Lafayette School Corporation

The Lafayette School Corporation administers three high schools, one intermediate school, one Jr. High School and eight elementary schools in Lafayette, Indiana. Its administrative offices are at 2300 Cason Street in Lafayette, Indiana.

Lafayette School Corporation
Location
Indiana
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoNurture | Inspire | Empower
GradesK-12
PresidentBrent Clemenz
Vice-presidentDave Moulton
SuperintendentLes Huddle
Schools12
NCES District ID1805400[1]
Students and staff
Students7,616[2]
Teachers550[3]
Other information
Websitewww.lsc.k12.in.us

History of the Lafayette School Corporation

Originally known as the School City of Lafayette, the district became the Lafayette School Corporation on January 1, 1963. Its superintendents have included:

  • A. J. Vawter, 1855–1863
  • J. W. Molière, 1863–1867
  • Jacob Merrill, 1867–1890
  • Edward Ayres, 1890–1902
  • Russell Bedgood, 1902–1904
  • Robert F. Hight, 1904–1921
  • D. W. Horton, 1921–1923
  • A. E. Highley, 1923–1932
  • Morris E. McCarty, 1932–1947
  • Aaron T. Lindley, 1947–1952
  • Dr. J. Russell Hiatt, 1952
  • Dr. Edward Eiler

The district's current superintendent is Mr. Les Huddle.

Lafayette's school system has built a reputation for extracurricular programs, especially its band, choral, and visual arts programs. The Marching Bronchos, currently under the direction of Tyler Long, have qualified for ISSMA State Marching Band Finals seven times since 1983 and have performed in Hollywood, Philadelphia, Orlando and Hawaii. The wind ensemble has consistently qualified for ISSMA State Concert Band Finals since 2001. The concert choir, Varsity Singers, under the direction of Michael Bennett, has consistently qualified for ISSMA State Concert Choir Finals since 1994, receiving second-place honors three times and placing first in 2018. The show choir The First Edition is nationally known, including performances in Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Nashville, Washington D.C., Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, New York City, Europe, Mexico and the Bahamas, and has been recognized on four occasions since 1990 by the Indiana General Assembly for outstanding achievements in musical performance and community contributions. Students in the visual arts program consistently take top honors at state and national level competitions.

Board of School Trustees

Current members of the elected non-partisan Board of School Trustees of the Lafayette School Corporation include:

TitleOffice HolderDistrict
PresidentBrent Clemenz3
Vice PresidentDave Moulton1
SecretaryAllison McKay6
Board MemberRobert Stwalley2
Board MemberBrian Wagner4
Board MemberJulie Peretin5
Board MemberChuck Hockema7

All regular meetings of the Board of School Trustees of the Lafayette School Corporation are held at the Hiatt Administration Center located at 2300 Cason St. in Lafayette, Indiana, on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Schools

High schools

Middle schools

  • Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate School
  • Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School

Elementary schools

  • Earhart Elementary School
  • Edgelea Elementary School
  • Glen Acres Elementary School
  • Miami Elementary School
  • Miller Elementary School
  • Murdock Elementary School
  • Oakland Elementary School
  • Vinton Elementary School

2006-2008 school years

In August 2006, Lafayette Tecumseh Junior High School (formerly Tecumseh Middle School) was renamed and assigned to serve all seventh and eighth-grade students in the LSC. Lafayette Sunnyside Middle School was renamed Sunnyside Intermediate School and started serving all fifth and sixth-grade students in 2010.

References

  • Cecil S. Webb, Historical Growth of the Schools of Lafayette, Indiana, Lafayette School Corporation, 1972.
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