News & Announcements

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. The attached video provides an overview of the new law and what it means for families. Student success starts with attendance.

🎒📚 The countdown is on! A new school year brings fresh beginnings, new adventures, and countless memories waiting to be made. We can't wait to welcome our students back and make 2026–2027 a year to remember! 💛🍎

Mark your calendars and get ready, LCSD! Back to school is almost here!

Open House at West Lauderdale Elementary was a celebration to kick off the new school year! With food vendors, fun photo stations & families filling the campus, the excitement was impossible to miss. Take a look at some of the special moments.

Welcome back! We had the pleasure of welcoming nearly 600 certified employees to the 2026 Back-to-School Convocation. Centered around this year's theme, "Built for What's Next," our focus is on strengthening learning by further engaging students in impactful ways.

📚Before they were leading the way, they were students making memories of their own! Click on the attached link, and take a fun trip down memory lane with our West Lauderdale administrators as they look back on some of their favorite back-to-school moments. Let’s make this one unforgettable! ✏️#LCSDExcellence

We're excited to welcome all of our teachers back for the 2026 Back-to-School Convocation! Before you arrive, please take a moment to watch the attached short video for important parking information, including details about free downtown parking and complimentary trolley and shuttle service provided by the City of Meridian. Thank you to the City of Meridian for helping make parking easy for our team. We can't wait to kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year with you!

Just in time for the new school year, some of our elementary students are reminding us what makes the LCSD so special! We’re counting down to a fantastic new school year, and we can’t wait to make some music and memories together!

Two traveling tributes honoring U.S. service members who gave their lives in the line of duty are coming to Meridian. They will offer a meaningful opportunity for our students to connect with history and reflect on the sacrifices of our nation's heroes. Click on the attached link to learn about upcoming field trip opportunities.

The 2026–2027 Student Handbook is now available! It provides important information to help students and families navigate the school year successfully. Be sure to review it before the first day of school!

Thank you to everyone who supported the United Way of E. Mississippi's Stuff the Bus school supply drive! We also appreciate our LCSD officials and community members who volunteered. Together, we're helping meet the needs of our students and giving them a great start to the new school year. Click the attached link to hear from the organizers, our volunteers, and community members about the significance of this worthwhile effort. Thank you again for your generosity and support!