Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Gaston Garrett II!
Gaston Garrett II is a 1992 graduate of Ripley High School. He attended the University of Mississippi and the University of Memphis and earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications.
Gaston currently works for Rough Country Suspension Systems as a spokesperson, on camera talent, and marketing manager. What he enjoys most about his career is informing people about the innovative products that Rough Country has to offer.
Gaston is another example of why we are #LauderdaleProud!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Chris Dennis!
A 2004 graduate of Halls High School, Chris Dennis has served in the United States Air Force for the last 18 years. He has completed Airman Leadership School, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education course, SERE Combat Survival Training course, SERE Water Survival course, and Basic Combat Convoy Course.
Chris has earned his Associate’s Degree in Aircraft Structural Maintenance Technology and is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity. His favorite part of his career is mentoring the next generation of young men and women that join the world’s greatest AIRPOWER!
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Chris! Thank you for your service!
Ripley Primary and Halls Elementary LEAPs students have been "de-stressing after testing" by creating sidewalk art in their after school programs. Students enjoyed sharing their good luck messages with their peers.
Our Lauderdale app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account can now access the new app features like chat and class streams via web and in the app.
Download for Android http://bit.ly/2FMzOUv
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/2FKRhg6
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Emilee Lemons Montgomery!
A 2004 graduate of Ripley High School, Emilee Montgomery earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Memphis.
Emilee is currently teaching at Ripley Primary School. Her favorite part of her career is teaching where she grew up and encouraging and mentoring the students who are the future of Lauderdale County. She has formed great relationships with her students during her fourteen year tenure at LCS, which has made her a better teacher and person.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Emilee!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Lauderdale app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/guardians be on the look out for a text with instructions to sign up and
access new features.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Lauderdale app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after April 14th.
Download for Android http://bit.ly/2FMzOUv
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/2FKRhg6
Our #LauderdaleProud feature is Roslyn Johnson-Craig!
Roslyn Johnson-Craig graduated from Ripley High School in 1982. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis and has earned two master's degrees, one from Bethel University and one from Grand Canyon University. Roslyn is currently pursuing her Education Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.
Roslyn is currently a first grade teacher at Sheffield Elementary School in Shelby County Schools. She also serves as a mentor for new teachers and a tutoring coordinator. Roslyn’s favorite part of her career is educating and supporting the talented and brilliant minds across Sheffield.
Roslyn is another reason that we are #LauderdaleProud!
RES Families,
Our school will be piloting Rooms, a new district communications channel, for the remainder of the school year. Rooms allows for two-way communication between teachers and families through our district mobile app. In order to receive your initial invite email, we will need your best contact email address. Please complete the Google Form below and watch for your email invite soon!
Parent Email Form - https://forms.gle/Dn37GcByuFjmSPnn7
To learn more about Rooms, watch this video: https://youtu.be/bK6OFxmESoY
To download the LCS app, click on the appropriate app store link:
Download for Android http://bit.ly/2FMzOUv
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/2FKRhg6
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Michael Pittman!
Michael Pittman graduated from Halls High School in 2013. He later earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Leisure Management from the University of Memphis.
Michael is a Premium Account Executive for the Memphis Grizzlies. In his role, he builds and grows new business relationships with companies in and around the Memphis area through premium seating. Michael’s favorite part of his career is the excitement of getting to work in professional sports and working with businesses to help simultaneously grow their brand as well as the Memphis Grizzlies.
Michael is another reason that we are #LauderdaleProud!
This morning, RHS juniors and seniors will participate in a mock crash ahead of this weekend’s prom. This exercise will take place at approximately 9:15AM and will involve local emergency personnel “responding” to the situation. Please be advised that there is not an active emergency situation at RHS.
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup this Saturday, April 15th!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
The UTM Ripley Center invites the community to show their support on Community Day during #IHeartUTM week. Break out your Skyhawk colors/gear and share your UTM pride!
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup this Saturday, April 15th!
Ripley Elementary School's Ms. Tidwell and Ms. Holder recently shared the learning impact that High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIMs) have for ALL students during the #KnowledgeMatters School Tour.
https://knowledgematterscampaign.org/video/educator-lauderdale-county-school-district-ripley-tn-4/?utm_content=244284969&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&hss_channel=tw-2767448414
Our #LauderdaleProud feature is Melisa Perry Richardson!
A 1997 graduate of Halls High School, Melisa Perry Richardson continued her education at Dyersburg State Community College and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee - Martin. She is currently enrolled in UT Martin’s Master of Science in Education Counseling program, with an emphasis in clinical mental health. She also received her Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CRADC) certification from the Missouri Credentialing Board.
Melisa is an Integrated Treatment of Co-occurring Disorders (ITCD) Specialist for a behavioral health organization. What she enjoys most is having the opportunity to see people who utilize their second or third chances actively change and succeed.
We appreciate the difference you make, Melisa! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
LCS AWARE is sponsoring the fourth annual KINDness week on April 10-14, 2023. During KINDness week, Lauderdale County Schools will be collecting items that will be donated to the students and families of Tipton County. Each school is asked to collect and donate specific items. Please see the attached flyer for more details!
Our next #LauderdaleProud double feature is Michael and Angel Ferguson!
Michael and Angel Ferguson are 1995 and 2000 graduates of Ripley High School. Michael has earned his bachelor’s degree from Bethel University and master’s degree from Concordia University. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in speech pathology. Angel has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College, Union University, and Concordia University. Angel received her teaching license from University of Tennessee - Martin.
Michael is a speech interventionist for Haywood County Schools. His favorite part of his career is seeing students’ faces when they accomplish their goals. Angel is a Special Education teacher at Haywood High School. She most enjoys molding young people into the future.
We are #LauderdaleProud of the difference you make, Michael and Angel!
