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
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.
