4 Corners
A Publication of Lauderdale County School District
Volume II Issue 4
November 2014
LCSD Thankful for Community Support
As we enter the Holiday season, it is a time to look back over the year
at all the blessings we have received. Lauderdale County Schools certainly
has a lot to be thankful for. Our district is blessed to have the support of a
caring community who has the best interest of students at heart. Through
this continued support we are able to provided free dental screenings to our
K-4 students. Thanks to Mobile Dental Services for providing these services. Throughout the year our HOSA students visit numerous clinics and
area hospitals to gain hands-on experience in various medical fields. I recently visited the Intensive Care and Trauma Units of Anderson’s Hospital
where our LCSD HOSA Students were hard at work caring for patients and
assisting local physicians. It was so impressive to see the interactions beRandy Hodges, Superintendent
tween our students and the hospital staff. Thank you to the doctors and nurses for their professionalism
and support of this outstanding program.
Also during the month of November, LCSD partnered with Mr. Frankie Johnson and the Central
Mississippi Residential Center to present the “I Got You! Healthy Life Choices for Teens” program.
This program was provided to local 8th graders and addressed issues such as suicide prevention, healthy
dating relationships, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, understanding mental illness, self-injury, bullying, and healthy coping skills. Students actively participated in group sessions for an informative but
fun time. Thanks to the many community partnerships that made this possible.
As superintendent I am proud to see the many community service projects taking place this year in
each of our schools. LCSD teachers and students provide support to Wesley House, Love’s Kitchen,
Coats for Kids, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, just to name a few. Thanks to all who give of their
time, talents, and resources during this holiday season and throughout the year.
Lauderdale County Schools is blessed. We recently received the Lantern Award from the Mississippi Schools Board Association for obtaining a “B” rating with no schools below a “C.” This is an outstanding accomplishment for which our teachers, students, and administrators receive credit. Not only
is LCSD a great district based on academics, sports, and extracurricular activities, but we are also great
because of our community support and commitment to caring for others. Thank you for the part you
play in this district’s success.