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A Special Message from Superintendent Cain

Here's a short message from Superintendent Dr. John-Mark Cain about Mississippi's higher accountability standards and the Lauderdale County School District's commitment to continued growth.

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Welcome to Clarkdale Elementary

Welcome to Clarkdale Elementary School. Since 1934, Clarkdale  has been dedicated to providing the very best education to our students. Throughout our proud history, Clarkdale has been a place where students are intellectually challenged, engaged, and curious about the world in which they live. Our students are compassionate, creative, and filled with desire to meet new challenges and pursue creative paths to solutions.
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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

Events

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS
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News & Announcements

A special message from Superintendent Cain Graphic

A Special Message from Superintendent Cain

Here's a short message from Superintendent Dr. John-Mark Cain about Mississippi's higher accountability standards and the Lauderdale County School District's commitment to continued growth.
Report Card Reminder

Report Card/Registration Reminder

Make sure to save your child's report card. You'll need the registration code printed on it to complete registration for the 2026–2027 school year.
Credit Unions Military Card Campaign LCSD Presenation Day

Honoring Military Heroes: LCSD Joins Local Credit Unions’ Card Campaign

We had the privilege of teaming up with local credit unions to support members of the military. Students from Clarkdale, Northeast, and Southeast Elementary Schools, along with students from Northeast and Southeast Middle Schools, honored service members by creating handmade cards as part of the group’s Military Card Campaign. More details about this valuable effort are offered in the attached video.
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Last Day for Students Reminder

As we wrap up another wonderful school year, the last day for LCSD students will be Thursday, May 28. Early dismissal will take place at 11:30 a.m. We hope our students and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled summer break!
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CES Earns National Blue Ribbon School Honor!

Hooray! Clarkdale Elementary has earned a distinguished national honor! Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc. has named it a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in recognition of its exceptional performance, strong leadership, positive school culture, and commitment to continuous improvement. Click on the attached link to learn more about this recognition. #LCSDExcellence #MaketheCase
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Who We Are

Our amazing teachers work hard to create an exceptional learning environment for students. As a result, our school has been recognized not only for excellent teaching and learning, but also for outstanding student achievement and growth.

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