Our fundraiser will be here tomorrow, October 24 and you can start picking up merchandise between 1:00 - 6:00 tomorrow. Remember a lot of orders have frozen good so make sure you pick up merchandise tomorrow (October 24).
Reminders:
PTO meeting Monday, Oct 23 at 5:00
Rooms Parent Night at RES Monday, Oct 23 at 5:30
October 23 -27: Red Ribbon Week
Monday - “proud to be drug free” everyone wear red
Reminder:
Most Recognized Programs tomorrow.
Kindergarten 8:30-9:35
1st grade 9:40-10:45
2nd grade 10:50-11:55
And all students may be out of dress code.
Menu for October 23 - 27
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.
1st 9 Weeks Most Recognized Program will be Friday, October 20. Letters coming home in backpacks with students who are being recognized on stage today. K 8:30-9:35
1st 9:40-10:45
2nd 10:50-11:55
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!
Mental Health Awareness
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Elizabeth Buffaloe Eskridge!
Elizabeth Eskridge graduated from Halls High School in 2002. She continued her education at the Tennessee Technology Center - Ripley where she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials.
After a decade of working as an internal medicine and pediatric nurse, Elizabeth transitioned into entrepreneurship by opening The Sandbar & Honeyhole Co., a local tanning salon and gift shop. When asked about her favorite part of her career, Elizabeth said:
“Owning and operating a spray tanning business is just pure fun! There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the astonished face of someone I’ve spray tanned for the first time. I love making women and men feel better about themselves. It’s a very rewarding feeling.”
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Elizabeth!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Jasmine Dowell!
Jasmine Dowell graduated from Ripley High School in 2011. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education degree at Union University.
Jasmine is currently a 7th Grade ELA Teacher at Jackson Career and Technology (JCT) Middle School in Jackson, Tennessee. Her favorite part of her career is connecting with students and watching them achieve academically. Jasmine has previously served the Lauderdale County community as an Early Childhood Coordinator for Save The Children and the Brownsville/Haywood County community as the Director of the 1 Safe Place family justice center.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Jasmine!
Celebrate Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 27
National Principals Month is a tribute to the pivotal role principals play in leading our schools and shaping the future of our nation’s students. Join us this October as we #ThankAPrincipal and extend our gratitude to these transformative leaders in Lauderdale County!
Upcoming events:
Menu for October 2 - 6
Passionate about helping adults achieve their educational dreams? Become a Reconnect Navigator!
Navigate Reconnect is hiring a full-time Reconnect Navigator to serve Shelby, Lauderdale, Tipton, Haywood Counties. This position is a hybrid remote work-from-home position that will also have in-person office hours in Haywood, Tipton, and Lauderdale Counties. The Reconnect Navigator will be provided a laptop and cell phone for professional use, but the Navigator must work in a physical location in their assigned service area where internet and 4G service is accessible.
Check out the details and apply now: https://bit.ly/3ZAXxzp
BUS UPDATE - SEPTEMBER 27: Bus 32 in Halls will not run its afternoon route or tutoring route today. Families, please make alternative arrangements for student pick up.