Academic Pep Assembly set to be March 8
March 3, 2016
On Tuesday, March 8 the annual Lafayette Pep Assembly will take place.
The event will be in the main gym after 7th Hour. March 8 will follow a shortened school day schedule to allocate time for the assembly.
The Academic Pep Assembly is held to honor National Merit students, Bright Flight students, Academic Leaders in each class, the most improved students for each grade, Students of the month, Staff persons of the month, Teacher of the Year finalists and the Teacher of the year.

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