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Lamar RE-2 meeting of March 9, 2026
The Lamar RE-2 School District board met for a regular monthly meeting on March 9,m 2026. All board members were present, with Jake Chamberlain and Robbie Adamson attending virtually. Both student board members were present as well. The board discussed an item brought up at the last meeting, concerning investing money in local banks by […]
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 […]
66th Annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair held in Lamar on February 11th – fourteen local students advance to state competition
State qualifiers include: Ali Mooney, Lynnin Alba, Anmoldeep Gill, Adalyn Pettinger, Jaxson Specht, James Miller, Zeke Stulp, Ciyana Stum, Alexis Schneider, Haley Cornelius, Nelis Yanes, Priya Mayjoy, Osman Yanes, and Iziah Hebbard On Wednesday, February 11th the Lamar Community Building was host to the 66th Annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair. Eighty-nine students from second […]
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 […]
CSU Extension announces open enrollment for 2026 4-H year
Enrollment for the 2026 4-H Year Is Now Open — Sign Up Today! Lamar, CO – The CSU Extension Office in Prowers County is excited to announce that enrollment for the 2026 4-H program year is officially open. Families are encouraged to register early and explore the wide variety of projects available to youth […]
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. […]
Lamar RE-2 announces update on boys’ volleyball consideration for LHS
Lamar School District RE-2 210 West Pearl Street Lamar, Colorado 81052 Phone: (719) 336-3251 Fax: (719) 336-2817 January 13, 2026 Update on Boys’ Volleyball Consideration at Lamar High School Dear Students and Parents, Thank you to the families and community members who engaged in recent conversations regarding athletic opportunities at Lamar High School. Community interest […]
McClave Elementary School named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School – one of only two in Colorado
McClave Elementary School Named a 2025 National ESEA Distinguished School McClave is one of only two schools in Colorado to receive this prestigious national honor. McClave, CO – January 8, 2026 – McClave Elementary School is proud to announce it has been recognized as a National ESEA Distinguished School for 2025. This national award, presented […]
Lamar School District RE-2 welcomes new year with two new board members, celebrates Board Appreciation Month at meeting January 12
Superintendent Dr. Chad Krug with Robbie Adamson, and Jill Bellomy, new board members for RE-2 The Lamar School District RE-2, at its first meeting of the new year, celebrated Board Appreciation month and welcomed the two newest board members, Jill Bellomy and Robbie Adamson. All board members were present, as was student board […]
