Congratulations to Kamryn Florea, Audrey Trout, and Isaac Willoughby for earning All-KCI Conference recognition.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lawson Board of Education Approves A Change to the 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
The Lawson Board of Education approved modifying the current academic calendar during its February 19 meeting. The change will replace the Staff Professional Development Day on March 31, 2025, with a student contact day. Dr. Stephenson emphasized the importance of this change, stating, “Over the past two months, we have lost nine student instruction days due to weather-related closures. The approved change will allow us to regain a day of lost instruction.”
March 31, 2025, will now be a student contact day. No other changes were recommended for consideration.
The last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will remain as scheduled for an early release on Friday, May 16.
The KCI Scholar Bowl Tournament has been canceled for tonight. Stay tuned for rescheduling information.
All evening activities and events are canceled. Campuses will remain closed until 6am Thursday, February 6th.
Congratulations to Our Concert Band and Select Choir!
We are incredibly proud of our Concert Band and Select Choir for their outstanding performances at the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference at Margaritaville in the Lake of the Ozarks!
Being selected for this prestigious event is like winning the state championship in music education—a true testament to their talent, dedication, and hard work. Our musicians and directors represented our school and community with excellence, performing on one of the biggest stages for music in Missouri.
Thank you to everyone who supported them on this journey. Congratulations on this incredible achievement!
#StateChampsOfMusic #Proud #MusicExcellence #MMEA #WeAreLawson
Girls wrestling is battling hard at the Queen of the North tournament!
Join us tonight for the home basketball game against Stewartsville, starting at 5:30 PM. During halftime of the Varsity Boys game, around 7:00 PM, we will recognize our 2025 Winter Sports candidates and crown our royalty. Go Cards!
Join us today as our Lawson Lady Cardinals face Odessa in the Championship at 12:00pm at Lawson High School. Go Cards!
Lawson Basketball fans: A friendly reminder that district and conference athletic passes are not valid during the week of the Lawson Invitational. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students.
Inclement Weather / School Cancelation - UPDATE 1-5-25
Dear Cardinals,
As anticipated, the winter storm has created significant challenges across our region. To ensure everyone’s safety and a smooth start to the second semester of the 2024–2025 school year, we have adjusted our schedule as follows:
Updated Schedule
• Monday, January 6, 2025: All campuses and facilities will remain closed.
• Tuesday, January 7, 2025: Staff in-service day (rescheduled from January 6).
• Wednesday, January 8, 2025: Students return to school (rescheduled from January 7).
These adjustments prioritize the well-being of our students and staff while allowing adequate time to prepare for a successful start to the semester.
We are optimistic that weather and road conditions will improve by midweek, but we will monitor the situation closely. Decisions regarding team practices on Monday and Tuesday will be made as more information becomes available.
Our goal is to ensure the safety of all students and staff while keeping families informed to help with planning. Please stay tuned to district communications for further updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through this together.
Dr. Stephenson
Lawson School Campuses and Facilities will be closed to all access beginning at 5pm 1/4/25. They will remain closed until the winter storm has passed, and we can clear parking lots and sidewalks for safe passage. We will share additional information about our return to school once we have more information on road conditions.
It‘s always a great day to be a Cardinal...but it’s better WHEN YOU’re HERE!!!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2024
Lawson Board of Education Announces Lisa Glenn as New Activities Director
LAWSON, MO—The Lawson Board of Education proudly announces that Lisa Glenn will become the new Activities Director for the Lawson R-XIV School District in August 2025.
With over 25 years of dedicated service to the district as an educator, coach, and mentor, Glenn brings unparalleled experience and a passion for student development to this vital leadership role.
"Lisa Glenn "embodies the values of excellence, integrity, and commitment that define Lawson R-XIV," said Superintendent Stephenson. "Her decades of "service to our students, coaches, and community make her uniquely qualified to lead and enhance our athletics and activities programs."
