We are excited to announce that Ben Mayne has completed his Eagle Scout Project to create sheltered seating in the Bonus/Recess Time area for the Middle School!
This project took over 150 hours of work from planning to completing, including volunteers, donors, and personal efforts. Ben hopes the bench fills the need for shade, a place of rest, and a place to build friendships for the school and community.
#WeAreLawson
Please help us as we celebrate and thank our custodial and maintenance staff members in recognition of National Custodial/Maintenance Appreciation Day. Their dedication to making our facilities shine is essential to providing a top-notch learning environment. #WeAreLawson
Football Week 6 Teacher/Staff Member of the Week
The week 6 Teacher/Staff member of the week is Mr. Wes Florea! Coach Florea is the Physical Education teacher at Southwest Elementary. The seniors have great memories of P.E. while at Southwest! Coach Florea made a huge impact on them while they were in Elementary school, and he continues to impact many of the seniors as a coach. Thank you, Coach Florea, for all you do for students!
Photo L/R: Chase Jones, John Godley, Blaize Vaughn, Coach Florea, Loki Shields, Wyatt Sharp, Jayden Phillips, Eli Grote
September Board Spotlights:
The Board had the opportunity to celebrate and spotlight 3 individuals during this month's meeting.
The first spotlight was on Joelle Barker and Hunter Thompson for their selection and attendance at Girls and Boys State this past summer. The Lawson Rotary Club sponsored both.
Our second spotlight was on Gabrielle Knoch. Gabrielle was selected through a competitive application process to attend the MU Kinder Institute Constitutional Democracy Academy this past summer.
Our final spotlight was focused on 4th-grade teacher Mrs. Crystal Hochewelder for her selection as one of two MO Central Region Teachers of the Year.
#WeAreLawson
We look forward to hosting JV/V Volleyball tonight vs. Excelsior Springs starting at 5:30 in our freshly renovated High School Gymnasium. #WeAreLawson #AprilBondProject
Football Week 4 Teacher/Staff Member of the Week
The Lawson Football program is happy to announce their week 4 teacher/staff member of the week! For week 4, the seniors have chosen Mr. Justin Uptergrove! Mr. Uptergrove is part of the district maintenance staff. The seniors want to recognize Justin for the thankless job he does, as well as the support he provides for teachers and students. Thank you, Justin, for all you do for the Lawson School District! #WeAreLawson
Reminder that there will be No School in session on Monday for a scheduled Teacher Collaboration Day.
The Lawson Football program is happy to announce our week 3 teacher/staff member of the week!
For week 3, the seniors have chosen Mrs. Sharon Embrey! Mrs. Embrey is a Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher at Lawson Middle School. The seniors talked about how they never knew if she was having a bad day because she was always happy! They are also very thankful for her efforts in helping facilitate Young Life. Thank you, Mrs. Embrey, for all you do for students in the Lawson School District!
9/6/2025 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - GAME LOCATION
THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED AT ---- ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL
ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL is located at 713 S. Third Street in Odessa, MO 64076.
9/6/2025 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL - GAME LOCATION
THE GAME WILL BE PLAYED AT ---- ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL
DIRECTIONS TO ODESSA HIGH SCHOOL
OHS is located at 713 S. Third Street in Odessa, MO 64076. Phone: 816-633-5533.
FROM NORTH: From I-70 take HWY 131 South (which is also 2nd St.). Continue on 131 South into Odessa and through downtown to Phillips, turn right on Phillips. The school is at the corner of Phillips and 3rd St.
FROM EAST: From I-70 take exit 38 to Johnson Drive. Turn left onto Johnson Dr. to US 40 HWY(outer road). Turn right onto US 40 HWY. Take 40 HWY to HWY 131 South (which is also 2nd St.). Turn Left. Continue on 131 South into Odessa and through downtown to Phillips, turn right on Phillips. The school is at the corner of Phillips and 3rd St.
FROM WEST: From I-70 take HWY 131 South (which is also 2nd St.). Continue on 131 South into Odessa and through downtown to Phillips, turn right on Phillips. The school is at the corner of Phillips and 3rd St.
