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).
The Lebanon Special School District is excited to announce our upcoming Job Fair on March 26, 2024! We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team in various capacities. Register today!
The UT Extension Office in partnership with the Wilson County Health Department and Vine Branch Fellowship are hosting free cooking classes for parents.
We are very proud to announce that three Lebanon Special School District Schools have been recognized as a Reward School by the Tennessee Department of Education for the 2022-2023 academic year.
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…
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.