Welcome to Lafayette School Corporation

The Lafayette School Corporation family nurtures and inspires the promise of our youth. Students are empowered to invest in themselves and the community. The school district thrives in a tradition of excellence. An exceptional staff creates extraordinary opportunities for students and their families through a rich curriculum in modern facilities. LSC pride is visible in staff, students and alumni. 

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The LSC Family

The Lafayette School Corporation family nurtures the promise of our children. Children are inspired and empowered daily in the classroom and through a multitude of activities outside of the classroom. Children are encouraged to hold onto hope, dream, learn, contribute, create and appreciate. The school family partners with students and their families to model resiliency, perseverance, and excellence. The tradition of excellence is well known throughout the school corporation. An exceptional staff creates extraordinary opportunities through a rich curriculum in modern facilities. Pride is reflected through our students and alumni.

The Educational Overview


The Lafayette School Corporation family shares a vision of creating a culture that nurtures the promise of our children. Supporting this vision Lafayette School Corporation offers our students: 

Rich Curriculum
LSC offers a unique and varied curriculum to prepare students for the 21st Century. These class offerings include: 

           

·  Astronomy

·  Science Research

·  Zoology

·  Computer Programming   

·  Chinese

·  Japanese

·  Russian

·  Radio/TV      

·  Project Lead the Way

·  Advanced Art Classes

·  Challenge and GT Classes K - 12

·  Music Theory and Composition

 

 

 


Exceptional Staff

The LSC faculty is exceptionally well educated and dedicated to teaching and learning. The staff includes recipients of the Presidential Math and Science and Golden Apple awards. Several LSC educators have earned doctoral degrees, with the majority of our educators holding master's degrees in education.        
                

 

Extraordinary Opportunities
Opportunities unique to LSC students abound inside the classroom by participating in renowned music programs, theater, newspaper, yearbook and Radio and TV. In addition, numerous extracurricular activities such as Robotics, Supermileage, athletics and many more prepare students for careers and good citizenship. Opportunities include:

  • State-acclaimed Jr. High and High School Concert and Show Choirs
  • Award-winning Jr. High and High School Marching and Concert Bands 
  • Over 25 highly competitive Jr. High and High School Athletic Programs
  • Nationally recognized Student Newspaper and Yearbook
  • WJEF, student-directed Radio and TV station 
  • State-ranked First Robotics and Supermileage Teams

Tradition of Excellence
LSC students enjoy a proud tradition of success with participation in award-winning student organizations. Jefferson High School has twice been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.

LSC Students consistently win top honors at:

  • State and Regional Science Fairs

  • State and National Art Competitions

  • State Music Competitions

  • Sectional and Regional Athletics

  • Student Newspaper and Yearbook Competitions

Modern Facilities
Jefferson High School is home to two innovative facilities donated by alumni. The Rohrman Center for the Performing Arts and Scheumann Stadium are testimony to the pride felt by the Jefferson High School alumni. Renovation of Sunnyside Middle School boasts classrooms with the latest technology for the corporation’s fifth- and sixth-graders. In addition, JHS is home to a planetarium visited by hundreds of students from around the county each year. 


Great Students

The diverse student body that comprises Lafayette School Corporation excels in academics, music, athletics and many varied interests. Our student graduates pursue higher education at colleges like Purdue University, Indiana University, Southern California University, Northwestern University and other great colleges. 

Accomplished Alumni
The success of Lafayette Jefferson graduates is another proud tradition. Graduates have made contributions as attorneys, engineers, medical doctors, dentists, college professors, scientists, teachers, firemen, police, entrepreneurs, performers, nurses and a host of other meaningful careers.

Community Overview


 

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Downtown Lafayette and the Riehle Plaza & CityBus depot in August 2011.

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Welcome to Lafayette!

Lafayette, Ind., serves as the county seat of Tippecanoe County. It is located 63 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 105 miles southeast of Chicago. Lafayette and West Lafayette are divided by the Wabash River. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette and contributes significantly to both communities.

2020 Population (U.S. Census)

Tippecanoe County: 193.302

 

Lafayette: 70,783 (a 6 percent increase from the 2010 Census count of 67,140)

 

West Lafayette: 49,668

 

Below are some web links that provide you with greater detail about the Greater Lafayette Community.

Web Resources

Video Resources

 

City of Lafayette

Greater Lafayette Commerce

Home of Purdue

Ivy Tech

United Way

 

 

 

 

Quality Living

Homes and Property

Enroll In Top Schools

Head Outdoors

Downtown Charm

Arts and Culture

Business Community

Organizations and Services