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The people who keep our schools shining

September 23, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-I Superintendent A public school has a lot of moving parts. Every day, countless things happen behind the scenes to make...

Elsie Blanchard is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She loves to read and participates in swimming and archery. She is most proud of reading five million words last year. She once hated reading but now she loves it. Elsie looks up to her big sister Ava because she wants to be just like her. Her favorite food is fruit and she hopes to keep getting good grades this year.

Students of the week

September 18, 2026

Lamar Career & Technical Center Ag instructors Caleb Russell and Caitlyn Brummett, along with ag students, spoke to the board regarding the various agricultural programs offered through the school. Brystol Dillon recited the FFA Creed, which is a necessity to belong to the FFA.

MAP and EOC results yield reason to celebrate

September 18, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe September 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School District was opened by Board President Dr. Justin Ogden. Caleb...

Hardy graduates from Missouri State University

September 17, 2026

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 460 degrees to students in summer 2026.These graduates are invited to participate in the fall commencement ceremony on...

Russell Magruder is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Math and he hopes to get straight A’s this year. He is involved with archery and go kart racing, which Russell was proud of winning. He looks up to his mom and dad because they take care of him.

Students of the week

September 14, 2026

Case Todd is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies. His grades are something he is proud of and something he hopes to accomplish this year is to get all A's. He is involved in football, basketball and baseball. He is a tight end in football. He looks up to his grandpa, because he helps him fish and hunt. Case’s favorite food is crab legs.

Students of the week

September 10, 2026

Barton County Retired Educators resume monthly meetings

September 4, 2026

On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Barton County Retired Educators resumed its monthly meetings every first Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m., in the First...

Title 1 Grandparent's Night at Golden City

September 1, 2026

Title 1 Family Game Night at Golden City Elementary School will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. A free dinner of hot dogs, chips, cookies and water/soda,...

Congratulations to Liberal R-II School District's August Employee of the Month Angela Daniels: Transportation Coordinator/Elementary Cashier.

Daniels named Liberal R-II August Employee of the Month

August 31, 2026

LIBERAL- Angela Daniels, transportation coordinator and elementary cashier at Liberal R-II School District, has been recognized as the August...

Golden City FFA Chapter helps pack 252,564 meals at State Fair

August 31, 2026

Members of the Golden City FFA Chapter joined more than 782 FFA members from 95 Missouri FFA Chapters and agricultural leaders to pack meals, a...

Reed named to MSU’s summer 2026 dean's list

August 25, 2026

SPRINGFIELD- Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. For undergraduate students, criteria include...

During the August 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, instructor Brandon Castle and one of his students gave a presentation on this year’s summer school’s Compass Academy Network program. Both answered questions posed to them by the board.

SRO Ryan West brings experience to the R-1 School District

August 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA Tax Rate Hearing was held by the Lamar R-1 School Board at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, followed by their regular...

During the August 17 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, instructor Brandon Castle gave a presentation on this summer school’s Compass Academy Network program. One of his students joined him as both answered questions posed to them by the board.

SRO Ryan West comes to the school with experience

August 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA Tax Rate Hearing was held by the Lamar R-1 School Board at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 17, followed by their regular...

Back-to-school safety

August 19, 2026

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their students for the 2026-27 school year. It’s also...

The 2026 Stuff the Bus, held July 23 and 24, at Lamar Walmart, was an overwhelming success. 4-H youth, Liberal FCA, FCCLA and FBLA, along with Community Betterment volunteers, donated their time to load buses with school supplies donated by Walmart shoppers. A monetary donation was also available. Lamar, Liberal and Golden City provided school buses for the two day event. These buses went hope, stuffed to the maximum.

Stuff the Bus was a success once again

August 11, 2026

The 2026 Stuff the Bus, held July 23 and 24, at Lamar Walmart, was deemed a success. They would like to extend their appreciation to the community...

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