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Welcome to Lauderdale CSD

The Lauderdale County School District's mission is to educate all students so they can become competent contributing members of society. The LCSD is committed to meeting the needs of all students we serve as we prepare them to be productive, contributing members of our community. In this pursuit, we know students must have a passion or a desire for something – whether it’s academics, sports, or the arts. This passion is the driving force that gives them one reason to come to school, and thus, they are more likely to experience success.

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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

Aug 3

First Day for Teachers

Location: MSU Riley Center

Aug 6

First Day for Students

Location: All Campuses

Aug 10

Registration Reopens

Location: All Campuses

Sep 7

Labor Day (No School)

Location: All Campuses

Oct 12

Fall Break

Location: All Campuses

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News & Announcements

Back-to-School Details

🎒📚 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!

Clarkdale Administrators Back-to-School Memories Graphic

Back-to-School Memories: Clarkdale Administrators

🎒📚 Before they were leading our schools, they were students just like you! Click on the attached link to take a fun trip down memory lane with our Northeast Zone leaders as they reminisce about their favorite back-to-school moments. Now, the countdown is on! A new school year is just around the corner, and there's a whole new year of memories waiting to be made. Let the adventure begin! ✏️🍎

School Days Remembered: Northeast Zone Administrators Graphic

Back-to-School Memories: Northeast Administrators

Before they were administrators, they were students. 🎒📚 Click on the attached link to hear our leaders from the Northeast Zone campuses as they take a fun trip down memory lane, sharing their favorite back-to-school memories. Now it's your turn to create memories that will last a lifetime! #LCSDExcellence

Teacher Convocation Parking & Shuttle Information

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!

New Teacher Jumpstart

We're thrilled to welcome more than 50 new teachers this year. In fact, many are proud LCSD graduates. During the orientation, our newest team members received encouragement, support, and a clear reminder: We’re in this together, committed to helping students succeed. Click on the attached link to learn more about the group.

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Who We Are

The Lauderdale County School District is the proud home of almost 6,000 students and 945 faculty and staff who serve four outstanding community schools. Clarkdale, Northeast, Southeast, and West Lauderdale are each committed to educating all students, so they can become competent contributing members of society.