We are already looking ahead with excitement to the 2026-2027 school year! Planning is underway, and we can't wait to welcome both new and returning students and families. To help...

Lauderdale County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Brandon Poyner as the new Principal of Ripley High School. In this role, he will work to support student achievem...

Lauderdale County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Tonia Beard as the new Principal of the Alternative Learning Academy. A Ripley High School graduate and current L...

Lauderdale County Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Kim Marable as the new Director of Elementary and Middle Education. As a proud Halls High School graduate, Marabl...

Briana Patrick-Mann has been selected as Ripley Primary School’s Principal beginning with the 2026–27 school year. Mrs. Patrick-Mann currently serves as Principal of Margaret New...

Lauderdale County Schools is proud to announce the promotion of Kamisha Dixon to the role of Director of Student Success and Community Partnerships. This position is designed to s...

We’re excited to invite our community, industry partners, and stakeholders to Lauderdale County Schools’ first Pre-Apprenticeship Announcement Celebration! 🎉 📚 Information about ...

Ripley High School announces that Coach Kendrick Wade has been hired as the Head Football Coach. Coach Wade brings a wealth of collegiate and secondary coaching experience to Riple...

Congratulations to this Chartavion B. Jakayla B., Kenydi K., and Wheatley G. on being selected to attend the ALStar African American Youth Leadership Conference at UT Martin! Stud...

Superintendent Shawn Kimble has announced his acceptance of a new role with the Ayers Foundation Trust's Scholars Program, where he will assist families in rural counties across T...

Mr. Michael LaFrance has been selected as an Assistant Principal at Ripley High School. He is a graduate of Freedom High School in Freedom, PA. After finishing high school Mr. La...

​​Ripley High School is proud to announce that Coach Erin Smith has been hired as the head Softball Coach and Athletic Director. Coach Smith began her career as a collegiate softb...

Mr. Chris McCorkle has been appointed as the new Director of Operations for Lauderdale County Schools. Mr. McCorkle currently serves as Assistant Principal and Assistant Athletic...

The Lauderdale County School Board approved tenure for eleven teachers at the June 6th board meeting. Five teachers attended the meeting to be recognized. Reaching this professio...

Ripley High School is proud to announce that Coach Khayyan Norfork has been hired as the head Boys Basketball coach. Coach Norfork has been the head Girls Basketball coach since 20...

Ripley High School is proud to announce that Coach Jordan Gardner has been hired as head football coach. Coach Gardner has been an assistant coach for Ripley High School for the pa...

Lauderdale County's inaugural Middle College cohort received their Associate's Degree in General Studies on Saturday, May 4th. These ten students earned 60 semester hours, allowin...

Lauderdale County Schools will participate in graduation exercises next week, with Ripley High School’s graduation being held on Thursday, May 16th, and Halls High School’s gradua...

Each year during National Nurses Week, the Wednesday is reserved as a day of celebration for school nurses. Lauderdale County Schools is blessed with the best school nurses who pu...

May 6th-10th 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...