Welcome to Latta Junior High & High School

From the desk of Terry Painter, Middle School Principal

Dear Latta Families,

Each August is filled with eager anticipation for the upcoming school year. This year is no different! Our teachers and staff have been working diligently to ensure that we are prepared to make this 2019-2020 school year a positive experience.  With that goal in mind, please know that you too play a vital role in the success of our Latta community.  We recognize that role, and we believe that together we can achieve excellence by honoring our district's Core Values of Integrity, Honor, Dependability, Commitment, and Accountability. The upcoming school year, we look forward to what the future holds. Whether it be in academic, arts, athletics, or other activities, our student's success is a joint effort. Together we will take the next step toward realizing our highest potential. Go Panthers!

From the principal's desk
Wow!  It seems like only yesterday that LHS STUCO hosted “New Year’s Party:  The Latta Way!” on the first day of school in August.  Yet, here we are already past the traditional calendar New Year welcoming not only 2020, but the beginning of a new decade as well!  
As we begin the new year and new decade, Latta is also embarking on a new century of sort – the next 100 years – as we celebrate the first 100 years of Latta School.  The Latta 100 Year Anniversary celebration will coincide with this year’s LHS Homecoming during the week of January 13-17.  All former students, staff, and patrons are invited to join in the festivities, culminating with Homecoming 2020 / Latta 100 Year Anniversary on January 17.  Watch for more info via social media and the school website.
Happy 100 Years Latta!  Go Panthers!

Stan Cochran
LHS Principal

“Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such.”    Henry Miller