All Entries in the "Education" Category
Colorado’s “Safe2Tell” program leads to life-saving intervention for students in crisis
April 14, 2026 (DENVER) – The Colorado Attorney General’s Office today announced that Safe2Tell received 2,603 reports in March 2026, including reports that led to immediate, life-saving intervention for students in crisis. In one case, a report of a student attempting to end their life prompted a welfare check and emergency mental health care. In […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting of April 13, 2026
At its April 13, 2026 meeting, the Lamar RE-2 School Board approved a 2026-2027 fiscal year Chief Financial Officer contract with David Tecklenburg. Also approved were 9 travel study trip requests as follows: Lamar Middle School Rock Band to Pueblo on April 10, 2026; Lamar High School FFA students to Fort Collins for a state […]
Five local students from Lamar High School and McClave High School are recipients of Boettcher Foundation and Daniels Fund Scholarships
Five local students from both Lamar High School and McClave High School were recently named as recipients of two prestigious scholarships – The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship and the Daniels Fund Scholarship. The Boettcher Foundation Scholarship selects only 50 students state-wide. Recipients are generally in the top 2% of their class, and have average SAT scores […]
“Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs” : Editorial by Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter
Rural Kids Need Coaches Who Can See the Signs By Senator Rod Pelton and Representative Ty Winter Senator Rod Pelton Representative Ty Winter In rural Colorado, Friday night lights are a way of life. In the towns and counties we represent, the local high school game is the heartbeat of the community. Families pack the […]
Representative Boebert announces application period is open for service academy nominations for Class of 2031
LONE TREE, CO—The Office of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has officially opened the application process for Class of 2031 nominations to a U.S. Service Academy. “Last year I had the privilege of nominating 38 of the Fourth District’s best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies,” stated Congresswoman Boebert. “These patriotic young men and women who care deeply about the […]
Southeast Colorado PERA Scholarship applications for 2026 available at local high schools
The SCSPERA Scholarship was founded and funded by pledges of members of Southeastern Colorado Schools and Public Retirement Association. This chapter’s members represent Baca, bent, Kiowa, and Prowers County. Applications for the 2026 PERA Scholarship can be obtained from high school counselors at any Baca, Bent, Kiowa, or Prowers County high school. Anyone wishing to […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting February 16, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School Board met on Monday, February 16 – one that had been rescheduled from February 9. All board members were present, as were both student board members. Discussion was held during the financial report concerning the district investing some of its funds into CDs offered by local banks to help benefit the […]
Golden Plains Insurance announces $2,000 educational scholarship for 2026
Golden Plains Insurance is excited to once again announce its $2,000 educational scholarship for the year 2026. Lamar – February 11th, 2026 — Golden Plains Insurance takes pride in unveiling its annual scholarship initiative for the academic year 2025-2026. This scholarship, valued at $2,000, aims to support a promising high school graduate from the class of […]
The Prowers Journal welcomes SafeCare Colorado as new advertiser
The Prowers Journal is happy to welcome SafeCare Colorado as a new advertiser/sponsor for our paper. SafeCare Colorado is a free, voluntary, in-home parenting program for families with at least one child age five or under. The program provides weekly in-home support sessions with services provided to seven counties – Prowers, Baca, Bent, Crowley, Otero, […]
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza visits Lamar Middle School for cooking demonstration
Chef Jonathan Zaragoza recently toured several school districts across Colorado, including Brush Secondary School (middle and high school), La Junta (grades 3–6), Lamar Middle School, and Summit High School. During his visits, Chef Jonathan connected with students through engaging assemblies and hands-on culinary classroom sessions, inspiring curiosity and excitement around food and culture. At lunchtime, […]
Wichita State University announces fall Dean’s Honor Roll list
Wichita State University has announced the names of nearly 4,000 students who were on the WSU Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2025. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. […]
McClave Elementary School one of only two Colorado schools to receive National ESEA Distinguished School award
Accepting the award of ESEA Distinguished School and $10,000 are elementary students, Superintendent Howe and Principal Pacino On January 28, 2026, the White Gym in McClave School was filled with students, staff, families and community members who gathered to celebrate McClave Elementary School being recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School. The school was one […]
Fort Hays State University releases fall 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll
HAYS, Kan. (January 27, 2026) – Fort Hays State University has named 2,066 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.60 for the semester. […]
Lamar Community College Announces Participation of Three College Staff in the AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellows Program
LCC is proud to announce that three members of its campus community, Dorothy Choat, Financial Aid Director, Dr. Morgan Clark, Director of Nursing & Allied Health Ed. Programs, and Dr. Zach Sands, Humanities Faculty, have been selected to join the prestigious New Leadership Academy (NLA) Fellows Program, a six-month national leadership development initiative hosted by […]
Abigail Barr named to fall semester academic honors list at Nebraska Wesleyan University
LINCOLN, Neb. (January 20, 2026) – Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 fall semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance. Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of at least 12 credit hours of graded work are eligible for consideration. […]
