The LHS Cardinal Book Committee traveled to Warrensburg today for the annual Children's Literature Festival. They were able to meet two authors and learn about the writing/publishing process.
Today marked our Annual KCI Conference Band. Lawson proudly represented 35 students(16 Middle School, 19 High School). All students from acroos the conference performed wonderfully!
#KCIstrong
Great evening tonight listening to our amazing 7-12 choirs! #WeAreLawson
Today both High School P.E. classes during 2nd hour got a new workout by helping lay the the indoor turf for our new batting cages. Go Cards!
There will be No School today, Thursday, Feb. 9, due to weather and road conditions. Stay Safe.
In American Government, students have been exploring the Legislative Branch. As part of that unit, we created a Mock Congress where the students became congressmen and attempted to draft and passed proposed bills and resolutions. They mimicked the legislative process as closely as they could. Everyone proposed numerous bills, they elected a Speaker of the House to oversee their legislative activities. They belong to a political party - with only one being in the majority. They worked as committees to revise bills, gather public feedback on their proposals and seek to ensure their legislation was detailed, clear, and articulate. We definitely saw politicking at play with opposing groups and viewpoints and some pretty serious debate.
Many, many bills died all along the way. Some never made it out of committee. A number died on the house floor. Some were totally transformed from what they originally were designed to be. And some failed under the power of the Veto. In the end, several bills were signed into "law."
In High School Psychology class, we have concluded a unit on Learning and Thinking. As part of that unit we explored the concept of human creativity. Then, in order to challenge, explore, and express some individual creativity, the students were tasked with creating a Rube Goldberg Machine - something with many complex steps that are all meant to accomplish something rather simple. In this case, they needed to pop a balloon in 10 unique or bizarre steps. They did an amazing job, even if the balloon didn't always pop on the first try. Super proud of them!
-Mr. Mayne
Today both the Lawson Middle School and High School's Honor Choirs participated in the annual KCI Conference concert. Incredible to watch all these schools join together to create such amazing music. Go Cards!
Congratulations to our 2023 Winter Sports King and Queen Candidates!
Tonight Lawson High School will celebrate it's Winter Sports night. All King and Queen candidates will be announced between the Varsity Girls and Boys game at approximately 7:15pm. Both the King and Queen will be crowned at the dance tonight at approximately 10:30pm. Go Cards!
Four students from Lawson High school, visited the state capital in Jefferson City yesterday. They are part of a group called Youth with Vision. These amazing young ladies met with legislators, and were given a standing ovation on the house floor. Youth with Vision is sponsored by Tri-County Mental Health and works to fight the devastating effects of drug and alcohol use and promote mental wellness.
Great job Southwest Singers on the national anthem at tonight’s basketball game! They sounded great! #WeAreLawson
Check out what's happening in your Lawson Schools.
January Cardinal Connection should have hit your mailbox in the last couple of days. https://issuu.com/lawsoncardinals/docs/jan._2023_cardinal_connection-lawson
Additional copies are available in each building office.
There will be No School today, Wednesday, January 25. Stay safe, and we will see you all tomorrow.
Career Center Update: Lawson students will NOT attend ESACC tomorrow(1/25). Check your email for more details.
Follow your Lawson Robotics team competing today. Matches begin approximately 9:30 this morning. The Cardinals are number is 19815.
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Current Openings
*MS Counselor
*MS Assistant Principal/Atheltic Director
*Anticipated SpEd Teacher - High School
*Anticipated SpEd Teacher - Elementary
Click to access the employment page: https://www.lawsoncardinals.org/page/employment-page
Last Friday, Lawson High students enjoyed some attendance rewards.
Each student that received perfect attendance during 2nd quarter received ice cream at lunch.
ALL students that had 95% attendance during 1st semester, were entered into a drawing for $50, two names were drawn. Congratulations Alexis Reeves and Will Mason!
Lastly, students who had perfect attendance during 1st semester, were entered into a drawing for $100, two more names were drawn. Congratulations Huntley Mather and Morgan Moore!
Tomorrow's Lawson High School's Talent show has been rescheduled in combination with the Middle School talent show on February 24. Go Cards!
Kim Malaj, author with local roots, visitors the Lawson Community Library Media Center on Monday to do research for her next book. Students were fascinated by the microfilm she access to read Lawson Review articles from the 1960s.
#WeAreLawson
