News & Announcements

Pre-K students at Clarkdale Elementary celebrated National Career Development Month by putting their “friends” stories into action. After reading Matthew & Tilly, Dandelion, and Hooray, a Piñata!, students stepped into new roles at a barbershop and salon, a market, and a mail writing center. They even wrapped up the week with a special guest. Click on the attached link to learn more about the fun learning experiences.

Our students and teachers have been busy bringing the fall season to life! In the attached video, join us for a peek at some of the fall decor and student assignments on display at Clarkdale Elementary.

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.

November 9-13, 2026

Our teachers throughout the district are giving everyday assignments a Halloween twist, from pumpkin-themed math problems to haunted writing prompts, and the campuses are decked out in fall decorations to match. Click on the attached link to enjoy a festive feature from Clarkdale Elementary.

📚 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.

November 2-6, 2026

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