Due to the forecasted inclement weather, there will be no faculty and staff inservice on Thursday, January 6, 2022.
Happy New Year!
Lauderdale County Board of Education would like to wish our students, employees, and community a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Students in Miss Neally Eastep’s and Miss Angie Crowder’s class surprised City of Ripley Public Works employees with Christmas cheer today. This friendship has been developing all year when the truck would drive by as the kids were out on the playground.
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Go Jim Go 2021-2022
Ripley Primary raised $ 5, 164.00 for LeBonheur and Go Jim Go.
Thank you for your support and dedication to our students. You are awesome and are truly appreciated!
Out of Dress Code Pass Winner – Ms. Kim Wilson’s Class
Red Heart Winners
Pre-K – Elizabeth Hilliard
K – Barbara Mann
1st – Angie Crowder
2nd – April York
We had several classes that raised over $200.00 and they deserve a special shout out:
Barbara Mann, Abbey Tucker and April York.
The Lauderdale County Soil & Water Conservation District conducted their annual Poster Contest and the theme was Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities. Ripley Primary Students created and submitted posters. All students who submitted posters will have their work displayed throughout the community during the annual tree giveaway in March. The winners of the contest and pictured with Ms. Trina Smith are Piper, Mar’Kaydin, and Annabelle.
LCS school board meeting attendees got into the holiday spirit tonight thanks to Ripley High School’s concert and steel drum bands. Directed by Ms. Deana Graham and Mr. Robert Elam, the bands played Christmas selections from “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” to “Feliz Navidad”.
Thanks to Title IV funding and a generous instrument donation provided by Navy Band Mid-South, band members are interacting with upgraded technology and state of the art instruments.
To hear more from the RHS and RMS bands, be sure to attend the Winter Band Concert on Monday, December 13, at 7:00PM. The RHS Winter Choir Concert on Tuesday, December 14, at 7:00PM. Both concerts will be held at Ripley High School.
Be sure to mark your calendars for “A Homestyle Christmas”!
The winners of the Lauderdale County Soil and Water Conservation District 2021 post contest were announced. Students at Ripley Middle School submitted digital submissions using Google Docs as their platform. They learned ways to manipulate text and images while participating in a community effort. All students who submitted work will have their work displayed throughout the community during the annual tree giveaway in March. The winners of the contest were:
James B. 3rd Place
Trinity B. 2nd Place
Alexis D. 1st place
Dr. Brandon was the teacher participation winner.
Wishing all of our families a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday!
Several LCS students volunteered at tonight’s Bags of Hope sponsored by local area churches. Bags of Hope has provided non-perishable food to families in Lauderdale County for over ten years.
During a season of thanksgiving, LCS is proud to have students like DeePan, Maitri, Mira, and Riley who place others first. Way to exemplify servant leadership!
Jalen from RMS shares what he is thankful for this Thanksgiving season. #TigersAreThankfulFor
https://youtu.be/r61P6BKgRYA
Rivers from RHS shares what she is thankful for this Thanksgiving season. #TigersAreThankfulFor
https://youtu.be/sUjc1xC5DNY
Rileigh from HES shares what she is thankful for this Thanksgiving season. #TigersAreThankfulFor
https://youtu.be/R0asCuVIfCg
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Jayla from RMS shares what she is thankful for this Thanksgiving season. #TigersAreThankfulFor
https://youtu.be/mT9ThTQbK8U
Jace from HJH shares what she is thankful for this Thanksgiving season. #TigersAreThankfulFor
https://youtu.be/5jVrWipMMlY
Lauderdale County Schools is seeking bus drivers for the current school year. Please read the information below and contact Mr. Jimmy Meeks at the number below if you are interested!
🚌 Benefits for those interested in driving bus routes:
* Full-time or part-time regular routes
* Average dedicated time of 2.5 hours/day total when driving both routes
* District provided training and covers costs to complete CDL
* Add additional supplemental income
Contact Jimmy Meeks at CO for complete details - jmeeks@k12.lced.net or 731-635-2941.
American Education Week is November 15-19, 2021. Join us in celebrating public education and honoring the individuals who ensure that every child receives a quality education. #aew2021
