W. O. Lance Elementary School

📚✨ CURRICULUM NIGHTS ARE COMING! ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome our families to Curriculum Nights on August 25th & August 27th! 🎉🏫

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child’s upcoming school year, including:

⭐ Grade-level expectations
📖 Learning goals
💡 Strategies to support learning at home
📝 Classroom routines and expectations
🤝 Ways we can work together to help your child succeed

Your attendance is highly recommended! We can’t wait to see you and share all the exciting things your child will be learning this year! 💙💛

📅 August 25th & August 27th
⏰ Please see the flyer for grade-level times.

Bring your questions, your excitement, and your school spirit! 🎒✏️🌟

Let’s make this school year our BEST one yet! 🎉📚❤️

#CurriculumNight #BackToSchool #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess #WeAreBetterTogether

📚✨ ¡NOCHE DE CURRÍCULO! ✨📚

¡Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestras familias a nuestras Noches de Currículo los días 25 y 27 de agosto! 🎉🏫

Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre el año escolar de su hijo(a), incluyendo:

⭐ Expectativas del grado
📖 Metas de aprendizaje
💡 Estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa
📝 Rutinas y expectativas del salón de clases
🤝 Formas en las que podemos trabajar juntos para ayudar a su hijo(a) a tener éxito

¡Recomendamos mucho su asistencia! Será una oportunidad maravillosa para aprender, hacer preguntas y prepararnos juntos para un año escolar exitoso. 💙💛

📅 25 y 27 de agosto
⏰ Por favor, consulte el volante para conocer los horarios de cada grado.

¡Traiga sus preguntas, su entusiasmo y su espíritu escolar! 🎒✏️🌟

¡Hagamos de este año escolar el MEJOR año! 🎉📚❤️

#NocheDeCurrículo #RegresoALaEscuela #ParticipaciónFamiliar #ÉxitoEstudiantil #JuntosPodemos

about 1 month ago, Sylvia Haslam

📚✨ ¡NOCHE DE CURRÍCULO! ✨📚 ¡Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestras familias a nuestras Noches de Currículo los días 25 y 27 de agosto! 🎉🏫 Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre el año escolar de su hijo(a), incluyendo: ⭐ Expectativas del grado 📖 Metas de aprendizaje 💡 Estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa 📝 Rutinas y expectativas del salón de clases 🤝 Formas en las que podemos trabajar juntos para ayudar a su hijo(a) a tener éxito ¡Recomendamos mucho su asistencia! Será una oportunidad maravillosa para aprender, hacer preguntas y prepararnos juntos para un año escolar exitoso. 💙💛 📅 25 y 27 de agosto ⏰ Por favor, consulte el volante para conocer los horarios de cada grado. ¡Traiga sus preguntas, su entusiasmo y su espíritu escolar! 🎒✏️🌟 ¡Hagamos de este año escolar el MEJOR año! 🎉📚❤️ #NocheDeCurrículo #RegresoALaEscuela #ParticipaciónFamiliar #ÉxitoEstudiantil #JuntosPodemos

September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10–24 across the U.S. and in Alabama, making connected communities, early recognition, and open support critical for saving lives. Every student needs to know they are not alone and that there is a trusted adult who cares.

3 days ago, Lanett City Schools

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS 1. IMPORTANT ALABAMA FACTS Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among youth aged 10-24 in the U.S. and Alabama Statistics: 12 Suicides, 53 Attempts, 3298 Ideations (2024-25 in Alabama Schools) 2 in 10 HS students seriously considered attempting suicide (2023) 2. WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR TALK: Feeling hopeless, no reason to live BEHAVIORS: Withdrawing, sleeping too much/little, giving away possessions MOODS: Depression, anxiety, irritation 3. BUILDING PROTECTIVE FACTORS Foster Connections & Resilience Family, Friends, Teachers, School Staff Support Strong sense of Identity & Coping Skills Positive physical/mental health care 4. TAKE ACTION: YOU MATTER DON'T IGNORE BEHAVIOR Direct effort to stop an attempt Have a student who needs help? NEVER leave unattended. Contact principal or designee, school counselor, nurse, SRO BE A TOUCHPOINT PERSON: "Every child must know that there is someone at their school who knows him or her, who has their ear, who communicates that the child matters!" — Dr. Tamala R. Maddox 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE ALSDE Created by ALSDE School Bullying & Suicide Prevention Committee Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Alabama State Department of Education

It’s a great day to be a Panther! The Child Nutrition Department is excited to announce new
scratch-based recipes this year. We are committed to providing healthy, delicious meals every meal,
every day to our students! We are also introducing more fresh produce and fruit through the Fresh
Fruit and Vegetable Program at W.O. Lance Elementary School this year. Fresh salads are also
offered weekly on the menu and are made from romaine lettuce grown from a local Alabama farmer.

