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Multiple community leadership members met on August 12, 2022 to review and discuss school safety operations as well as strengthen the partnerships between Lauderdale County Schools and each law enforcement department. This meeting was the third held by these community leaders in an effort to ensure a consistent vision and purpose existed among all entities. Meeting attendees included school and district administration, County Mayor Maurice Gaines, City of Ripley Mayor Craig Fitzhugh, Ripley and Halls Police Department leadership, and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department, including Sheriff Elect Brian Kelley.
All organizations plan to meet quarterly in our local schools to continue discussions surrounding school safety and ensure that effective and streamlined safety practices are in place. Attendees completed a walkthrough of Ripley High School at the conclusion of the meeting.
Multiple community leadership members met on August 12, 2022 to review and discuss school safety operations as well as strengthen the partnerships between Lauderdale County Schools and each law enforcement department. This meeting was the third held by these community leaders in an effort to ensure a consistent vision and purpose existed among all entities. Meeting attendees included school and district administration, County Mayor Maurice Gaines, City of Ripley Mayor Craig Fitzhugh, Ripley and Halls Police Department leadership, and the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Department.
All organizations plan to meet quarterly in our local schools to continue discussions surrounding school safety and ensure that effective and streamlined safety practices are in place. Attendees completed a walkthrough of Ripley High School at the conclusion of the meeting.
RHS Meet the Tigers is set for Thursday, August 11th. Tigers will be introduced at 7:30.
RHS Open House is set for Thursday, August 11th from 6:30-7:30!
Fall Title Meeting
RHS welcomed Alora Young, the Youth Poet Laureate of the Southern United States, to speak to the Jobs for Tennessee Graduates (JTG) students. Ms. Young is a 19 year old college student that shared her journey to becoming a published author while in high school. She also took the opportunity to inspire students to use their artistic talent without fear. Her book entitled "Walking Gentry Home" was released on August 2, 2022.
Today some of our seniors reported to the Little Theater for an interest meeting on a new health care program that will be offered at RHS. Interested students will be able to enroll in our program and upon completion of the program they will be certified as a Healthcare Technician. #GoTigers
Mrs. Melinda Hutcherson, Director of Special Education, along with her team, provided LCS staff with updated and detailed information on multiple supports with the Special Education department. Deanna Arivett, of Arivett Law, was the special guest speaker for the afternoon.
Join us next Friday night for the annual Tiger Bowl!
Stay connected this school year by downloading the LCS mobile app!
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As we prepare for another year of learning, we ask our families and community to join us in ensuring our students attend and remain at school each day. Our faculties and staff are ready to welcome our students to #schooleveryday.
Ripley High School Freshman Orientation and Registration
RHS would like to welcome our new teachers to the RHS Tiger Family!
Registration for the 2022-23 school year begins next week. For students new to Lauderdale County, please note that enrollment occurs tomorrow, July 19, from 8:30AM-12:00PM. As a reminder, all LCS students follow the dress code shown below.
Congratulations to our own, Superintendent Kimble, on being named the Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year!
This week, rising sophomore Anthony B. began a summer internship with the LCS Technology Department. Anthony has prepped teacher laptops & equipment, updated inventories, and repaired Chromebook screens. Anthony is enrolled in the Business Technology program of study at RHS.
Day 1 of Summer Learning Camp is complete! Over 600 K-8 students are learning and growing in the month of June. In addition to standards-based instruction, students are also participating in STREAM activities centered around hands-on problem solving and critical thinking.
Important Update for Parents and Community Members - May 31, 2022
https://www.lced.net/article/756589