Lauderdale County Schools will have an early dismissal day for students on Friday, September 30, 2022. This early dismissal is due to an event being held for LCS employees. Schools will begin dismissal at 11:00AM with the final second wave of bus riders leaving at approximately 11:20AM. This early dismissal is not noted on our district calendar, so please be sure to make arrangements for student transportation. Thank you and have a great Labor Day weekend!

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Fundraiser ends Tuesday next week. We are so close to our goal! Thank you for your support!

Celebrating our students and staff for being recognized as a level 5 school!

Reminder: Fall Picture Day is Thursday, August 25th Students may dress out of dress code for picture day on Thursday, August 25th

Attendance and truancy procedure changes go into effect August 22.

LCS is seeking feedback for our ESSER 3.0 funding plan. Please take a moment to complete the survey so that your feedback can guide us to the best resources for our students. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQ6kfyWFCzeiW0iiWNI__DVvjITqYegb4ROG1F_YHL7gbefw/viewform

Please click the link below for updated attendance/truancy procedures: https://www.lced.net/article/811841

Multiple community leadership members met on August 12, 2022 to review and discuss school safety operations as well as strengthen the partnerships between Lauderdale County Schools and each law enforcement department. This meeting was the third held by these community leaders in an effort to ensure a consistent vision and purpose existed among all entities. Meeting attendees included school and district administration, County Mayor Maurice Gaines, City of Ripley Mayor Craig Fitzhugh, Ripley and Halls Police Department leadership, and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department, including Sheriff Elect Brian Kelley. All organizations plan to meet quarterly in our local schools to continue discussions surrounding school safety and ensure that effective and streamlined safety practices are in place. Attendees completed a walkthrough of Ripley High School at the conclusion of the meeting.

Multiple community leadership members met on August 12, 2022 to review and discuss school safety operations as well as strengthen the partnerships between Lauderdale County Schools and each law enforcement department. This meeting was the third held by these community leaders in an effort to ensure a consistent vision and purpose existed among all entities. Meeting attendees included school and district administration, County Mayor Maurice Gaines, City of Ripley Mayor Craig Fitzhugh, Ripley and Halls Police Department leadership, and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department. All organizations plan to meet quarterly in our local schools to continue discussions surrounding school safety and ensure that effective and streamlined safety practices are in place. Attendees completed a walkthrough of Ripley High School at the conclusion of the meeting.

Join us for our annual Open House at Halls Elementary tonight. We are offering two opportunities for you to meet with your child's teacher and learn more about their expectations. The first session is 5:30-6:00 and the second is 6:00-6:30. In addition, you may attend our annual Title Parent Meeting in the cafeteria at 5:30 to learn more about how Title funds are used to serve your child. We hope to see you tonight!

Mrs. Melinda Hutcherson, Director of Special Education, along with her team, provided LCS staff with updated and detailed information on multiple supports with the Special Education department. Deanna Arivett, of Arivett Law, was the special guest speaker for the afternoon.

Join us next Friday night for the annual Tiger Bowl!

Stay connected this school year by downloading the LCS mobile app! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lauderdale-county-schools-tn/id1392671831?ls=1 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.lauderdale&hl=en_US&gl=US

As we prepare for another year of learning, we ask our families and community to join us in ensuring our students attend and remain at school each day. Our faculties and staff are ready to welcome our students to #schooleveryday.

2022- 2023 Registration Packet Link ~ https://5il.co/1evat

HES 22-23 School Supply List

Registration for the 2022-23 school year begins next week. For students new to Lauderdale County, please note that enrollment occurs tomorrow, July 19, from 8:30AM-12:00PM. As a reminder, all LCS students follow the dress code shown below.

Congratulations to our own, Superintendent Kimble, on being named the Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year!

This week, rising sophomore Anthony B. began a summer internship with the LCS Technology Department. Anthony has prepped teacher laptops & equipment, updated inventories, and repaired Chromebook screens. Anthony is enrolled in the Business Technology program of study at RHS.