LPS has partnered with First National Bank of Lavaca to host Fill this Bus this Friday, August 1. Items may be dropped off at the bank 8am-5pm. All donations go directly to students at Lavaca Public Schools. The students & families appreciate all donated supplies each year! LPS loves our community!!
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Lavaca Public Schools welcomed novice teachers today for the first annual Novice Camp hosted by the Guy Fenter Educational Cooperative (GFESC). Teachers from the GFESC region will be on campus this week for professional development that will guide them in preparation for the upcoming school year. Welcome to the Home of the Golden Arrows!!
Open House & Orientation
New Meal Application incentive!
LPS Fill the Bus event is coming up in August!
It is time for the LPS Fill the Bus event.
Health Fair Tuesday, August 6 3;;00PM-7:00 PM
River Valley Primary Care is having a Health Fair outside Lavaca Wellness Center to celebrate National Health Center Week on Tuesday, August 6th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm offering Free health screenings.
See the attached flyer for details.
2024-2025 School Calendar
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.
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.
Athletic Season Passes are now on sale!
Passes can be purchased via TicketLeap at this link: https://rb.gy/hqc155
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.”
Online Meal Application
The Lady Arrows softball team has been hard at work this month with Skills & Drills On Monday and Thursday nights. Junior high athletes with an interest in softball have been joining the high school team members for these practices to hone in on skills needed as future Lady Arrow. The team will take a break for the mandatory dead weeks & be back on the field in July as they prepare for the 2025 season. We are looking forward to another great year with many returners on the field. Great things are happening in Lavaca Athletics!!
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The basketball Lady Arrows traveled to Harding for a team camp as they wrapped up their June practices! They will be back on the hardwood in July preparing for the upcoming season.
LHS is super excited to announce the Local Board of Education approved the promotion of Bailey Shaffer as the Lady Arrows head softball coach. Coach Shaffer has spent the past two seasons as an assistant coach for the Lady Arrows softball team. Athletic Director, Mark Headley said, “We are excited to have Coach Shaffer transition into our head softball coach. With her collegiate softball experience and extensive softball background, we are looking forward to seeing what she will bring to our program.”
Coach Shaffer is currently leading off-season this summer with organized team practices. When asked about her new role, she responded, "I am thrilled to step up as head softball coach at Lavaca High School, building on the legacy of success that has come in previous seasons. I am so grateful for the opportunity to give back to a sport that shaped me into who I am today. Lavaca has welcomed me into their community with open arms and I am excited to work with the student athletes. Let's write the next chapter together and GO ARROWS!"
You will be able to see the Lady Arrows in action when the new season begins in the spring of 2025. In the fall, Shaffer will be an assistant volleyball coach. Exciting times are ahead for the Lady Arrows!
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The junior football Arrows participated in a team camp at Charleston last week. June was also filled with skills, drills, & strength training in preparation for the fall season.
The Lady Arrows Basketball team has been putting in work this summer with workouts & team camps. They attended camp at Lamar& Harding for another team camp . We are looking forward to the 24-25 season with our Lady Arrows! Shout out to Madi Fenner for capturing camp pics of the Lady Arrows!
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This week, our football Golden Arrows have been hitting the drills on our home turf & focusing on strength & conditioning in the weight room. Over the last few weeks, the team has attended team camps at Charleston & Arkansas Tech University. Also, they participated in a 7 on 7 at Mena. The fall season is quickly approaching & we can’t wait to see our team in action!
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