We are so excited to introduce Mrs. Benedict as our English Language Learners paraprofessional!
A native of LaFayette, Mrs. Benedict lived with her family in Alabaster for over twenty years before returning to LaFayette in 2020. Mrs. Benedict is a graduate of Auburn University, Columbia International University and The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She attained a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language accordingly.
Her teaching experience includes four years teaching fourth grade and eleven teaching third grade along with tutoring, substitute teaching in Shelby County and teaching English online to students in China. She is currently an English instructor with the ESL program at Southern Union State Community College on the Valley campus.
Mrs. Benedict is married to Carl Benedict who serves as the pastor at Fairview Baptist and drives a school bus for Chambers County.
They have three adult children Cara, Colson and Chloe.
Mrs. Benedict is excited to work with our English Language Learners and to assist our teachers in their day to day classroom instruction.
She enjoys growing flowers on her family farm, teaching English, spending time with family and friends, and walking.
Mrs. Benedict's roots in Shawmut run deep. Her grandmother was raised on double drive and her mother grew up there too. They loved Shawmut so much!
Welcome to our Shawmut Tribe, Mrs. Benedict!
BHS Spirit Day tomorrow! 💜💛
This November, Gov. Kay Ivey is calling on Alabamians to recognize our hard-working educators during the 5th Annual Thank Alabama Teachers observance. #ThankALTeachers is a statewide movement to help us celebrate the difference our teachers are making with students in the CCSD!
Thanksgiving Break
Introducing our 2024~2025 BHS TRIBE Leaders. These students set great examples and have a heart for helping others. We can't wait to watch them LEAD!
John Luke Hoppe, Terrie Dozier, Griffin Hunt, Paxton Damiano, Lucia Huynh, Harper Elmore, Shania Winston, Allison Martinez, and Laney Slay
Please remember to help us stock our Inspired 2 Serve Food Pantry this week at Inspire Academy for the Iron Bowl Food Drive to serve the LaFayette community. We are thankful for all donations to date. Suggested items include green beans, corn, cranberry sauce & boxed stuffing.
Last Thursday, the CCSD honored the legacy & memory of a beloved former teacher, Mr. Michael Frederic Power by officially dedicating the JROTC program in his name as “The Chambers County School District JROTC Power Program.” Power had served VHS as both a teacher & coach.
Congratulations to our Shawmut Tribe Students of the Month for October! 💜💛
Today, the CCSD received rug donations from Carpets for Kids from West Point. The 65 donated carpets are designed to enhance learning for young children. Rugs were delivered to schools at Eastside, Fairfax, Huguley, and Shawmut with the donation exceeding $20,000.00 in value.
Iron Bowl Food Drive - beginning FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1st!
Shawmut Tribe Spirit Days - NOVEMBER! 🦃💜💛
Please adhere to the stadium guidelines.
Please see the link below for the survey for Operation Wipeout.
The purpose is to gauge awareness about the Operation Wipeout Campaign with our families and community stakeholders to gain feedback for the next steps to eliminate cervical cancer in Chambers County.
https://uab.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tsSjr3kqE8S4gS
This year’s Amazing Shake Jr. included 4th & 5th graders from the CCSD. 24 students competed in the 1st round, 10 in the 2nd round & 5 were finalists. The contest focuses on conversation skills, public speaking, maintaining calm under pressure, & other interpersonal skills.
November Menu 🦃
The CCSD is supporting positive choices for our students for Red Ribbon Week 2024. Red Ribbon week is celebrated annually from Oct. 23-31, & is the nation's oldest & largest drug prevention awareness program. The 2024 theme is "Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free." www.redribbon.org
Yesterday, Mr. Larry Thornton & the Why Not Win Institute team made a special presentation to students in grades 6-12 at the LaFayette HS auditorium. Thornton is a CEO, entrepreneur, published author & talented artist. He inspired students with strategies for success for their future goals. Use the link to see the WTVM story: https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/10/24/larry-thornton-inspires-lafayette-high-students-with-success-strategies/
Red Ribbon Week - October 28-November 1 ♥️
We are sharing two surveys today to gauge awareness about the Operation Wipeout Campaign with our families and community stakeholders to gain feedback for next steps to eliminate cervical cancer in Chambers County. #1) is the community awareness survey for parents & stakeholders:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M6cS3wrmVgEE5mdmSM7PyZavkpEhTvNE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104042957578736719815&rtpof=true&sd=true
#2) is the school awareness survey for students:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FkxtEFdVz_Q0FlVuAi7rRw6o_9MkRlyK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104042957578736719815&rtpof=true&sd=true
Congratulations to our 2024 Bob Harding Shawmut Elementary King and Queen...Jy'kori Phelmetta and Katileya Hart! 💜💛
