Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Tamara Burnett!
Tamara D. Burnett is a 1999 graduate of Ripley High School. She earned her Bachelor and Master’s degrees from Tennessee State University, with an emphasis in Business Administration and Human Resource Leadership.
Tamara is a Human Resources Training and Development Specialist for Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in Nashville. She has received a Certified Professional (CP) certification from the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) as well as Instructional Design and Facilitator certifications from the Association for Talent Development (ATD). Tamara’s favorite part of her career is helping employees achieve greatness at their highest levels.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Tamara!
Due to the continued ice storm warning, there will be no school in Lauderdale County on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
There will be no school tomorrow, January 31, 2023, due to the forecasted ice storm warning. As noted earlier today, after-school activities which occur before 6:00pm will continue as scheduled. Events scheduled to occur after 6:00pm will be adjusted accordingly. Stay safe!
Parents and Families,
All Lauderdale County school campuses will accept deliveries for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Deliveries to campuses will only be accepted from 8:00AM until noon. This early cutoff allows for schools to appropriately label and distribute items to students prior to afternoon dismissal. Due to concerns for student safety on campus and on buses, schools will not accept deliveries that contain glass items or that contain balloons.
All schools will communicate additional procedures for collection and distribution prior to Valentine’s Day. Please be sure to read and/or listen to these messages for more information.
The Tiger Art Club says “Happy Lunar New Year 2023!” Students learned about Lunar New Year celebrations and traditions and drew dragons. They used colored pencils and markers to bring them to life.
Good afternoon. A student brought a brightly colored toy gun to the middle school today. The gun was a toy, however, it was shown to students. Once students notified an adult, the situation was resolved immediately. The toy gun was retrieved from the student's backpack. There was never any danger to students or staff at Ripley Middle School. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school at (731) 635-1391.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Matthew Charles Cutlip Moore!
Matthew Charles Cutlip Moore (left) is a 2015 graduate of Ripley High School. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and his Juris Doctorate from University of Memphis’ Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.
Matthew is an Attorney with Butler Sevier Hensley & Reid, PLLC in Memphis. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Dyersburg State Community College, teaching Introduction to Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence and Ethical Issues in the Law. His favorite part of his career is helping those in need and protecting the rights of his clients.
Matthew is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud!
LeBonheur Mobile Unit
Congratulations to Kionna M. and Omariya W. for earning All Conference and All Tournament for Basketball!!! 🏀🐅
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Krista (Hardy) Pinion!
Krista (Hardy) Pinion (right) is a 2011 graduate of Halls High School. She earned degrees from Jackson State Community College and Union University, including her Master’s of Business Administration.
Krista is currently a nurse at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and a Crisis Clinician at Pathways Behavioral Health Services. She enjoys being the strength for individuals in disheartening and discouraging situations.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Krista!
7th grade students who completed the 2nd nine week’s reading challenge (WWII theme) received a Pizza party reward with a few military themed activities. For the current 9 weeks, students are challenged to read classics for a classic themed party in March.
We are #LauderdaleProud of Mr. Jimmy Meeks for receiving the Rob Catapano Distinguished Service Award from the Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association!
Mr. Meeks is a graduate of Halls High School and currently serves as the Transportation and Safety Supervisor for Lauderdale County Schools.
Mr. Meeks’ service includes:
- 15 years of coaching
- 30 years as TSSAA and college baseball umpire
- 22 years as the assigning officer for the Northwest Tennessee Umpire Association
- 9 years as State Tournament Site Director
- 6 selections as State Tournament umpire
Picture Order Deadline is Feb. 3rd.
Our first #LauderdaleProud feature is Drayton Hawkins Sr.!
Drayton Hawkins is a 1991 graduate of Ripley High School. He earned degrees from Tennessee State University and Trevecca Nazarene University. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education at Trevecca.
Drayton is currently the Executive Principal at Oak Ridge High School in East TN. He enjoys being able to impact the lives of young people and to help them achieve more than they expected.
Keeping making Lauderdale Proud, Drayton!
LeBonheur Mobile Unit on campus Jan. 30.
Congratulations to our students of the week!
https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/page/students-of-the-week
All after school activities are cancelled today.
Parents/Families,
Due to the possibility of inclement weather, all afternoon activities (athletics and AllCorps/LEAPS tutoring) are canceled for today, January 18th, 2023.
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Congratulations to our staff member of the week!
https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/page/staff-member-spotlight