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Catalina Sheriff, daughter of Gilbert and Elizabeth Sheriff, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Catalina likes painting and doing make up in her free time. She has one cat named Tide. She participates in gymnastics and cheerleading. Things that are important to her are Jesus, church, skincare, family, friends and sports.

Students of the week

Mary Clark, a member of the local chapter of Missouri Retired Teachers Association, presented the March program for the Barton County Retired Educators.

Barton County Retired Educators meet

The Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, March 4, at the Christian Church in Lamar, for the regular monthly meeting. President Karl Morey...

Missouri House approves State Rep. Kelley’s HB 331

JEFFERSON CITY- The Missouri House has officially passed HB 331, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at expanding career-focused educational...

Third grader Lucas Doyle gave his presentation on Bison before the March 16 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board. Doyle was one of several third graders who presented their research to members of the board, along with a large audience attending.

Third graders kick off Lamar R-1 School Board meeting

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratSeveral third grade students from West Elementary, along with their teachers, Mrs. Givens, Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Weber,...

LHS Student Council to host 2025 Mr LHS pageant

The Lamar High School Student Council will be hosting a 2025 Mr LHS pageant! Come see the men of Lamar High School show off their brains and brawn...

Liberal Elementary releases third quarter honor roll

LIBERAL- The third quarter honor roll has been released by Liberal Elementary School.All A’sFIFTH GRADE- Maci Bazal, Taylor Rose, Keagan Stewart, Nolan Torres-Ferrer.FOURTH...

Cash Brown, son of Scott and Carlie Brown, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cash plays football, but his main sport is rodeo. He has lots of horses and two dogs. Cash attends FCA and is a member of LMS Student Council.

Students of the week

East Primary Tigers of the Month for February were, fourth row, left to right, Clayton Eaves, Chloe Schnittger, Alexander Foster, Kalvary Lucas, Nattalie Pruente, Xavier Unruh, Chandler Blanchard, Laken Todd; third row, left to right, Riley Magruder, Kinsley Coy, Waylon Maberry, Karter Bishop, Eric Kavanagh, Jamison Pruente, Kaydence Lawrence, Rhiannon Townsend, second row, left to right, Eliza Dixon, Tallon Pennell, Remi Mendez, Mia Castro, Stella Ehrsam, Owen Guiheen first row, left to right, Zoey Austin, Elon Yarnell, Hudsyn Hockett, Blakely Oetker.

February East Primary Tigers of the Month

Fast graduates Arkansas State University

JONESBORO, Ark.- Arkansas State University has announced that Ricky Paul Fast, Lamar, completed degree requirements for Specialist in Education, Educational Leadership,...

Brian Gillis, who will serve as the new Lamar R-1 School superintendent beginning with the 2025-26 school year, is pictured with his family, wife Hailey and children Sadie, Cooper and Cade.

Gillis takes next step by becoming Lamar R-1 School superintendent

February 28, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratBrian Gillis has been named Lamar R-1 School superintendent, beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. Gillis...

Mikenna Plummer, daughter of Mike and Brittany Plummer, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Mikenna likes to shoot archery and play basketball and volleyball. Abby is her dog. She paints in her spare time.

Students of the week

February 27, 2025

The members of the championship team from Dade County will represent Missouri at the National 4-H Meats Judging Contest held in the fall as part of the American Royal.

Youth compete in 4-H State Meats Judging Contest

February 27, 2025

COLUMBIA, Mo.-The University of Missouri Extension 4-H State Meats Judging Contest on Saturday, Feb. 15, drew 60 competing 4-H members from across...

CFO grants dispersed throughout six school districts

February 25, 2025

CFO recently granted $200,00 from the new Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program.Six school districts are the first recipients of the Clinton and Nancy Schilling...

March Lamar R-1 Board to meet early due to spring break

February 20, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratLamar R-1 School Board President Dr. Justin Ogden opened the February 19 meeting by announcing that the March meeting date would fall during...

Missouri State releases fall 2024 graduation list

February 20, 2025

SPRINGFIELD- Missouri State University awarded 1,437 degrees to students in fall 2024.The commencement ceremonies took place December 13, at Great Southern Bank Arena. The...

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