The Lawson BOE is pleased to announce that Ms. Madison Stark will be joining Southwest Elementary for the 2024-25 school year.
Ms. Stark is a Lawson alum and has been teaching in Orrick. She attended Northwest Missouri University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She says that being a twacher has been her dream since she was little. She says her main goal is for her students to develop skills to not only become lifelong learners but skills that allow them to develop socially and emotionally as well. "I love making learning a hands on, and fun, experience!"
Lawson BOE announces 2024-2025 (Ag Education Teacher/FFA Advisor) Ms. Anna Triplett.
The Lawson BOE is pleased to announce that Ms. Anna Triplett will be our agriculture education teacher and FFA advisor for the upcoming school year. Ms. Triplett is currently student teaching in the Rolla School District and will graduate from MU in the spring. Anna has a solid background and understanding of both agriculture education and FFA. She is a former FFA President of her home chapter, Memphis FFA. While a member of the Memphis FFA, she was actively involved in chapter events and Career Development Events (CDEs). She also served as the Area 3 FFA President and Area 3 State FFA Vice President in 2021-2022. Ms. Triplett is the sixth generation born and raised on the family farm. Anna’s family consists of row crop farmers in Scottland County, MO, and they have been recognized as Missouri Century Farmers. Anna states she is excited to lead the charge for building a successful agriculture education program and FFA Chapter in the Lawson School District and believes that Lawson is the place she is supposed to be.
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Lawson R-XIV School District
No Tax Increase Bond Issue
April 2, 2024
The proposed plan has been designed with 4 priorities.
Maintaining Existing Facilities
Enhancing Safety Measures
Modernizing Classroom Tech and Equipment
Improving Accessibility for those with Disabilities
Click the link to learn more: https://www.lawsoncardinals.org/page/april-2-2024-bond-issue
Our February 2024 Cardinal Connection should have found district residence mailboxes over the weekend. We have linked a digital copy for added viewing pleasure. Contact the district office at 816-582-7277 if you want additional magazine copies.
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Tuesday Night - February 27
We are excited to host both our annual 7th-12th grade Choral Concert and the Class 3, Sectional 8 boys basketball game vs. East Buchanan on Tuesday, Feb. 27th.
Our concert start time has moved to 6 pm. Basketball will tip off at 7:30 pm. To reduce parking congestion, we are asking those attending the concert to park in the lots west of the high school and to use the west spaces in the front lot. Those attending sectional basketball should park in the east half of campus and utilize the softball parking if necessary.
Per MSHSAA Policy, all ticketing after the district finals is digital. Please use these instructions to purchase your $8 ticket.
• Your presale code allows purchase of ticket(s) during a protected timeframe, it is not a guarantee of a ticket
• Navigate to www.mshsaa.org
• Click on the Ticket icon at the top of the home page
• Select the Sport image tile
• Select Class , this will bring up all events in your class and will be organized by start times
• Choose your matchup from the list of events
• You will see a message stating ticket sales do not begin until 02/27/2024 12:00pm, this is when presale period expires
• Click the link Have a passcode?
• Enter the provided presale code 6SW38D and click Apply
• Enter the number of tickets and click Checkout
• Enter card information to purchase the ticket
• Ticket will be sent to the email address entered for presentation at the gate for admission, which may be printed or remain on the device for scanning
Email fansupport@hometownticketing.com or call 866.488.4849 for technical support.
Thank you,
Mr. Keeton
District Athletic Director
Cardinals Nest Preschool screening dates are right around the corner. If you haven't scheduled a time no worries. Contact the Southwest Elementary office for more information and to secure a screening time.
Hey, Cardinals have you heard the word... The Cardinals are playing for a Class 3 District 16 Basketball Championship tomorrow at 1 pm at Trenton High School vs. the Lathrop Mules. #WeAreLawson
Lawson BOE announces 2024-2025 HS Assistant Principal.
The Lawson BOE is pleased to announce that Mr. John Haley will join Lawson High School as the assistant principal. Mr. Haley has experience as a student college advisor and biology and physics teacher in the North Kansas City School District. John is currently the 7-12 High School Principal in the Orrick School District. John and his wife, Faith, reside in the Lawson School District with their three boys: Canaan (6), Luke (4), and Micah (2). Canaan is in 1st grade at Southwest Elementary, and Luke attends Little Hands Preschool at the Lawson Baptist Church. Mr. Haley states he is passionate about serving teachers, students, and families, working together to support every student and ensure they are given the best opportunity to reach their full potential.
We want to take a moment and say "Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day" to our dedicated school bus drivers, monitors, and supervisors for what you do each day to ensure our students are transported safely to and from home and many, many sporting events and other school activities. Your dedication to our students is appreciated, and we thank you for the early morning, the later nights, and everything in between. #WeArelawson
Our February Board Spotlight was shinned on senior Cade Shafer for his recent selection to the Missouri All-State Choir and 5th Grader Penelope Petet for her selection to the All-State Children's Choir. #WeAreLawson
The Lawson School District has set sail on an exciting journey today. With the expertise and assistance of the leading curriculum design team (StepUp), we are digging into the DNA of our academic success and setting our sights on great things to come. Our students deserve it and our community expects it. #WeAreLawson
Our final couple of 2024 Valentine's Day Cardinal Love Birds is Kristie and Tyson Miller. The Millers have been married for 20 years and together for 21 years.
Tyson the the Director of Student Services for the Lawson School District, and Kristie is a paraprofessional in the Lawson Middle School.
The two met in Ft. Irwin, CA.
As a couple, the Millers enjoy spending time together traveling and RVing
A fun fact about the couple is that they are taking a cruise to Iceland and Greenland this coming summer for our 20th anniversary.
Our 5th couple of 2024 Valentine's Day Cardinal Love Birds are Tara and Caleb Crawford. The Crawfords have been married for 5.5 years and have been together for 8 years.
Caleb is a history teacher, and Tara is the assistant principal at Lawson High School.
The two met in the Lawson High School gym on the first day of girl's basketball camp.
As a couple, the Crawfords enjoy home improvement projects and golfing.
A fun fact about the Crawfords is they went to Memphis for their honeymoon to see Justin Timberlake in concert.
Our 4th Cardinals couple is Katie and Tyler Martin. The Martins have been married for 11.5 years and together for 16 years.
Tyler is a technology support assistant for the Lawson School District, and Katie is a family consumer science teacher at the Lawson High School.
The two met while working together at a computer lab at UCM campus in Warrensburg, MO.
As a couple, the Martins enjoy spending time with their kids, watching movies, and rooting for the KC Chiefs.
A fun fact about the couple is that just like the KC Chiefs' Back-to-Back Super Bowl wins, their birthdays are Back-to-Back. (January 11th and January 12th)
Our 3rd Cardinals Couple is Heather and Joe Koeberl. The Koeberls have been married for 25 years and together for 30 years.
Joe is an 8th-grade history teacher, and Heather is a 5th-grade reading teacher at the Lawson Middle School.
The two met while attending Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU)
As a couple, the Koeberls enjoy treasure hunting, traveling/sightseeing, and chauffeuring their daughter.
A fun fact about the couple is Joe proposed to Heather at NWMSU Homecoming halftime on the 50-yard line.
Our 2nd Cardinals Couple is Chrissy and Daniel Nutter. The Nutters have been married for 18 years and together for 20 years.
Daniel is a special education teacher, and Chrissy is a 5th-grade science teacher at the Lawson Middle School.
The two met while teaching across the hall at Kearney Junior High.
As a couple, the Nutters enjoy going out for a weekly dinner date.
A fun fact about the couple is that for 415 consecutive days, they have done a daily devotion together.
Happy Valentine's Day 2024
In honor of Valentine's Day 2024, we are proud to recognize some of our Lawson Cardinal Love Birds.
Our 1st Cardinals Couple is Kristie and Dan Dreesen. The Dreesens have been married for 28 years and together for 30 years.
Dan is a 7th-grade social studies teacher, and Kristie is a 7th-grade English teacher at the Lawson Middle School.
The two met while attending Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU)
As a couple, the Dreesens enjoy working with animal rescue programs.
A fun fact about the couple is that they have worked as a tag team for the past 28 years to raise 7 kids and rescue/foster/raise umpteen animals.
Lawson Board of Education Approves Cardinals Nest Preschool - Fall 2024
The Lawson Board of Education (BOE) announces the approval of expanding Early Childhood Programming to include a state-approved preschool for children ages three and four beginning in Fall 2024. The Lawson BOE was unanimous in its approval (7-0), with an understanding that investing in early learning programs ensures young children have a strong foundation for success in school and life.
The Lawson BOE identified "Exploring the expansion of Early Childhood Learning Opportunities for preschool-aged students." as a 2023-24 Priority Goal for the District. Expanding early childhood learning goals were created due to the understanding of the importance of having our students "kindergarten ready." Kindergarten readiness doesn't just mean physical and academic skills; it also means social and emotional development. The 2024-25 school year will usher in full-day Cardinals Nest preschool for students ages three and four. Our preschool classes will be operated by certified early childhood teachers and follow state-approved learning standards. This new program will be available to our resident families at no cost. Admission into the program will be limited and based on needs assessments. Dr. Stephenson stated, “We desire to grow this program over the coming years to maximize the learning of our youngest Cardinals so they each have the tools required to enter the traditional K-12 systems and be academically and socially ready to excel as learners.”
Screening dates are scheduled for February 26, February 28, and March 4. Alternative dates may be scheduled through the Southwest Elementary Office.
Resident families of the Lawson School District interested in attending preschool in Fall 2024 must complete an enrollment packet and schedule a screening. Please contact Southwest Elementary's office (816) 580-7272 to request a packet and schedule a screening. Screenings can also be scheduled by using the attached QR code. (A limited number of spots are available - Screening Does Not Guarantee Acceptance - The District will use the student screening and other evaluation processes to determine acceptance.)
