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Davis chosen for membership in Griffiths Leadership Society

November 28, 2023

Kaitlyn Davis, a resident of Lamar, has been chosen for membership in the Griffiths Leadership Society. Established in 2005, Griffiths, a special...

Missouri students invited to participate in No MOre Trash! contest

November 27, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri Department of Transportation invites Missouri students in grades K-12 to help fight litter in Missouri – and to have creative and educational...

The East Primary Tigers of the Month for November are, back row, left to right, Marie Sheat, Kilyn Willet, Henry Ball, Tyson Forst, TraeLyn Willet, Karleigh Hietala; third row, left to right, Logan Griffin, Thayer Onstott, Kevin Banwart, Kayde Blackwell, JB Eaves, Daxton Ford, Thatcher Landes; second row, left to right, Savannah Odle, Xavier Unruh, Harper Needham, Rigdon Lehman, Evelyn Forst, Maya Miller-Wilson, Linus Rea, Jaelyn Murphy; front row, left to right, Jules Weber, Cambreigh Gardner, Josslyn Henderson, Parker Hammond, Tucker Thomason, Brynlee Willet.

East Primary November Tigers of the Month

November 17, 2023

Bryson Rice, son of Colby Cliett, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. In his spare time Bryson enjoys playing with his pet rats. He participates in archery. Math and Science are his favorite subjects in school.

Students of the week

November 17, 2023

Baldridge to be inducted into hall of fame

November 16, 2023

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Kara Weber was present at the November 15 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board to provide an overview of the Summer Journey program....

Photos by Holly Willhite
Gladys Price, a World War II veteran that served in the English Army, was present at the LHS Veterans Day Assembly held Friday, Nov. 10, in the high school gym. She received special recognition during the assembly and also is pictured with Peyton Eddie and Eliana Bartholomew, members of the FCCLA group that served the veterans a breakfast prior to the assembly.

World War II English Army vet present at assembly

November 14, 2023

Gladys Price, a World War II veteran that currently resides in Lamar, was present at the Lamar High School Veterans Day Assembly held Friday, Nov....

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
An extremely moving tribute was paid the area veterans as Lamar High School held its annual Veterans Day Assembly at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, in the high school gym. A large group of veterans, as well as students and spectators, were on hand to honor all veterans that served in the United States Armed Forces.

Area veterans honored during assembly

November 10, 2023

By MELODY METZGER Lamar Democrat Prior to the Lamar High School Veterans Day Assembly that was held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the high school...

Mya Castle, daughter of Brandon and Whitney Castle, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Mya plays softball, basketball and volleyball. She has two dogs and one cat. Her favorite subjects are Social Studies, Reading and Science. She loves her friends and family.

Students of the week

November 10, 2023

Delta Dental Land of Smiles® visits Liberal Elementary School

November 9, 2023

LIBERAL- Delta Dental of Missouri’s popular Land of Smiles® dental education program is on the road this fall, taking the crusade for healthy teeth...

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Greg Williams, Andy Hays and Kenny Steeves with MFA Oil Foundation were all present on November 8, to award the Jasper Elementary PTA with a check to help fund and improve their outdoor playground. Over the past year they have been able to do some much needed improvements, such as providing an accessible area for all students to enjoy the outdoors. They have hopes that in the future there will be even more wonderful upgrades for students to enjoy for many years to come.

MFA Oil Foundation awards grant to Jasper Elementary PTA

November 8, 2023

COLUMBIA, Mo.- The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Jasper Elementary PTA to assist with purchasing playground equipment..The MFA Oil...

Liberal sixth grade students visited the Missouri State Capitol on October 3. While there, they toured the capitol and the Missouri State Penitentiary. During the capitol tour, Secretary of State Archives came over and did a great job explaining what they do and gave some history that is important to the state. The students also visited the dome, the whispering gallery, House chambers, Senator chambers and the House lounge. Representative Ann Kelley sponsored the pizza that fed the group.

Liberal sixth graders visit state capitol

November 3, 2023

Lamar 11th grade students visited the Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, Nov. 2. While there they toured the Supreme Court of Missouri, the State Capitol and the Highway Patrol Museum. At the capitol they learned about the legislative process, went to the dome and whispering gallery and the House lounge. At the highway patrol they learned its history and watched a safe driving video about distracted driving and drunk driving. Missouri Senator Curtis Trent sponsored the pizza to feed the group.

Lamar juniors visit Missouri State Capitol

November 3, 2023

Taylor Caruthers, daughter of Jeremy and the late Mandy Caruthers, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Taylor enjoys playing travel softball, basketball, volleyball and being a part of LMS Student Council. Her favorite subject is reading. She has a sister, Madison and a dog, Mollie. In her spare time Taylor enjoys spending time with her friends and cousins. She wants to be a pediatrician when she grows up.

Students of the week

November 3, 2023

Veterans Day program to be held at Lamar High School

November 2, 2023

The Lamar School Veterans Day Program will be held Friday, Nov. 10, 10 a.m., at Lamar High School. All veterans are invited to attend. FCCLA will...

Study abroad opportunities for high school students

November 1, 2023

Qualified high school students are offered a unique opportunity to explore the world by spending an academic year, semester or summer in Europe, Asia, North or South...

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