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Teresa Shelton explained the gifted program to board members at the March 12 Lamar R-1 School Board meeting. Joining Mrs. Shelton in letting the board know how the program has helped them throughout their school years were Brenna Morey, Zoey Timmons and Landry Morey. There are currently 50 students in the program, from grades 1-12.

Summer project update given by R-1 Superintendent Gillis

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratFollowing the opening of the March 12 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, Superintendent Brian Gillis introduced...

East Primary Tigers of the Month for February included, fourth row, left to right, Tymber Michna, Clint Rowe, Waylon Maberry, Savannah Odle, Sage Garcia, Adleigh Taylor, Thea Stewart, Dean Hawkins; third row, left to right, Ella Kohler, Brynlee Willet, Bella Rodney, Dallas Dunham, Archer Thornton, Sylas Straw, Addison Luthi, Conner Trent; second row, left to right, Grant Gordon, Jaxon Sherron, Lincoln Johnson, Holden Harrison, Elizabeth Seaton, Jasmine Pruente, Parker Williams and first row, left to right, Esme Carroll, Troy Bradley, Blaize Lockwood, Daxx Thompson, Zayden Luthi.

February East Primary Tigers of the Month

Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis has announced that Diane Riegel is the 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year winner. Mrs. Riegel serves as the Title I Math teacher at East Primary, where she consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting students and helping them grow both academically and personally. Lamar R-1 is proud of her dedication, positive impact on the students and the care she brings to the school community each day. Congratulations on this well deserved honor.

Riegel named 2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year

Deacon Chaney, a fourth grader at Lamar West Elementary and Lucy Ogden, a sixth grader at Lamar Middle School participated in Joplin Globe spelling bee on Friday, March 13.

LMS students compete at regional spelling bee

LCTC SkillsUSA to hold fundraiser

The Lamar Career and Technical Center (LCTC) SkillsUSA Chapter is raffling off a hunting blind to fund their trip to State SkillsUSA contests to be held next month, and...

Honor roll released by Liberal High School

LIBERAL- Liberal High School students earning a spot on the honor roll included:All A Honor RollSENIORS- Elam Beaman, Cooper Burchett, Adam Collier, Samantha Crabtree,...

Liberal Middle School posts honor roll

LIBERAL- Liberal Middle School has released its honor roll. Students making the list included:All A Honor RollEIGHTH GRADE- Nathan Chiles, Brody Ely, Jolie Linn, Kasyn...

Lockwood Elementary third quarter honor roll

LOCKWOOD- The third quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary School.Students name to the list were:All A Honor RollPorter Jeffreys, Jentry Spain, Brice...

Liberal Elementary releases third quarter honor roll

LIBERAL- The Liberal Elementary School third quarter honor roll has been released. Area students earning a place on the honor rolls include:All A Honor RollFIFTH GRADE-...

Maggie Whiting is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Maggie is the daughter of Jessica and Kenneth Whiting. Her favorite part of school is ELA class; it is also her favorite subject. Maggie plays basketball and she has a cat and a dog. Her favorite movie or TV show is House.

Students of the week

Jay Johnson named Liberal R-II February Employee of the Month

Jay Johnson, instructor for Elementary STEM/Technology/Safety, has been recognized as Liberal R-II School District’s Employee of the Month for...

East Elementary Principal Zach Lemert, is pictured with Jamie Smit, Pre-K classroom teacher, as they work with students using items from the grant.

L.I.F.E. Grant Committee supports Pre-K initiative at East Primary

The Lamar School District has announced that it has received full funding from the L.I.F.E.Grant Committee to support a Pre-K initiative at East...

Lillana is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Lillana is the daughter of Jennifer Coones and Donald Coones. She participates in quiz bowl and art club. She has three cats and her favorite class is Social Studies.

Students of the week

February 27, 2026

Barton Mutual Insurance Company recently made donations to the Liberal School District. Brian King presents a check for $20,000 to Liberal R-2 Superintendent of Schools Barry Yokom to be used for new electronic signs at the high school and elementary schools. King also presented a check for $10,000 to the Liberal High School chapter of FFA that will be used to help fund the students trip to attend the Washington Leadership Conference. Pictured, from left, Ben Dingman, Madison King, Joy Krueth, Brian King, Barry Yokum and Payton Lair.

Donations made by Liberal R-2 supporters

February 27, 2026

Golden City FFA Advisor Lee selected semi-finalist

February 27, 2026

Michael Lee, FFA advisor at Golden City R-3, has been selected as one of 18 semi-finalists, earning a certificate, a backpack and a $250 cash prize...

Barton County Shrine Club

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