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Beth Bazal, director of the Harry S Truman Birthplace, presented a program at the Region 9 meeting of the Barton County Retired Educators on April 20.

Local Retired Teachers Association hosts Region 9 meeting

The Region 9 area meeting for the Missouri Retired Teachers Association was held at the First Christian Church in Lamar on Monday, April 20....

Tina VanKirk was named 2025-2026 District Classified Staff Member of the Year for the Lamar R-1 School District. Pictured are, left to right, West Elementary Principal Carlie Brown, Executive Director of Special Services Piper Stewart, VanKirk and Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis.

VanKirk recognized by Lamar R-1 School

Lamar R-1 School Superintendent Brian Gillis has announced that Tina VanKirk has been named 2025-2026 District Classified Staff Member of the Year....

Kyla Parker is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Jamie and Joshua Parker. Kyla enjoys band the most at school, with science being her favorite subject. Additionally, she is involved in volleyball and archery. At home she has two dogs and a cat.

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Claire Plank, Lamar R-1 School Board secretary, administered the oath of office to, left to right, Cody Gariss, Dr. Justin Ogden and Christy Heins.

Lamar Middle School to add wrestling program

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratTowards the end of the April 15 meeting of the Lamar R-1 School Board, a unanimous decision was made to add a...

Hailey Dunaway is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her parents are Greg Dunaway and Stephanie Deere. Hailey’s favorite aspect of school is reading and she is also involved in cheerleading. An animal lover at heart, she has turtles, fish, dogs and cats. Additionally, her favorite television show is Outer Banks.

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MRETA Vice President Sunni Wilson surprised the local Barton County Retired Educators group by attending their monthly meeting. She emphasized the Region 9 meeting coming to Lamar on April 20.

Barton County Retired Educators prepare for Region 9 meeting

Sixteen members of the Barton County Retired Educators met Tuesday, April 7, at the Christian Church in Lamar, for their regular monthly meeting....

Stella Taylor is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Dwayne Taylor and Chelsea Beaumont. Stella’s favorite subject is Social Studies and her favorite color is pink. She has two dogs, two cats and two lizards. She plays softball and volleyball.

Students of the week

East Primary Tigers for the month of March are, fourth row, left to right, Josie Vanderslice, Jacklyn Brown, Karter Bishop, Huxton Enyart, Russell Cesonis, Emry Parks, Jules Weber, Emma Nowak; third row, left to right, Yostin Ramos-Hernandez, Ary Cliett, Laurel Norwood, Ashllyn Wright, Zandar Langford, Remington Mendez, Killian Willet; second row, left to right, Jasmine Maturino, Charlie Lopez-Paxtor, Kahl Scott, Autry Jones, Sage Cook, Zoey Stockton, Karmyn Allen; first row, left to right, Huxley Lipe, Tempe Roby, Oliver Norwood, Rush Horning, Kaya Ewer, Connor Leeper, Harper Smith. Not pictured is Alec Dixon.

East Primary Tigers recognized for month of March

Zoey Pennell is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Zoey is the daughter of Ashley and Russell Pennell. Social Studies, taught by Mr. Castle, is her favorite class. Zoey, who enjoys participating in basketball and softball, is also a proud owner of two dogs.

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Seventh and eighth grade students from Golden City visited the Missouri State Capitol on Thursday, March 26. A lot was packed into a short time as they toured the Capitol, including a trip to the Whispering Galley and the Dome. They then toured the Supreme Court of Missouri and learned about the Judicial branch. Senator Curtis Trent was amazing and sponsored lunch at Arris’ Pizza. The students ended their day at the historic Missouri State Penitentiary.

Golden City seventh and eighth graders visit Capitol

Title 1 Family Activity Night set for April 7

GOLDEN CITY- The Title 1 Family Activity Night at Golden City will be held Tuesday, April 7. A free pizza dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed with a fun “It’s...

Sophia Pentergrass is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Zandreal McCoulley and Theodore Pentergrass. Sophia has three cats and one dog. She likes to play with her animals and her favorite class is Mr. Castle’s Social Studies. Her favorite show is Superman.

Students of the week

How are schools funded?

By BRIAN GILLISSuperintendent of Lamar R-I The topic of school funding has been widely discussed during this year’s legislative session and it is an issue that has both...

Clue: High School Edition to be presented

Get ready for an evening of mystery, comedy and nonstop surprises! The Lamar High School Theatre Department invites you to join them for Clue: High School Edition, a...

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...

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