Memphis area schools announce Thursday closures due to icy conditions
Memphis-Shelby County Schools and seven suburban districts announced canceled classes Thursday because of continued icy conditions.
Topic: Lakeland School System
RSSThere are 110 article(s) tagged Lakeland School System:
-
February 2023
-
-
January 2023
-
Suburban schools, city-county district cancel classes Wednesday
Local school districts decided early Tuesday afternoon to cancel classes Wednesday, Feb. 1, with increasing wintery weather hazards.
-
Forecasted winter weather closes Memphis area schools on Tuesday
With the anticipated winter weather predicted overnight, Memphis area school districts have made the decision to cancel Tuesday classes.
Related story:
-
Lakeland School System initiates design of new $2.4M district office
After consideration of a number of sites and growing cramped quarters at City Hall, the Lakeland School System has started the process of searching for a new district office.
-
-
August 2022
-
Are later high school start times in the suburbs better for students?
With studies showing benefits of students starting classes later in the morning, several districts are studying the move.
-
One day, one test: Suburban superintendents wary of retention law
Suburban superintendents are concerned about the high stakes attached to the TCAP test and if it’s an accurate measure of whether students are reading proficiently.
-
-
July 2022
-
Lakeland Prep high school wing officially opens
Residents tour the new $50 million Lakeland Preparatory High School, which is ready to welcome students for classes Aug. 8.
-
Suburban districts see varied TCAP scores
Suburban districts saw various improvements on TCAP data, released Wednesday. The third-grade retention law remains concerning for education leaders.
-
Lakeland schools superintendent gets one-year contract extension
Lakeland School System Superintendent Ted Horrell will continue to lead the district after school board members approved unanimously a new four-year contract.
-
-
June 2022
-
Lakeland school board chairman won’t seek reelection
“I believe fresh ideas and fresh faces are important. It just feels like the right time for me to move on,” Kevin Floyd said.
-
Here’s how suburban school districts plan to expand over summer break
Bartlett, Lakeland and Arlington school districts will take advantage of the empty campuses and work on improvement projects.
-
-
April 2022
-
Superintendents seek balance in weather-related closures
Weather-related closures are layered decisions for local superintendents as they balance a number of concerns while prioritizing student safety.
-
Lakeland school board approves growing fiscal budget
“I’ve reviewed the budget, and I think it is a reasonable and appropriate budget as we approach new territory as we’ve done so many times in this school system in the last nine years,” LSS board chairman Kevin Floyd said.
-
-
March 2022
-
Local schools closing early due to inclement weather
Memphis-area school systems are releasing students early due to hazardous weather conditions predicted for this afternoon.
-
Lakeland School System to renovate house into new district admin space
The Lakeland School System will soon move its offices out of City Hall and occupy a renovated house near the Lakeland Prep campus.
-
-
February 2022
-
Incumbents plan another run for Lakeland school board seats
The three will seek new terms when their offices appear on the Nov. 8 municipal ballot.
-
Ice closes schools Thursday
Some schools in Shelby County have decided to close Thursday due to the threat of ice and winter weather.
-
-
January 2022
-
Lakeland OKs new Allies of Diversity Club for grades 7 and up
Following controversy last month surrounding a request for a Gay-Straight Alliance Club, a new Allies of Diversity Club will be allowed at Lakeland Preparatory School (LPS) for students in 7th grade and higher.
-
-
December 2021
-
LSS removes interim tag, names Martin principal at Lakeland Prep
Before joining the LSS district in 2016, she worked at Riverdale School in Germantown as an eighth grade and master teacher for seven years and spent three years as a TV reporter in Shreveport, Louisiana.
-
-
October 2021
-
Suburban parents consider vaccine options for children
Some parents remain unsure about their children receiving the shot. But one family’s experience of living in Europe and seeing unvaccinated classmates contract chickenpox was a game-changer.
-
-
September 2021
-
Lakeland schools announces new position, leadership changes
District unanimously approves a new director of assessment, accountability, and data position.
-
Germantown schools see fewer COVID-19 cases following judge’s order
Since the temporary restraining order was issued, Germantown has seen a slower rate of cases. Other suburban districts noticed a slight decrease or no change since Labor Day.
-
Lakeland schools chief named TN Superintendent of the Year
Lakeland School System (LSS) Superintendent Ted Horrell is the 2022 Tennessee Superintendent of the Year, the Tennessee Organization of School Superintendents announced.
-
COVID, bus problems mark beginning of Lakeland school year
The opening of schools in Lakeland has brought about the COVID-19 headaches suffered by every district, but also a shortage of bus drivers.
-
After judge’s ruling, suburban schools return to masking
The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.
-