Getting to Know One Another!
Mr. Kyzar’s 3rd grade classes wrapped up the first week of school with a fun Get-to-Know-You Bag activity! Students decorated their bags on Monday and returned on Friday with the bags full of three items that are meaningful or valuable to them.
This was a great opportunity for students to share a little about themselves, discover what matters to their classmates, and build connections and classroom rapport.
Anchored to Wellness!
Lafayette Upper Elementary kicked off a new schoolwide wellness initiative with their first Wellness Wednesday Challenge! Students and staff got moving, had fun, and started building healthy habits together.
Lafayette Upper Elementary kicked off a new schoolwide wellness initiative with their first Wellness Wednesday Challenge! Students and staff got moving, had fun, and started building healthy habits together.
A Great Night at LUES Open House
It was wonderful welcoming our 3rd-6th grade Commodores and their families as they prepared for a fantastic school year. We can't wait to see everyone back in the classroom!
Lafayette Elementary and Lafayette Upper Elementary Open House Information
LUES Awards
Last week, LUES recognized students' hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. We are proud of each student and enjoyed celebrating these moments together!
Last week, LUES recognized students' hard work, growth, and accomplishments throughout the year. We are proud of each student and enjoyed celebrating these moments together!
LUES Leaders
LUES celebrated our final Lafayette Leader Breakfast of the 2025–2026 school year! These Students of the Month were recognized for demonstrating Perseverance, our April Character Trait. We are so proud of the determination, grit, and positive example each of these students has shown throughout the year.
While this may be our last Lafayette Leader Breakfast of this school year, we look forward to continuing this tradition next year. Wishing all of our Commodore families an amazing and restful summer!
LUES celebrated our final Lafayette Leader Breakfast of the 2025–2026 school year! These Students of the Month were recognized for demonstrating Perseverance, our April Character Trait. We are so proud of the determination, grit, and positive example each of these students has shown throughout the year.
While this may be our last Lafayette Leader Breakfast of this school year, we look forward to continuing this tradition next year. Wishing all of our Commodore families an amazing and restful summer!
LUES Field Day
Our students enjoyed a day of friendly fun and competition at the annual LUES field day last Friday. Many thanks to all the volunteers!
Our students enjoyed a day of friendly fun and competition at the annual LUES field day last Friday. Many thanks to all the volunteers!
Third grade Titanic Luncheon
Our 3rd grade students wrapped up their Titanic unit with a special luncheon! Students researched assigned passengers, dressed in character, and presented what they learned to bring history to life.
A huge shoutout to Ben Shackelford from our maintenance department for building the amazing boat display for students’ pictures. What a fun and memorable learning experience!
Our 3rd grade students wrapped up their Titanic unit with a special luncheon! Students researched assigned passengers, dressed in character, and presented what they learned to bring history to life.
A huge shoutout to Ben Shackelford from our maintenance department for building the amazing boat display for students’ pictures. What a fun and memorable learning experience!
COMMUNITY PARTNER
A big thank you to Mr. Barrett Larson from BankFirst for visiting with our 6th grade math students! Students learned valuable real-world financial skills, including the basics of checking and savings accounts, credit cards, bank loans, and smart money management. We appreciate community partners like BankFirst helping prepare our students for future success!
A big thank you to Mr. Barrett Larson from BankFirst for visiting with our 6th grade math students! Students learned valuable real-world financial skills, including the basics of checking and savings accounts, credit cards, bank loans, and smart money management. We appreciate community partners like BankFirst helping prepare our students for future success!
Sweet celebrations at LUES!
Earlier this week, some of our 3rd–5th grade students enjoyed their well-earned AR rewards with a sno-cone party right outside the school. While Sno Biz was here, our faculty & staff joined in on the fun to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week!
Earlier this week, some of our 3rd–5th grade students enjoyed their well-earned AR rewards with a sno-cone party right outside the school. While Sno Biz was here, our faculty & staff joined in on the fun to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week!
LUES Student Council
LUES 6th Grade Student Council had a great time visiting Beau Ridge Retirement Home for a fun afternoon of glow-in-the-dark bingo with residents!
