Lanett City Schools

Safety Update: After careful consideration, we are excited to announce that school will resume tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you! Clifford Story, Safety Coordinator Jennifer Boyd, Superintendent

Attention LCS Stakeholders: Safety is a top priority at Lanett City Schools. In response to inclement winter weather conditions, Lanett City Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Clifford Story, Safety Coordinator Jennifer Boyd, Superintendent

If you received a letter to attend the Truancy Hearing on January 22, 2025, please note that the hearing has been postponed until February 19, 2025 due to the forecast for inclement weather conditions tomorrow. Thank you. Clifford Story Attendance Officer Lanett City Schools

Attention Students & Parents: Preparations are underway for the 2025 - 2026 school year. As part of the process, the LCS Calendar Committee is requesting your input as we work to develop next year’s school calendar. Please take the time to complete the brief survey below. https://forms.gle/jxH4Bv6VbAswoRN17

Lanett City Schools Weather Update: Safety is a top priority at Lanett City Schools. In response to the latest winter weather watch for our area, all Lanett City Schools students will engage in remote learning on Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22. Students will not report to school but should complete their work from home through Schoology. Specific details and requirements for staff will be provided via email and other normal modes of communication later today. Stay safe and warm! Clifford Story, Safety Coordinator Jennifer Boyd, Superintendent

Report cards are going home with students TODAY, January 17th! Please review your child's report card carefully and discuss their progress with them. As a reminder, parents have real-time access to grades and attendance through the Parent Portal. lanettcs.powerschool.com/public We encourage you to utilize the Parent Portal to stay informed about your child's academic performance throughout the school year.

Lanett City Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We encourage our students and families to use this day to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of peace, equality, and justice.

Celebrating our amazing school board members during School Board Recognition Month! Their dedication and hard work make a real difference in our community. Thank you for your service! #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth #LanettCitySchools

Lanett City Schools Weather Update: Safety is a top priority at Lanett City Schools. In response to the latest winter weather advisory for our area, Lanett City Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, January 10th. Stay safe and warm! Clifford Story, Safety Coordinator Jennifer Boyd, Superintendent

Safety is a top priority at Lanett City Schools. We are continually monitoring local weather conditions and forecasts for Friday. We encourage parents, students, and staff to remain weather alert, using a trusted weather source. Also, plan ahead for any possible changes in our normal school operations that may occur in response to adverse weather conditions or safety hazards that develop as a result of those conditions. Any changes or important updates will be announced through our normal modes of communication and social media as necessary. Clifford Story, Safety Coordinator Jennifer Boyd, Superintendent

Our phone system is down. If you need to contact your child’s school, please email the principal.

Please see the flyers below for more information about the upcoming school board meeting for Lanett City Schools.

Welcome back! This is a friendly reminder that students will return on Tuesday, January 7th. We hope you had a fun and restful break! We are excited and ready for an amazing semester with our students!

Attention W.O. Lance Parents: We are offering one additional and FINAL opportunity for you to pick up a device for your child if you have not already done so. Please see the flyer below for complete details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Lanett City Schools is pleased to announce that Gwen Harris-Brooks, Board President, has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 AASB All-State School Board Award. AASB began its annual All-State School Board Member recognition program in 1992 to recognize up to five of Alabama's most outstanding past or present school board members. The award is the highest honor the association bestows to recognize exemplary boardmanship. The 2024 recipients were celebrated during a Dec. 6 awards luncheon. Mrs. Harris- Brooks has served on the Lanett school board for 24 years and reached master honor roll status in AASB’s School Board Member Academy, earning more than 700 training hours. She has been an active member of AASB, serving on countless committees and statewide task forces. Her leadership roles in the association include having served as district 4 director, vice president, president and immediate past president. Join us in congratulating Mrs. Gwen Harris-Brooks for this prestigious honor.

Attention LCS Parents: Reminder that Lanett City Schools will be closed December 18 until January 6th. Staff will return on January 6, 2025. Students will return on January 7, 2025.

From our school family to yours, we wish you a joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and peace. Stay safe and enjoy the time with your loved ones. #HappyHolidays #MerryChristmas #LanettCitySchools

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The 2024-2025 Lanett High School Teacher of the Year is Trentavious McCants. Coach McCants, affectionately known as “Coach Tay” to many, serves as the physical education teacher at Lanett High School. He began his career with Lanett City Schools in 2015 as the CHOICES Behavior Specialist for our in-school suspension and alternative school program. In 2019, he assumed the role of physical education teacher. In addition to his role as teacher, he is also the head varsity boys basketball coach for the Mighty Lanett Panthers. Coach McCants pursued his collegiate studies at the University of North Alabama (UNA), graduating with a degree in business management. During his tenure at UNA, he was a member of the basketball team and FCA, which afforded him the opportunity to serve the community in various capacities. He attributes his involvement in these organizations as the catalyst for his desire to impact the lives of others in a positive way. When asked to share his teaching philosophy, Coach McCants notes that “all students are capable of learning, achieving goals, and meeting their full potential in an educational environment where they feel protected and unpretentious. In physical education, I aim to create trusting relationships and safe environments where my students can grow physically, mentally, and socially. I accommodate the different learning styles of my students by incorporating individual work, hands-on activities, and team building activities in which students are able to showcase their skills and strengths amongst their peers. Daily, I continually work towards being the one who helps inspire the skills and values in students that will leave an impact on them for a lifetime”. Coach McCants boasts of his passion to motivate his students and athletes in the classroom and on the court. He also prides himself in his efforts to be a positive influence in the local community. He is happily married to Breeana McCants and the father of three children Triniti, Taylin, and Trenton. Congratulations Coach McCants. We are blessed to have you as a part of our Panther family!

The 2024-2025 Lanett Junior High School Teacher of the Year is Justin Gagnon. Coach Gagnon is a dedicated and passionate physical education teacher at Lanett Junior High School. He has been employed with Lanett City Schools since 2017. Coach Gagnon is a 2002 Lanett High School graduate. He completed his collegiate studies at AUM, graduating in 2015. In addition to his role as physical education teacher, he is an assistant coach for the junior high football team, and also an assistant for Lanett High School’s baseball team. His teaching philosophy is centered on the care of the whole student. Coach Gagnon notes that “seeing and understanding the intrinsic needs and talents of each individual student provides me the opportunity to aid them in growing and directing their own learning journey”. His goal is to expose his students to as many skills and sports as possible to unlock their full potential. He believes that a solid foundation in physical education will give his students the tools they need to achieve physical wellness throughout their lives. Coach Gagnon and his lovely wife, Katie, are the proud parents of two wonderful children, Sawyer and Ella, and are expecting the arrival of their third child, Emery. Congratulations Coach Gagnon. We are blessed to have you as a part of our Panther family!