Please help us welcome back April Roberts! She will be joining the Middle School staff this fall. See her full story: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19DkGVtyTIBu_VeUbBNRApruwX6G790YH/view?usp=share_link
At a special board meeting last night, the Board of Education approved an amendment to the release time on the last day of school. In the original calendar, the last day of the 2022-23 school year was scheduled to be a full day on Friday, May 19th.
The last day will remain Friday, May 19th, but will now be an early dismissal at 11:30 am.
Please join us at Lawson High School for the 4th Annual Cardinal Career & Technical Fair to be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. There will be 20+ schools, internship/apprenticeships, and military present to educate students about possible career fields that don't require a four year degree and don't cost as much as a traditional college experience.
Reminder that Spring Break starts tomorrow!
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!
