
👑✨ Congratulations to our 2026 Homecoming Royalty! ✨👑
Panther Nation, please join us in celebrating the students crowned as our 2026 Homecoming Royalty!
Homecoming Queen – Tytianna Brown
Homecoming King – Michael McCants
Homecoming Princess – Tayla Jackson
Homecoming Prince – Tavion Tucker
These students represent the very best of Lanett High School: leadership, school spirit, and Panther Pride.
Panther Nation, please join us in celebrating the students crowned as our 2026 Homecoming Royalty!
Homecoming Queen – Tytianna Brown
Homecoming King – Michael McCants
Homecoming Princess – Tayla Jackson
Homecoming Prince – Tavion Tucker
These students represent the very best of Lanett High School: leadership, school spirit, and Panther Pride.


📸 PICTURE MAKEUP DAY IS TOMORROW! 📸
Lanett High School students, missed picture day the first time? New to Lanett High School? Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, is your FINAL chance to get your picture taken for the yearbook!
Don’t miss your spot in the yearbook. Make your mark and get your picture taken!
Lanett High School students, missed picture day the first time? New to Lanett High School? Tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, is your FINAL chance to get your picture taken for the yearbook!
Don’t miss your spot in the yearbook. Make your mark and get your picture taken!

🍂 Lanett High School FALL FESTIVAL 🍂
The Lanett High School Beta Club & Honor Society invite all three Lanett schools and our community to a fun-filled evening of fall fun on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30–8:00 PM (EST) at Lanett High School, 1301 S 8th Ave.
Enjoy face painting, games, a hay ride, inflatables, a haunted hall, bingo, a petting zoo, and a line dance party at 7:00 PM! Wristbands are $5 and required for entry; they cover all activities except food. Food vendors will include KC BBQ, Winnie’s L3mmies, Icy Dreams, and Las Latinas.
The Lanett High School Beta Club & Honor Society invite all three Lanett schools and our community to a fun-filled evening of fall fun on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30–8:00 PM (EST) at Lanett High School, 1301 S 8th Ave.
Enjoy face painting, games, a hay ride, inflatables, a haunted hall, bingo, a petting zoo, and a line dance party at 7:00 PM! Wristbands are $5 and required for entry; they cover all activities except food. Food vendors will include KC BBQ, Winnie’s L3mmies, Icy Dreams, and Las Latinas.

EARLY DISMISSAL & REPORT CARD PICK-UP
Mark your calendars, Panther families!
Friday, October 16, students will be released at 11:30 AM.
Lunch will be served to students before dismissal.
Buses WILL RUN at dismissal.
Report Card Pick-Up & Parent Conference Day | 1:00–3:00 PM
Parents, please join us to pick up your child’s report card and connect with teachers for mini-conferences and check-ins. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your student’s progress and talk about goals for the rest of the school year!Please make arrangements for your student’s transportation or supervision for the early release. We look forward to seeing you!

Join Our Panther Family! 🐾
Lanett City Schools is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated educators to join our team and help us Live • Learn • Lead.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Secondary Math Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher
Interventionist - Middle & High School Math & ELA
ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher
https://www.lanettcityschools.org/o/lcs/page/humanresources
Lanett City Schools is growing, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated educators to join our team and help us Live • Learn • Lead.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Secondary Math Teacher
Secondary English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher
Interventionist - Middle & High School Math & ELA
ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher
Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher
https://www.lanettcityschools.org/o/lcs/page/humanresources

💛🖤 HOMECOMING UPDATE — DATE CHANGE! 🖤💛
Panther Nation, due to the possible threat of inclement weather, our Homecoming festivities are moving from Friday to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH! Here's the updated schedule:
📣 Pep Rally – 1:00 PM
Doors open at 12:45. Our Homecoming Prince and King will be crowned at the pep rally! 👑
🔔 Dismissal – 1:30 PM
🚗 Parade – 2:00 PM
👑 Crowning of the Royal Court – 7:15 PM
Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center (Auditorium). Doors open at 7:00.
👜 Reminder: The Clear Bag Policy will be enforced.
Thank you for your flexibility as we work to keep everyone safe and make this a Homecoming to remember. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💛🖤
Panther Nation, due to the possible threat of inclement weather, our Homecoming festivities are moving from Friday to THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH! Here's the updated schedule:
📣 Pep Rally – 1:00 PM
Doors open at 12:45. Our Homecoming Prince and King will be crowned at the pep rally! 👑
🔔 Dismissal – 1:30 PM
🚗 Parade – 2:00 PM
👑 Crowning of the Royal Court – 7:15 PM
Verdis F. Bible Fine Arts Center (Auditorium). Doors open at 7:00.
👜 Reminder: The Clear Bag Policy will be enforced.
Thank you for your flexibility as we work to keep everyone safe and make this a Homecoming to remember. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 💛🖤



