News & Announcements

We cannot thank Happy Smiles Dentistry's Caring4Community Initiative enough for supporting our schools. Three of our schools are being awarded much-appreciated donations as part of the program's School Edition contest, with a combined total of $5,000 in winnings!

First Place: Northeast Lauderdale Elementary Winning $2,500

Second Place: West Lauderdale Elementary Winning $1,500

Third Place: Southeast Lauderdale Elementary Winning $1,000

Here's more from Happy Smiles.

Pumpkins big and pumpkins small, Pre-K students at Southeast Elementary had a ball! The kiddos enjoyed their very own pumpkin patch on campus, complete with a hayride. Click on the attached link to take in some of the fun. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext

Starting this school year, a new attendance law is in effect in Mississippi. It's important for every parent, guardian, and student to understand what has changed. This video provides an overview of the new law and what it means for families. Student success starts with attendance.

Great things are happening on our campuses. For example, Southeast Elementary is placing a strong focus on writing and early career exploration to help prepare students for bright futures. The attached video shares more information about the school board's tour there. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext

A cast of characters turned out for the Candy Crawl at Southeast High.
Click on the attached link to see how the event brought smiles to both the young and young at heart. #LCSDExcellence #BuiltforWhatsNext

Congratulations to the following students at Southeast Elementary who scored the highest level of achievement on their 3rd grade MAAP assessment. Their pictures will shine in the halls on the campus!

📚 Hard work pays off! That's why we are extremely proud to share the first nine weeks honor roll lists for our schools. Congratulations to all of our outstanding students! Keep up the #LCSDExcellence! Click on the attached link to view the lists.

An “A” rating for the fifth straight year and a ranking among the top 20 districts in Mississippi: these are achievements we celebrate together. To all of our students, staff, and stakeholders, thank you! Here is an explanation of why this year’s rating is particularly meaningful.

Behind every successful school is a leader who cares. Today we celebrate the people who support our teachers, inspire our students, and strengthen our communies. Happy Boss’s Day! 🍎

We're proud to share that under the Mississippi Department of Higher Education's higher standards for earning grades, we have earned an “A” rating for the fifth year in a row. This milestone belongs to our dedicated staff, hardworking students, supportive parents, and caring communities. Thank you! #LCSDExcellence