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Are You Smarter than a Byars Dowdy Lion? Game Night

Calling All Parents and Guardians! Come challenge your child to see who is smarter in Reading, Math, and Science! Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:00-6:30. Pizza will be served at 5:00-5:15. Rotations for Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5 will be from 5:15-6:30.

Easter Food Giveaway: Saturday, 4/4

Located at Lebanon FUMC, 411 W. Main. Available at 8am 'til Gone.

Announcement of no school on April 3, 2026, with floral designs.

LSSD: No School this Friday, 4/3/2026

Schools Closed, SACC and WeeCare on Friday!

Collage of school event booths with participants and displays.

LSSD Job Fair Recap

The LSSD Job Fair was a tremendous success! Thank you to all who participated.

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Upcoming Events

1 May

Pre K and Kindergarten Registration Day

Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Location: Castle Heights Elementary, 1007 N. Castle Heights Ave., Lebanon

4 May

Walter J. Baird 6th Grade Orientation Night

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Location: Walter J. Baird Middle School 131 WJB Pride Lane

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Our Mission

The commitment to excellence in teaching and learning inspires and empowers all children, equipping them with the tools they will need to be successful in a globally changing world.

About Us

The Lebanon Special School District’s mission is “committed to a community of excellence”. The district provides instruction for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, as well as, services for children qualifying for special education. The Lebanon Special School District of Wilson County, Tennessee, was established by a special act of the Tennessee General Assembly in 1901. Originally, the school district corresponded to the Tenth Civil District. It has been enlarged twice, taking in areas of the Third Civil District.