Order Deadline for Fall pictures is Thursday, November 9, 2023.
November 6-10, 2023, is National School Psychology Week. Lauderdale County Schools is fortunate to have Ms. Maria Leforgee, Ms. Jenny Gaines, and Ms. Olivia McCorkle serving students throughout our district. In their roles as school psychologists, they work closely with students, educators, and families to support the academic achievement, positive behavior, and mental wellness of all students, especially those who struggle with barriers to learning. We appreciate their dedication and service to the students of our community!
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Teachers from Lauderdale County Schools’ 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) and LEAPS before- and after-school programs attended professional development session on Tuesday, October 31. “What First Year Teachers Need to Know”, facilitated by Mr. Texas Culver of UTM- Ripley’s Education Department, provided opportunities to discuss UTM’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) design for undergraduate students pursuing careers in the field of education. These experienced teachers were able to share about their first year teaching experiences and provide recommendations for curriculum design that would best support these future educators. Many ideas, thoughts, and perspectives were shared with Mr. Culver for consideration during UTM’s EPP curriculum development process to ensure that first year teachers are successful from their first day of school through their careers.
Bus 32 won't run Thursday, November 2nd or Friday, November 3rd. Families, please make alternate arrangements for student transportation to and from school.
HES kindergarten students took their annual Community Helper field trip October 20. We visited Hansbrough’s Market, Mayos’s Flowers, Bank of Halls, Halls Police Department, Halls Fire Department, and Halls Hardware Store, and then picnicked and rode a hayride at Crihfield Park!
As a reminder, Lauderdale County Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, due to staff Professional Development.
Halls High School FFA members are preparing for their annual Veteran’s Day program. They came to 4th grade classes where they created American flags using student handprints.
Due to staff Professional Development, Lauderdale County Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.
Music stimulates Learning
Research shows that music reduces stress while stimulating happiness, which in turn helps students better concentrate on the task at hand, especially when learning.
With this knowledge, Mr. Tommy Durham, Site Director for the Project LEAD program, invested in electronic keyboards for Ripley Elementary School students. Almost twenty years later, these keyboards are still a favorite among students in the after school program. The program team hopes this new music genre will increase student focus and inspire creativity.
BUS UPDATE - OCTOBER 26
Bus 45 and Bus 20 will not run afternoon routes or tutoring routes TOMORROW (10/26). Families, please make alternative arrangements for student pick up tomorrow afternoon.
Jim Jaggers came to Halls Elementary to collect the money raised for Go Jim Go. Our school raised over $9,000 for LeBonheur Children's Hospital. We finished the visit with our pie in the face contest results. Students voted for Coach Cook to receive a pie in the face.
Please look over our updated arrival and dismissal procedures in the attached photo. These procedures were also sent home with students.
Lauderdale County Schools is seeking an energetic, highly-qualified Pre-Kindergarten teacher at Ripley Primary School. To apply or for more information, click on the link below!
https://lced.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1187
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.
See the linked flyer for Fall Festival Info
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.
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!
Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 through 31st. Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. This year's theme is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free." We are celebrating with the following dress up days:
Mrs. Rachael and Mrs. Shawna’s Kindergarten classes have been reading Rap a Tap Tap. They celebrated by making their own tap shoes. Now, they can make art with their feet just like Bill “Bojangles” Robinson.
