Inspections of area bridges that may have been impacted by the recent weather event have been completed. Lauderdale County Schools will be back in session on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. After working with local law enforcement agencies and highway safety crews, we have determined that most of our buses will be able to run their regular routes. However, there will be a few routes that will not be accessible due to road closures.
Please note the routes that will be affected by road closures:
* Bus #45: Highway 19 (below the bluff)
* Bus #21: Hobe Webb Road and Lizzie Neighbors Road
* Bus #8: Hobe Webb Road
As an added layer of precaution, buses will not depart for their morning routes until approximately 6:30 AM (first light). Please keep in mind that drivers will use their best judgment to ensure everyone's safety and may have to decide not to travel down a road where safety is a concern. In certain areas, buses will reroute around road closures, which may take a little extra time for pick-up and delivery. Please be patient and allow for extra time.
Schools will allow for extra arrival time for those living in affected areas, whether they are bus or car riders. If you live in one of these affected areas and are unable to safely travel to school, please notify your child’s school so they can discuss this with you further.
We understand that many of these issues will persist for several days, and we thank you for your patience as we work to safely navigate the roads to get our students to and from school. Any additional changes will be communicated via our social media outlets.
UPDATE: At approximately 8:00pm this evening, county officials communicated a correspondence that came from the TN Department of Transportation regarding the need for additional inspections for several bridges in Lauderdale County. As this information has just come to light, we will close schools again on Monday, April 7, 2025, until all bridges have been properly inspected. Again, this information was just shared late this evening so we apologize for the earlier announcement. We will continue to communicate and keep you up to date with school closing information.
Due to current ground saturation from recent heavy rainfall, combined with rising river levels and the forecast of additional flash flooding overnight, Lauderdale County Schools will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. The ongoing weather event can create hazardous travel conditions. Please stay safe and avoid any unnecessary travel if possible. Have a great evening!
Weather forecasts indicate that torrential rain and flooding are possible in our area tonight and tomorrow. Due to the uncertainty of the situation, there will be no school on April 3, 2025. Please be cautious and stay safe.
The National Weather Service has suggested that the potential for pop-up storms ahead of the line has increased. As a precaution, all Lauderdale County Schools will dismiss 30 minutes earlier than usual today.
Due to forecasted weather conditions, all after school activities have been cancelled for Wednesday, April 2nd. We are actively monitoring this situation and will communicate any additional cancellations through both our social media channels and our Lauderdale County Schools app.
BUS UPDATE - MARCH 26
Bus 43 will not run its morning or afternoon routes TOMORROW (03/26/25). Families of impacted students will need to make alternative transportation arrangements.
The Lauderdale County Board of Education will be employing a new Director of Schools/Superintendent. The Tennessee School Boards Association will be assisting the local School Board in this process. Please click on the link below to access an online survey where you may share your thoughts on the issues and challenges facing our school system and the new Director. Please share your expectations of the new Director and indicate the leadership skills needed to effectively serve Lauderdale County Schools. This survey will close at noon on April 2, 2025. Your comments will help the school board determine the criteria to be used in selecting our new Director of Schools. Thank you for taking the time to complete this important survey.
To complete survey, click on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5RZCGL
Due to forecasted weather conditions, all after-school tutoring is canceled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Impacted students will be dismissed at the end of the school day using their usual afternoon transportation method.
Although most of the main roads are clear, many county roads still have large patches of ice. As a result, there will be no school on Friday, February 21, 2025. Have a great weekend!
Due to icy road conditions, there will be no school in Lauderdale County on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Stay warm and safe!
As a result of the winter weather warning issued by the National Weather Service, there will be no school in Lauderdale County on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Please stay safe and warm during this winter weather event!
Due to forecasted weather conditions, all after-school activities are canceled for Tuesday, February 18th. This includes Project LEAD and any other after-school tutoring sessions. Impacted students will be dismissed at the end of the school day using their usual afternoon transportation method.
BUS UPDATE - FEBRUARY 3
Bus 43 will not run its morning or afternoon routes TOMORROW (02/03/25). Families of impacted students will need to make alternative transportation arrangements.
Lauderdale County Schools is seeking applications for Director of Schools. Those interested in applying should follow the directions within the posting linked below. Applications should be submitted no later than noon on February 14, 2025. https://5il.co/36q2l
Lauderdale County Schools Superintendent Accepts New Role
https://www.lced.net/article/1983291
Lauderdale Co. Schools will be in session and operating on normal schedule on Monday, January 13, 2025. Although roads are mostly clear, please take your time and watch for isolated patches of lingering ice on county roads and bridges during your morning commute. Schools will be mindful of the need for extra travel time and will excuse reasonable tardies. Have a great evening!
Good afternoon! As a result of the winter weather warning, there will be no school in Lauderdale County on Friday, January 10, 2025. We look forward to welcoming everyone back, refreshed and ready to learn, once the weather clears!
Lauderdale County Schools will be closed the week of November 24th-29th for Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, December 2nd. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Schools will not be in session for students on Friday, November 1st due to a Professional Development Day for LCS faculty and staff. School will resume on Monday, November 4th.