Caps & Crocs Day has been cancelled for tomorrow‼️
Instead, let’s show our support and school spirit by representing our LaFayette High School Bulldogs 🐾
Students are encouraged to wear BLACK & GOLD 🖤💛 throughout the school tomorrow to show our Bulldog pride!
Let’s come together and show our support! 🐾
A big thank you to Mrs. Ebony Askew for stopping by to read to two of our classes during Read Across America Week.📚✨
We truly appreciate your time and support in helping make reading fun and meaningful for our students!
On Tuesday, our staff and students dressed up as some of their favorite book characters and participated in our Book Character Parade!
Reading is always more fun when you can enjoy and celebrate the characters that bring stories to life‼️📖✨
A special thank you to Mr. Ramsey and some of his band students for helping make our parade even more exciting!🎶🥁
Good luck, Bulldogs! Thank you for stopping by Eastside and letting us send you off with lots of support and excitement. We’re all rooting for you!🎉🐾
Congratulations to the LaFayette Bulldogs on an incredible semifinal victory! You've earned your ticket to the AHSAA 2A State Championship, and we couldn't be prouder! 🔥
THE SHOWDOWN:
LaFayette vs. Section
📅 Friday, March 6
⏰ 10:45 AM CST
🏟️ Legacy Arena, Birmingham, AL
Fill the comments with 🐾 and 🔥 to show the Bulldogs you've got their backs! From the opening tip-off to that championship buzzer, we're with you all the way!
Let's bring it home, Bulldogs! 💪🎯
On Wednesday, March 11th, we will have “Donuts with Dads”!
As always, we invite you to come share a donut, take pictures, and spend some special time visiting with your children in their classrooms.
Dads, uncles, cousins, pastors, and all father figures, we welcome you! We can’t wait to see you there!🎉
We might be late… but excellence deserves the spotlight! 🌟
These students showed up, stood out, and represented in a BIG way.
Hard work. Great attitudes. Leadership. 💪
Help us celebrate our January superstars! 👏🎉
Ms. Dark, Ms. Cammon, and Ms. Holloway always go above and beyond, and this week they’re adding extra fun to learning.
Mr. Billingsley stopped by to enjoy some read aloud fun!
Happy Dr. Seuss Week at Eastside!
As part of Dr. Seuss, we had an amazing Twin Day! Here are just a few twins we caught in the hallways!🎉
AND THE FUN ISN’T OVER YET………👀
BE SURE TO LOOK FOR TOMORROW AS WE DRESS LIKE OUR FAVORITE BOOK CHARACTER🎉📖
A perfect way to end our Friday is by celebrating our incredible Teacher & Support Staff of the Year once again! 🎉✨
Their dedication, passion, and commitment continue to make a lasting impact on our students and school community.
🍎 Mr. Marquavian Billingsley – Teacher of the Year
🌟 Mrs. Alicia Perez-Purdue – Support Staff of the Year
Both of these outstanding individuals work diligently every single day to ensure smoothness in our days here at Eastside John P. Powell Magnet School. Their leadership, heart, and excellence truly help our school shine bright!
As the school year slowly comes to an end, we want to make sure we continue recognizing and celebrating their hard work and dedication. We are so grateful for all that you do, you both represent the very best of Eastside! Show them some love in the comments🖤💛
We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week, March 2–March 6! Join us for a fun-filled week as we promote the joy of reading with themed dress-up days and special activities for our students.
✨ Monday: Reading is Better with a Buddy – Dress like twins
✨ Tuesday: Character Day – Dress as your favorite book character
✨ Wednesday: Reading Takes You Places – Dress like a tourist
✨ Thursday: Cozy Up with a Good Book – Wear school-appropriate pajamas
✨ Friday: Carnival Day – Games, popcorn, and fun! ($2 to wear caps and Crocs)
We can’t wait to see our students participate and show their love for reading! 📖🎉
#ReadAcrossAmerica #LoveReading #SchoolNameHere
SUN Bucks will use the mailing address on file in PowerSchool to send the cards. If your address has changed, please contact your child’s school to update it as soon as possible. SUN Bucks is pulling contact information next week.
