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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...

Sunter Johnston, son of Cody Johnson and Stele Johnston, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Sunter likes to play baseball and football. His favorite subject is PE. He enjoys deer hunting. He has three pets.

Students of the week

February 20, 2025

Navaratnam named to Dean's Honor Roll

February 18, 2025

WICHITA, Kan.- Wichita State University has announced that Jennifer A Navaratnam, Liberal, Mo., is one of 3,865 students who were on the WSU Dean's Honor Roll for fall...

2025 4-H SNAC program reaches out to Liberal students

February 17, 2025

LIBERAL- Eighteen fourth graders at Liberal Elementary School and 20 sixth graders from Liberal Middle School, will begin a three week journey, learning how to make...

Lamar Democrat/Chris Morrow
Friday night, senior Kylee Melton was crowned 2024-25 Liberal High School basketball homecoming queen. She is shown with her court, Izabelle Sprouls (left) and Libby Stebbins. The flower girl and crown bearer were Ella Spurling and Kyson Adamson. The Lady Bulldogs won their game prior to coronation 51-18 over Drexel. The boys dropped a close one, 48-45.

Melton crowned Liberal homecoming queen

February 14, 2025

Kellie Wilson, daughter of Crystal Davis, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Kellie loves riding her bike and playing basketball, football and softball. She has six pets - three dogs, two cats and a turtle. Her favorite subject is Math and she likes to help people.

Students of the week

February 14, 2025

DNR holds Drink Water Week poster contest

February 6, 2025

JEFFERSON CITY- In recognition and celebration of Drinking Water Week, May 4-10, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the American Water Works Association -...

Eden Cruse, daughter of Cory and Moriah Cruse, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Eden likes making all kinds of art. She likes playing soccer with friends. Her favorite subject is Math.

Students of the week

February 6, 2025

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Grace Scoville, daughter of Scotty Wagner and a Lamar High School senior, signed with William Penn University on Wednesday, Feb. 5. She was surrounded by her family as she signed her letter of intent. Grace will be going into Cheerleading at the university.

LHS holds signing day

February 5, 2025

East Primary School January Tigers of the Month were, fourth row, left to right, Sophia Mendez, Anthony Pendergrass, Bubba Taylor, Laniyah Branson, Mason Mitchell, T'Lenn Gripka; third row, left to right, Cheyanne Dighero, Raymond Dixon, Cambreigh Gardner, Linus Rea, Lawdynn Todd, Emry Parks, Jep Chairez, Waylon Stockton, Khaleesi Quinones; second row, left to right, Archer Thornton, Brynnlee Burns, Jace Quiocho, Tyson Higgins, Madilyn Snyder, Aryia McMaster and first row, left to right, Baker Plank, Amareigh Rodney, Lucas Hall.

East Primary Tigers of the Month

February 5, 2025

Lockwood Elementary releases honor roll

January 30, 2025

LOCKWOOD- The second quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary School.All A Honor RollSIXTH GRADE- Ava Anderson, Kai Lilienkamp, Presley Ogden, Adelyn...

Owen Blanchard, son of Nathan and Heather Blanchard, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Owen likes playing football and participating in archery and swim team. He likes hanging out with friends and watching the Chiefs.

Students of the week

January 30, 2025

Pictured, left to right, are Emma Potter, Carson Bronson, Garin Schneider, Kris Reeves, Aliciah Sheriff and Kynlee McCulloch. Not pictured are Rosabel Shaver and Jenna Lee.

LHS band students audition for honor bands

January 29, 2025

Lamar High School band students recently auditioned for the All-District and All-Conference Honor Bands. Students prepared etudes and memorized...

Craig named to University of Alabama Fall 2024 Deans List

January 28, 2025

TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- Ross Craig of Jasper, Mo. was named to The University of Alabama Deans List for Fall Semester 2024.A total of 14,631 students enrolled Fall Semester 2024...

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