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


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!



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.



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As a reminder, Lauderdale County Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, due to staff Professional Development.


Due to staff Professional Development, Lauderdale County Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.


Music stimulates Learning
Research shows that music reduces stress while stimulating happiness, which in turn helps students better concentrate on the task at hand, especially when learning.
With this knowledge, Mr. Tommy Durham, Site Director for the Project LEAD program, invested in electronic keyboards for Ripley Elementary School students. Almost twenty years later, these keyboards are still a favorite among students in the after school program. The program team hopes this new music genre will increase student focus and inspire creativity.


Take Note, the auditioned
ensemble from RHS, performed for the residents at Asbury Cove. #LauderdaleLeads


Mrs Vivian Windsor, correctional mental health counselor and Lake County school board member, visited Mrs. Kelley’s Medical Therapeutics class. She shared valuable information with students about mental health and correctional job opportunities. #LauderdaleLearns


BUS UPDATE - OCTOBER 26
Bus 45 and Bus 20 will not run afternoon routes or tutoring routes TOMORROW (10/26). Families, please make alternative arrangements for student pick up tomorrow afternoon.

Lauderdale County Schools is seeking an energetic, highly-qualified Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Ripley Primary School. To apply or for more information, click on the link below!
https://lced.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1187

Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that today we have launched our school-wide fundraiser! Our goal is to raise funds for our school by selling delicious World Finest Chocolate bars. The money raised will be used for general purpose materials, school improvements, and incentives to reward academic achievement or PBIS.
Your child should have received a handout that they need you to sign if you give them permission to sell the chocolate bars. We encourage you to reach out to businesses, churches, and family members to support their efforts. The handout also provides information about the exciting prizes that students can win.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school or send an email to Dr. Comer at heathercomer@k12.lced.net.
Thank you for your support!
Happy Selling!


📣 Attention Parents and Community Members! 🏫
I want to inform you all that the main entrance to Ripley High School is currently undergoing construction. As a result, we kindly ask for your patience during the upcoming months.
For the time being, visitors will need to enter the school through our temporary office. To make this process smoother, we request that you park your vehicles on the northern end of the parking lot, as this will be the designated entrance for the temporary office.
To better understand the changes, I have included a video for your reference on our social media site. Feel free to check it out! 🎥
Parents, please remember to drop off car riders at the gym to avoid any disruptions in the bus drop-off area. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our school operations.
Thank you all for your incredible patience and ongoing support. Together, we will navigate through this construction period and continue providing the best education for our students. #GoTigers


Officers from the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department and Halls Police Department recently met with LCS school and district leaders for the quarterly school safety meeting. This collaboration is part of a continued effort to ensure a consistent vision and purpose for school safety operations and procedures exists among all entities. LCS is appreciative of this continued partnership with all Lauderdale County law enforcement agencies.


Come out to the "Living Healthy in Lauderdale County" Health Fair on Saturday, October 28th at Ripley Elementary School. UT Health Science Center students and faculty will be on site to provide information on diabetes, car seat safety, mental health awareness, and much more. Health care professionals will also offer blood pressure checks, glucose screenings, dental exams, and other assessments.



Nursing Education students in Mrs. Beavers’ class practice range of motion exercises and making an unoccupied bed. #LauderdaleLearns #CTE #dualenrollment







LCS families - Do you need support with Rooms, our new family-school communication platform? Join us for Rooms Family Night on Oct. 23rd or Oct. 24th from 5:30-6:30PM. Scan the QR code to RSVP!


Lauderdale County Schools will observe Fall Break next week, October 9-13, 2023. Students and employees will return to campuses on Monday, October 16. We hope all of our Tigers have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break!


LCS families - do you need support with Rooms, our new family-school communication platform? Join us for Rooms Family Night on Oct. 23rd or Oct. 24th from 5:30-6:30PM. Scan the QR code to RSVP!


On Friday, October 6th, RHS will be hosting St. Benedict. This is also Senior Night.
RHS Admin would like to remind you of our rules and procedures for our football games, which are in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending. It is important that we all adhere to these guidelines.
1. ALL students must be accompanied by a parent if not seated in the bleacher area. This is to ensure their safety and to maintain a respectful environment.
2. School age children are strictly prohibited from congregating on campus, including reserved/paid parking areas, the front of the school, or concessions. Any student found in violation of these rules may be required to leave the premises for failure to comply.
3. Please note that if a student is asked to leave for willfully and persistently violating school rules, that student may not be eligible to attend any other extracurricular events for the remainder of the school year.
We kindly ask for your cooperation in following these rules. By doing so, we can ensure a positive and safe experience for everyone involved.
Thank you for your attention and continued support.
Go Tigers!!!

