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Nevaeh Thomas, daughter of Melissa Kennon, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Nevaeh plays volleyball. Her favorite subject at school is Social Studies. She is a member of LMS Student Council. Nevaeh has one brother, two sisters and six pets.

Students of the week

September 30, 2022

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger and courtesy of Zee Crossley, zees.photos
Lamar Tiger football homecoming festivities began on Monday and culminated with a victory over East Newton on Friday night. Prior to the game, the week was spent in competition between the four classes, including who had the best float in the homecoming parade. The junior class won the competition for both the Spirit Stick and the best float. The band, cheerleaders, royalty candidates, football players and several members of the community were in attendance for the pep rally that was held at the bandstand Friday afternoon.

Homecoming festivities make for busy week

September 27, 2022

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Lamar homecoming week culminated with a victory Friday night against East Newton, but festivities began...

Summer school was a success

September 26, 2022

By CHRIS MORROW The Lamar R-1 Board of Education received a positive report on the successful summer school session during the Board's regular...

Blane Harris, son of Caleb and Leena Harris, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Blane likes to play football and basketball. In his spare time he likes to go out in the woods. His favorite thing to do is hang with his family and play game night.

Students of the week

September 22, 2022

Applications being accepted for 2023 Youth Pork Ambassador Program

September 20, 2022

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The Missouri Pork Association is now accepting applications for the 2023 Youth Pork Ambassador Program. The program allows students to actively interact with...

The Arrive Alive Tour® featured a virtual reality impaired driving and texting simulator that was available for Lamar High School juniors and seniors to experience real life dangers without the real life consequences.

Arrive Alive Tour® visits Lamar High School

September 16, 2022

The Missouri Department of Transportation presented The Arrive Alive Tour® on Thursday, Sept. 15, 8:15 to 2:15 p.m., at Lamar High School on 503...

Ava Blanchard, daughter of Nathan and Heather Blanchard, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In her spare time Ava loves to read. She plays basketball and likes to wrestle people. She has a dog named Flash.

Students of the week

September 16, 2022

Jaxson Parks, son of Austin and Tara Parks, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jaxson likes to play football and basketball. He has a dog named Nova. Jaxson is a member of LMS Student Council and his favorite subjects are History and Science. In his spare time he takes care of his little brother and plays video games.

Students of the week

September 9, 2022

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Pattison new Golden City School superintendent

September 6, 2022

By BOB JACKSON Greenfield Vedette Reporter The new Golden City School superintendent for the 2022-23 school year is Dr. Traci Pattison. Dr....

Missouri State University dean’s list released

August 31, 2022

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

How to supplement classroom learning at home with tech for kids

August 31, 2022

(StatePoint) When the school bell rings at the end of the day, the learning doesn’t need to stop. Some of the latest and greatest tech can get kids excited to expand their...

New STEM-specific scholarships available in fall of 2023

August 30, 2022

SPRINGFIELD The National Science Foundation (NSF) just answered a big question: How can talented, science-minded students go to college if they don’t have the funds? The...

Back to school scholarships offered for returning adults

August 24, 2022

ST. LOUIS- With back-to-school season in full swing, WGU Missouri has announced it will award scholarships to new students who want to make earning a college degree a...

Photo courtesy of Pastor Travis James
Recognized were, left to right, Janice Harrington, Jane Schafroth, Nancy Nentrup, Sharlene Mabee, Karrie Sands, Norma Beckley, Betty Mayfield, Kaitlyn Marchand, Ruth Neill, Stephanie Obert, Bernita Taylor and Joyce Duncan.

Lockwood UMW recognizes public school personnel for their service

August 20, 2022

By PAULA BRISCO LOCKWOOD- Every year Lockwood’s United Methodist Church encourages the public school personnel with an event during a...

Lamar Police Chief Joe Moore, left, and School Resource Officer Robert Lawrence were on hand to speak before the Lamar School Board on Wednesday, Aug. 17, regarding school safety and building relationships with the students and the community. A walk-thru of the schools had been held earlier in the day with members of the Lamar Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Department and the Missouri Highway Patrol participating.

New school year begins on very positive note

August 19, 2022

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat A very positive review was given by the building principals at the Wednesday evening, Aug. 17 meeting of the...

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