🚨 HOMECOMING GAME UPDATE! 🚨
Mother Nature has other plans, so we’re moving Homecoming up one night!
🏈 LANETT vs. DADEVILLE
🗓️ TOMORROW — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
⏰ 8:00 PM ET
📍 MORGAN-WASHBURN STADIUM
It’s HOMECOMING in Lanett, and we need Panther Nation loud and proud! 🔥
#PantherNation #TheStandard #BeGREAT
Mother Nature has other plans, so we’re moving Homecoming up one night!
🏈 LANETT vs. DADEVILLE
🗓️ TOMORROW — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
⏰ 8:00 PM ET
📍 MORGAN-WASHBURN STADIUM
It’s HOMECOMING in Lanett, and we need Panther Nation loud and proud! 🔥
#PantherNation #TheStandard #BeGREAT

📢 FLAG FOOTBALL GAME POSTPONED
Lanett Panthers fans, please be advised that tomorrow’s Flag Football Game — LHS vs. Opelika — scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, has been postponed.
📅 New Date: TBD
We will share the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Lanett Panthers! 💛🖤
Lanett Panthers fans, please be advised that tomorrow’s Flag Football Game — LHS vs. Opelika — scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, has been postponed.
📅 New Date: TBD
We will share the rescheduled date as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Lanett Panthers! 💛🖤

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


The Lanett Board of Education has appointed Mr. David Gagnon to fill the District IV vacancy, where he will serve the remainder of the current term.
Mr. Gagnon was officially sworn in during last evening’s Lanett City Council meeting.
We welcome Mr. Gagnon to the Lanett City Schools Board of Education and look forward to his service and commitment to our students, families, and community!
Mr. Gagnon was officially sworn in during last evening’s Lanett City Council meeting.
We welcome Mr. Gagnon to the Lanett City Schools Board of Education and look forward to his service and commitment to our students, families, and community!

🏐🖤💛 LADY PANTHERS VOLLEYBALL – HOME THIS WEEK! 💛🖤🏐
Panther Nation, pack the gym and show our Lady Panthers some love!
Monday, Oct. 5th – SENIOR NIGHT!
Come out as we honor our senior volleyball players!
Doors open at 5:00 PM | 🏐 Game starts at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 6th
Doors open at 5:00 PM | 🏐 Game starts at 5:30 PM
Tickets are $10.00, cash or purchase through the GoFan app
Clear bag policy in effect
No outside food or drinks allowed
Panther Nation, pack the gym and show our Lady Panthers some love!
Monday, Oct. 5th – SENIOR NIGHT!
Come out as we honor our senior volleyball players!
Doors open at 5:00 PM | 🏐 Game starts at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 6th
Doors open at 5:00 PM | 🏐 Game starts at 5:30 PM
Tickets are $10.00, cash or purchase through the GoFan app
Clear bag policy in effect
No outside food or drinks allowed

PANTHER NATION, IT'S PARADE DAY THIS THURSDAY!
Get ready to show your black and gold pride! The Lanett High School Panthers Parade is Thursday, October 8th, 2026! 🖤💛
📢 LHS EARLY DISMISSAL @ 1:30 PM
Bus transportation will NOT be provided. Parents and students, please make transportation arrangements ahead of time unless your student is participating in the parade.
Important reminder for high school students: After dismissal, you are not allowed on any other campus. Please stay off the Jr. High side of campus and do not go over to Lance (school or playground), as school will still be in session for our other schools.
Thank you for helping us keep the day safe and fun for everyone! We can't wait to see you lining the parade route and cheering on our Panthers!
Get ready to show your black and gold pride! The Lanett High School Panthers Parade is Thursday, October 8th, 2026! 🖤💛
📢 LHS EARLY DISMISSAL @ 1:30 PM
Bus transportation will NOT be provided. Parents and students, please make transportation arrangements ahead of time unless your student is participating in the parade.
Important reminder for high school students: After dismissal, you are not allowed on any other campus. Please stay off the Jr. High side of campus and do not go over to Lance (school or playground), as school will still be in session for our other schools.
Thank you for helping us keep the day safe and fun for everyone! We can't wait to see you lining the parade route and cheering on our Panthers!