A few new scratch-based recipes that were added to our program this year:
 Homemade buttermilk pancakes
 Banana Split Breakfast Parfait
 Homemade marinara sauce for Italian dishes
 Homemade Lasagna
 Chicken Parmesan
 Chicken Philly Sub
 Roast Beef with Potatoes and Carrots
 Teriyaki Chicken and Rice Bowls with Stir-Fry Vegetables
 Chicken and Spinach Quesadillas

The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) staff works tirelessly every day to produce large quantities of
meals twice a day for our students. The CNP staff puts forth great effort to prepare meals in a short
period of time while adding love in every bite just to make our students happy in their home away
from home. We want our students to enjoy their food while providing essential nutrients for healthy
minds and bodies for grow.

The Child Nutrition Program served 6,860 breakfasts and 14,225 lunches in the month of August
alone. The Child Nutrition Program is striving for 100 percent student participation for both breakfast
and lunch. It’s a Great Day to be a CNP Panther!

3 days ago, Lanett City Schools

📚🚀 KICK OFF THE LANCE READING CHALLENGE! 🚀📚
Ready, Set, READ!
Get ready to turn the page, explore new worlds, and reach for the stars! 🌟 Our Lance Reading Challenge is here, and we want EVERY K–5 student to join the fun!

📅 Challenge Begins: Monday, September 14th
📅 Challenge Ends: October 2nd

📖 WATCH FOR YOUR READING LOG!
Each student in grades K–5 will receive an official Lance Reading Log.

📬 The reading log will be sent home on Monday, September 14th, in your child’s take-home folder.

Your mission is simple:

📖 READ great books!
⏰ TRACK your reading minutes!
🏆 REACH your reading goal!

Every minute you spend reading is a step toward becoming a stronger reader—and you never know what amazing adventure is waiting for you inside your next book! 🐉🚀🦸‍♀️🌈

🎉 READ. LOG. COMPLETE. CELEBRATE! 🎉
Students who complete the Reading Challenge will earn an invitation to our PARTY IN THE PARK! 🌳🎈🍿

Get ready for fun, games, treats, and a celebration of all your reading accomplishments!

🌟 THE MORE YOU READ, THE MORE YOU DISCOVER! 🌟
Challenge yourself. Read every day. Fill those logs. Make every minute count!

📚🔥 LET’S GET LANCE READING! 🔥📚
Grab a book. Find a cozy spot. Start the adventure!

READY, SET… READ! 📖💥

📚🚀 ¡COMIENZA EL DESAFÍO DE LECTURA DE LANCE! 🚀📚
¡En sus marcas, listos… A LEER!
¡Prepárate para pasar las páginas, explorar nuevos mundos y alcanzar las estrellas! 🌟 Nuestro Desafío de Lectura de Lance ya está aquí, ¡y queremos que TODOS los estudiantes de K–5 participen!

📅 El desafío comienza: lunes 14 de septiembre
📅 El desafío termina: 2 de octubre

📖 ¡ESTÉN ATENTOS A SU REGISTRO DE LECTURA!
Cada estudiante de K–5 recibirá un Registro Oficial de Lectura de Lance.

📬 El registro de lectura se enviará a casa el lunes 14 de septiembre en la carpeta de tareas para llevar a casa de su hijo(a).

¡La misión es sencilla!

📖 LEE libros increíbles.
⏰ REGISTRA tus minutos de lectura.
🏆 ALCANZA tu meta de lectura.

¡Cada minuto que pasas leyendo te ayuda a convertirte en un lector más fuerte! Además, nunca sabes qué aventura increíble te espera dentro de tu próximo libro. 🐉🚀🦸‍♀️🌈

🎉 ¡LEE. REGISTRA. COMPLETA. CELEBRA! 🎉
Los estudiantes que completen el Desafío de Lectura recibirán una invitación a nuestra ¡FIESTA EN EL PARQUE! 🌳🎈🍿

¡Prepárate para disfrutar de diversión, juegos, premios y deliciosas sorpresas mientras celebramos todos tus logros de lectura!

🌟 ¡MIENTRAS MÁS LEES, MÁS DESCUBRES! 🌟
¡Ponte un reto! Lee todos los días. Completa tu registro. Haz que cada minuto cuente!

📚🔥 ¡VAMOS, LANCE, A LEER! 🔥📚
¡Toma un libro, busca un lugar cómodo y comienza la aventura!

¡EN SUS MARCAS, LISTOS… A LEER! 📖💥

3 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

🍿 Movie Night with Your Grand Love or Someone Special! ❤️
We look forward to seeing everyone for a special Movie Night on September 21st at 5:00 p.m. in the W.O. Lance Gym!

Bring your Grand Love, grandparent, or someone special and join us for an evening filled with fun, laughter, and memories. 🎬🍿

We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your special guest!

🍿 ¡Noche de cine con tu abuelo/a o alguien especial! ❤️
¡Esperamos verlos a todos en una noche de cine especial el 21 de septiembre a las 5:00 p. m. en el gimnasio W.O. Lance!

Trae a tu abuelo o abuela, o a alguien especial, y acompáñanos en una velada llena de diversión, risas y buenos recuerdos. 🎬🍿

¡Estamos deseando celebrar con ustedes y su invitado especial!

3 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

🍿 ¡Noche de cine con tu abuelo/a o alguien especial! ❤️ ¡Esperamos verlos a todos en una noche de cine especial el 21 de septiembre a las 5:00 p. m. en el gimnasio W.O. Lance! Trae a tu abuelo o abuela, o a alguien especial, y acompáñanos en una velada llena de diversión, risas y buenos recuerdos. 🎬🍿 ¡Estamos deseando celebrar con ustedes y su invitado especial!

📢 Lanett City Schools Parent Advisory Council Meeting 📢
Join us as we work together to help every student thrive and succeed! This meeting is an important opportunity to learn about Title funding, school programs, and how we can partner to support your child’s academic and personal growth. Your voice and presence matter!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 17th
📍 Location: LCS Central Office
⏰ Times: 10:00 AM OR 6:00 PM
Choose the time that works best for your schedule—we look forward to seeing you there!

4 days ago, Lanett City Schools

Lanett City Schools Parent Advisory Council Meeting join us as we work together to help every student thrive and succeed. An important opportunity to learn about Totle funding, school programs, and how we can work together to support your child’s academic and personal growth. Your presence matters. See you there! Thursday? September 17th LCS Central Office 10:00am or 6:00 pm

September is Attendance Awareness Month!
At Lanett City Schools, we believe in a simple message: Every. Day. Matters.

Our mission is to prepare students to Live, Learn, and Lead—and that starts with being in the classroom. Let's work together to build strong attendance habits from September 1st through the 30th.

Clifford Story
Attendance Officer

4 days ago, Lanett City Schools

SEPTEMBER IS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH Student success starts with being present. Every day in school is a step toward a brighter future! 19.40% ➔ 17.79% Chronic Absenteeism Decreased on the 2025 Alabama State Report Card! Lanett City Schools Preparing Lanett Students to Live Learn Lead Every Student. | Every Day. | Every Minute Matters. TOGETHER, LET'S KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOING!

📝 Progress Report Reminder! 📝

Progress reports are coming home on Wednesday, September 9th! Take a moment with your student this week to review the grades and set goals for the rest of the quarter.

Don't forget: You don't have to wait for progress reports to stay updated! You can check your child's grades, assignments, and attendance anytime in real time through our parent portal: lanettcs.powerschool.com/public.

7 days ago, Lanett City Schools

LANETT CITY SCHOOLS PARENT REMINDER PROGRESS REPORTS GOING HOME! WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th PROGRESS REPORTS ARE COMING HOME WITH YOUR CHILD! Stay Informed & Involved! Review your child's progress. Celebrate achievements. Identify areas for improvement. Contact teachers with questions. CONTINUOUS ACCESS AVAILABLE! As a reminder, parents can view current grades in real-time through the Parent Portal.

Friendly reminder!
School will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

We look forward to welcoming back all students and staff on Tuesday, September 8th. Have a wonderful and safe long weekend!

8 days ago, Lanett City Schools

Lanett City Schools will be closed on Monday, September 7th.

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

10 days ago, Lanett City Schools

Lanett City Schools Lanett City Board of Education will hold a Special Called Meeting - First Budget Hearing on Thursday, September 10, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. (EST). The Regular Board Meeting and Second Budget Hearing will be held Monday, September 14, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m. (EST). Location: Lanett City Schools Central Office 105 N. Lanier Avenue, Lanett, AL 36863 The meetings are open to the public.

September is Attendance Awareness Month at Lanett City Schools!

Every day matters. When students are present, they are prepared to learn, build strong habits, and succeed together. We’re focused on creating bright futures, and it all starts with showing up ready to go.

Let's make this a great month of learning!

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow.

Clifford Story
Attendance Officer

11 days ago, Lanett City Schools

September is Attendance Awareness Month Matters September 1-30, 2026 Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Be Present. Be Prepared. Strong habits build bright futures. Together, we succeed! Lanett City Schools Preparing Lanett Students to Live Learn Lead

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚🏫

Your attendance matters, and so do you! Every day in class opens new doors for learning, connection, and growth.

Parents and families, your partnership makes a big difference in getting our students to school on time and ready to learn. Together, we can help our students build healthy routines and achieve their best!

Huge shoutout to our 5th graders for snagging the highest attendance rate for August! 🏆 Which grade level will take the win for September?

Thank you to all of our families, students, and staff for making attendance a priority!

✨ Be Present. Be On Time. Ready to Learn! ✨
Let's keep showing up and growing together! 🖤💛

11 days ago, Breeana McCants

Attendance Champions. Big congratulations to our 5th graders for snagging the highest attendance rate for August. Your reward is here. All 5th grade students will receive a special treat this Friday during school. Can your grade win September? Lets keep the momentum going. Show up everyday and on time so your grade can take the top spot this month. Thank you to all of our parents, students, and staff for making attendance a priority.

📢 MENU CHANGE – W.O. LANCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Please note the menu change for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

14 days ago, Crystal Autry

📣DEADLINE EXTENDED!

We’re excited to announce that the application deadline for the Lanett City Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Committee has been extended! 🎓✨

Students in grades 6–12 now have until Friday, September 4, 2026, to apply for this exciting opportunity to share their ideas, perspectives, and insights directly with the Superintendent and help make a positive difference in our schools.

We are looking for students who are leaders, communicators, collaborators, and committed to making Lanett City Schools the best it can be! Two students will be selected from each grade level.

📋 Applications are available now!
📅 NEW DEADLINE: Friday, September 4, 2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to use your voice and help shape the future of Lanett City Schools!

14 days ago, Lanett City Schools

🍇 Healthy habits start here! W.O. Lance Elementary is launching the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program.

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays during the school day
What: Fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables for every student
Goal: Eat fresh, learn better, grow strong, and thrive together!

Thank you for supporting healthy choices for our students! ❤️

14 days ago, Lanett City Schools

🌟 Check Out the Counselor’s Corner! 🌟

We’re excited to introduce our new monthly newsletter, filled with helpful tips, positive messages, important updates, and a little something to brighten your month! 💛

Be sure to review the Counselor’s Corner each month—you never know what helpful tip, fun idea, or words of encouragement you might find! 🌈✨

A little positivity goes a long way! 💕

🌟 ¡Conoce el Rincón de la Consejera! 🌟

¡Estamos emocionados de presentar nuestro nuevo boletín mensual, lleno de consejos útiles, mensajes positivos, información importante y un poquito de alegría para iluminar tu mes! 💛

Asegúrate de revisar el Rincón de la Consejera cada mes—¡nunca sabes qué consejo útil, idea divertida o palabras de ánimo encontrarás! 🌈✨

¡Un poquito de positividad puede hacer una gran diferencia! 💕

18 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

🌟 ¡Conoce el Rincón de la Consejera! 🌟 ¡Estamos emocionados de presentar nuestro nuevo boletín mensual, lleno de consejos útiles, mensajes positivos, información importante y un poquito de alegría para iluminar tu mes! 💛 Asegúrate de revisar el Rincón de la Consejera cada mes—¡nunca sabes qué consejo útil, idea divertida o palabras de ánimo encontrarás! 🌈✨ ¡Un poquito de positividad puede hacer una gran diferencia! 💕

