Lauderdale County Schools extends our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Christine Michaels and the Brownsville/Haywood County community. Christine was a Haywood High School senior whose academic and leadership abilities, along with her character, exemplified what we aspire for our young people to be.
Attention Halls High School and Ripley High School Seniors!
The Countdown is On! Finish the FAFSA by March 1 and open the door to your #TNPromise - scholarships, grants, financial aid, and more. #TNFAFSAChallenge CollegeforTN.org
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Chief Master Sergeant Richard Barbee!
Chief Master Sergeant Richard Barbee graduated from Ripley High School in 1985. He has earned degrees from Community College of the Air Force, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and Central Michigan University.
Chief Barbee served in the United States Air Force at locations around the world. His station assignments included Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan. Chief Barbee was deployed to Balad Air Base in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Iraqi Freedom. Chief Barbee served for 30 years and his career culminated at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as the Armament Career Field Manager.
He currently serves as a Senior Acquisitions System Engineer for Global Hawk. His favorite part of his career is working on new advanced aircrafts and solving complex electrical and mechanical issues.
Chief Master Sergeant Barbee is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud! We thank you for your service!
For Valentine’s Day, Tiger Art students learned about Jim Dine heart art and glitch art. Students designed their own heart art to practice new skills.
Congratulations to these students!
National Beta Sponsor Week!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Missy Patton Rogers!
Missy Patton Rogers, Ed.D., graduated from Halls High School in 1996. She has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College, University of Memphis, and Trevecca Nazarene University. She has also earned her Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree from Capella University.
For 20 years prior to teaching, Dr. Rogers was an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with West Tennessee Healthcare. She made the decision in her early thirties to enroll in college and earn her bachelor’s degree. She shares her journey with her students as a reminder to never give up on their dreams, even when life turns a different direction. Her favorite part of her teaching career is having the opportunity to teach and nurture the children of her hometown.
Dr. Rogers is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud!
RMS Families,
Ripley Middle School aims to provide a safe and supportive learning environment for our students. Throughout the school year, we have had a few instances of toy guns being brought to campus. Though these items are not a physical threat, they create disruptions to learning, and jeopardize our safe and supportive atmosphere. Students who are found with these items on campus or buses will receive the appropriate disciplinary action.
We ask that our families have conversations regarding the appropriateness of items that are brought to school as well as the practice of checking belongings before leaving home each day. We are including example pictures below of items that have recently been brought on campus for reference. We appreciate you all partnering with us as we continue to provide our safe and supportive learning environment for all students!
National School Counselors' Week
The Booster Club Meeting has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 7th, at 5:00 p.m. in the library.
Family-Teacher Conferences begin tomorrow! This is a great opportunity to receive updates on your child's learning progress as we approach state testing this spring and the end of the school year.
Family/Teacher Conference Information
Picture Order Deadline Extended
Kindness shirt deadline has been extended to Friday, March 10, 2023.
Due to last week's inclement weather, the deadline to order LCS Kindness Week t-shirts has been extended to Friday, March 10, 2023. Students will turn in orders at their respective schools.
Attention @halls_high and @RipleyHighTN Seniors!
The Countdown is On! Finish the FAFSA by March 1 and open the door to your #TNPromise - scholarships, grants, financial aid, and more. #TNFAFSAChallenge CollegeforTN.org
There will be no school in Lauderdale County on Friday, February 3, 2023. Please be advised of the Special Weather Statement for our county.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Krista Newman Fleming!
Krista Newman Fleming is a 2003 graduate of Halls High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from University of Tennessee – Martin as well as her Professional Coder certification from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Krista is a Billing manager and Certified Professional Medical Coder for Dr. Zaidi and Associates, and Ripley Medical Clinic. She enjoys learning and sharing new knowledge with her peers, and being challenged in her work. However, Krista’s favorite part of her career are the interactions and relationships she has built with patients over the years.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Krista!
Due to lingering ice and the potential forecast of more winter weather, there will be no school in Lauderdale County on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Stay safe!
Dear Lauderdale County Families,
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete this survey, which is being sent to parents/guardians of LCS students in kindergarten through twelfth grade:
https://tntp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dKVxJBUgBjiLHg
The survey aims to gauge your perceptions of your student’s (or students’) reading instruction and progress this school year. It should take you approximately 5 minutes to complete. Please note that your responses will be kept confidential. Results of this survey will be provided to your school district and to your student’s school, but only after all individual identifiers have been removed from the data. We appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to complete this survey. Please provide your feedback by Friday, February 17, 2023.
If you encounter any difficulties in completing this survey, please contact Jackie Aboulafia at jackie.aboulafia@tntp.org.