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Culinary Arts students from the Lamar Career and Technical Center, along with their instructor, Mrs. Pittsenbarger, addressed the Lamar R-1 School board after having prepared and served them a top notch meal prior to the meeting. The students consist of juniors and seniors from Lamar, as well as various other sending schools.

Culinary Arts students prepare top notch dinner

November 20, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratPrior to the Wednesday, Nov. 19 Lamar R-1 School Board meeting, Lamar Career and Technical Center Culinary Arts...

Winners in Mrs. Weber’s class were, left to right, Harper Needham, first place; Chandler Blanchard, second place and Kalvary Lucas, third place.

Lamar third graders recognized for outstanding poster contest

November 19, 2025

Barton County 4-H Teen Leaders would like to congratulate all the third graders from Lamar on an outstanding poster contest. This evaluation...

Taylor Cherry, daughter of Mary and Mark Cherry, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Her favorite part of school so far is being with friends. Taylor participates in cheer and has three pets. Her favorite class is Reading.

Students of the week

November 17, 2025

Lamar Democrat/Melody Metzger
Members of the Lamar High School FFA provided the Presentation of Colors at the Lamar High School Veterans Day program held Tuesday, Nov. 11.

LHS holds A Salute To Our Veterans

November 12, 2025

By MELODY METZGERLamar DemocratA special Veterans Day program was held at the Lamar High School gymnasium on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. The...

Understanding the annual performance report

November 12, 2025

By BRIAN GILLISLamar R-1 School SuperintendentThe recent release of the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Lamar R-I School District has...

Silas Bull, son of Katie and Kevin Bull, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. His favorite aspect of school thus far is reading and he particularly enjoys Social Studies class. Silas is looking forward to participating in archery and basketball. He has two dogs and his favorite movie is K-pop Demon Hunters.

Students of the week

November 7, 2025

Estelle Rives, daughter of Crystal and Joey Parcell, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Estelle is planning to play softball and has a dog named Mac. Her favorite subject in school is Band.

Students of the Week

November 5, 2025

Sheldon begins construction on new projects

November 5, 2025

Sheldon R-8 School District has announced the start of construction on a new bus barn and solar energy project, located just east of the Ag...

DAR American 250! Scholarships available

November 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Undergraduate and graduate students studying American history can apply for a $25,000 scholarship from the National Society Daughters of the American...

East Primary Tigers of the Month for October are, fourth row, left to right, Elliot Reid, Jameson Jeffrey, Zayden Azua, Everly Oxlaj-Tellez, Lawdynn Todd, Cheyanne Dighero, McCoy Crawford; third row, left to right, Tallon Pennell, Christina Walters, Hudson Irving, Brynnlee Burns, Oakley Parcell, Mabel Burnham, Ivar Fansher, Kinley Williams; second row, left to right, Braelynn Hilbert, Walker Overman, Daisy Taylor, Oliver Aguirre, Xander Hagy, Nova Townsend, Rustynn Butcher and first row, left to right, Euna Infield, Gannon Willet, Isaiah McAdams, McKinley Eaves, Westen Parks, Payton Jacobs.

East Primary Tigers of the Month

October 29, 2025

Lockwood Elementary first quarter honor roll

October 29, 2025

LOCKWOOD- The first quarter honor roll has been released by Lockwood Elementary School.All A Honor RollSIXTH GRADE- Silas Baugh, Nora Divine.FIFTH GRADE- Pace Allison,...

During the safety day rotation each student reviewed and took home a Community Safety Net Rural Safety Book to share with their family.

Rural Safety Days taught to Lamar third graders

October 27, 2025

Community Safety Net “Rural Safety” Smart Choices for Life was held October 22, at the Lamar Career and Tech Center. Livestock Field Specialist PhD...

Brock Wolken, son of Sasha Mitchell and Aaron Wolken, is the sixth grade Lamar Middle School Student of the Week. Brock particularly enjoys the teachers at school. He has three dogs and is a member of the band.

Students of the week

October 24, 2025

LHS to hold Veterans Day assembly

October 23, 2025

A Veterans Day assembly will be held Tuesday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Lamar High School. All veterans are invited to attend. The assembly is to honor all of...

East Primary School Principal Zach Lemert is pictured with students PreK-2 as they utilize some of the new Sensory Library items.

L.I.F.E. grant committee funds Sensory Library

October 22, 2025

The Lamar School District recently received funding from the L.I.F.E. grant committee that has fully funded a Sensory Library for all students at...

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