Across America Spirit Week. See the information below about dress up days.
These students are the Zearn Leaders of the Week for third grade! Zearn is our online math program that supplements our K - 5th math curriculum. Congratulations to these students for working hard and completing lessons!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Petty Officer First Class Cristian Aguilar!
Petty Officer First Class Cristian Aguilar graduated from Ripley High School in 2012. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2015. Upon completing basic training, he attended and completed Seaman Apprenticeship Service School in Great Lakes, Illinois.
Petty Officer First Class Aguilar's first duty assignment was aboard the USS KIDD in Everett, Washington. During this tour, he completed a Western Pacific Deployment. He advanced to Logistics Specialist Second Class and qualified as an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. His current assignment is in Gulfport, Mississippi at Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27 where he advanced to Logistics Specialist First Class. In April 2023, he will be moving to San Diego, California where he will serve on the USS RUSSELL for the next 4 years.
Petty Officer First Class Aguilar enjoys serving his country and playing a part in advancing naval missions. He also enjoys travel opportunities in the U.S. Navy and meeting new people along the way.
We are #LauderdaleProud of Seaman Aguilar and his dedication and service to our country!
Reminder: Book Fair Family Night - Tonight from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. HES families are welcome to come to the HES Library and shop the book fair.
Vacancy for Director of Transportation, Safety, & Student Services at LCS Central Office. To apply or for more information, click on the link below!
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The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are sponsoring Severe Weather Awareness Week on February 19-25, 2023. All Lauderdale County Schools campuses participated in today’s statewide tornado drill held at 9:30AM to ensure that students and staff are well-prepared in the event of a tornado emergency.
For more information on Severe Weather Awareness Week, click here.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Molly Shands!
Molly Shands graduated from Halls High School in 2017. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis in 2021, where she studied Management with a minor in real estate.
Molly is a Student Support Specialist with the TCAT Northwest - Ripley campus. She enjoys helping high school students and graduates determine and advance their future careers and lives.
We are #LauderdaleProud of Molly and her passion for postsecondary education!
Mrs. Sanders' science classes created and presented slide shares on Circulation in Earth's Air and Oceans Unit.
The Scholastic Book Fair is here! We can't wait to get started on Tuesday!
LCS district and school leaders met today to develop plans for the upcoming school year.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Cody Peery!
Cody Peery is a 2010 graduate of Halls High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Freed-Hardeman University and his Master of Ministry degree in Homiletics and Ministerial Counseling from Heritage Christian University.
Cody is currently a youth and family minister. His favorite part of his role is helping kids and families become stronger units by navigating through uplifting and challenging times.
Way to make an impact, Cody! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Family-Teacher Conference continues tonight from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Quawanda Ward Wilson!
Quawanda Ward Wilson is a 2003 graduate of Ripley High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lane College in 2007.
Quawanda is currently an educator with Haywood County Schools. Her favorite part of education is impacting and molding young minds.
Way to make a difference, Quawanda! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
