Happy Mother's Day to all our Cardinal Moms!
Happy National School Nurse Day to these amazing ladies! Thank you for all you do to care for our Cardinals! 🩺❤️
Check out the Spring 2023 Cardinal Connection. There is lots of information regarding summer camps and so much more! Check it out.
https://issuu.com/lawsoncardinals/docs/may_2023_cardinal_connection
ROBOTICS WITH LEGOS - Interest Survey 2023-2024
FUN & ENTERTAINING
ABSOLUTELY NO FEES TO JOIN
For incoming 4th - 6th graders
Click the Link to learn more and to complete our Lego League Interest Survey
https://forms.gle/1Ei11xT7UZuQqqwY6
Lettuce Celery-Brate! Happy Lunch Hero Day to our Super Heros. Thank you for nourishing the lives of our students by filling their tummies and greeting them with a smile. #WeAreLawson
The retiring class of 2023 and their families were treated to a special dinner last night hosted by the Board and district administration. Thank you Susan Edwards, Tammy Dunn, Missy Green, Gayle Livingston, and Megan Owens for your service and dedication to the Lawson School District. Collectively they leave a legacy in education of 136 years!
A special thank you to Lisa Baney for catering the meal and the National Honor Society students for serving!
#OnceACardinalAlwaysACardinal
#WeAreLawson
Congratulations to this year's recipients of the Rotary Scholarships and the Rotary Citizenship Awards. Every year the Rotary awards scholarships to three seniors. This year's recipients are Layne Ayers, Maryanna Bolinger, and Aubrey Cox. In addition the Rotary extends a Citizenship Award to a senior, an 8th grader, and a 4th grader. This year's award winners were senior Maggie Thompson, Preston Barker from LMS, and Alora Masson from Southwest Elementary. Thank you Rotary Club of Lawson for recognizing these students! #WeAreLawson
Happy School Principals and Administrators Day to these fantastic school leaders.#WeAreLawson
Congratulations to our 2023 KCI Scholar Athletes: L/R Mr. Daniel Pete - HS Principal, Joseph Mayne, Connor Long, and Maryanna Bolinger. #WeAreLawson
Lawson Middle School's 7th & 8th grade participated in "Profession Jam Session" (Career Day). The students had the opportunity to listen to a variety of career speakers as well as investigate careers that match their interests. A thank you to our presenters (many of them Lawson alumni): Ryan Busby (and First Responders), Quincy Cotton, Jeri Dobson, Blake Edwards, MaKenna Petty, Julie Seeley, Lance Van Dusen, and Starla Yarbrough.
Lawson High School's Cardinal Career and Technical Education Fair was held last night. Over 50 participants visited with 16 schools, technical programs and military to learn about career options outside of traditional college. All students who attended answered that the fair helped them learn more about CTE career fields.
Come be a Lawson Cardinal.
The Lawson R-XIV School District is accepting applications for a High School Special education teaching position for the 2023-2024 school year.
New position for the 2023-2024 School Year.
https://www.lawsoncardinals.org/page/employment-page
Help us celebrate these amazing ladies today! Thank you for all the very important work you do everyday! #WeAreLawson
The Cardinal Career & Technical Fair is TONIGHT, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the HS commons. There will be over 20+ career/technical training schools, internships, military, etc. representatives here. All parents, siblings, MS students are invited!
Join us in celebrating our wonderful library staff! 📚Thank you for all you do and for fostering the love of reading in our students! #happynationallibraryweek
Help us welcome our most recent additions to the Lawson Cardinal Family.
Stetson Crown - son of HS teacher Tyler Crow and his wife, Syndee Crow.
Lincoln Cole Petet - son of HS principal Daniel Petet and his wife, Nicole Petet.
#WeAreLawson
During tonight's Board Reorganizational Meeting, David Allgaier was sworn in for his 6th term on the Lawson Board of Education. Rob Kellam was nominated and elected as board president, with Dwayne Peoples being nominated and elected as vice president. Ashley Sullard and Taylor Akey also officially became the newest board members. Ashley Sullard, David Allgaier, and Taylor Akey received the most votes in the April 4 election, securing their 3-year terms on the board.
April Board Spotlights: After the reorganizational meeting, the board recognized Jeff Terrill and Jason Thummel for their service to the district during their term on the Lawson R-XIV School Board from 2020-2023. Thier dedication and service are much appreciated!
The next board spotlight was to recognize Mr. Roger Schmitz, former Lawson Superintendent, who has been awarded the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) Northwest Emeritus Award. In selecting the Emeritus honorees, special attention is given to the length of administrative service, participation in MASA, significant accomplishments as an active member, and continued interest in public education. Roger fits each of these categories, and his recognition is well deserved by his colleagues throughout Missouri.
Next, Lawson Middle School student Barrett Krieger, was recognized fir receibing the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Excellence Award for the essay he wrote about Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. Students were asked to write an essay about a famous person that was an inspiration to others.
Finally, the board recognized high school teacher, Mrs. Karen Johnson for the Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association (MIJA) Journalism Teacher of the Year Award. She was nominated by a former student during her time with the Kearney School District. Mrs. Johnson has rejoined Lawson High School and teaches English and Journalism courses and is the Lawson Landriac sponsor.
Congratulations to all!
Avast Cardinals!
This week is the Spring play Pirates of the Great Lakes! A comedy action adventure! Come out and see the fantastic work of all our amazing student performers and designers!
This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!
$3 for Students - $5 for General Public
Friday and Saturday, Doors Open at 6:30 Show Starts at 7.
Sunday Doors Open at 3:30 Show Starts at 4.
SW Teacher's Aide Opening 2023-2024
The Lawson R-XIV School District is looking for a Teacher's Aide for the 2023-2024 school year. This is a full-time, 5-day position that mirrors the district calendar. This position will include breakfast duty, lunch duty, bus duty, preparing materials, and working with students with the possibility of subbing in a classroom. The individual in this position must be able to obtain a Missouri Substitute Certification and pass a background check.
The Lawson R-XIV School District is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted until filled.
The Lawson R-XIV School District, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or handicap, shall be discriminated against in the employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Lawson R-XIV School District’s compliance with regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX or Section 504 may be directed to the Special Services Director at the above address.
