The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) and National Weather Service (NWS) are sponsoring Severe Weather Awareness Week on February 19-25, 2023. All Lauderdale County Schools campuses participated in today’s statewide tornado drill held at 9:30AM to ensure that students and staff are well-prepared in the event of a tornado emergency.
For more information on Severe Weather Awareness Week, click here.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Molly Shands!
Molly Shands graduated from Halls High School in 2017. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis in 2021, where she studied Management with a minor in real estate.
Molly is a Student Support Specialist with the TCAT Northwest - Ripley campus. She enjoys helping high school students and graduates determine and advance their future careers and lives.
We are #LauderdaleProud of Molly and her passion for postsecondary education!
LCS district and school leaders met today to develop plans for the upcoming school year.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Cody Peery!
Cody Peery is a 2010 graduate of Halls High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Freed-Hardeman University and his Master of Ministry degree in Homiletics and Ministerial Counseling from Heritage Christian University.
Cody is currently a youth and family minister. His favorite part of his role is helping kids and families become stronger units by navigating through uplifting and challenging times.
Way to make an impact, Cody! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Ripley High School Career Fair February 16, 2023 from 4:00-6:00pm
RHS appreciates our SROs! Thank you for all you do! #AllIn
Ms. Latham’s large animal science class is learning about the anatomy of large animals. While studying about skin, they made 3D skin layers. #LauderdaleLearns
Mr. Meyer's English II class is spending time finding evidence for character analysis on the characters in the book Things Fall Apart. #LauderdaleLearns
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Quawanda Ward Wilson!
Quawanda Ward Wilson is a 2003 graduate of Ripley High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lane College in 2007.
Quawanda is currently an educator with Haywood County Schools. Her favorite part of education is impacting and molding young minds.
Way to make a difference, Quawanda! We are #LauderdaleProud of you!
Parents and students you are invited to our Lauderdale County Career Fair during Family-Teacher Conference this Thursday in the RHS gym from 4:00 -6:00pm.
Just a reminder of the district-level procedures regarding tomorrow's Valentine's Day deliveries. Each school will share specific procedures regarding collection and distribution through their front office and/or social media channels.
Lauderdale County Schools extends our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Christine Michael and the Brownsville/Haywood County community. Christine was a Haywood High School junior whose academic and leadership abilities, along with her character, exemplified what we aspire for our young people to be.
Lauderdale County Schools extends our deepest condolences and prayers to the family of Christine Michaels and the Brownsville/Haywood County community. Christine was a Haywood High School senior whose academic and leadership abilities, along with her character, exemplified what we aspire for our young people to be.
Transition School to Work program visited the Lauderdale Animal Shelter to learn about their career and the opportunities available.
Attention Halls High School and Ripley High School Seniors!
The Countdown is On! Finish the FAFSA by March 1 and open the door to your #TNPromise - scholarships, grants, financial aid, and more. #TNFAFSAChallenge CollegeforTN.org
Geometry students are working on an activity for parallel lines and naming angle pairs in Ms. Echols class. #LauderdaleLearns
Attention Seniors and parents of seniors: FAFSA Night is Feb. 23rd from 5:00-6:00pm.
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Chief Master Sergeant Richard Barbee!
Chief Master Sergeant Richard Barbee graduated from Ripley High School in 1985. He has earned degrees from Community College of the Air Force, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and Central Michigan University.
Chief Barbee served in the United States Air Force at locations around the world. His station assignments included Louisiana, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia, Hawaii, Korea, and Japan. Chief Barbee was deployed to Balad Air Base in Iraq in support of the Global War on Terrorism and Iraqi Freedom. Chief Barbee served for 30 years and his career culminated at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as the Armament Career Field Manager.
He currently serves as a Senior Acquisitions System Engineer for Global Hawk. His favorite part of his career is working on new advanced aircrafts and solving complex electrical and mechanical issues.
Chief Master Sergeant Barbee is another reason for us to be #LauderdaleProud! We thank you for your service!
RHS JROTC students have been busy supporting local veterans in the Ripley Veterans Day Parade and donating food to the Carl Perkins Center Food Drive. Cadets have also spent time prepping their classroom environment with fresh paint and static displays. RHS JROTC cadets are looking forward to helping with senior night and marching in the Carl Perkins Center Child Abuse Awareness Parade.
JTG students from Ripley High School toured The Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Newbern. Students were able to hear about each career development program offered at that location. After the tour, the students enjoyed lunch at Grecian's Steak House in Dyersburg.
