Lanett City Schools

08/07/2026

🐾 It’s a GREAT day to be a Panther! 🐾

The Lanett City Schools Child Nutrition Department is thrilled to welcome back all of our new and returning students, staff, and faculty! Our team has been hard at work getting ready for the new school year, and we can’t wait to see your smiling faces in the cafeteria. We are fully committed to serving up healthy, delicious meals—every meal, every day!

Here is what’s fresh on the menu this year:

🍎 Fresh Fruit & Veggie Boost: W.O. Lance Elementary is expanding fresh produce options through the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program!
👩‍🍳 More Scratch-Made Meals: Lanett was chosen as one of only six school districts in Alabama to partner with the Chef Ann Foundation! Our staff will be working directly with professional chefs to bring more scratch-cooked recipes to our kitchens district-wide, complete with new grant-funded equipment to make it happen.
🥦 Alabama Farm to School: We're partnering with the AL Department of Agriculture & Industries to bring more locally grown farm-fresh produce to students across the entire district.
☕ MOO-Brew Iced Coffee: Senior high students, get ready! Thanks to a Dairy Alliance Grant, we’re launching a new iced coffee program designed to keep you energized with healthy milk options.

To top it all off, our department passed our recent Alabama State Department of Education routine audit with flying colors—including zero findings for our Summer Feeding Program! 🎉

Huge shoutout to our incredible child nutrition professionals for their hard work and dedication. Let's make it a fantastic year!

08/06/2026

🎨 Many Colors, One Masterpiece! 🎨

The wait is officially over—school starts tomorrow! 🌟

Every student brings their own unique color, talent, and energy to our halls. Together, we are painting a brand-new school year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories. Lanett City Schools just isn't complete without YOU!

We can't wait to see your smiling faces in the morning. Get a good night’s sleep, get those backpacks ready, and let's make this year a true work of art! 🎒✨

08/06/2026

08/05/2026

Lanett City Schools is committed to preparing students for success beyond graduation by equipping educators with meaningful, real-world learning experiences. In partnership with the Chambers County Development Authority, teachers and instructional staff serving grades 6–12 recently participated in the "Teachers on Tour" professional development program.

The experience began with an informative workforce panel featuring Mrs. Kim Shane of Smurfit Westrock, Mr. Tramontae Jackson of Hi-Lex, Mrs. Maria Coley of Knauf, and Ms. Ansley Emfinger from the Chambers County Development Authority. The panelists shared valuable insights about career opportunities available within our local industries, the skills employers are seeking, and the importance of developing a highly skilled workforce for the future.

Following the panel discussion, participants toured local manufacturing facilities where they observed advanced manufacturing processes, innovative technologies, and workplace operations firsthand. These experiences provided educators with a greater understanding of the knowledge and skills students need to be successful in today's workforce.

By connecting classroom instruction with local business and industry, Lanett City Schools continues to strengthen career awareness and workforce readiness for all students. The insights gained through this experience will help teachers integrate real-world applications into daily instruction, ensuring students are prepared to pursue college, careers, military service, and other postsecondary opportunities.

Lanett City Schools extends its sincere appreciation to the Chambers County Development Authority, Smurfit Westrock, Daedong Hi-Lex, Knauf, Ajin USA, Challenge, and all of our industry partners for investing in our educators and helping us prepare the next generation of leaders.

Together, we are building brighter futures - one classroom, one partnership, and one student at a time.

08/05/2026

Panther families, we’re ready for you! Join us for Open House today from 4:00–6:00 PM to meet your child’s teacher and get ready for an amazing school year! ✨🎨

08/05/2026

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

08/04/2026

🎨🖌️ Many Colors, One Masterpiece! 🖌️🎨

Lanett City Schools officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year with an inspiring and engaging Teacher In-Service Day!

This year's theme, "Many Colors, One Masterpiece," celebrates the unique talents, backgrounds, and perspectives of our students and staff while reinforcing our shared commitment to one common goal—increasing student achievement. Just as every color contributes to a beautiful work of art, every member of the Lanett City Schools family plays an important role in helping our students succeed.

Following the annual address from Superintendent Jennifer Boyd and presentations from district leaders, staff members put their creativity on display by creating their own masterpieces.

Here's to a colorful year filled with endless possibilities!

08/04/2026

Our incredible Lanett City Schools teachers, staff, and administrators have been hard at work!

All summer long, our team has been diving deep into professional development—sharpening their skills, exploring new teaching strategies, and planning exciting lessons to make this school year our best one yet.

Our educators are standard-setters, lifelong learners, and above all, deeply committed to our Panther family! We can’t wait to welcome our students back and see all this hard work come to life. 🖤💛

07/31/2026

City of Lanett Back to School Drive
Location Update: The event will be held at the Lanett Recreation Gym (James A. Hardy Gym)

07/30/2026

National Night Out (Hosted by the Lanett Police Department)
📅 Tuesday, August 4, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Playground across from W.O. Lance Elementary School