October Board Spotlights: The Board had the opportunity to celebrate and spotlight three amazing groups during this month's meeting.
The first spotlight was on Lawson Middle School's art teacher. Mrs. Catherine Halterman and her Middle School Yearbook staff. She and the students held their annual fundraiser on Friday, October 6. The Yearbook Staff decided on a 'Sports Night' theme. Almost 100 middle schoolers participated in several MS/HS campus activities. The event raised over $580, which will be donated to the Lawson Food Pantry. Student members include Bailey Payne, Braylie Cox, Ella Ripley, Emily Qualman, Josie Holman, Kaydence Hyatt, Kenza Stone, Mariah Jones, Rebecca Lafferty, and Sadie Templeton.
The second spotlight was on recognizing Lynn Smithmier. She has recently been awarded the Nationally Recognized Missouri Program (NRM) recognition award. NRM is for individual schools whose school counseling programs have reached an exceptional level of implementation that emphasizes the positive impact of the school counseling program on student success and the school community. This application process began two years ago, and now the Lawson High School Counseling program joins only 22 Missouri schools whose school counseling programs have reached this exemplary level of practice.
The final spotlight of the evening was on Mrs. Jennie Phipps for organizing our talented vocal artist to sing our National Anthem throughout the Fall at many of our home sporting events. Participants showing their incredible talents include Mrs. Jennies Phipps, Mrs. Ashly Moore, Ava Briegel, and Aleah and Kailyn Johnson.
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Join Us for a Community Informational Meeting on the potential for expanding career education offerings in the Lawson School District to include Agriculture Education and FFA!
Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Time: 6:00pm
Location: High School Commons
The District has emailed a Parent/Guardian Climate and Culture Survey to the provided email on file for your student. We ask you to take a few minutes and complete the survey. If you did not receive the email, please get in touch with the school so we can update your email address.
Reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are next week, Wednesday evening from 3:30-7p and Thursday from 1-7p. School will NOT be in session on Thursday, 10/19 or Friday, 10/20. Please reach out to our building offices if you have questions.
On Tuesday, the Lawson Blazing Cardinal Marching Band earned 2nd place at the Tournament of Champions Marching Band Festival at Missouri Western State University.
You can catch their award-winning show, Moana, this Friday at half-time as we celebrate our seniors as a part of senior night.
We would like your input! The Lawson School District plans to expand our preschool program for the coming school year (2024-2025). Our goal is to seek input from the community. If you or someone you know has a young learner in the 3-4 year old range, please take some time to share or take the survey!
Click the Link or scan the QR to access survey: https://forms.gle/dHK2v1MivBVRPX2NA
2023-2024 Priority Goals
*The school board will develop a long-range fiscal plan to address employee compensation and facility needs.
*Prepare for the long-range facility needs of the District.
*Establish a plan to update curriculum offerings to engage students in career exploration.
*Establish a plan to update curriculum, assessment, instructional practices, and resources to engage students and increase academic achievement.
*Explore expanding Early Childhood Learning Opportunities for preschool-aged students.
Click the link to learn more: https://5il.co/268ic
Help us in wishing our Super Star Cardinals a Happy National Custodial/Maintenance Appreciation Day. We are certainly thankful for each of them and the amazing talents they bring each day. #WeAreLawson
Reminder - Monday there is NO SCHOOL for our scheduled Teacher Collaboration Day! Have a great weekend Cards!
September Board Spotlights: The Board had the opportunity to celebrate and spotlight two amazing groups during this month's meeting.
The first spotlight was on the Lawson Choir Department under the direction of Mrs. Amanda Covey; Mrs. Covey was excited to share the accomplishments of 3 of our students who have excelled as vocal performers as members of MCDA Summer Honor Choirs. Emerson Yarbrough (7 years), Allison Hochwender (6 years), and Lila Tucker (6 years), each of these students have fantastic talent and exhibit the best of a Lawson Cardinal.
The second spotlight was on our Maintenance and Custodial Department for their dedicated work ensuring our school community has top-notch facilities to serve our students. Those pictured are L/R Deon Grigsby Outdoor Maintenance, Brent Baker, District Maintenance Director, Mike Roth High School Custodial Staff, Scott Green Elementary Custodial Staff, Justin Uptergrove, District Maintenance, Mitchell Dameron High School Custodial Staff, Wilma Curtis, High School Custodial, Samantha North Middle School Custodial Staff, Carol North Middle School Custodial Staff. Those not pictured are Anna Seba Elementary Custodial Staff, Wendy Wells Elementary Custodial Staff, and Ed Duncan, Outdoor Maintenance. The Board also expressed their gratitude to our custodial and maintenance staff members as they were recognized for National Custodial and Maintenance Staff Appreciation Day, which is annually on October 2nd.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PRESCHOOL SURVEY:
The Lawson School District plans to expand our preschool program for the coming school year (2024-2025). This survey intended to gain input from the community regarding specific program considerations. The preschool program would be for young learners that are 3 and 4 years old. All students entering the program must be fully toilet trained. Please help by taking a few minutes and completing the survey if you have early childhood-age children now or in the future.
Click the Link to access survey: https://forms.gle/dHK2v1MivBVRPX2NA
Homecoming 2023
Come join us this evening.
*PreGame begins at 6:30p
*2013 State Finalist Football Team at the end of the 1st quarter
*Royalty Coronation at Halftime
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Reminder tomorrow is HOMECOMING! Early release at 11:30a. Parade begins at 2p. #GoCards!
OPAA Food Service is hiring - To apply, click OPAA Food Service or contact Brandie Thornton: thorntonb@lawsoncardinals.org
We are saddened by the tragedy involving 2 of our Lawson High School students last night. We will have counselors in the building to assist our students and staff through the grieving process as we return to school on Monday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families involved.
Cooper's Castle 2.0 Has Been Completed
The Lawson Board of Education approved purchasing replacement playground equipment to replace the existing Cooper's Castle in April 2023, and we are excited to announce the completion of the project as promised. Cooper's Castle 2.0 will serve our students for many years with ADA-acceptable ramping and many fun and exciting features to add enjoyment to our student's time on the playground. The replacement project was funded using proceeds from the Board approved sale of the 6 residential building lots the district-owned on Shepherd Rd. #WeAreLawson
Lawson High School is excited to announce that last year's yearbook was selected as part of the Walsworth Gallery of Excellence. Out of the approximately 4,000 schools across the nation for which Walsworth prints yearbooks, fewer than 5 percent of those schools--less than 200 across the whole country--earn a spot in the Gallery of Excellence. We are excited about this honor!
Did you receive our First Day of School text alert? Parents of the district are automatically enrolled in our system. If you are not a parent of the district and would like to receive our communications, please fill out the form at the link below:
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Our website serves as a great resource! You can find district information, important forms, helpful links, and more. Check it out - lawsoncardinals.org
