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Dalton Teel won Best Teacher in Wilson County, Beth Petty won Best Hometown Hero, Aaron Tomlinson won Best Elementary Principal, Byars Dowdy won Best Public Elementary School, Kate Calvert won Best Middle School Principal and Winfree Bryant won Best Public Middle School in Wilson County.

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We often hear “How can I support SROs?”

If you are looking for ways to show your Thanks to LSSD's SROs: consider this one~ GOAL $2500 for each School Resource Officer to equip with upgraded armor.

Parents and Students Kick Off Meeting 9/10 at Winfree Bryant

See you on Thursday for our Learning Series Kick- Off Meeting

Everyone is invited to this District- Wide initiative to support student learning! Bring the family and join us this Thursday, Sept. 10th, 6 - 7pm, Winfree Bryant Auditorium. Enter the building on the end where the Gym is!

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Long Weekend Ahead! Reminder that LSSD Schools will be closed tomorrow!

Schools Closed tomorrow, Friday, 9/4 - Monday 9/7. Students return on Tuesday, 9/8.

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Upcoming Events

14 Sep

LSSD Board of Education Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Location: Winfree Bryant Middle School

16 Sep

Picture Day

22 Sep

Screenagers

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Location: Capitol Theatre 110 West Main Street.

24 Sep

Parent Teacher Conferences- Abbreviated Day

24 Sep

Byars Dowdy Book Fair

Time: 12 PM – 5 PM

Location: Byars Dowdy Library

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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.

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2026 Best of Wilson County Main Street Awards: LSSD takes 6 AWARDS!