🖤💛 Happy Custodial Day! 💛🖤
Today we celebrate the amazing custodial staff who keep Lanett High School shining every single day!
From clean spaces and a safe environment to supporting our students behind the scenes, their hard work and dedication make a real difference for our entire Panther Family. We truly couldn't do it without them!
When you see our custodians today, please take a moment to say THANK YOU!
Today we celebrate the amazing custodial staff who keep Lanett High School shining every single day!
From clean spaces and a safe environment to supporting our students behind the scenes, their hard work and dedication make a real difference for our entire Panther Family. We truly couldn't do it without them!
When you see our custodians today, please take a moment to say THANK YOU!

Our middle and high school students are finishing up with their Kuder career assessments! ✨The assessment helps students identify their interests, strengths, and areas they may enjoy in the workplace, while providing career suggestions and pathways to explore. Students have been reviewing their results, brainstorming different careers, and learning how their interests can connect to future education, training, and career opportunities. 🚀








Homecoming Week is almost here, Panther Nation! 🖤💛
We're so excited to celebrate our school, our students, and our community! Please take a moment to review the flyers below for important dates, times, and reminders, including newspaper pictures, final dress code approval, mandatory practice, the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, the Pep Rally on Friday, and all the details for Homecoming Night.
We're also kicking off Spirit Week with a fun dress-up theme each day, from sports and decades to music, country vibes, and of course, Panther pride on Friday! Check out the Spirit Week flyer for all the details and outfit ideas. As a reminder, all attire must follow the school dress code, and students with continued discipline issues or dress code violations will not be allowed to participate.
Mark your calendars, be on time, and come ready to show your Panther pride! We can't wait to celebrate with you. 🎉
We're so excited to celebrate our school, our students, and our community! Please take a moment to review the flyers below for important dates, times, and reminders, including newspaper pictures, final dress code approval, mandatory practice, the Homecoming Parade on Thursday, the Pep Rally on Friday, and all the details for Homecoming Night.
We're also kicking off Spirit Week with a fun dress-up theme each day, from sports and decades to music, country vibes, and of course, Panther pride on Friday! Check out the Spirit Week flyer for all the details and outfit ideas. As a reminder, all attire must follow the school dress code, and students with continued discipline issues or dress code violations will not be allowed to participate.
Mark your calendars, be on time, and come ready to show your Panther pride! We can't wait to celebrate with you. 🎉



A special thank you to Hi-Lex for welcoming our students for an educational industry tour! Our students had the opportunity to learn more about the automotive industry, manufacturing, engineering, and skilled career opportunities.
Hi-Lex is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, and mechanical control cables for the automotive industry.
We appreciate you investing in our students and helping prepare them for the real world and their future careers!





✨ Career Conversations Start Early!
Ms. Staples, our Career Coach, visited some of our elementary students for a fun career lesson! Students explored the big question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” She also read a career-themed book and encouraged students to dream big, work hard, and believe in their future.
Students loved receiving a special motivational necklace to remind them that their dreams are possible! 🌟📚





