Thank you to everyone who participated in World Autism Day on April 2, 2026! LES is proud to be an inclusive environment that welcomes all students and celebrates diversity! LES is proud to recognize the unique strengths, talents, and perspectives of those with autism. Diversity makes us stronger, and inclusion makes us better! Together, we can foster understanding, acceptance, and love for all! At LES we are AUsome!💙
April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day! Help us promote inclusion and acceptance of people with autism by wearing BLUE!
Every year on March 21, people around the world celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by wearing brightly colored, mismatched socks! LES will rock our socks on tomorrow, March 20! Let's come together to celebrate all of the wonderful things about people with down syndrome, while helping advocate for inclusion!
The SC Department of Education’s Office of Student and Community Engagement is offering a free community-focused training on Mentorship and Literacy Tutoring on March 27th from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in attending please see the attached flyer for details and registration.
On Tuesday, March 17th, LES Student Council took time to recognize all staff members with a special treat and message. "We would Crumbl without you," was the message shared throughout the hallways as student council delegates passed out Crumbl cookies to the entire LES staff.
The fourth grade students at LES worked extremely hard on their black history projects. They were able to show off their hard work at school today at the Wax Museum. Each student created a presentation on their Chromebook, as well as a poster and written essay. Some students dressed up to represent the person they studied. These students did a phenomenal job with this project! We are so proud of them!
Mrs. Cox's class enjoyed a visit from our local 4-H Agent, Elizabeth Snipes! 🍀 We have been learning about electrical circuits in fourth grade. They had an opportunity to make their own circuits using copper tape, a light bulb, and battery. They quickly learned that electricity moves in a closed circuit. Gaps in the copper will stop the flow. We used many problem-solving skills throughout this activity. We enjoyed having Mrs. Elizabeth in our classroom today and can't wait until she is able to come back!
More Dr. Seuss fun from Mrs. Gay and Mrs. Amy's class!
Mrs. Gay and Mrs. Amy's class had so much fun celebrating Dr. Seuss! The kiddos even ate green eggs and ham!
Elizabeth Alderman, a reading buddy at LES, volunteers her time to read with students in Mrs. Short’s class. She read a great book entitled “Love You Forever” to Mrs. Short’s class in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The students gained a different perspective of what it means to truly love someone for Valentine’s Day.
LES kindergarten students went "shopping" for some winter wear! The Latta Senior Empowerment Services created handmade hats, scarves, and socks and donated them to our students. We so greatly appreciate this every year! It was great having the ladies join us on our "shopping" day, too!
We hope that you all have an enjoyable and restful Intersession Break next week. The offices will be closed to the public during the break. Stay safe and we will see everyone back on Monday, March 2nd.
Come out and join us for Latta's Got Talent! This event will take place Thursday, March 5th at 6:30pm in the EPAC. Admission will be $5. We hope to see you there!
On Tuesday, LES students showcased their work to parents at PTO. We had an amazing turnout! We had over 200 guests visit classrooms, and our students really showed off their learning!
Mrs. Keri McCormick & Ms. Sierra Hyatt's class enjoyed making snowmen after reading "Snow Magic" by Katherine Tegen.
Due to forecasted snowy conditions, Dillon District 3 will have an eLearning day on Monday, February 2nd. Check email for more information.
The LES student council members are selling candy grams for Valentine's Day!
Mrs. Cox- 4th Grade
These students worked hard to fill up their iReady poster. For every 100 they made on a lesson, they colored in a square. They completed the poster and earned a reward of their choosing! They ended their Friday with Krispy Kreme Donuts and free time!
The fourth graders in Mrs. Cox's class went to the State House in Columbia for Liberty Day. They had a chance to sit in the desk of the Representatives of South Carolina.
These fourth graders were selected to go to the first Liberty Day at the South Carolina State House. Liberty Day was a special event to celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's Independence. Fourth graders from around the state stepped into the Statehouse, which was transformed into a classroom. State Leaders such as Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver, shared stories centered around our state's pivotal role in the American Revolution. They expressed the importance of civic participation.
Students met historical interpreters and participated in hands-on, interactive experiences. They watched a performance from the Gullah Traveling Theater, which provided an encouraging message, to go out and live with liberty in their hearts!
Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Cox are thankful they had the opportunity to take their classes on such a memorable field trip!
