LES Open House

Health Fair Tuesday, August 6 3;;00PM-7:00 PM

Lavaca Public Schools (LPS) is thrilled to announce the Local Board of Education named Mrs. Caitlin Staton as the new Director of Curriculum. Mrs. Staton is no stranger to our district. She taught at Lavaca Elementary for 11 years before transitioning to the Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist at the Guy Fenter Educational Service Cooperative for the past 5 years. Her educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and a masters in curriculum administration.
As Mrs. Staton joins the administrative team at LPS, new elementary principal Mrs. Patterson said, “I’m thrilled about the impact Mrs. Staton will bring to our district with her expertise in literacy. Her dedication to our district is a valuable addition, and I’m confident she’ll be a great asset to our community.” Mr. Hogan, middle School principal, stated, “It is great we have brought back to our district, Mrs. Staton. Her experience as a teacher and a consultant on the local and state level will be a tremendous asset to our district. She not only works here but she lives in our community and her children attend LPS. Welcome back!!!” When asked about the impact of a new addition to the admin team, high school principal, Dr. Owen said, “Welcome back to the Home of the Golden Arrows! We are excited to have you on our team and the expertise and knowledge you bring with you will benefit the students in our district.”
Mrs. Staton and her husband of 16 years, Codey, have 3 children: Conner, age 15; Clara, age 11; and Carley, age 9. When asked about taking on this new role, she said, “I am so excited to be back in the district. I love Lavaca Public Schools.” This fall Mrs. Staton will start her 17th year in education.

📣 Calling all LES K-2 cheerleaders! Welcome to your cheer camp era 🪩🦋 If you’ve signed up, camp is this Thursday from 6-8pm! Put on your brightest clothes from head to toe with your white cheer shoes and get ready to “Shake it Off” 💁🏻♀️

Athletic Season Passes are now on sale!
Passes can be purchased via TicketLeap at this link: https://rb.gy/hqc155

Lavaca Public Schools is thrilled to announce a new initiative aimed at enhancing community involvement & collaboration through the development of a Facility Shared Use Agreement with our local community. View the image for more details.

Lavaca Public Schools is excited to announce the Local Board of Education named Mrs. Jamie Patterson as the new Elementary Principal. Mrs. Patterson enters this position starting her 15th year in education and has been known as Coach Patterson, Counselor, and now Principal. Middle School principal, Mr. Randy Hogan congratulates Mrs. Patterson and when asked about working with her, he said, “I am excited for our district and community as she continues her outstanding service and leadership in this new role.” As she transitions into this new administrative role, she will be working closely with the school district’s administrative team. High School principal, Dr. Felicia Owen, said, “Mrs. Patterson has a heart for the students at Lavaca Schools and brings to this position a passion for the entire community. Her dedication to the field and education and loyalty to the Golden Arrows will be an asset to the district’s admin team.”
Mrs. Patterson will celebrate 16 years of marriage to her husband, Jamie Patterson this August. Together, they have two children that are Golden Arrows, Myla Kay is in the 9th grade and Hadley Lynn is in the 7th. When asked about transitioning to this new role, she stated, “I am so honored to serve at Lavaca Public Schools in this capacity! Lavaca is truly a special place to be. I’m so thankful for the relationships that I already have due to my past years of experience and look forward to continuing my journey in this new position.”

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2024 Summer EBT hotline

Summer Meals

2024 Pre-k Celebration



Mrs. Taylor’s Coloring Contest
Best in:
Mrs. Sotherland's class - Harper Bruce
Ms. Kilbreth's class - Sailor Gann
Ms. Washington's class - August Dooly
All of Kindergarten - Morgan Robertson
Mrs. Chamber's class - Rose Dickson
Mrs. Dunn's class - Sawyer Fiser
Mrs. Wilson's class - Harmon Chase
All of 1st Grade - Lincoln Sosebee
Mrs. Cook's class - Skylar Gatlin
Ms. B's class - Helen Neimann
Ms. Cagle's class - Anslee Green
All of 2nd Grade - Addyson Adair
Mrs. Pevehouse's class - Carley Staton
Ms. Cates' class - Knox Gallant
Mrs. Dorr's class - Haven Kolb
All of 3rd Grade - Eleanor Dorr
Mrs. Elliott's class - Aurora Everett
Mrs. Wein's class - Tessa Cates
Mrs. Pemberton's class - Hadlee Bruce
All of 4th Grade - Elicia Tarkan
Most creative - Kylie Pratt, Aden Smithson, and Jacie Hartsfield
Best in Lavaca Elementary! - Leilani Garcia










2024 Field Day










Lavaca Kindergarten registration is underway! Come sign up your child this week at LES!




The Lavaca Golden Arrow coaching staff is hosting their first annual ARROW F.P.S Speed Camp this summer! Please share with anyone in town who will have a 3rd-12th grade football player in the fall.

Our 4th-grade students at LES had an unforgettable day at the ACHE Research Institute Health and Wellness Center! 🍏🎨 They dove into a cooking class, whipping up delicious meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potato topping, green bean salad, fruit salad, and chocolate chip banana oat muffins - yum! 😋🥦 Alongside cooking, they participated in science and art projects while learning about kindness and affirmation. 🎨✨ A big thank you to Ashleigh Smith and the incredible staff at Arkansa… See more










Congratulations to our bright and brilliant Kindergarten graduates! 🎓🎉 Today marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another exciting journey. We’re so proud of each and every one of you for all your hardwork and achievements. Here’s to a future filled with learning, laughter, and endless possibilities! #KindergartenGraduation


Mrs. Cate’s 3rd grade class decided to go outside and do a reader’s theater. One group did Aladdin and the other group worked on A Tale of the Lazy People. They enjoyed a fun way of practicing oral reading fluency on this beautiful day!


We are so thankful for our Nurse Susi!

Mrs. Allisyn the plant lady visited Mrs. Washington’s class today to share her love for plants. They learned what flowers need to survive and got to plant their very own flower to take home! 🌸 Part 2








