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LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey

LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey: We Want to Hear from You!

Your voice matters! 📣 You can help shape the future of our schools by completing our survey. We’re gathering feedback from parents, students, staff, and community members to strengthen our schools and support student success. Click on the attached link to participate and find out more about the short survey.

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Collage showing various school activities and events at Clarkdale High.
Boys Soccer District Champs
CHS Signing Day
Basketball team
Band State Championship
Football vs Enterprises
FLBA
Football players in maroon uniforms running through smoke onto the field.
Seniors Pep Rally
Hosa Fall Conference
Band Party
Graduates in caps and gowns celebrating at a ceremony with smiles and flowers.

Welcome to Clarkdale High

WE ARE CLARKDALE!

We are trying to build leaders, one student at a time.
 
Clarkdale High School offers a variety of extracurricular and educational services to over 450 students in grades 7-12. CHS is located in Meridian, Mississippi, and is operated by the Lauderdale County School District. Our mascot is a Bulldog and our school colors are maroon and white.  
 
MISSION STATEMENT
We will provide a safe environment where ALL are challenged, held accountable, guided, and nurtured.
 
VISION
Clarkdale graduates will possess the work ethic and desire to succeed in EVERY aspect of life.
 
GOALS
All of our decisions and actions are guided by the following principles:
    -Integrity
    -Trust
    -Accountability
    -Discipline
    -Selflessness
    -Commitment
Clarkdale High School

#LCSDExcellence

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At A Glance

  • A District's Grade Rating
  • 97.3% Graduation Rate
  • $5 Million in Scholarships Awarded
  • 57 National Board Certified Teachers
  • 74.6% Post-Secondary Enrollment
  • 18.2 Average Composite LCSD ACT score
  • 82.9% Experienced Teachers
  • 50.9% Bachelor Degree Recipients
  • 44.9% Master Degree Recipients
  • 99.2% Pass Rate for Dual Credit Enrollment
  • 97.4% LCSD Pass Rate for Third Grade Reading Assessment
  • 68.1% score Silver & Higher on ACT WorkKeys

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LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey

LCSD Comprehensive Needs Survey: We Want to Hear from You!

Your voice matters! 📣 You can help shape the future of our schools by completing our survey. We’re gathering feedback from parents, students, staff, and community members to strengthen our schools and support student success. Click on the attached link to participate and find out more about the short survey.
Easter Break Details

Easter Break

All LCSD campuses and offices will be closed on April 3 and April 6. Regular operations will resume on Tuesday, April 7.
LCSD Women in Construction Event Lift Station

LCSD Women in Construction Day: Exploring Non-Traditional Careers

Learning came to life at makeshift job sites for almost 100 LCSD freshmen.🛠️ As part of our Women in Construction event, students from Clarkdale, Northeast, Southeast, and West Lauderdale traded desks for hands-on experiences. Click on the attached link to learn more about the event. #LCSDExcellence
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LCSD Individual Success Plan Initiative

We're excited to offer the Individual Success Plan Initiative for our students. It's designed to help them explore their future career paths and make informed decisions after graduation. Here's more on the effort.
LCSD PREPS Award Recipients

LCSD Schools Shine!: PREPS Honors

Congratulations to our schools for earning the Program of Research and Evaluation for Public Schools (PREPS) Awards by exceeding state averages for student growth and/or ranking among the top 10% in Mississippi for achievement in key subjects. Keep up the #LCSDExcellence! Click on the attached link to learn more about the honors.
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Who We Are

At Clarkdale, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing environment where students are challenged to grow with integrity, accountability, and commitment. Our mission is to prepare graduates with the work ethic and drive to succeed in every aspect of life.

Lauderdale County School District

#LCSDExcellence