The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup this Saturday, April 15th!
Remember…Kindness Week starts tomorrow! Wear your shirt backwards!
Although the purchase deadline has passed, it is not too late to order a yearbook! You can order following the directions below to have one shipped directly to your home.
Teachers had an orange-themed snack bar Thursday to kick off the weekend. Orange you glad it's a three-day weekend?!
A little rain is not going to spoil our fun! Student Council participated in an Easter egg hunt with students from Ms. Byrd's class yesterday.
Ripley Elementary School's Ms. Tidwell and Ms. Holder recently shared the learning impact that High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs) have for ALL students during the #KnowledgeMatters School Tour.
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Our #LauderdaleProud feature is Melisa Perry Richardson!
A 1997 graduate of Halls High School, Melisa Perry Richardson continued her education at Dyersburg State Community College and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee - Martin. She is currently enrolled in UT Martin’s Master of Science in Education Counseling program, with an emphasis in clinical mental health. She also received her Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) certification from the Missouri Credentialing Board.
Melisa is an Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders (ITCD) Specialist for a behavioral health organization. What she enjoys most is having the opportunity to see people who utilize their second or third chances actively change and succeed.
We appreciate the difference you make, Melisa! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Cheer tryouts and Booster Club meeting are canceled for tomorrow due to weather. Cheer tryouts will be rescheduled to next Wednesday, April 12th.
School Librarian Appreciation Day
LCS AWARE is sponsoring the fourth annual KINDness week on April 10-14, 2023. During KINDness week, Lauderdale County Schools will be collecting items that will be donated to the students and families of Tipton County. Each school is asked to collect and donate specific items. Please see the attached flyer for more details!
Our next #LauderdaleProud double feature is Michael and Angel Ferguson!
Michael and Angel Ferguson are 1995 and 2000 graduates of Ripley High School. Michael has earned his bachelor’s degree from Bethel University and master’s degree from Concordia University. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in speech pathology. Angel has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College, Union University, and Concordia University. Angel received her teaching license from University of Tennessee - Martin.
Michael is a speech interventionist for Haywood County Schools. His favorite part of his career is seeing students’ faces when they accomplish their goals. Angel is a Special Education teacher at Haywood High School. She most enjoys molding young people into the future.
We are #LauderdaleProud of the difference you make, Michael and Angel!
National Assistant Principal Week
Reminder: RMS Cheer Tryouts are Wednesday, April 5th, from 3:15-6:15 (or until your child has finished their tryout) in the RMS Gym.
HES and RPS Pre-K students and teachers participated in the Carl Perkins Center’s kickoff parade for Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme was “There is no place like a safe home”. RHS JROTC led the parade while Pre-K students marched in the parade and adorned rubies and crowns to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Carl Perkins Center. Parents and families joined the celebration for a huge turnout and great success. LCS would like to thank all staff, volunteers, parents, and community members for helping us place the best interest of children at the center of all we do.
There's still time to register for this summer's KinderBoost program! Scan the QR code below for the appropriate school (HES or RPS) and register today!
Booster Club Meeting on Wednesday.
7th grade students who completed the Q3 “Classic” reading challenge were rewarded today. They had classic ice cream floats and played classic field games including the egg toss and egg in a spoon relay race.
Class of 2027 students and parents participated in a high school registration meeting last night at RMS. Catherine Thomas, RHS counselor & Austin Kissell, College & Career Readiness Coordinator presented information to the students to get them ready for registration.
