The Lawson Concert Band performed at the MSHSAA Large Ensemble Festival today, earning an Exemplary (1) rating. Congratulations to the hard working band students at Lawson for their great achievement! #WeAreLawson
Junior students listened to a presentation from Missouri National Guard recruiter Sgt. Julian Walker to learn how to read and interpret the scores they earned on the ASVAB test that they took in February.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually for students interested in military as a career or for other students as test practice for future testing such as the ACT. It also includes a career interest inventory component to assist students in career and educational decisions.
Help us celebrate Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our Paraprofessionals who do so much for all our students and staff!
Lawson Band Students had a wonderful experience performing at the MSHSAA Solo & Ensemble Festival. The following students participated:
Maggie Thompson - Gold, Percussion Soloist
Will Mason - Gold, Percussion Soloist
Anna Tucker - Silver, Saxophone Soloist
Hunter Thompson - Silver, Saxophone Soloist
Haley Lewis - Silver, Trumpet Soloist
Makynzee Hubbard - Bronze, Clarinet Soloist
Dylan Spor- Bronze, Euphonium Soloist
We are inching closer to completion of our SW FEMA Shelter project. #WeAreLawson
Please help welcome Ms. Makenzi Stephan! She will be joining Southwest this fall. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BBnJWARIUDOSByybhKeivwH3PrJ0kku-/view?usp=share_link
Congratulations go out to our newest members of Lawson High School's National Honor Society. We had a group of 17 outstanding sophomores and juniors inducted last night. To be selected, a student must have earned at least a 3.75 unweighted GPA over at least three semesters of high school, submit an application detailing leadership, activities, and service activities, and be approved through a faculty council.
Congratulations to them and thank you to our experienced NHS members for all of their help last night.
Students at the High School in Mrs. Harrold's World History class did a simulation to prevent WWI. After learning about the causes of WWI, the students had to work within their government's guidelines to come up with a peace proposal. They had time to negotiate with other diplomats from other countries. In the end, each of the four classes came up with peace plans that did not end up working out, and WWI ended up happening after all due to the number and types of causes (one class inadvertently started WWI in another way, and another class partly started WWII by mirroring British actions in the 1930s).
Middle School student, Barrett Krieger, was recognized by MSHSAA with an excellence in writing award on which famous person had a positive influence on society. Mrs. Dreesen had over 20 students participate in this essay competition! Congrats Barrett!
The 6th graders finished their
unit on Ancient Africa with the African game, Mancala. It was set up tournament style to celebrate our own version of March Madness.
Please help us welcome Mrs. Whitney Stock! She has been selected to serve as the new Middle School Counselor to replace Mrs. Susan Edwards who is retiring. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HYq7mKWty9GJTdBW8sAER9FIqz_pIpm2/view?usp=share_link
Lawson Middle School held the last Trading Card event for 5th grade students on Wednesday, March 22. Trading Cards is a year-long activity matching high school seniors and the 5th grade class with a focus on positive character traits, making safe decisions, and saying no to underage alcohol and tobacco use. The senior Trading Card students were: Kira Phipps, Carsyn McPheeters, Anna Tucker, Elaina Hurst, Rylan Cress, Myah Stamper, Spencer Estes, Shelby Starliper, Caydence Calvert, Alexis Reeves, Aubrey Cox, Maggie Thompson, Anna Harrold, Gavon Thummel,and Maryanna Bolinger.
Please help us welcome Mrs. Ida Kemper! She has been selected to serve as the new Southwest Assistant Principal for the 2023-2024 school year. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i4QaMxZc6w_WRVPiLSlNTinWpEbZXCM3/view?usp=share_link
Lawson staff took a little field trip today to Main Event! They took a little detour from their usual collaboration day and instead were treated to a fun day enjoying each other's company, some friendly competition, and catered to a yummy lunch!
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the FRC Robotics team traveled to Olathe South to compete in the Heartland Regional Competition. Members participating in this event were Hunter Ware, Will Mason, David Doolittle, Emma Watson, Dallen Barnett, Gabby Barnhill, Dryden Kistner, Makynzee Hubbard, Mason Henson, Kade Gutierrez, and Drake Gettings.
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION HEARTLAND REGIONAL 2023 WINNERS-----LAWSON HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM #2457 THE LAW!
This is the first time in 10 years that the team has won an FRC Regional Competition. This qualifies the team to compete in the FRC WORLDS COMPETITION in Houston, Texas. This competition runs from 04/19 through 04/22.
We are excited to announce that the Lawson Board of Education has selected Mrs. Christina Cross to serve as the new Southwest Elementary Principal. Mrs. Cross has been serving Southwest Elementary for the last eighteen years as the Southwest Assistant Principal and has taught multiple grade levels. She will be filling the vacancy of Mrs. Megan Owens, current Southwest Principal, who is retiring.
"I am humbled, thankful, and excited for the opportunity to continue to serve Southwest students, families and staff! Southwest is a truly a special place full of special people. I look forward to supporting our building as we work to achieve the vision, mission, and goals of the district."
Reminder: No School tomorrow 3/20 for scheduled Teacher Collaboration Day
LHS Teacher, Gayle Livingston Announces Retirement. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18XHh3zvW0MhOC9x1v6rPekAU1sfqxnwk/view?usp=share_link
Reminder that we are on our Quarter Recess - No School today, March 17th and Monday, March 20th. We will see students back in class on Tuesday, March 21st!
