Culinary Students Take Second At Nationals

Culinary Students Take Second At Nationals

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May 11, 2024 Congratulations go out to Herndon Career Center Culinary students and their instructor, Chef Mike Chrostowski, for their second place victory in the culinary competition at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational. Students from across the country competed recently in Baltimore,…

Summit Christian Academy Vocalists Earn Gold Medals At State Music Festival

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May 11, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that five soloists and three ensembles received the top rating of Gold at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Music Festival. Soloists earning a rating of gold included…

Summit Christian Academy Juniors To Represent SCA At American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls And American Legion Boys State

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May 11, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) juniors Lucie Epema, daughter of Dr. John and Stacy Epema, Charli Hinton, daughter of Gary and Kristi Hinton, Violet Newcomer, daughter of Mark and Haley Newcomer, Abigail Shanahan, daughter of Michele Shanahan and Tom Shanahan,…

Summit Christian Academy Seniors Receive Rotary Scholarships

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May 11, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce Rotary scholarships received by seniors. The scholarships are $1,000 per year for two years to be used at the Metropolitan Community Colleges. Josie Gamber is the recipient of the Rotary Club…

Summit Christian Academy Theatre Students Receive Starlight Theatre’s Blue Star Nominations

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May 4, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) is pleased to announce that three secondary students were nominated for Starlight Theatre’s Blue Star Awards for the SCA musical theatre production of “Brigadoon.” Starlight’s annual Blue Star Awards recognize achievement and excellence in musical…

Gun Violence Forum

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May 4, 2024 The Lee’s Summit West Black Student Union hosted a forum on the impact of gun violence in our communities. Speakers included Trauma surgeon Dr. Andrew O. Benedict of Saint Luke’s Health System and Joesph Loudon of Jackson County COMBAT.…

Summit Christian Academy Fifth Grade Students Host European Fair

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May 4, 2024 Summit Christian Academy (SCA) fifth grade students recently brought a taste of Europe to Lee’s Summit as they hosted the annual European Fair. The event provides a fun and interactive way for SCA elementary students to explore European culture…

Cedar Creek Elementary School Nutrition Employee Wins Mountain Plains Region Recognition

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May 4, 2024 The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has named Sheena Boyd, Production Staff Professional for Cedar Creek Elementary School, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the Mountain Plains region Employee of the Year. The award recognizes the valuable contribution of school…

Great Beginnings Ribbon Cutting Celebration

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May 4, 2024 The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration at Great Beginnings Early Education Center – Paradise Park to celebrate the first year of service to their earliest learners. The event is at 11…

Ryan Crider, Ph.D., Named President Of MCC-Longview Campus In Lee’s Summit

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May 4, 2024 Ryan Crider, vice president of instruction and student services at Metropolitan Community College-Longview in Lee’s Summit, will become the campus’ president this August, pending Board of Trustees approval. He will succeed Kathrine Swanson, who is retiring from the College.…