
Cooper the Cardinal's Vacation Planner: Helping Families Plan Ahead
Whether you're organizing a family vacation, weekend getaway, or special celebration, Cooper's Vacation Planner can help you find the best times to travel while minimizing missed instructional days.
Great memories and great attendance can go hand in hand!
#WeAreLawson

But a little planning goes a long way.
Save these important back-to-school dates and enjoy the rest of your summer break.

Join us for the School Community Input Meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Southwest Commons.
This annual meeting is an opportunity for community members to share feedback, perceptions, and ideas regarding the Lawson School District. Your input helps us meet the needs and expectations of our school community and provide the high-quality education our students deserve.
We hope youβll join the conversation and help shape the future of Lawson schools!

Cardinal Families,
Whether your student completed their very first year of preschool, graduated from kindergarten, celebrated 8th grade promotion, or officially became a graduate and Lawson alum, this year has been filled with growth, memories, challenges, and accomplishments. We are grateful to have shared the journey with each of you.
Thank you for partnering with us throughout the year. Your support, patience, and perseverance through morning drop-offs, afternoon pick-ups, late nights, busy schedules, and meals on the run helped make this year successful for our students.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and memory-filled summer break. Weβll be here in the fall, recharged, refreshed, and ready to do it all again!
Dr. Stephenson
Superintendent of Schools
Lawson R-XIV School District

π£ Lawson Families β Letβs Finish Strong! β€οΈπ€
As we head into the final 2Β½ weeks of the 2025β2026 school year, our students are showing up and putting in the work!
π Year-to-Date Attendance:
β’ LHS: 94.3%
β’ LMS: 94.2%
β’ SW: 94.9%
β’ K-12 Overall: 94.5%
π― Our Goal: 95% Attendance
Weβre close β and every single day matters!
Consistent attendance builds strong habits, supports academic success, and keeps students connected to their school community. Letβs rally together to make these last weeks count.
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Be here.
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Be engaged.
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Finish strong.
π₯ Together, we CAN hit 95%! Letβs go, Lawson! π₯
#FinishStrong

Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate our outstanding building principals!
Our principals play a vital role in shaping the success of our schools and the experiences of our students. Through their leadership, our buildings remain safe, supportive, and focused on learning and growth. They work closely with staff, students, and families to create environments where everyone can thrive.
From managing the day-to-day operations of a school to leading through challenges and celebrating achievements, their impact is felt across our entire community.
We are grateful for their continued dedication to our students, staff, and community.
Please join us in thanking our building principals for the difference they make each and every day. #WeAreLawson

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We are so close to hitting our district-wide goal. Check out where we stand as of today:
π‘ Why that 0.7% matters:
Reaching 95% isn't just a number on a spreadsheet; it represents hundreds of extra hours of collaboration, hands-on learning, and shared memories. When you are here, the energy in our hallways changes for the better.
π How we get there:
The "One More Day" Mindset: If you're feeling that mid-term fatigue, just focus on winning the day.
Support Your Circle: Encourage your friends and classmates. We reach this milestone as a team, or not at all!
Celebrate the Streak: Letβs see which building can be the first to cross the 95% line this month!
Letβs make it happen. See you tomorrow!

The Lawson R-XIV School District has a 2026-27 opening for an outstanding educator/leader to serve as Assistant Principal in our elementary school.
Click the link to learn more and to apply. https://www.lawsoncardinals.org/page/employment-page


The Lawson R-XIV School District has a 2026-27 opening for an outstanding educator for an opening in our elementary school. - Grade to be determined.
Click the link to learn more and to apply. https://www.lawsoncardinals.org/page/employment-page



Attention Southwest Families! Yearbooks are on sale now. Be sure to get yours by the deadline - March 20th!


Now Hiring for the 2025β2026 School Year!
It's always a great day to be a Cardinal...but it's better WHEN YOU'RE HERE!!!
The Lawson R-XIV School District is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team for the upcoming school year.
If you like kids and want to be a part of making a positive impact in their lives, then Lawson is the place for you.
Current Openings Include:
Evening Custodian
Substitute Teacher
MS Wrestling Coach
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Click to apply today and become part of something great:









