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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...

Cassady, daughter of Cody and Stele Johnston, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Cassady’s favorite part of school is Mr. Castle’s Social Studies class. She participates in softball, basketball, volleyball and FCA. Cassady has cats and dogs.

Students of the week

February 24, 2026

Brown receives degree from Missouri S&T

February 23, 2026

ROLLA- Conner Brown, Lamar, joined over 1,000 students that received their degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during commencement ceremonies held at...

LCTC students Rowdy Hawes, Chase McCulloch and Waylon Nolting, along with their instructor, Rusty Hawes, gave a presentation prior to the Lamar R-1 School Board meeting held February 19. The students will give a presentation on their design of an eco-friendly dehumidifier toilet for SkillsUSA competition. Also present at the meeting were visiting Pittsburg State University nursing students.

SkillsUSA students give presentation on eco-friendly toilet

February 19, 2026

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratThe Lamar R-1 School Board was called to order by Board President Justin Ogden on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Lamar R-1...

February is Career and Technical Education Month: More than just...

February 19, 2026

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 SuperintendentFebruary is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a time to celebrate opportunity, innovation and pathways that lead students...

Jordan Oliver, son of Katelynn Higgins and Derek Oliver, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Jordan participates in football, baseball, basketball and the art club. His favorite class is Social Studies. He has one dog and one cat.

Students of the week

February 13, 2026

The Lamar Tigers had a successful 2025-26 homecoming last Friday. The Tigers defeated McDonald County 68-63 to move to 11-10 on the season. Prior to the contest Kileigh Ball was crowned homecoming queen, with Eli Ngugi being crowned king.

Lamar crowns homecoming royalty

February 13, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Lockwood High School junior Audrey Parker was crowned 2025-26 Basketball Homecoming Queen prior to the Tigers 54-30 victory over Purdy. She is shown with escort, fellow junior Koen Lilienkamp.

Lockwood homecoming royalty crowned

February 13, 2026

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Golden City’s 2026 Winter Homecoming was held Wednesday evening, Feb. 11. Coronation was held at 5:30 p.m., followed with the high school basketball game against Exeter. Recognized as homecoming queen was junior Madison Brewer, with sophomore Peyton Parrill being crowned king. Serving as crown bearer and flower girl were Wreagan Rutledge and Linkin Riley.

Golden City homecoming royalty crowned

February 12, 2026

Local students graduate from Missouri State University

February 11, 2026

SPRINGFIELD,- Missouri State University awarded 1,426 degrees to students in fall 2025.The commencement ceremonies took place December 12, 2025, at Great Southern Bank...

DNR now accepting entries for poster contest

February 10, 2026

JEFFERSON CITY- In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 3-9, 2026, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri Section American Water...

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