WHY CHOOSE LCIS?

At Lawrence County Independent Schools, every child is known, valued, and supported.

As a small K–8 public charter school, LCIS offers families a close-knit learning environment where teachers build meaningful relationships with students and provide individualized support based on each child’s strengths, interests, and needs.

Our students receive more than strong academic instruction. They learn through hands-on experiences, science and sustainability projects, outdoor learning, community partnerships, and opportunities that connect classroom lessons to real life.

LCIS is committed to supporting the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Our staff works closely with families to help students build confidence, overcome challenges, discover their talents, and prepare for success in high school and beyond.

At LCIS, students are not simply part of a school. They are part of a community where they can learn, connect, grow, and soar.

  • No tuition, state-supported

  • No textbook fees

  • Hands-on learning

  • Focus on relationships and partnerships: community, parents, students, school personnel

  • Efficient class size with an instructional assistant staffed per each room to support the teacher 28 hours per week (13 to 1 ratio of students to adult)

  • Open to all students, regardless of where they live

  • New students can enroll at any time of the year

Rise Up And Become A Phoenix At LCIS

Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year!

Click HERE to become a Phoenix Today

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