This program is not run by Chambers County Schools. For full details, please visit the Alabama SUN Bucks website.
https://www.alabama-sunbucks.com/#
Today our new flags were proudly raised, adding even more beauty to the front of our school right here in the great city of LaFayette, Alabama.
The American flag and Alabama state flag are powerful symbols of freedom, unity, pride, and the values we teach our students every day. They serve as daily reminders of respect, responsibility, and community.
A very special thank you to Mr. Billingsley, our National Honor Society sponsor, and our outstanding National Honor Society students for sponsoring the new flags for our school. Your leadership and service truly make a difference!
We are proud to be Bulldogs and proud to call LaFayette home! 🖤💛
#BulldogPride #EastsideStrong #LaFayetteAL #ServiceLeadershipExcellence
🖤💛 Bulldog Pride! 💛🖤
We here at Eastside are cheering loud and proud for our high school, LaFayette High School Bulldogs, as they compete today in Montgomery, AL! 🐾
We are claiming victory and sending nothing but positive energy their way! Let’s go, Bulldogs! 💪🏽🏆
📣 Important Reminder for Parents & Students:
Students attending the game must bring proof of their ticket to ensure their absence is excused.
Acceptable proof includes:
• A physical game ticket
• A printed screenshot of the ticket
• A printed email confirmation if purchased online through the GoFan portal
Thank you for your support, and again, best of luck to our Bulldogs! 🖤💛
#BulldogPride #EastsideStrong #GoBulldogs
👏 Congratulations on achieving 96% weekly attendance! 👏
We know sickness happens and unexpected things pop up that are out of our control. However, when students are able to be present, we encourage them to be at school, because attendance truly matters!
Thank you to our families for partnering with us and helping our students succeed. Keep showing up and shining bright! 🌟📚
👟🧢 Caps & Crocs Day Fundraiser is happening on Friday, March 6th!
For just $2.00, students can rock their favorite hat and crocs all day long! 💵 Money is due by the morning of Friday, March 6th to your homeroom teacher.
It’s a fun way to stay comfy, show some style, and support our school at the same time! 🖤💛
🐄🎉 We had a special visitor on campus this week!
The Chick-fil-A Cow stopped by to help us get PUMPED UP for our upcoming Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A! Our students were all smiles and loved the surprise visit. ❤️🤍
#SchoolSpirit #SpiritNight #ChickfilA #CommunitySupport
We are proud to join Operation Wipe Out's mission! Together, we can work to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama through education, regular screenings, and vaccination.
Let's protect our community and stay informed. Knowledge is the first step toward a cure!
Honoring Black History Month at Chambers County School District
With gratitude, we recognize these former members of our CCSD family for their years of service to our students and community. We were honored to celebrate them at the Board meeting on February 18, 2026.
🔹Deborah Stringer — Para Professional, Fairfax & WF Burns (1979–2023) • 44 years
🔹Barbara Smith — Central Office Receptionist (1976–2016) • 40 years
🔹Inez Brooks — Teacher, Fairfax Elementary (1990–2016) • 26 years
🔹JoAnne Magby — Bookkeeper & Secretary, J. P. Powell (1997–2023) • 26 years
🔹Rosa Holloway — Bus Driver, CCBOE (1998–2024) • 26 years
🔹Lisa Askew‑Fleetion — Teacher & Counselor, Fairfax Elementary (1995–2020) • 25 years
🔹Tammy Darden — Bus Driver, CCBOE (2000–2024) • 25 years
🔹Fannie Edwards — Child Nutrition Program Worker, Eastside Elementary (1997–2021) • 22 years
🔹LaShae Herring — Teacher, LaFayette Lanier Elementary & Member, CCBOE Board (1990–2011) • 21 years; continuing service on the Board
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and lasting impact on Chambers County Schools.
#BlackHistoryMonth #CCSDProud #ChambersCountySchools #ThankYou #PublicEducation #StudentSuccess #CommunityStrong
