Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools calling a Red Snow Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020

admin February 3, 2020

Feb. 3, 2020 By Katy Bergen Assistant Director of Public Relations Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools is joining school districts throughout the metropolitan area in calling a Red Snow Day on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 to allow students and staff to attend the…

Helping Children Through the Loss of a Parent

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January 25, 2020 There’s nothing more heartbreaking than when a young child loses a parent. For the surviving parent, who must help their child navigate grief while also going through their own season of mourning, it can be an especially challenging circumstance.…

Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education places no tax rate increase bond issue on April 7 ballot

admin January 23, 2020

Jan. 23, 2020 Media Release from Janice Phelan Ballot issue to include new middle school, school renovations and upgrades, early education center, safety/security improvements The Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education approved placement of a no tax rate increase bond issue on…

Nine file for three seats on LSR7 Board of Education

admin January 21, 2020

Jan. 21, 2020 By Janice Phelan Nine candidates have filed for three positions on the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District Board of Education. Filing closed for R-7 Board of Education candidates on Jan. 21. Candidates (listed in filing order) are Megan Marshall,…

LSR7 Clark BOE Statement

admin January 21, 2020

Jan. 21, 2020 Decision After a great deal of prayer and thought as well as counsel from family and friends, I will not be a candidate for re-election to the Lee’s Summit R-VII Board of Education in the 2020 election cycle. Results…

Grieving Alone: How to Help Someone Who’s Mourning in Isolation

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January 18, 2020 During the grieving process, it’s only natural to seek some solitude. You may have moments or even days when you’d rather be alone with your reflections. That’s fine and healthy, but of course, it’s unhealthy to remain in isolation…

Marshall To Run For School Board

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January 18, 2020 Megan Marshall was born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area. Marshall enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and is currently serving on active duty with 20 years of honorable service to our…

Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education appoints Dr. David Buck as next superintendent

admin January 13, 2020

Dr. Buck is the current superintendent of the Wright City R-II School District The Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education is excited to announce it has selected Dr. David Buck to serve as the district’s next superintendent. The Board voted to appoint…

Greenwood Notice of Public Hearing Jan. 14, 2020

admin December 28, 2019

Dec. 28, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission of the City of Greenwood, Missouri at 6:30 p.m. on January 14, 2020 at Greenwood Elementary School, 805 West Main Street, Greenwood, Missouri regarding…

CID Greenwood – Woodland Shores

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Dec. 31, 2019 corrected to Woodland Elementary. December 28, 2019 Mallory Herrmanncitydesk@lstribune.net The Greenwood Board of Aldermen has unanimously voted against the formation of a Woodland Trails community improvement district (CID) just south of Woodland Elementary. Woodland Shore Development is owned by…