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 2 months 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

🍩 W.O. Lance Elementary Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser! 👑
It’s time to satisfy your sweet tooth and support our school on our biggest fundraiser of the year! W.O. Lance Elementary is kicking off our annual Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser. Dates: October 5 – October 22. Pickup Date: October 27th at W.O. Lance Elementary School. 👑 Top Sellers & Royal Recognition:Prince & Princess: The top boy and girl seller in each grade level will be crowned Prince and Princess! The overall top sellers for the entire school will be named W.O. Lance King & Queen! There will be a special crowning ceremony 🎉. Get those orders in and help your student take home the crown! 👑🍩

about 6 hours ago, Crystal Autry

📚✨ Don’t forget to bring your reading logs! Make sure they’re COMPLETE and have a parent/guardian signature. 📝✍️ We can’t wait to see all that awesome reading you’ve been doing! 📖🎉

📚✨ ¡No olvides traer tus registros de lectura! Asegúrate de que estén COMPLETOS y tengan la firma de tu padre, madre o tutor. 📝✍️ ¡Sigue leyendo y brillando! 📖🌟🎉

1 day ago, Sylvia Haslam

📚✨ ¡No olvides traer tus registros de lectura! Asegúrate de que estén COMPLETOS y tengan la firma de tu padre, madre o tutor. 📝✍️ ¡Sigue leyendo y brillando! 📖🌟🎉

🍂 October School Reminders 🍂

10/9: Pelican Snowball — $5.00

10/15 at 1:45 p.m.: Hallway Parade in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

10/19 & 10/20: Fall Break

10/23: Walk-for-a-Cure during P.E. — Parents are invited! More details coming soon.

10/26 at 5:00 p.m.: PTO Meeting

🍬 Please don’t forget to donate candy for our School-Wide Trick-or-Treat! Thank you for helping make it a fun event for our students! 🎃

🍂 Recordatorios de octubre 🍂

10/9: Pelican Snowball — $5.00

10/15 a la 1:45 p. m.: Desfile por los pasillos en celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana

10/19 y 10/20: Receso de otoño

10/23: Caminata “Walk-for-A-Cure” durante la clase de Educación Física (P.E.) — ¡Los padres están invitados! Próximamente enviaremos más detalles.

10/26 a las 5:00 p. m.: Reunión de la PTO

🍬 ¡Por favor, no olviden donar dulces para nuestro evento escolar de Trick-or-Treat! Gracias por ayudar a que sea un evento divertido para nuestros estudiantes. 🎃

3 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

🍂 Recordatorios de octubre 🍂 10/9: Pelican Snowball — $5.00 10/15 a la 1:45 p. m.: Desfile por los pasillos en celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana 10/19 y 10/20: Receso de otoño 10/23: Caminata “Walk-for-A-Cure” durante la clase de Educación Física (P.E.) — ¡Los padres están invitados! Próximamente enviaremos más detalles. 10/26 a las 5:00 p. m.: Reunión de la PTO 🍬 ¡Por favor, no olviden donar dulces para nuestro evento escolar de Trick-or-Treat! Gracias por ayudar a que sea un evento divertido para nuestros estudiantes

🌟 What an AWESOME Week of Learning! 📚✨

Our students have been busy learning, creating, discovering, and growing all week long! 💡💛

🔬 Ms. Formbly’s sixth grade class wrapped up their exciting science projects! We are so proud of all their hard work and creativity. 🧪👏

🎵 Mr. Holly’s music class was full of energy as students explored beats and rhythm! 🥁🎶 Learning music is always better when you can make some noise! 😊

📖 Mrs. Bennett is transforming our media center into a wonderful, welcoming space where students can fall in love with reading. ❤️📚 We can’t wait to see the finished space!

🍭 Dr. White’s class discovered a new use for Pop-Its in math! Students used them to practice and check their multiplication facts. ➗✏️ Learning + a little fun = a perfect combination! 💕

🧠 Ms. Fincher’s class worked hard tackling real-world math problems and putting their problem-solving skills to work! 💪➕

✨ Learning never stops! We love seeing our students engaged, curious, and excited to learn each day. Keep shining, panthers! 🌈⭐📚

🌟 ¡Qué SEMANA TAN INCREÍBLE de aprendizaje! 📚✨

¡Nuestros estudiantes han estado ocupados aprendiendo, creando, descubriendo y creciendo durante toda la semana! 💡💛

🔬 La clase de sexto grado de la Sra. Formbly terminó sus emocionantes proyectos de ciencias. ¡Estamos muy orgullosos de todo su esfuerzo y creatividad! 🧪👏

🎵 La clase de música del Sr. Holly estuvo llena de energía mientras los estudiantes exploraban los ritmos y compases. 🥁🎶 ¡Aprender música siempre es mejor cuando podemos hacer un poco de ruido! 😊

📖 La Sra. Bennett está transformando nuestro centro de medios en un espacio maravilloso y acogedor donde los estudiantes pueden enamorarse de la lectura. ❤️📚 ¡Estamos ansiosos por ver el espacio terminado!

🍭 La clase del Dr. White descubrió un nuevo uso para los Pop-Its en matemáticas. Los estudiantes los usaron para practicar y comprobar sus operaciones de multiplicación. ➗✏️ ¡Aprender + un poquito de diversión = la combinación perfecta! 💕

🧠 La clase de la Sra. Fincher trabajó arduamente para resolver problemas matemáticos de la vida real y poner en práctica sus habilidades para resolver problemas. 💪➕

✨ ¡El aprendizaje nunca se detiene! Nos encanta ver a nuestros estudiantes comprometidos, llenos de curiosidad y entusiasmados por aprender cada día. ¡Sigan brillando, panthers! 🌈⭐📚

3 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

🎶 Check out what’s happening in Music class at Lance! 🎵 Our students are learning, creating, and building a strong foundation through music. We love seeing their engagement and enthusiasm as they explore the world of music!

Mrs. Bennet is doing a wonderful job making the media center feel warm, welcoming, and inviting. 📚✨

Students using manipulatives to solve problems!

Dear Lance Families,

W.O. Lance will be joining Lanett High School in celebrating Spirit Week, October 5–9! Students may dress down each day according to the spirit day themes. All outfits must be school-appropriate and follow the casual dress code. Please see the flyer below for each day’s theme and outfit ideas.
We can’t wait to see our students show their Panther Pride! Go Panthers! 🖤💛

3 days ago, Breeana McCants

September 2026 "Healthy Tidbits" Newsletter is Here!

Check out this month's issue of the Lanett City Schools Child Nutrition & Wellness Newsletter! We are excited to share great tips and resources to keep our students and families healthy, energized, and thriving.

7 days ago, Lanett City Schools

YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH Healthy Tips… Lose 10 pounds a year, reduce eating 100 calories per day It takes 30 minutes before you know that you're full, so slow down when you eat and stop when you are full Drink more water, reduce sugary drinks Eat more fresh fruits and veggies—half your plate Move more - Take 30 minutes for brisk walking, dance while cleaning, take the stairs, ride a bike, park car further away etc. Recipe of the Month Turkey Chili Serve with cornbread and salad for a hearty meal. INGREDIENTS nonstick cooking spray 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes 2 (14½-ounce) cans kidney or pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce 1 package chili seasoning 2 teaspoons ground black pepper PREPARATION Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Brown ground turkey until no longer pink; drain excess fat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and cook for 20 minutes over low to medium heat. Serve while hot. Makes 12 servings. 1 cup per serving. Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 175, Carbohydrate 23 g, Dietary Fiber 6 g, Protein 15 g, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 503 mg Recipe courtesy of American Cancer Society

WELLNESS CORNER Text within Graphic Elements Water Bottle: Hydrate for a Healthier You ♡ Dumbbell: Stronger Than Yesterday ♡ Notepad: A Healthy Mind Builds a Brighter Future ♡ Stacked Stones: Mind | Body | Emotions | Relationships | Balance Mug: Be Kind to Your Mind ♡ Icons: Mental Health | Physical Health | Emotional Well-Being | Social Connection | Healthy Choices | Positive Mindset STRESS MANAGEMENT - TAKE A MINUTE TO RESET Take a break - take 3 deep breaths by slowly breathing in and out Relax your shoulders Take a moment and re-focus - one moment and one thing at a time Prioritize tasks - do what's most important first before moving to the next thing Ask for help and share responsibilities when you can Let go of what you can't control, but work on things you can change Find something to laugh about and do something you enjoy Allow down time and time for rest/relaxation WELLNESS TIP OF THE MONTH Have an attitude of gratitude! ⇒ List 3 things that you are grateful for ⇒ Say "Thank you" often ⇒ Show kindness to others

Celebrating continuous learning and inspiring leadership!

A dedicated team of our teachers and administrators recently traveled to Atlanta to participate in the RCA Experience (RCA EXP) at the world-renowned Ron Clark Academy!

Our team dove deep into RCA’s legendary House System—learning dynamic strategies to boost school culture, foster student engagement, build meaningful relationships, and cultivate character across our entire school community.

From experiencing the high-energy house reveals to learning best practices for point tracking, house meetings, and student leadership, our educators returned re-energized and full of innovative ideas to bring back to our classrooms.

We can’t wait to share this excitement and see the positive impact of the House System in our schools!

8 days ago, Lanett City Schools

🎉 Welcome to the Lance Family! 🎉

Lance proudly welcomes the newest members to our team of dedicated and committed staff! We’re thrilled to have them on board and look forward to seeing all they will accomplish as part of the Lance family. 🖤💛

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! We’re excited for the journey ahead and grateful to have them on our team. 👏🖤💛

#WelcomeToTheTeam #LanceFamily #TeamLance #NewBeginnings #StrongerTogether
🎉 ¡Bienvenidos a la Familia Lance! 🎉

Lance se enorgullece de dar la bienvenida a los nuevos miembros de nuestro equipo de personal dedicado y comprometido. ¡Estamos muy emocionados de tenerlos con nosotros y esperamos ver todo lo que lograrán como parte de la familia Lance! 🖤💛

¡Únanse a nosotros para darles una cálida bienvenida! Estamos emocionados por todo lo que viene y agradecidos de contar con ellos en nuestro equipo. 👏🖤💛

#BienvenidosAlEquipo #FamiliaLance #EquipoLance #NuevosComienzos #JuntosSomosMásFuertes

10 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

📚✨ ANNUAL TITLE I PARENT MEETING ✨📚

We invite all our wonderful Lance Elementary parents and families to join us for our Annual Title I Parent Meeting! 💙

📅 Monday, September 28, 2026
📍 W.O. Lance Elementary School – Lance Gym

Come learn more about our Title I program, how we support student achievement, and the important ways families can partner with our school to help every child succeed. 🌟

Your involvement makes a difference! Together, we can create a strong partnership between home and school and continue to support our students as they learn, grow, and thrive. 💙📖

🇪🇸 REUNIÓN ANUAL DE PADRES DE TÍTULO I

Invitamos a todas nuestras familias y padres de Lance Elementary a participar en nuestra Reunión Anual de Padres de Título I.

📅 Lunes, 28 de septiembre de 2026
📍 Escuela Primaria W.O. Lance – Gimnasio Lance

Vengan a conocer más sobre nuestro programa de Título I, cómo apoyamos el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes y las maneras en que las familias pueden colaborar con nuestra escuela para ayudar a cada niño a alcanzar el éxito. 🌟

¡Su participación hace la diferencia! Trabajemos juntos para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y ayudarles a aprender, crecer y alcanzar sus metas. 💙📚

¡Esperamos verlos allí! / We hope to see you there! 👏🏽✨

#LanceElementary #TitleI #ParentEngagement #FamilyPartnership #StudentSuccess #FamiliasLance

10 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

Reunión Anual de Padres de Título I Los invitamos a participar en nuestra Reunión Anual de Padres de Título I el lunes, 28 de septiembre de 2026, en la Escuela Primaria W.O. Lance, en el Gimnasio Lance. Invitamos a todos los padres y familias a asistir para conocer más sobre nuestro programa de Título I, cómo apoyamos el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes y las maneras en que ustedes pueden colaborar con nuestra escuela para ayudar a sus hijos a alcanzar el éxito. ¡Esperamos contar con su participación y trabajar juntos para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes!

Annual Title I Parent Meeting Please join us for our Annual Title I Parent Meeting on Monday, September 28, 2026, at W.O. Lance Elementary School in the Lance Gym. We invite all parents and families to attend and learn more about our Title I program, how we support student achievement, and ways you can partner with our school to help your child succeed. We look forward to partnering with you and working together to support our students!

🍬🎃 SCHOOLWIDE TRICK-OR-TREAT! 🎃🍬

We’re getting ready for a fun-filled Schoolwide Trick-or-Treat event for our students! 👻🍭

🍫 PLEASE DONATE CANDY OR TREATS! 🍬

Donations can be placed in the “Candy Drop” located in the Front Office by:

📅 Thursday, October 29th

🍬 All donated candy and treats will be used during our Schoolwide Trick-or-Treat event on Friday, October 30th! 👻🎃

Your support is greatly appreciated as we work together to create a fun and memorable day for our students! ❤️

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Due to food allergies, DO NOT send products containing peanut butter. Please also DO NOT send bubble gum.

Thank you for helping us make this celebration extra special! 🎃👻🍬

#SchoolwideTrickOrTreat #CandyDrive #HalloweenFun #SchoolCommunity #ThankYou

🍬🎃 ¡TRUCO O TRATO EN TODA LA ESCUELA! 🎃🍬

¡Nos estamos preparando para un día lleno de diversión para nuestros estudiantes! 👻🍭

🍫 ¡POR FAVOR, DONE DULCES O GOLOSINAS! 🍬

Las donaciones pueden colocarse en el “Depósito de Dulces” (Candy Drop) ubicado en la Oficina Principal a más tardar el:

📅 Jueves, 29 de octubre

🍬 Usaremos los dulces donados durante nuestro evento de Truco o Trato en Toda la Escuela, que se llevará a cabo el:

🎃 Viernes, 30 de octubre 👻

¡Agradecemos muchísimo su apoyo mientras trabajamos juntos para crear un día divertido y memorable para nuestros estudiantes! ❤️

⚠️ IMPORTANTE: Debido a alergias alimentarias, POR FAVOR NO ENVÍE productos que contengan mantequilla de maní/cacahuate. Tampoco envíe chicle.

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer de esta celebración un día muy especial! 🎃👻🍬

#TrucoOTrato #DulcesParaLaEscuela #DiversiónEnLaEscuela #ComunidadEscolar

10 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

"Together, We Succeed!" 🌟 That's the Lanett way.

This September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we need everyone's help to ensure our students are here, happy, and ready to learn. Regular attendance builds strong habits that create bright futures. 🎓🐾

Make every day count, Panthers!

Clifford Story
Attendance Officer

12 days ago, Lanett City Schools

STOP. WAIT. ABSENCES Add up! DID YOU KNOW? STOP Missing just 2 days a month means a child misses 10% of the school year LANETT CITY SCHOOLS

🖤💛✨ WE LOVE OUR LANCE FAMILIES! ✨💛🖤

Thank you for always supporting your child, showing up for them, and making special moments like these so memorable! 🥰🎬🍿

Your love, encouragement, and support mean more than you know! 💛

🖤💛 Thank you for being part of the Lance family! 💛🖤

🎬🍿⭐🖤💛🖤💛⭐🍿🎬

12 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

🎬🍿✨ GRANDPARENTS MOVIE NIGHT WAS A BLAST! ✨🍿🎬

🖤💛 The Lance Cinema was THE place to be Monday evening! 🖤💛

🎟️🍿🎥 From the big-screen fun to all the smiles, laughter, and quality time, it was truly a night to remember! ✨

🖤💛 We appreciate all of our amazing Grandparents & Someone Specials for packing the place and making the evening extra special! 💛🖤

🎬⭐🍿 Thank you for making memories with us! 🍿⭐🎬

🖤💛🖤💛🖤 WE LOVE OUR GRANDPARENTS & SOMEONE SPECIALS! 🖤💛🖤

12 days ago, Sylvia Haslam

Students enjoying a night of family fun!

📚 New & Novice Teacher Academy 📚

Lanett City Schools recently launched its New & Novice Teacher Academy, designed to support our new teachers and educators with less than two years of teaching experience as they grow and develop in their profession.

The academy provides opportunities for professional learning, collaboration, reflection, and practical support to help our newest educators build confidence, strengthen their instructional practices, and create positive learning experiences for our students.

At Lanett City Schools, we believe that supporting our teachers is an investment in student success!

14 days ago, Lanett City Schools

Lanett City Schools recently launched its New & Novice Teacher Academy, designed to support our new teachers and educators with less than two years of teaching experience as they grow and develop in their profession. The academy provides opportunities for professional learning, collaboration, reflection, and practical support to help our newest educators build confidence, strengthen their instructional practices, and create positive learning experiences for our students. At Lanett City Schools, we believe that supporting our teachers is an investment in student success!

*REMINDER*

Event: Grandparents Family Movie Night

Date: Monday, Sept. 21st

Time: 5:00 PM (Doors close at 4:45 PM)

Location: W.O. Lance Gymnasium

Admission: FREE to attend (Entrada gratuita!)

What to Bring & Event Details
Bring grandparents, blankets, and lawn chairs.

Important Reminders
All students must be accompanied by an adult to enter.

No students/children who do not attend W. O. Lance Elementary will be permitted.

Concessions Menu & Pricing

Combo Price: $5

Includes:

Hotdog

Chips (Sabritas)

Cookies (Galletas)

Drink (Bebida)

Condiments (Salsas)

14 days ago, Crystal Autry

Event Overview Event: Grandparents Family Movie Night Date: Monday, Sept. 21st Time: 5:00 PM (Doors close at 4:45 PM) Location: W.O. Lance Gymnasium Admission: FREE to attend (Entrada gratuita!) What to Bring & Event Details Bring grandparents, blankets, and lawn chairs. Concessions will be available for purchase. Important Reminders All students must be accompanied by an adult to enter. No students/children who do not attend W. O. Lance Elementary will be permitted. Concessions Menu & Pricing Combo Price: $5 Includes: Hotdog Chips (Sabritas) Cookies (Galletas) Drink (Bebida) Condiments (Salsas)

Every Day Matters.
September is Attendance Awareness Month at Lanett City Schools. 📅 Let’s Attend Today and Achieve Tomorrow! 🐾

#LiveLearnLead

19 days ago, Lanett City Schools

ATTEND TODAY, ACHIEVE TOMORROW GOOD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE MEANS.... ELEMENTARY STUDENTS: read well by the end of third grade MIDDLE SCHOOLERS: pass important courses HIGH SCHOOLERS: stay on track for graduation COLLEGE STUDENTS: earn their degrees WORKERS: succeed in their jobs Too many absences excused or unexcused can keep students from succeeding in school and in life. How many are too many? 10% of the school year that’s 18 missed days of 2 days a month can knock students off track.

🎉 Introducing Our 2026–2027 Superintendent’s Advisory Committee! 🎉

We are excited to announce the students selected to serve on the Lanett City Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Committee!

These outstanding student leaders from grades 6–12 will have the opportunity to share their voices, ideas, perspectives, and insights directly with the Superintendent while working together to help make a positive difference in our schools.

Congratulations to each of our selected students! We look forward to hearing your voices, learning from your experiences, and working together for the betterment of our students and our schools.

W.O. Lance Elementary:
Kallie Pope
Emily Hernandez
Elayjah Harris-Collins

Lanett Junior High:
Janiah Robinson
Sydnie Hodge

Lanett High School:
Jennifer Hernandez
Jaliviyah Robinson
Anthony Hernandez
Ashlly Galacia
Deana Travis
Ximeno Castro
Kennedi Barker
Ma’Kynna Broughton
Eddie Walker Jr.

19 days ago, Lanett City Schools

We are excited to announce the students selected to serve on the Lanett City Schools Superintendent’s Advisory Committee! These outstanding student leaders from grades 6–12 will have the opportunity to share their voices, ideas, perspectives, and insights directly with the Superintendent while working together to help make a positive difference in our schools.

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.

24 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!

24 days ago, Lanett City Schools