August Board Spotlights: The Board had the opportunity to celebrate and spotlight several different groups and individuals during this month's meeting.
The first spotlight was on the Lawson Bee Hive Lodge #393 for supporting our recently added HS Intro to Woods class. In support of the expansion of career education, the lodge awarded $1500.00 to be used to purchase tools and supplies. The course will be offered to juniors and seniors in both 1st and 2nd semesters of the 2023-2024 school year.
The second spotlight was on Coach Todd Dunn for his recent induction into the KC Metro Coaches Hall of Fame. Coach Dunn was a teacher and coach in the Lawson School District for 25 years and remains an active community member. Since his retirement in 2021, Coach Dunn has continued to assist with the groundskeeping of district athletic fields and volunteering as a coach.
Our final spotlight for August was focused on the great work our students and coaches are doing to give back to our local community as members of Lawson High School. The Board learned about the efforts of our students and the passion each group has for making our community a better place to call home.
Hey, check out the new look of the SW Elementary main entrance. #WeAreLawson
Are you ready to show your Cardinal spirit? Be sure to purchase your activity pass for the new school year. You can get yours at either the High School or Middle School office. They will also be available at the any home contest. Single student passes are $30, adult passes are $50, and family passes are $150.
SW FEMA Shelter/Gymnasium Opens:
We are excited to announce the opening of our SW Elementary FEMA Safe Shelter and Gymnasium. This space will be shared with our community in times of severe weather for safe harbor. The space will also serve as our elementary gym space. It will serve the needs of our elementary students throughout the school day and as well in the evenings as an added space for LYSA activities. We are grateful to the numerous people who helped throughout the long journey to provide such an amazing space. #WeAreLawson.
OPAA food services is ready to serve our students! To access their menus use the following link:
https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1775
What time does school start? When is the school day over? Below are the arrival times and approximate dismissal times for each of our buildings.
HS/MS:
Arrival begins at 7:30am
Classes start at 8:05am
Dismissal begins at 3:00pm
SW:
Arrival begins at 7:30am
Classes start at 8:10am
Dismissal begins at 3:05pm
The Lawson R-XIV School Board generally meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the High School Library Media Center (LMC) at 6pm.
This month's meeting is tomorrow, Tuesday, August 15th. The meeting will be held in the new Southwest Safe Shelter.
For more information about your school board and all the policies, go to lawsoncardinals.org under the district tab.
Today we welcomed our new Cardinal staff! We are so glad to have them and look forward to an exciting year! #WeAreLawson
Get your smiles ready and those hair appointments in! Pictures for the upcoming school year are happening soon! High School picture day is Wednesday, August 23rd, Middle School picture day is Thursday, August 24th, and Southwest Elementary picture day is Wednesday, September 6th.
The Lawson R-XIV School District is excited to announce the long-awaited Grand Opening of the SW FEMA Building. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 15, from 5pm-6pm, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:15pm. The Lawson R-XIV Board of Education will also have its monthly business meeting at 6pm in the SW FEMA Commons. We hope you join us. #WeAreLawson
Is your child riding the bus this school year? Durham Bus Services can assist you with all your questions about bus routes, numbers, and times. You can reach them at (816) 580-3383.
Note that times for routes will be approximate and may take a few weeks to become more regular.
Attention Middle School Parents and Students! Lawson Middle School is hosting their annual Open House next Wednesday, August 16th from 6-7:30pm. Parents and students will have an opportunity to visit each of their classrooms, meet their teachers and administrators, and prepare their lockers. Come get to know your student’s teachers!
Fifth grade parents and students will meet with Middle School Principal, Travis Zahl, in the Sellers Performing Arts Center at 6:00 pm. Once finished, students will be able to visit each of their classrooms and teachers. Fifth grade schedules will be available upon entering the SPAC.
Students entering 6th, 7th or 8th grade may pick up their schedules in the middle school commons beginning at 6:00 pm and then proceed to find their locker or visit the office. Locker assignments will be posted and students may bring items to leave in their lockers.
Wondering what supplies your child needs? Our lists can be found on our website in the Back to School Information tab or under the School Supply Lists tab.
Attention LHS Students and Parents! Cardinal Flight Night is THIS Thursday! Click the link below for more details from principal, Mr. Petet.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zmskINASrTaWKTF3ny4sdTIJ_WGZPyAp/view?usp=drive_link
Online registration and enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is NOW OPEN! New families can use the link below. Returning families can download the TeacherEase App or follow the link below. To login, use the email that was provided to the district. For password help, you can use the "forgot password" feature.
New Student Registration: https://www.schoolinsight.com/NewFamilyRegistration.aspx?refid=2a675ab2-7c47-484c-a7e1-faa7201fa47d
Returning Students link:
https://www.teacherease.com/common/login.aspx
If you experience any issues, please reach out to any of our building offices. New families can still enroll during our new student enrollment event on Wednesday in the HS Commons, 9-noon.
Our vision at Lawson School District is that We Are LAWSON, where proud traditions meet today’s challenges to provide endless possibilities. Our mission is preparing students for lifelong learning, achievement, and citizenship. These statements provide guiding principles for the district. Our Strategic Plan outlines the vision, mission, and goals for the district. The plan can be found on our website under the District tab and then District Plans.
Please help us welcome Miss Gracie Fisher to the Southwest Staff! She will be teaching second grade. Read her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13YmaG4jF3TyKJTXDMEo3MJ_-8DsSGbJi/view?usp=drive_link
We are excited to welcome back Mrs. Jennifer Siebert! She will be serving Southwest this fall. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17L9Y5SZfDuOhUmDXl-UUmN2-CwKYyC2R/view?usp=drive_link
Wondering about upcoming dates? We have many back to school and student events coming up! You can access the District calendar or the Activities calendar through our app or our website: lawsoncardinals.org
Stay in the know so you don't miss anything and can get out to support our Cardinals!
