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LSSD is a public school system that serves around 4,600 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade in Lebanon, Tennessee (Wilson County). Our school system is served by over 600 dedicated men and women who are “Committed to a Community of Excellence” for all of our students. Our district includes five elementary schools (Byars Dowdy, Castle Heights, Coles Ferry, Jones Brummett, and Sam Houston) and two middle schools (Walter J. Baird and Winfree Bryant).

Lebanon Special School District News

LSSD Job Fair March 20, 2025 from 4 pm - 6 pm

Plan to Attend the LSSD Job Fair Thursday, March 20th

We are excited to meet you at the LSSD Job Fair. The LSSD Job Fair will feature a diverse range of positions, so come explore how you can contribute to the success of our district.

BeHealthyKids Summer Program Information Flyer

Free Summer Gardening Camp

Enjoy hands-on activities focusing on gardening, nutrition, and fitness.

Congratulations to Our Student Inventors

LSSD proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its elementary students at the Tennessee Invention Convention, held at Middle Tennessee State University on February 20, 2025.

Join Us At the LSSD Job Fair Thursday, March 20th

It's with great anticipation that we await the opportunity to meet you on March 20, 2025! The LSSD Job Fair will feature a diverse range of positions, so come explore how you can contribute to the success of our district.

Free Community Resource Event

There will be a grocery giveaway Saturday, March 1st, for LSSD families.

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Our Mission

LSSD is a public-school system that serves more than 4,200 students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade in Lebanon, Tennessee (Wilson County). Our school system is served by over 700 dedicated men and women who are “Committed to a Community of Excellence” for all of our students. Our district includes five elementary schools (Byars Dowdy, Castle Heights, Coles Ferry, Jones Brummett, and Sam Houston) and two middle schools (Walter J. Baird and Winfree Bryant).

Mission: Committed to a community of excellence.

Vision: 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.

Beliefs: The Beliefs of the Lebanon Special School District are…

Upcoming Events

7 Apr

Board Work Session at Central Office

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

14 Apr

April Board Meeting at Winfree Bryant Middle

Time: 6 PM – 6:30 PM

18 Apr

Good Friday Holiday - (No School)

1 May

Spring Olympics

2 May

Stockpile Day - (No Students)

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History

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.

The Lebanon Special School District is funded by: the State of Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act, a percentage of Wilson County property and sales tax, and the Lebanon Special School District tax. The state of Tennessee allocates funding for each school district in the state based upon the TISA public school funding formula. Tennessee statute provides for a student-based funding approach. Wilson County government is required to provide funding for the current operations and maintenance of schools as determined by the weighted full-time equivalent average daily attendance of students. The Act of 1901 levied a tax on the properties of the district for operational purposes.

Level 5 Designated as an "Exemplary District" by TDOE
1:1 Technology for all Students
1:21 Elementary Student Teacher Ratio
1:25 Middle School Student Teacher Ratio
K-2 Recognized as a Model District for Early Literacy by TDOE