We are pleased to announce and congratulate Erical Barrow as Lanett Junior High School's Teacher of the Year.
Erical Barrow is a dedicated educator with 24 years of experience serving as both a school counselor and a mathematics teacher. Her career reflects a deep commitment to student growth, academic excellence, and compassionate support for the whole child.
She is a proud graduate of Alabama State University, where she earned a B.S. in Business Management and an M.S. in Mathematics Education. Erical continued to expand her ability to serve students by completing an M.S. in School Counseling from the University of West Alabama.
Over the span of her career, she has taught mathematics at every level from college coursework to 7th grade, bringing clarity, rigor, and encouragement to thousands of students. Her professional journey has taken her through several Alabama districts—including Jefferson County, Macon County, Chambers County, and Mobile County—before reaching her final and beloved educational home with Lanett City Schools.
Erical is guided by a deep passion for Christ and for helping others, values that shape her work both inside and outside the classroom. She is also the proud mother of Erical Johnson who continues the family legacy of excellence in education as a mathematics teacher in Georgia.
Her life motto reflects her belief in continuous growth and meaningful experience:
“To live is to learn, to learn is to experience, and to experience is life.”
Claire Smith is a native of Lafayette, AL. She is a graduate of Valley High School and went on to attend Auburn University, where she earned a B.A. in Elementary Education.
In 2023, she began her teaching career at W.O. Lance as a fifth-grade teacher. She now teaches third grade and greatly values supporting the community and families she works with.
Her teaching philosophy, which is continuously evolving, is centered on the belief that education should be student-centered with meaningful, hands-on experiences. She is dedicated to ensuring all students have equal opportunities to reach their highest potential.
Closure Dates: Monday, November 24th - Friday, November 28th
Students Return: Monday, December 1st
Please enjoy a wonderful and restful week together with your friends & family. We are so thankful for our students, staff, and our stakeholders' support! We are wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!
Heads-up parents, progress reports will be coming home with your students today! Please keep an eye out for them in their backpacks. It's a great opportunity to connect with your child about their learning. Also, don't forget you can stay up to date on your child's grades with the parent portal. www.lanettcs.powerschool.com/public Have a wonderful day!
🦃🍽️ Join Us for Our Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast! 🍎🥧
The Lanett City Schools Child Nutrition Department is thrilled to invite all parents and guardians to our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast Celebration on Thursday, November 20th! Come and dine with your children at their school cafeteria during their regular meal service times.
How to RSVP:
If you plan to attend, please RSVP between November 7th and November 13th! You can complete the form by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code flyer.
https://forms.gle/2bfeDACpLrafTHYa8
The cost is $8.00 per person (adults) and will be collected at the door. Please bring exact change.
🚨 SCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER 🚨 Lanett City Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. We proudly pause to honor and express our deepest gratitude to all of our incredible veterans. Thank you for your service to our country! We salute you. We'll see students back in class on Wednesday, November 12th.
🦃🍽️ Join Us for Our Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast! 🍎🥧
The Lanett City Schools Child Nutrition Department is thrilled to invite all parents and guardians to our annual Thanksgiving Day Feast Celebration on Thursday, November 20th! Come and dine with your children at their school cafeteria during their regular meal service times.
How to RSVP:
If you plan to attend, please RSVP between November 7th and November 13th! You can complete the form by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code flyer.
https://forms.gle/2bfeDACpLrafTHYa8
The cost is $8.00 per person (adults) and will be collected at the door. Please bring exact change.
