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.
As a reminder, Lauderdale County Schools will not be in session on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, due to staff Professional Development.
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.
Take Note, the auditioned
ensemble from RHS, performed for the residents at Asbury Cove. #LauderdaleLeads
Mrs Vivian Windsor, correctional mental health counselor and Lake County school board member, visited Mrs. Kelley’s Medical Therapeutics class. She shared valuable information with students about mental health and correctional job opportunities. #LauderdaleLearns
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.
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
Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that today we have launched our school-wide fundraiser! Our goal is to raise funds for our school by selling delicious World Finest Chocolate bars. The money raised will be used for general purpose materials, school improvements, and incentives to reward academic achievement or PBIS.
Your child should have received a handout that they need you to sign if you give them permission to sell the chocolate bars. We encourage you to reach out to businesses, churches, and family members to support their efforts. The handout also provides information about the exciting prizes that students can win.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school or send an email to Dr. Comer at heathercomer@k12.lced.net.
Thank you for your support!
Happy Selling!
📣 Attention Parents and Community Members! 🏫
I want to inform you all that the main entrance to Ripley High School is currently undergoing construction. As a result, we kindly ask for your patience during the upcoming months.
For the time being, visitors will need to enter the school through our temporary office. To make this process smoother, we request that you park your vehicles on the northern end of the parking lot, as this will be the designated entrance for the temporary office.
To better understand the changes, I have included a video for your reference on our social media site. Feel free to check it out! 🎥
Parents, please remember to drop off car riders at the gym to avoid any disruptions in the bus drop-off area. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our school operations.
Thank you all for your incredible patience and ongoing support. Together, we will navigate through this construction period and continue providing the best education for our students. #GoTigers
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.
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!
Nursing Education students in Mrs. Beavers’ class practice range of motion exercises and making an unoccupied bed. #LauderdaleLearns #CTE #dualenrollment
Lauderdale County Schools will observe Fall Break next week, October 9-13, 2023. Students and employees will return to campuses on Monday, October 16. We hope all of our Tigers have a safe and enjoyable Fall Break!
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!
On Friday, October 6th, RHS will be hosting St. Benedict. This is also Senior Night.
RHS Admin would like to remind you of our rules and procedures for our football games, which are in place to ensure the safety and enjoyment of everyone attending. It is important that we all adhere to these guidelines.
1. ALL students must be accompanied by a parent if not seated in the bleacher area. This is to ensure their safety and to maintain a respectful environment.
2. School age children are strictly prohibited from congregating on campus, including reserved/paid parking areas, the front of the school, or concessions. Any student found in violation of these rules may be required to leave the premises for failure to comply.
3. Please note that if a student is asked to leave for willfully and persistently violating school rules, that student may not be eligible to attend any other extracurricular events for the remainder of the school year.
We kindly ask for your cooperation in following these rules. By doing so, we can ensure a positive and safe experience for everyone involved.
Thank you for your attention and continued support.
Go Tigers!!!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Elizabeth Buffaloe Eskridge!
Elizabeth Eskridge graduated from Halls High School in 2002. She continued her education at the Tennessee Technology Center - Ripley where she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credentials.
After a decade of working as an internal medicine and pediatric nurse, Elizabeth transitioned into entrepreneurship by opening The Sandbar & Honeyhole Co., a local tanning salon and gift shop. When asked about her favorite part of her career, Elizabeth said:
“Owning and operating a spray tanning business is just pure fun! There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the astonished face of someone I’ve spray tanned for the first time. I love making women and men feel better about themselves. It’s a very rewarding feeling.”
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Elizabeth!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Jasmine Dowell!
Jasmine Dowell graduated from Ripley High School in 2011. She continued her education at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she earned her bachelor’s degree. She is currently pursuing her Master of Education degree at Union University.
Jasmine is currently a 7th Grade ELA Teacher at Jackson Career and Technology (JCT) Middle School in Jackson, Tennessee. Her favorite part of her career is connecting with students and watching them achieve academically. Jasmine has previously served the Lauderdale County community as an Early Childhood Coordinator for Save The Children and the Brownsville/Haywood County community as the Director of the 1 Safe Place family justice center.
We are #LauderdaleProud of you, Jasmine!
National Principals Month is a tribute to the pivotal role principals play in leading our schools and shaping the future of our nation’s students. Join us this October as we #ThankAPrincipal and extend our gratitude to these transformative leaders in Lauderdale County!
