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Mississippi State Board of Education suspends key policies to manage impact of extended school closures
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) recently suspended several statewide policies to manage the impact of extended school closures due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis. The policy suspensions apply only to students and educator candidates in the 2019-20 school year and educator preparation program applicants through December 2021. Below is a summary…
Read MoreSchool district begins free meal program for county children Monday, March 23
In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Lawrence County School District is offering lunch to aid local families affected by school closures. A drive-through grab-n-go meal program is now in place at New Hebron Attendance Center, Rod Paige Middle School, and Topeka-Tilton Attendance Center. The program is open 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Children ages…
Read MoreCo-Lin releases statement regarding COVID-19
Updated 3-18-2020 Hello Co-Lin Family, I wanted to reassure you that we are working tirelessly to ensure that our students and employees are taken care of during this uncertain time for our country, our state, and our local communities. The administrative team has been constantly monitoring the current COVID-19 situation in the U.S. and the…
Read MoreSilver Creek student to perform in “Momma Mia!”
Silver Creek student to perform in “Momma Mia!” Jones College’s theater production of “Mamma Mia!” will have you singing the ABBA tunes of the ‘70s and ‘80s while enjoying the Greek Islands during three performances on the Ellisville campus. The 22-member cast of Jones College students will have three performances open to the public on…
Read MoreTeachers, Administrator of the Year recognized at January School Board Meeting
TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR- The 2019-2020 Teachers of the year and Administrator of the Year were recognized at the Lawrence County School District Board Meeting held January 21. Pictured from left are Superintendent of Education Dr. Titus Hines, New Hebron Attendance Center Teacher of the Year Mrs. LeeAnn Stewart, Topeka-Tilton Attendance Center Teacher…
Read More2019-2020 Lawrence County School District Calendar
Lawrence County School District School Calendar 2019-2020 August 1* Professional Development- No Students August 2* Professional Development- No Students August 5* Professional Development- No Students August 5* District Wide Open House August 6 1st Day for Students September 2 Labor Day (Holiday) October 8 End 1st Term October 9 Begin 2nd Term October 10-11 Fall…
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