Coach Glenn's tenure includes:
• Teaching: Over 20 years as a middle school computer teacher and three years as a high school business teacher.
• Coaching: 25 years as the Varsity Girls' Basketball Coach, including numerous conference and district championships, and three years coaching Varsity Volleyball.
• Leadership Roles: FBLA Adviser, Career Day Organizer, and Hoops for Hope charity event creator.
In addition to her extensive teaching and coaching background, Coach Glenn is a certified volleyball official who regularly officiates district and sectional competitions. She also serves in leadership roles with the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association and the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association.
Coach Glenn is a lifelong Lawson Cardinal and alumna of Lawson High School. "I am deeply honored to be given the opportunity to serve as our district's Activities Director," said Glenn. As someone who "has called Lawson home my entire life, I am passionate about supporting our student-athletes, mentoring our coaches, and continuing the proud tradition of excellence in Lawson athletics and activities."
Coach Glenn's vision for the future of Lawson activities includes fostering a culture of teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth for all students. Her collaborative leadership style will prioritize building strong relationships with staff, students, and families.
Please join us in welcoming her to this exciting new role. #WeAreLawson
The Lawson Cardinals Wrestling program traveled to Higginsville tonight for an exciting TRI meet that included Brookfield.
🔥 The Girls Wrestling team came out strong, defeating Brookfield 42-35 and Higginsville 42-36! 💪
💥 The Boys Wrestling team put up a tough fight but fell to Brookfield 30-40, before bouncing back with a dominant win over Higginsville 50-24! 👊
Great performances from all the wrestlers tonight! #LawsonGoCards
Lawson Girls Basketball hosted Lafayette County Huskers. The Cteam won, JVG lost a tough battle, and Varsity secured a 58-53 overtime victory. #LawsonGoCards
The Boys Basketball program travelled to Higginsville tonight for a matchup with the Huskers.
C-Team started the night with a tough 37-35 victory. JV followed with four solid quarters to secure a 54-41 win.
Varsity finished the night in a tough battle against a good Husker squad and fall short 41-61.
The Importance of School Attendance Before Winter Break
Dear Cardinal Families,
As we approach the festive holiday season, we want to emphasize how vital it is for students to be present and engaged in the three weeks leading up to winter break. These weeks are filled with important learning activities, projects, and opportunities for your child to build their knowledge and skills.
Every school day counts. Regular attendance not only helps students stay on track academically but also ensures they don’t miss out on collaborative classroom experiences and social connections that contribute to their growth. Missing even a few days can make it harder for your child to keep up and fully participate in lessons designed to prepare them for the upcoming semester.
We understand that this time of year can be busy with family commitments and travel plans. If you anticipate any absences, please inform your child’s teacher or the school office as soon as possible so we can work with you to support your student’s learning.
Thank you for your partnership in making every day count for our students. Together, we can ensure they end the year strong and ready for what’s ahead.
Warm regards,
Dr. Stephenson
REMINDER- REMINDER- REMINDER
Our 33rd Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner is being held today at 12:30 PM in the Lawson High School Commons.
Join us for a Thanksgiving meal, followed by a performance by our Southwest Singers.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
The Cross Country teams battled through harsh conditions yesterday - dealing with rain, wind, and muddy course conditions at the state meet in Columbia. There were 164 runners in the girls division and 163 runners in the boys division.
Jocelyn Calvert medaled with an 11th place finish in a time of 20:23. Emily Whitworth ran hard and finished 128th (23:48.)
Miles Hochwender ran a PR (18:34)and finished 77th. Owen Weatherspoon finished 83rd (18:38) and Hunter Thompson finished 136th (19:48.)
Congratulations to all on a great season!
Join Us for Our Veterans Day Assembly as we come together in appreciation and support for our veterans.
Date: Friday, November 8th
Time: Veterans Breakfast @ 8:30 a.m. /Schoolwide Assembly @ 9:30 a.m.
Location: Lawson High School
