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Fifth grade students explain Social Studies Timeline

October 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratMembers of the fifth grade class, under the direction of teachers Kelly Hull and Jessica Miller, began the October 14 meeting of the Lamar...

Christian Nelson, son of Jared Nelson and Taylor Nelson, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Math. He participates in football, archery and baseball. Christian is proud of being a good kid in class and he looks up to his dad because he has taught him everything he can do. His favorite meal is deer steak and he hopes to get good grades this year. Something mist don’t know about him is that his grandparents live in Wyoming.

Students of the week

October 16, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
The Lamar Homecoming parade was held prior to a pep rally for the Lamar Tiger football team that was held in the bandstand on the Barton County Courthouse lawn. The homecoming parade was held Friday afternoon, Oct. 9, prior to the Tiger’s victory against Mt. Vernon that evening. Out of the four classes, the float by the freshman class from Lamar High School was the winner.

Freshman class wins homecoming parade

October 12, 2026

Jasper football homecoming was held Friday evening, Oct. 2. The Jasper Eagles took on the Greenfield Wildcats. Seniors Lexie Goodwin and Will Ritchhart were crowned homecoming royalty. Pictured are, back row, left to right, Easton Pettibon, Keilin Greene, Craig Zuber, Austyn Moss, King - Will Ritchhart, Wyatt Helms and Erick Lira-Muno; front row, left to right, Lacey Adams, Hope Sheldon, Carli Frye, Karlan Zaerr, Queen - Lexie Goodwin, Aubrey Joyce and Brenlly Roberts.

Jasper homecoming royalty crowned

October 5, 2026

Thor Combs is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and he hopes to get all A’s. He participates football, basketball, baseball and archery and he said he looks up to Mr. Castle because he is funny. Thor’s favorite restaurant is Chic Fil A and he hates Oreos. Something he is most proud of is getting named as Student of the Week.

Students of the week

October 2, 2026

Mia Wolf is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite subject is Social Studies and she also plays volleyball. She is proud to be getting all A’s every year. She looks up to her mom because she is a hard worker and her favorite restaurant is Texas Roadhouse. Something one might not know is that she swam with dolphins.

Students of the week

October 1, 2026

Liberal R-II September Employees of the Month

September 30, 2026

Phillip Vore, kindergarten teacher at Liberal R-II School District, along with Jenna Hibbitts, kindergarten para, have been recognized as September...

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,...

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