🖤💛 LANETT, IT’S HOMECOMING TIME! 💛🖤
The Panthers are calling on YOU to help us make the 2026 Lanett High School Homecoming Parade one to remember!
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, we’re bringing our school, alumni, students, families, organizations, businesses, and our entire community together to celebrate Lanett Panther Pride!
🎉 PARADE STARTS: 2:00 PM
📍 LHS Parking Lot
⏰ Lineup: 12:45 PM — no later than 1:30 PM
📝 ENTRY DEADLINE: October 6 at 12:00 Noon
Whether you’re walking, bringing a float, cruising in a convertible, or representing your organization in a car or truck, we want YOU in the parade!
This is more than a parade. It’s a celebration of our school, our alumni, our staff, our students, and the amazing community that continues to support our Panthers. 💛🖤
The Panthers are calling on YOU to help us make the 2026 Lanett High School Homecoming Parade one to remember!
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, we’re bringing our school, alumni, students, families, organizations, businesses, and our entire community together to celebrate Lanett Panther Pride!
🎉 PARADE STARTS: 2:00 PM
📍 LHS Parking Lot
⏰ Lineup: 12:45 PM — no later than 1:30 PM
📝 ENTRY DEADLINE: October 6 at 12:00 Noon
Whether you’re walking, bringing a float, cruising in a convertible, or representing your organization in a car or truck, we want YOU in the parade!
This is more than a parade. It’s a celebration of our school, our alumni, our staff, our students, and the amazing community that continues to support our Panthers. 💛🖤
![Lanett High SchoolHomecoming Parade Entry FormOctober 08, 2026Let's Celebrate Our School, Our Alumni, Our Staff & Students, and Our Amazing Community!It's that time of year again! We are super excited about this year's homecoming activities. The purpose of this event is to honor our school, its alumni, its staff and students, and our wonderful community that supports us all!Parade Details:Parade Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026Lineup Time: 12:45 PM (no later than 1:30 PM)Parade Begins: 2:00 PM in the LHS Parking LotParade Route:South 8th Avenue $\rightarrow$ right at W.O. Lance Elementary$\rightarrow$ left at the fountain in downtown $\rightarrow$ North Lanier Avenue$\rightarrow$ ends at the Cherry Valley Shopping Center.The Following Rules and Guidelines Apply:All parade entries must be approved by the LHS Administration.All homecoming court representatives are expected to participate.All school organizations, graduating classes, community groups, etc., must fill out a registration form and return it by the deadline (10/06 @ 12 noon) along with a $5.00 entry fee as applicable.Current LHS school organizations do not have to pay an entry fee. All Alumni groups, individual cars, and community organizations should pay the $5.00 entry fee*.All parade participants shall obey all rules and cooperate fully with parade officials.All walking school organizations must have a sponsor/coach with them at all times.By entering the parade, you agree to complete the parade route.No throwing of candy or other items.All vehicles must be kept under control at all times and operated in a safe and careful manner; violators will be removed from the parade.Any disruptive, inappropriate, or unsafe behavior will result in removal from the parade.All parade vehicles should maintain a safe and consistent speed.No one will be allowed to ride "on top" of a regular vehicle (i.e. on the hood, on the roof top, or back of a car). Of course, convertibles and trucks are fine.Let's join together and show our panther pride!GO PANTHERS!*All proceeds will go towards student programs and activities.Lanett High School 2026 Homecoming Parade Entry FormName of Organization/Club/Group: ____________________Contact's Name: ____________________Phone Number: ____________________Email Address: ____________________Please Select Which One You Will Be Doing:[ ] Walking[ ] Float[ ] Convertible[ ] Car or TruckIf You Have Any Questions Please Contact:Nanette Cullwell at ncullwell@lanettcityschools.orgLTC Chris McKinney at cmckinney@lanettcityschools.orgYou may also call the office at 334-644-5977.Deadline: 10/06 @ 12 NOON (Eastern Standard Time)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/lanett_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/30365575/large_Parade_flyer.png)

![Lanett High School 2026 Homecoming Parade Entry FormName of Organization/Club/Group: ________________________________________ Contact's Name: ________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________________ Please Select Which One You Will Be Doing:[ ] Walking [ ] Float [ ] Convertible [ ] Car or Truck If you have any questions please contact: Nanette Cullwell at ncullwell@lanettcityschools.org or LTC Chris McKinney at cmckinney@lanettcityschools.org You may also call the office at 334-644-5977. Entry forms & fees can be hand delivered or mailed to: Attn: Homecoming Parade Lanett High School 1301 South 8th Ave Lanett, AL 36863](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/lanett_city_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/30365574/large_Homecoming_Parade_Guidelines_Page_2.png)
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.
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.



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!
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!
