Lanett City Schools is committed to continuous improvement!
District and school administrators participate in monthly leadership training and development sessions designed to strengthen leadership capacity, build coherence across schools, and ensure high levels of learning for all students. Through ongoing collaboration, reflection, and professional growth, our leaders remain focused on implementing best practices and driving positive outcomes throughout the district.
District and school administrators participate in monthly leadership training and development sessions designed to strengthen leadership capacity, build coherence across schools, and ensure high levels of learning for all students. Through ongoing collaboration, reflection, and professional growth, our leaders remain focused on implementing best practices and driving positive outcomes throughout the district.
Lanett City Schools wishes to congratulate the Lanett High School Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball Teams on advancing to the Elite Eight! Your dedication, teamwork, and perseverance have brought pride to our school system and community.
On Monday, February 23, the girls basketball team will face Highland Home at 10:00 a.m., followed by the varsity boys team competing against Lafayette at 11:30 a.m. Both games will be held at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on the campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery.
Each school will provide specific guidance regarding attendance procedures for students who plan to attend the games on Monday.
Go Panthers!
On Monday, February 23, the girls basketball team will face Highland Home at 10:00 a.m., followed by the varsity boys team competing against Lafayette at 11:30 a.m. Both games will be held at the Dunn-Oliver Acadome on the campus of Alabama State University in Montgomery.
Each school will provide specific guidance regarding attendance procedures for students who plan to attend the games on Monday.
Go Panthers!
At Lanett City Schools, we believe that understanding our history paves the way for our future. Today, we are proud to highlight the incredible African American educator and visionary who fought for equality and excellence in the classroom, Booker T. Washington.
As the first leader of Tuskegee Institute right here in Alabama, his focus on vocational training and self-reliance continues to influence how we approach education today. He didn’t just manage the school; he built it from the ground up—literally. Booker T. Washington also partnered with Julius Rosenwald to construct over 5,000 schools, shops, and teacher homes for African American children across the south.
As the first leader of Tuskegee Institute right here in Alabama, his focus on vocational training and self-reliance continues to influence how we approach education today. He didn’t just manage the school; he built it from the ground up—literally. Booker T. Washington also partnered with Julius Rosenwald to construct over 5,000 schools, shops, and teacher homes for African American children across the south.
Honoring the Trailblazers: African Americans in Education
At Lanett City Schools, we believe that understanding our history paves the way for our future. Today, we are proud to highlight the incredible African American educators and visionaries who fought for equality and excellence in the classroom.
Their contributions didn't just change schools; they changed the world. This week would like to highlight Mary McLeod Bethune.
A daughter of former slaves who became a world-renowned educator and founded Bethune-Cookman University. She proved that "love of learning" is a superpower.
At Lanett City Schools, we believe that understanding our history paves the way for our future. Today, we are proud to highlight the incredible African American educators and visionaries who fought for equality and excellence in the classroom.
Their contributions didn't just change schools; they changed the world. This week would like to highlight Mary McLeod Bethune.
A daughter of former slaves who became a world-renowned educator and founded Bethune-Cookman University. She proved that "love of learning" is a superpower.
Lanett City Schools will observe President's Day on Monday, February 16, 2026. All campuses will be closed except for W.O. Lance Elementary.
Don't forget that Monday, February 16th, is a scheduled make-up day for all students and staff at W.O. Lance Elementary.
Attendance will follow the regular daily schedule, and all bus transportation will operate on its normal routes. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and productive school day!
Attendance will follow the regular daily schedule, and all bus transportation will operate on its normal routes. We appreciate your cooperation in ensuring a smooth and productive school day!
Progress reports are being sent home today!
School Counselors help students in more ways than you may know. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2026. Thank you to Ms. Odom (Lanett High School), Mrs. Newill (Lanett Junior High), and Mr. Dunn (W. O. Lance Elementary) for everything you do
to help our students achieve academic success and
plan for their futures. We appreciate you!
to help our students achieve academic success and
plan for their futures. We appreciate you!
Please see the flyers below for more information about the upcoming school board meeting for Lanett City Schools.
Lanett City Schools assistant principals recently attended the CLAS Assistant Principals Conference! This two-day experience offered meaningful professional learning, collaboration, and fresh ideas to strengthen leadership and support student success.
