English Language Development Department Fosters Connection, Belonging

English Language Development Department Fosters Connection, Belonging

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December 9, 2023 The LSR7 English Language Development (ELD) department offers more than lessons on reading and writing. ELD coordinator Melisha Otero considers her office the district’s welcome center for students and families for whom English is an additional language. The department…

Dinner With The Board: A World Cafe Event

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December 9, 2023 Have you ever wanted to have a conversation with a School Board member in an informal setting? On Monday, Dec. 11, the LSR7 Board of Education is hosting its second World Cafe Event from 6 to 8 p.m. at…

Summit Christian Academy Teacher Named Veterans Of Foreign Wars National Citizenship Education Award

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December 9, 2023 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that Secondary History teacher Greg Finch was named this year’s winner of the Smart/Maher Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Citizenship Educational Award for VFW Post 5789. A panel of judges…

Reorganized School District No. 7 Notice Of Open Public Meeting, Monday, December 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., Community Conversation

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Public notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of Reorganized School District No. 7 of Jackson County, Missouri invites the community to engage with them at the East Trails Middle School. 1101 SE Bailey Road, Lee’s Summit on Monday, December…

Suburban Balance’s New Youth Entrepreneurship Academy

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December 2, 2023 Suburban Balance’s new Youth Entrepreneurship Academy aims to help increase access to economic mobility and opportunity. 150 high school students combined have already shown up to participate in the three sessions hosted so far by Suburban Balance which speaks…

Summit Christian Academy Announces Elementary Christian Character Recipients

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December 2, 2023 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to recognize students who consistently exhibit exceptional Christian character through the Christian Character Award program. The purpose of this award is to encourage students to pursue their potential toward attaining the highest level…

Herndon Career Center Celebrates 50 Years

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December 2, 2023 The Herndon Career Center recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Current and future students, alumni, current and former staff, community members and partners came together for the birthday festivities. Attendees enjoyed tours of the facilities, meeting current instructors, and light…

Lee’s Summit R-7 School District High School SMART Programs To Host Annual “Freeze Out”

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Students from all three LSR7 high schools are coming together to raise awareness and help those who need it. The Tiger SMART, Bronco SMART, and Titan SMART programs will host their annual “Freeze Out” event Friday, December 1, from 4 to 7…

Lee’s Summit School Board Meeting

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November 25, 2023 Lee’s Summit Elementary School and Lee’s Summit West High School were in the School Spotlight at the November 16 meeting of the Lee’s Summit School Board. Principal Tracy Sanders introduced students from the Lee’s Summit Elementary Robotics Team who…

Raytown High School Educator Earns Prestigious Diamond Award

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November 25, 2023 The National Speech & Debate Association is proud to announce Adam Higgins of Raytown High School a winner of the Diamond Coach Award, recognizing a professional career that combines excellence and longevity in speech and debate education. This is…