OPAA food services is ready to serve our students! To access their menus use the following link: https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1775
Our 2024 Back To School Convocation was full of celebration, recognition, and opportunity to be energized. We are ready to get the 2024-2025 School year Started!!! #WeAreLawson
Fall Sports "Meet the Cards" night is this Friday, 8/16/24, at 7 pm.
Due to construction, it will take place in the visitor's stands of the football stadium.
Please park in the softball parking lot.
Come meet the Cardinals and join us for a raffle!
The Blazing Cardinal Marching Band
Cheer
Football
Volleyball
Softball
Cross Country
Girls' Golf
There will be a raffle for the following prizes.
1 Family Activity Pass
Press Box rental during a football game
Raffle tickets will be $5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets.
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.
District Welcome Back Luncheon - To have our Lawson Cardinals all back together felt amazing. We are excited to see our families return as we open the 2024-2025 School Year. #WeAreLawson
Our Sellers Performing Arts Center audio, video, and ADA seating upgrades project has been completed. The updates provide our students with a learning lab equipped with modern technology, our Fine Arts Programs with top-notch equipment for performance and recording, and our community with appropriate seating. All of this was made possible with the support of our school community. #WeAreLawson #BondProject
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
We welcomed our new staff members to the District today as part of our orientation process and are excited to have our community get to know each of them as we begin the 2024-2025 School Year. #WeAreLawson
We have made significant upgrades to our district-wide exterior access controls and interior locks, including the installation of safety indicator locks on every classroom door and the rekeying of every door as part of a systematic lock system. These upgrades may go unnoticed by the public eye but are significant in our continued building safety efforts. #WeAreLawson #AprilBond
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 by emailing Melissa Kisner at mkisner@durhamschoolservices.com.
Note that route times will be approximate and may take a few weeks to become more regular.
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 Wednesday, August 21st and will be held in the Southwest Commons.
For more information about your school board and all the policies, go to lawsoncardinals.org under the district tab.
Here is a sneak peek at the HS Commons improvements. #WeAreLawson #BondProject
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 21st, Middle School picture day is Thursday, August 22nd, and Southwest Elementary picture day is Friday, September 6th.
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.
Wondering what classes your child will have this year? Anticipating the teacher your elementary child will have ? This information will be coming out from each building SOON!
High School - High School - Schedules will be given out at Flight Night on Tuesday, August 13 at 6pm-7:30pm. Freshman Orientation will be 5:30pm in SPAC. All 9-12 students and parents are encouraged to attend Flight Night. Class sponsors will hold a parent meeting during Flight Night. More details have been emailed, please call the High School office with any questions.
Middle School - Schedules will be given out at Open House on Wednesday, August 14th (6-7:30pm, at the Middle School)
Southwest Elementary - You will be able to view your child's teacher using the Teacher Ease Parent Portal beginning Monday, Aug. 12th. If you have trouble, you can call the SW Office.
Wondering what supplies your child needs? Access our supply lists by visiting our website, using the menu select School Supply Lists under the Student and Parents heading. Lists are included for PK-8.
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.
Our HS/MS Parking Lot Paving, Sealing, and Storm Drainage projects are nearing completion. #WeAreLawson #BondProjects
Never miss a chance to support your Cardinals! Our district and athletic calendars can be found in our app and on our website.
Today, we celebrated the end of summer employment for an outstanding group of Lawson Cardinals. This group served a vital role in assisting our custodial, maintenance, and IT staff in preparing the district for the upcoming school year. Thank you for a job well done. #WeAreLawson
