
October 17, 2025
The Tennessee General Assembly has passed new legislation (Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-1016), requiring schools to provide annual instruction on firearm safety beginning with the 2025–...

October 15, 2025
“No ghosting school — be here every day!” This month we’re celebrating Boo-tiful Attendance with spooky fun and awesome prizes! 🕸️🦇 ✨ Here’s what’s up for grabs: 🏆 The ho...

October 12, 2025
🏀 Lamar Girls Basketball Tryouts! 🏀 Ready to bring the energy and represent the Lady Cherokees? Tryouts for the Lamar Girls Basketball Team will be held October 16–17 and Octo...

October 10, 2025
📚 Schedule Reminder: Washington County Schools will be closed Monday, October 13th through Wednesday, October 15th for teacher inservice. 👩🏫👨🏫
Students will return to class on ...

October 8, 2025
🏀 Lamar Boys Basketball Tryouts! 🏀 Tryouts for the Lamar Boys Basketball Team will be held October 13–17 and October 20 from 3:30–5:30 PM . All participants must have an...

October 7, 2025
🚫💻 Combat Online Bullying: Parent + Student Event 💬✨ Nearly half of U.S. teens report being bullied online—let’s change that together. Join this live event to: ✅ Learn what o...

October 1, 2025
🍂 Don’t Miss the October Issue of the Cherokee Chronicle! 🍁 Our latest newsletter is live — and it’s packed with helpful updates: key dates, school events, fall athletics info,...

September 22, 2025
Dear Families, The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Family Resource Center for WCS is partnering with several organizations to help ease some of the challenges this...

September 18, 2025
We’re excited to share FREE online safety resources from our partners at SmartSocial.com . These guides cover important topics to help parents and students stay informed and s...

September 15, 2025
Lamar families, As we begin to host athletic events again after the reopening of our gym please remember that students may not be dropped off at sporting events . All students/...

September 14, 2025
🎉 September is Attendance Awareness Month! We’re still celebrating the importance of showing up every single day. Take a look at the Top 10 Reasons to Come to School Every Day —a...

September 8, 2025
Do you ever wonder how much time your child spends on video apps—and why it’s so hard for them to stop? TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and similar platforms are built t...

September 4, 2025
Earning money for our school is as easy as grocery shopping — but don’t forget, you MUST re-link your ValuCard every year! Food City is giving away $800,000 to schools for cl...

September 1, 2025
📚✨ September is Attendance Awareness Month! ✨📚
Every day counts—because every lesson builds the foundation for success. Starting in preschool and kindergarten, regular attendanc...

August 31, 2025
Reminder: Washington County Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We wish all our stude...

August 31, 2025
💚 Lamar Families—We Need YOU! 💚 So far, only 27 parents/guardians have joined the Lamar PTA this year, but together we can do so much more! The Lamar PTA is the heartbeat of ...

August 27, 2025
🌟 Interested in Girl Scouts? 🌟
Join us for a Girl Scout Interest Meeting on Thursday, August 28th at 6:00 PM at Lamar Elementary School! 💚
Come learn how Girl Scouts helps ...

August 26, 2025
AimsWeb benchmark reports are coming home with students this week. These reports show how your child performed on the first benchmark assessment of the school year. We encourage y...

August 19, 2025
Dear Parents, Friends, and Students, We are excited to kick off our Lamar PTA Fall Fundraising Program with American Fundraising Group! 🎉 This year, we’ll be selling from the...

August 18, 2025
Good evening Lamar families! We are so excited to share Smart Social with you, a platform for parent education that helps families navigate the digital world together. Every ...
