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Washington Elementary School in Lamar the recipient of donation to their new Arts Program
Left to right, Vincent Gearhart, LaNette DeLoach Gearhart and Rose Ann Yates present a $1,500 donation to Washington Elementary School Art Instructor Leandra Chavez on behalf of the Southeast Colorado Arts Council/Anne Boken Trust The Southeast Colorado Arts Council/Anne Boken Trust recently made a $1,500 donation to Washington Elementary School in Lamar for their […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Meeting January 13, 2025
“Whiskers”, the new Washington Elementary mascot All board members and student board members were present for the meeting. The agenda and board minutes from December 9 and December 11 meetings were approved. There were no reports from student board members, legislative updates or BOCES updates. Concerning the stadium project, the projected final cost was said […]
Lamar RE-2 Celebrates Board Member Recognition Month
Lamar RE-2 Celebrates Board Member Recognition Month January marks a special time for the Lamar RE-2 School District as we honor the dedication and service of our School Board members during Board Member Recognition Month. This annual celebration highlights the significant contributions these leaders make in guiding our district toward success and preparing our students […]
How much does it cost to actually educate Colorado students?
Colorado has consistently trailed other states in how much money it spends per public school student and two studies released Friday show that, in order to fund schools at an adequate level, the state must spend billions more on education. The results coincide with major questions over how the state will fund education next year […]
Significant Federal Investment Will Help Colorado Springs-based Entegris Create Hundreds of Jobs & Strengthen Colorado’s High-Tech Manufacturing Economy
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed the U.S. Department of Commerce’s announcement of a final agreement on a $77 million investment from the CHIPS and Science Act. This investment will help Entegris expand its advanced technology manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs and create approximately 900 jobs. “Thanks to the bipartisan CHIPS […]
RE-2 School board gets positive updates from elementary school principals at Nov. 11 meeting
All board members were present for the meeting as well as two of the three student board members. The night’s agenda and minutes from the previous board meeting were approved unanimously. There were no visitors in attendance wishing to speak to the board. Dave Tecklenburg, CFO for the district, gave a quarterly financial report, stating […]
Lamar Community College Awarded $3 Million Grant to Enhance Support for Low Income Students and Hispanic Students
Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the successful funding of a $3 million grant under Title V Hispanic-Servicing Institution Grant aimed at boosting educational opportunities and resources for Hispanic students and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This significant funding, awarded by the Federal Department of Education, underscores the College’s commitment to fostering student […]
NY/NJ Port Authority Officer and 9/11 Survivor Spoke to Southeast Colorado Students
A once in a lifetime opportunity opened up to 1450 Middle and High School students on October 16th 2024, at the Lamar Community Center. They listened intently as Will told his story of survival and rescue after having been pinned in the rubble for 13 hours after the World Center collapsed on Sept 11, 2001, […]
McClave High School Selected as Finalist for 2024 Colorado High School of the Year
McClave High School is excited to announce its selection as a finalist for the 2024 Colorado High School of the Year by the Colorado Masonic Grand Lodge Scholarship Committee. This prestigious recognition reflects the school’s outstanding commitment to academic excellence and community engagement. The selection was based on various factors, including the quality and […]
Lamar RE-2 Board meeting October 14, 2024
All board members and student board members were present for the meeting, as were the 3 student board members. Approved were minutes from the regular board meeting of September 9, 2024. On November 14, Lamar Middle School will have a “global eats” program where a visiting chef will speak to students and prepare a meal […]
9/11 survivor and author Will Jimeno to speak to students at Lamar Community Building October 16, 2024
Will Jimeno, 9-11 Survivor This is an event that will be attended by local students. Please note that it is not open to the public, as all seats have been filled, but it will be live-streamed on caf-media.com for those who would like to view it. The event is being sponsored by the Tri-State 9-11 […]
State Attorney General Phil Weiser launches initiative to fund smartphone strategies in schools
Sept. 20, 2024 (GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.) – The Colorado Department of Law is launching a new funding opportunity to help schools develop and test innovative smartphone policies that promote learning and student wellness, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today at a roundtable on district smartphone strategies in Mesa County Valley School District 51. This initiative comes […]
History is made as first game at new Thunder Stadium is played September 13, 2024
The inaugural football game played in the much-anticipated new Thunder Stadium was Friday, September 13, 2024. The Thunder didn’t disappoint and went on to defeat the Bennett Tigers 43-16 in a hard-fought game. Anxious fans streamed through the gates, excited not only about seeing the first home game of the season, but eager to finally […]
Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrates 50th reunion with a weekend of events
The Class of 1974 The Lamar High School Class of 1974 celebrated a milestone during the weekend of September 13-15, gathering for our 50th reunion. Classmates from near and far met in Lamar to spend time reminiscing with old friends and sharing memories and stories about life since high school. We had a great […]
