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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

Jul 16

School Board Meeting

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Location: LCSD Central Services Office 301 46th Court Meridian, MS

Aug 3

First Day for Teachers

Location: All Campuses

Aug 6

First Day for Students

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

Online Registration Made Easy

A new school year is just around the corner, and we're here to help make online registration as simple as possible. In the attached video, we'll walk you through the basic steps of the registration process. A link to the registration page is also provided below.

Active Parent Link: https://lauderdale.activeparent.net/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/

New West Lauderdale Principal Josh Snider and an Office Employee

Meet the New Principal at WLE!

A familiar face is at the helm of West Lauderdale Elementary! Principal Josh Snider is excited to build on the school's strong tradition of enthusiasm, commitment, and excellence. Click on the attached link to hear why he's looking forward to leading the Little Knights into an exciting new school year.

Southeast High School Welcomes Principal Buchanan

Building on Excellence at SEHS with Principal Buchanan

The new principal at Southeast High School has big plans. We're proud to introduce you to Dr. Matt Buchanan. In the attached segment he shares a little about himself, what inspires him, and his excitement for joining the Tiger family. Welcome to the family of #LCSDExcellence!

Online Registration Overview

A new year of #LCSDExcellence starts here! 🎉 We've made online registration for the 2026-2027 school year as seamless as possible. Check out this quick video for details. Remember, we're here to help! Once on the LCSD homepage, click Menu, then Parent, and finally ActiveParent to begin the process. #LCSDExcellence #FutureFocused

Online Registration: Quick Guide

The countdown to a new school year has started, and we look forward to welcoming students back. As we prepare for an exciting year of learning and growth, online registration is the first step. Here's information to help make the process simple and stress-free.

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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.