Lanett City Schools will resume normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. We look forward to seeing you in the morning.
📢 Lanett City Schools: Weather Update | eLearning Day
Due to the inclement weather forecast and in the interest of the safety of our students and staff, Monday, January 26, 2026 will be an eLearning Day for Lanett City Schools.
📚 Student Expectations:
All students will work from home.
PreK–1st Grade: Complete assignments sent home on Friday.
Grades 2–12: Complete assignments in Schoology.
💻 Staff Expectations:
Staff will work remotely from home and should follow guidance from administrators/supervisors regarding schedules, availability, and instructional expectations.
Please continue to monitor district communication channels for updates. Thank you for your flexibility as we prioritize safety while continuing learning.
Due to the inclement weather forecast and in the interest of the safety of our students and staff, Monday, January 26, 2026 will be an eLearning Day for Lanett City Schools.
📚 Student Expectations:
All students will work from home.
PreK–1st Grade: Complete assignments sent home on Friday.
Grades 2–12: Complete assignments in Schoology.
💻 Staff Expectations:
Staff will work remotely from home and should follow guidance from administrators/supervisors regarding schedules, availability, and instructional expectations.
Please continue to monitor district communication channels for updates. Thank you for your flexibility as we prioritize safety while continuing learning.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We would like to share an important update regarding the school closure at W.O. Lance Elementary that occurred on January 14, 2026, due to water-related issues.
The Alabama State Department of Education has approved our request for a make-up day. As a result, Monday, February 16, will serve as the make-up day for students. On this day, school will operate on a normal schedule.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to ensure that instructional time is made up in accordance with state requirements. Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Boyd
Superintendent
We would like to share an important update regarding the school closure at W.O. Lance Elementary that occurred on January 14, 2026, due to water-related issues.
The Alabama State Department of Education has approved our request for a make-up day. As a result, Monday, February 16, will serve as the make-up day for students. On this day, school will operate on a normal schedule.
We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work to ensure that instructional time is made up in accordance with state requirements. Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Boyd
Superintendent
This month, we celebrate our School Board members for their unwavering dedication to public education. Thank you for the time, leadership, and heart you give to support student success in our district. We appreciate you!
Parents and Guardians, please be on the lookout!
Report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 16th. Be sure to check your child’s folder or backpack. As a reminder, parents have real-time access to their child's grades and attendance via the Parent Portal.
Report cards will be sent home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 16th. Be sure to check your child’s folder or backpack. As a reminder, parents have real-time access to their child's grades and attendance via the Parent Portal.
"The time is always right to do what is right." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Dr. King’s legacy of service and equality, there will be no school on Monday, January 19th. We encourage our families to use this day to engage in conversations about kindness, justice, and community service.
Students and staff will return on Tuesday, January 20th.
In honor of Dr. King’s legacy of service and equality, there will be no school on Monday, January 19th. We encourage our families to use this day to engage in conversations about kindness, justice, and community service.
Students and staff will return on Tuesday, January 20th.
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the dedicated service of our Board of Education members.
Our board members were formally recognized during the board meeting on Monday, January 13, in appreciation of their leadership and commitment to ensuring success for all students.
Our board members were formally recognized during the board meeting on Monday, January 13, in appreciation of their leadership and commitment to ensuring success for all students.
Greetings!
We are pleased to share that all water-related issues have been resolved. As a result, W.O. Lance Elementary School will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 15.
We look forward to welcoming all students and staff back on campus. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Jennifer Boyd
Superintendent
We are pleased to share that all water-related issues have been resolved. As a result, W.O. Lance Elementary School will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 15.
We look forward to welcoming all students and staff back on campus. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Jennifer Boyd
Superintendent
Keeping our students and staff healthy is a top priority! To help families decide when to keep a student home, please refer to the following guidelines from our school health offices.
Due to an unexpected loss of water service, W.O. Lance Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 14. Without adequate running water, the school will be unable to operate safely.
The district is taking all necessary steps to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. An update regarding reopening will be shared as soon as additional information becomes available.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we prioritize the health and safety of our students and staff.
Information regarding a makeup date is forthcoming and will be communicated once finalized.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Boyd
Superintendent