Lawson staff took a little field trip today to Main Event! They took a little detour from their usual collaboration day and instead were treated to a fun day enjoying each other's company, some friendly competition, and catered to a yummy lunch!
We are excited to announce that the Lawson Board of Education has selected Mrs. Christina Cross to serve as the new Southwest Elementary Principal. Mrs. Cross has been serving Southwest Elementary for the last eighteen years as the Southwest Assistant Principal and has taught multiple grade levels. She will be filling the vacancy of Mrs. Megan Owens, current Southwest Principal, who is retiring.
"I am humbled, thankful, and excited for the opportunity to continue to serve Southwest students, families and staff! Southwest is a truly a special place full of special people. I look forward to supporting our building as we work to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the district."
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the FRC Robotics team traveled to Olathe South to compete in the Heartland Regional Competition. Members participating in this event were Hunter Ware, Will Mason, David Doolittle, Emma Watson, Dallen Barnett, Gabby Barnhill, Dryden Kistner, Makynzee Hubbard, Mason Henson, Kade Gutierrez, and Drake Gettings.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION HEARTLAND REGIONAL 2023 WINNERS-----LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM #2457 THE LAW!
This is the first time in 10 years that the team has won an FRC Regional Competition. This qualifies the team to compete in the FRC WORLDS COMPETITION in Houston, Texas. This competition runs from 04/19 through 04/22.
Reminder: No School tomorrow 3/20 for scheduled Teacher Collaboration Day
LHS Teacher, Gayle Livingston Announces Retirement. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XHh3zvW0MhOC9x1v6rPekAU1sfqxnwk/view?usp=share_link
Reminder that we are on our Quarter Recess - No School today, March 17th and Monday, March 20th. We will see students back in class on Tuesday, March 21st!
Mrs. Megan Owens, Southwest Principal, Announces Retirement. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Za2Gfm5kQdUMk129ex8owVnYxiYyp_Q/view?usp=share_link
March Board Spotlights: The board spotlighted former LHS Principal, Mr. Don Edwards. He will be inducted into the Missouri Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Prior to serving in Lawson he had a longstanding successful history as a basketball coach. Next, the board highlighted Mr. John Defries, Lawson resident who was recognized recently at the state wrestling tournament by MSHSAA for 25 years of service as an official. And finally, they recognized Ms. Christina Conrick, Southwest Elementary's Computers Teacher, who was nominated and awarded the Lawson VFW's Teacher of the Year award for her demonstration of patriotism with student groups during and outside the school day. The Board of Education congratulates our March spotlight recipients for their accomplishments and for representing the Lawson community with class.
LHS Theater Announces Spring Play - Pirates of the Great Lakes! Mark your calendars!🗓🗓
APRIL 21ST, 22ND, & 23RD
$3 for Students - $5 for General Public
Sellers Performing Arts Center - Lawson High School
APRIL 21ST & 22ND Doors Open at 6:30 Show Starts at 7.
APRIL 23RD Doors Open at 3:30 Show Starts at 4.
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
(www.playscripts.com)
The year is 1782 and Johann Andreas' family business on the shores of Lake Huron is in trouble. For some reason nobody wants to stay at "Andreas Wasp Infested Inn." Luckily for Johann, Captain Short Fuse Composure arrives on the scene, having been stranded by a band of pirates who mistook Michigan for an island. In his possession is a treasure map, and he promises Johann a share of the loot if he can assemble a crew and reach the treasure in advance of his arch-rival, the dreaded Burgundy Beard. Between dealing with Captain Short Fuse Composure's fear of North Atlantic Sea Tigers, an idiotic crew, and a complete lack of knowledge about the sea, will it be possible for Johann to find the treasure, get the girl, charm her father, stop tripping over things, and save his family business?
Daylight Savings Time begins tomorrow, March 12th!
Congratulations to senior Max Watson on earning honorable mention for their February Photo of the Month competition entry to MIJA (Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association), the state student journalism organization.
Yearbook staff members submit entries each month and then we select the best from those for our one entry in the state monthly competition. Below is the link to the page where the photo is located on the MIJA site (scroll to the bottom and click into the honorable mentions.)
https://mipajournalism.com/4875/contests/february-photo-of-the-month-winners-announced-4/
Lawson HS Select Choir traveled to Staley HS this morning to perform in the MSHSAA Choir State Large Ensemble Festival. They performed two prepared pieces for a panel of three judges earning an "Exemplary I" and two "Outstanding II" ratings. Following their performance on stage, they went into the Sight Reading room and earned an "Exemplary I" rating for their performance in there. The scores were combined to award them with an overall "Exemplary I" rating. This is the first Choir from Lawson to achieve this honor since 2017! Congratulations to these outstanding musicians!
Reminder that we have our Quarter Recess coming up - No School Friday, March 17th and Monday, March 20th!
Join us in supporting the LHS Robotics Team as they prepare for competition! They will be doing a demonstration and explanation of this year's robot this Friday evening at 6pm in the SPAC. We will reveal our progress so far on the robot and give info on the competition and game strategy.
Also attached is the itinerary for the competition next week. It is being held at Olathe South High School. They would love to see our support!
Reminder: Lakeview Property Bids are due next Friday, March 10, by 2pm
Click Link to access the complete Request For Bid: https://5il.co/1pf0a
As we approach the end of the third quarter and push into the final stretch of the 2022-23 school year, we want to reiterate that our student's success is directly related to their presence in the learning process. Showing up matters, and together we can finish "Fourth Quarter Strong!"
The Lawson Jazz Band finished up their successful season with a First Place finish at the Truman State University Jazz Festival. Additionally, Haley Lewis (sophomore), Anna Tucker (senior), and Hunter Thompson (sophomore) were awarded individual Outstanding Musicianship Awards. Congratulations to all of these students on their great work!
We look forward to hosting the Lawson Chamber of Commerce: Board Candidate Meet & Greet this Thursday, March 2, at 6:30pm in the Lawson Middle School Commons. As a part of the event, the District will be sharing information about the recently approved 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. We hope you can join us to learn more about our plan and meet the 2023 Board of Education Candidates. #WeAreLawson
During the months of December and January, 5th Grade music students in Mrs. Covey's class worked with a partner to compose an original duet to play on their recorders. After rehearsing their music with their partner, they then performed their compositions for their classmates. Students learned about the process of composing and the many challenges that come with writing music and then performing it for an audience. They also discovered that even the greats, like Beethoven, made mistakes when writing their compositions.
