“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” – Malcolm X
“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.”- William Butler Yeats
“Great teachers empathize with kids, respect them, and believe that each one has something special that can be built upon.”- Ann Liberman
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” – Brad Henry
Follow the link below for information on upcoming events for our high schools.
https://www.lced.net/article/241901?org=lauderdaleschools
May 1st is celebrated as National School Principal Day. We are so thankful for all of our Principals and Assistant Principals and the work they do each day for our students, staff, and community. Take the time to tell your principal THANK YOU today!
Molly enjoys drawing with sidewalk chalk EVERY day during this special time at home. This is one of so many! Molly was featured tonight on ABC 24 News.
GRADUATION PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR THE CLASS OF 2020
https://www.lced.net/article/239309?org=lauderdaleschools
High Schools are working on plans to celebrate their seniors. In the next week, dates will start rolling out for alternate plans on academic awards recognition, banquets, baccalaureates, etc. Graduation plans are still under review, but should be finalized and communicated soon.
Pre-K & Kindergarten registration packets may be picked up at Halls Elementary and Ripley Primary on Tuesday, April 28, from 9-11am. You may deliver the application back to the school on May 12 from 9-11am or you may mail it to the school.
New instructional materials available for pick up at your child's school on April 28 from 9-11am. These items are also posted at: https://www.lced.net/covid-19-information--72 - High School registration packets & senior scholarship applications may be turned in on Tuesday.
With the Governor’s announcement of school closure for the remainder of the school year, all remaining TSSAA events for 2019-20 have been cancelled.
http://www.lced.net/article/232637?org=lauderdaleschools
Preliminary information on finalizing the 19-20 school year may be found at the following link or by visiting LCED.NET and looking under "News".
http://www.lced.net/article/232226?org=lauderdaleschools
According to Governor Lee, all TN schools will remain closed until next school year. More details to come soon about closing out the school year for teachers, students, and parents. Stay safe!
NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, FROM 9-11AM - NEXT PICK UP WILL BE ON TUESDAY, APRIL 28. VISIT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL TO RECEIVE HARD COPY MATERIALS OR YOU MAY DOWNLOAD THEM ON APRIL 14 BY VISITING https://www.lced.net/covid-19-information--72
Stay Safe at Home Spirit Week
PBS is offering English Language Arts and Math classes that begin today.
Please visit LCED.NET and look for the COVID-19 page to find updates on student meal service, instructional resources, and information on a new instructional partnership for students offered by TN Department of Education & PBS. www.tn.gov/education/pbsteaching
Instructional material pick up:
RPS’s grade level instructional material may be picked on Tuesday, April 7th from 9-11.
The instructional materials are the same materials that were picked up on this past Tuesday, March 31st. These instructional materials are for those parents that did not pick up a packet this past Tuesday.