🎶 Beginner Band is off to a GREAT start! 🎶

We are so proud of our beginning band students and all the hard work they are already putting in! A huge Kudos to Mr. Holly, our amazing music instructor and Beginning Band Director, for inspiring and encouraging our young musicians every step of the way. 🎷🎺🥁

And a special thank you to our wonderful parents for partnering with our music department and supporting our students as they begin their musical journey. Your encouragement and involvement make such a difference!

Here’s to a fantastic year of learning, growing, and making beautiful music together! 🎵

#BeginnerBand #MusicMatters #FutureMusicians #BandFamily #ProudSchoolCommunity

18 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

Mr. Holly helping a band student learn the trumpet

📚✨Take a look at some of our photos from K–2 Curriculum Nights!

Thank you to all of our parents and families for taking the time to join us and for partnering with us in your child’s education. Your support, involvement, and encouragement make such a difference in the success of our students. Together, we’re helping our Panthers learn, grow, and shine! 🌟

3rd–6th grade families, we’ll see you Thursday! 🖤💛

20 days ago, Breeana McCants

📚✨Take a look at a few photos from our K–2 Curriculum Nights! Thank you to all of our parents and families for taking the time to join us and for partnering with us in your child’s education. Your support, involvement, and encouragement make such a difference in the success of our students. We are grateful to have such wonderful families as part of the W.O. Lance family! Together, we’re helping our Panthers learn, grow, and shine! 🌟 3rd–6th grade families, we’ll see you Thursday!

📚✨ CURRICULUM NIGHTS ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome our families to Curriculum Nights on August 25th & August 27th! 🎉🏫

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child’s upcoming school year, including:

⭐ Grade-level expectations
📖 Learning goals
💡 Strategies to support learning at home
📝 Classroom routines and expectations
🤝 Ways we can work together to help your child succeed

Your attendance is highly recommended! We can’t wait to see you and share all the exciting things your child will be learning this year! 💙💛

📅 August 25th & August 27th
⏰ Please see the flyer for grade-level times.

Bring your questions, your excitement, and your school spirit! 🎒✏️🌟

Let’s make this school year our BEST one yet! 🎉📚❤️

#CurriculumNight #BackToSchool #FamilyEngagement #StudentSuccess #WeAreBetterTogether

📚✨ ¡NOCHE DE CURRÍCULO! ✨📚

¡Estamos muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestras familias a nuestras Noches de Currículo los días 25 y 27 de agosto! 🎉🏫

Esta es una excelente oportunidad para conocer más sobre el año escolar de su hijo(a), incluyendo:

⭐ Expectativas del grado
📖 Metas de aprendizaje
💡 Estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa
📝 Rutinas y expectativas del salón de clases
🤝 Formas en las que podemos trabajar juntos para ayudar a su hijo(a) a tener éxito

¡Recomendamos mucho su asistencia! Será una oportunidad maravillosa para aprender, hacer preguntas y prepararnos juntos para un año escolar exitoso. 💙💛

📅 25 y 27 de agosto
⏰ Por favor, consulte el volante para conocer los horarios de cada grado.

¡Traiga sus preguntas, su entusiasmo y su espíritu escolar! 🎒✏️🌟

¡Hagamos de este año escolar el MEJOR año! 🎉📚❤️

#NocheDeCurrículo #RegresoALaEscuela #ParticipaciónFamiliar #ÉxitoEstudiantil #JuntosPodemos

20 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

A very special THANK YOU to District 2 Councilwoman Mrs. Krisse Story for her thoughtful donation of supply baskets for our new teachers! 💐🍎📚
We truly appreciate you thinking of our teachers and helping them feel celebrated as they begin this exciting journey! ❤️

Thank you for supporting our new teachers and investing in our school community!

21 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

Picture of Mrs. Story and the supply basket!

Picture of Mrs. Douglas getting her basket of goodies.

Picture of Mr. Abner getting his basket of goodies!

Picture of Ms. Hunt getting her basket of goodies!

Picture of Mrs. Lee getting her basket of goodies!