FROM SOUTH: From Hwy 131 North (In Pittsville), go North on 131 HWY to Phillips. Turn left onto Phillips. Take Phillips to 3rd St. The school is at the corner of Phillips and 3rd St.
Reminder that school will not be in session Monday, September 2nd. Enjoy the holiday weekend!
The Importance of Regular School Attendance
8/30/2024
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. As we work together to ensure the success of our students, I want to emphasize the critical role that regular school attendance plays in your child's academic and personal development.
Why Attendance Matters:
1. Consistent Learning: Regular attendance helps your child stay on track with lessons and assignments. Each day in the classroom builds upon the previous one, and missing even a single day can create gaps in their understanding.
2. Social Development: Attending school daily helps your child develop strong social skills by interacting with peers and participating in group activities, which is essential for building teamwork and communication skills.
3. Building Responsibility: By attending school regularly, your child learns the importance of commitment and responsibility, habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
4. Better Outcomes: Research shows that students who attend school regularly are more likely to succeed academically, graduate on time, and pursue higher education or career opportunities.
How You Can Help:
• Set a Routine: Establish a consistent daily routine that includes a healthy bedtime and morning routine, ensuring your child is well-rested and prepared for the school day.
• Communicate with Us: If your child is facing challenges affecting their attendance, please contact us. We are here to support you and find solutions together.
• Avoid Unnecessary Absences: Please schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours whenever possible to minimize disruptions to your child's learning.
We understand that there are times when absences are unavoidable, such as due to illness. In those cases, please inform the school as soon as possible, and we'll work with you to ensure your child catches up on missed work.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. Together, we can ensure every student has the best opportunity to succeed.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Stephenson
Superintendent of Schools
Lawson R-XIV School District
Cooper's "Mobile Nest" received a makeover today. #WeAreLawson
Lawson School District Receives a $250,000 Weight Equipment Donation from Snap Fitness in St. Joseph, MO.
With the assistance of LHS Alumni Tanner Stark, Coach Crawford was instrumental in organizing a significant donation to the Lawson School District. The donation was made possible based on an agreement between Snap Fitness and the School District to provide a written tax receipt acknowledging the donation and the understanding that the district would be responsible for loading and hauling all the equipment. The mass amount of equipment we obtained for no cost was valued between $250,000 and $300,000 new.
The equipment is all in safe working order and of the highest quality, and Lawson's color scheme is even included. The opportunity was something we could have never dreamed of. Coach Crawford and ten trailers, drivers, and a bobcat with forks made their way to St. Joseph on the morning of August 3rd. After 3 hours of hard work, the assembles team had the gym cleared out and were headed back to Lawson. Without the help of several assistant coaches Daniel Nutter, Mitchell Morrow, Todd Dunn, Dan Dreesen, Nate Robison, Dustin Sullard, alumni Tara Crawford and Tanner Stark, and parents Travis Bennett and Rick Vosika, the day would not have been possible. Their selfless volunteerism on August 3rd was vital to Lawson receiving this unheard-of gift.
The gifted equipment has allowed us to move our weights program forward by decades. It has also allowed the district to begin planning a designated middle school weight training program and a room with safe machine-oriented equipment. Again, we thank Snap Fitness for their charitable donation and the Lawson volunteer group for making this possible. The donation has saved the School District tens of thousands of dollars in equipment upgrades, and doing so is truly a blessing.
It's always a great day to be a Cardinal...but it's better WHEN YOU'RE HERE!!!
Current 2024-2025 Openings
*Evening Custodian
*Substitute Teacher
Click the provided link for more information and to apply.
https://www.lawsoncardinals.org/page/employment-page
Our website serves as a great resource! You can find district information, important forms, helpful links, and more. Check it out - lawsoncardinals.org
Our teachers and staff received training today on our upgraded classroom technology. Every classroom had SmarPanel TVs installed over the summer. This upgrade brings a barrage of learning tools to the fingertips of our students and teachers.
These upgrades were all made possible by the support of our community in the passage of our April 2024 Bond. #WeAreLawson