LUES 6th Grade Student Council had a great time visiting Beau Ridge Retirement Home for a fun afternoon of glow-in-the-dark bingo with residents!
It’s testing week for grades 3–6, and our Upper Elementary students are READY! With fun review games, motivation stations, and lots of encouragement, our classrooms have been working hard to prepare. We’re proud of their effort and know they’ll do their best!
Sixth Grade QUEST Field Trip
Sixth Grade QUEST students enjoyed a hands-on field trip to the Duff Center at the University of Mississippi, where they worked with physics professors and graduate students to explore subatomic particles. A great day of learning beyond the classroom!
Sixth Grade QUEST students enjoyed a hands-on field trip to the Duff Center at the University of Mississippi, where they worked with physics professors and graduate students to explore subatomic particles. A great day of learning beyond the classroom!
Transition Night Updated Information
Parents/Guardians of incoming Pre-K, Kindergarten, LUES, and 7th grade students are invited to attend transition nights!
PRE-K & LUES TRANSITION NIGHTS POSTPONED
Pre-K and LUES transition nights have been postponed for tonight (4/28/26) due to challenging weather. We are working to find a new date and will share that information with everyone as soon as possible.
Celebrating success at LUES!
This week, our Honor Roll and Principal’s List students were recognized with a special breakfast and gift cards from Connie’s Chicken. We are proud of their commitment to excellence!
This week, our Honor Roll and Principal’s List students were recognized with a special breakfast and gift cards from Connie’s Chicken. We are proud of their commitment to excellence!
Hands-On Science in Ms. Shelby & Mrs. Flowers’ Classroom
Ms. Shelby and Mrs. Flowers' class incubated and hatched 8 chicks over a 21-day period. The students observed each stage of the life cycle firsthand. From watching the eggs develop to holding the newly hatched chicks, this hands-on experience sparked curiosity, questions, and excitement for everyone involved.
Ms. Shelby and Mrs. Flowers' class incubated and hatched 8 chicks over a 21-day period. The students observed each stage of the life cycle firsthand. From watching the eggs develop to holding the newly hatched chicks, this hands-on experience sparked curiosity, questions, and excitement for everyone involved.
LUES Leaders
We are proud to recognize LUES 3rd–5th grade Lafayette Leaders for February! These students were selected from each homeroom for demonstrating outstanding kindness every day. We are proud that they make our school a better place!
We are proud to recognize LUES 3rd–5th grade Lafayette Leaders for February! These students were selected from each homeroom for demonstrating outstanding kindness every day. We are proud that they make our school a better place!
6th Graders Explore the LCTC
Our 6th graders visited LCTC last Friday to explore future opportunities.
Students toured the campus, learned about programs of study, and heard from instructors and current students about what’s ahead in high school.
Thank you, LCTC, for a great experience!
Our 6th graders visited LCTC last Friday to explore future opportunities.
Students toured the campus, learned about programs of study, and heard from instructors and current students about what’s ahead in high school.
Thank you, LCTC, for a great experience!
March Madness—Reading Edition!
Kaidee Davis was the winner of Mr. Kyzar’s annual 3rd grade March Madness reading bracket! Students competed by answering questions from state practice tests as they prepare for upcoming assessments.
Kaidee stood out not only for her accuracy but also for clearly explaining her thinking, eliminating incorrect answer choices, and referring back to the text.
She earned a well-deserved reward with lunch from Chick-fil-A!
We’re proud of all of these 3rd graders for their hard work and focus as they get ready for testing
Kaidee Davis was the winner of Mr. Kyzar’s annual 3rd grade March Madness reading bracket! Students competed by answering questions from state practice tests as they prepare for upcoming assessments.
Kaidee stood out not only for her accuracy but also for clearly explaining her thinking, eliminating incorrect answer choices, and referring back to the text.
She earned a well-deserved reward with lunch from Chick-fil-A!
We’re proud of all of these 3rd graders for their hard work and focus as they get ready for testing
