LCS aims to provide a smooth transition from Pre-K to Kindergarten for children. Families can use simple strategies to give children a strong start to school.
Families should remember to keep things S.I.M.P.L.E. as they support their young learners.
S – Focus on hearing and playing with sounds
I – Stay informed on ways to support your child
M – Model when playing and talking with your child
P – Play games with sounds and words at home
L – Spend time listening and learning with your child
E – Engage in literacy activities that help prepare your child for school
Practice listening and learning with your child by watching PBS Starting with Sounds, where famous Tennesseans read their favorite books and sing songs about sounds and words.
RMS loves rewarding students who choose to do the right thing everyday! Students who have reached Tier 4 in resiliency points were rewarded with goody bags. Students who have reached Tier 5 in resiliency points were rewarded with goody bags and lunch with a friend.
Join our community members and leaders for Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 15th!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Jarvis Maclin!
Jarvis Maclin is a 2010 graduate of Ripley High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis and his master’s degree from Capella University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Memphis.
Jarvis is currently a Juvenile Probation Officer/ Juvenile Service Worker III for the Department of Children’s Services. His favorite part of his career is promoting and advocating for positive change among families.
We are #LauderdaleProud of your dedication, Jarvis!
Our #LauderdaleProud double feature is Corey and Madison Crihfield!
Corey Crihfield and Madison Davis Crihfield are 2011 graduates of Halls High School. During their senior year, Corey and Madison were the only students from Halls to attend the dual enrollment co-op Industrial Electricity program at TCAT - Ripley. That introduction to trade work sparked Corey’s interest and after graduation, led to his career as a Maintenance Technician. Corey now has over 10 years of hands-on trade experience and has attended leadership and training conferences. He is currently putting his knowledge and skills to use with Lauderdale County Schools as a system-wide maintenance technician.
After high school, Madison attended Northwest Mississippi Community College’s School of Mortuary Science, and graduated in 2013 with a degree in Funeral Service Technology. After mortuary school, she attended both Arnold’s Beauty School in Milan, becoming a licensed cosmetologist in 2014, and Middle Tennessee State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in 2016. Madison works at Covington Funeral Home as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer, as well as a licensed Pre-Need Insurance Producer, and has been serving families in all aspects of funeral service, both in their time of loss, and in preparation for their future.
Corey and Madison both say the most rewarding part of their careers is being dependable and reliable people that are able to help others in their times of need, no matter how big or small!
We are #LauderdaleProud of Corey and Madison!
Families of rising Kindergarteners are encouraged to apply for the KinderBoost(TM) summer transition program. Applications can be completed using the QR codes below. QR codes are school specific, so be sure to scan and apply at the correct location.
Thank you Ms. Crystal Smith!
RMS 8th graders enjoyed a CTE Tour at RHS Thursday. They learned about some of the opportunities available to them at the high school level. Thank you for welcoming us Ripley High School!
Lauderdale County Schools will observe Spring Break next week, March 13-17, 2023. We hope all of our Tigers have a restful and enjoyable break!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Devarius Tavon King!
Tavon King graduated from Halls High School in 2016. He earned degrees from Columbia State Community College, University of North Alabama, and Cumberland University with an emphasis in Exercise Science and Sports Management.
Tavon is an international professional basketball player. Aside from his love of the game, Tavon’s favorite part of his career are the opportunities it provides to explore and experience other countries and cultures and meet new people.
Tavon is another reason why we are #LauderdaleProud!
Rising 9th graders!
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Cindy Ream!
Cindy Ream graduated from Halls High School in 1989. She has earned her bachelor’s degree from Lambuth University and her master’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University.
Cindy is an educator at Halls High School. What she enjoys most about her career is giving back to the community by building relationships with students who are our community’s future.
Cindy is another reason why we are #LauderdaleProud!
Cheer Clinic and Tryout Info
Chromebook Check this week!
Several LCS educators recently attended the “Reach Them All” training to learn more about the new state Computer Science standards. Educators dove into computer science vocabulary and learned how to support peers in integrating these new standards into their current curriculum and courses.
#TNSTEM #ReachThemAllTN #CSdrivesTN #RTATN
Flex Friday - Chess with Mr. Billings. Students learn how to play the “Royal Game,” — Chess. Every game begins and ends with a handshake.
Don't forget...the yearbook committee is hard at work putting together an awesome yearbook for this year! Order yours by 3/19/23!
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016752974434326
Our next #LauderdaleProud feature is Jonathon Mooney!
Jonathon Mooney is a 1997 graduate of Ripley High School. He has earned degrees from Dyersburg State Community College, University of Memphis, and Trevecca Nazarene University.
Jonathan is a 6th Grade Science Teacher at Crestview Middle School. His favorite part of his career is supporting student learning and preparing them for the real world applications of science.
Way to make us #LauderdaleProud, Jonathon!
Save the Date...Spring Formal - April 14, 2023...More information coming soon!
Check Out This Week’s Staff Member of the Week!
https://www.lced.net/o/ripleymiddle/page/staff-member-spotlight