All Entries in the "School" Category
Lamar Fire & Emergency Services, Back to School Motorist Reminder
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially […]
SADD Selects Lamar Colorado Student for National Student Leadership Council
Washington, D.C. (August 14, 2023) – Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) announced today that Aarman Gill, Colorado, has been named to the SADD National Student Leadership Council for the 2023-2024 school year. Chosen from a nationwide pool of highly qualified applicants, Aarman joins sixteen other students who will represent thousands of active SADD students […]
Precision Agriculture Student Spotlight – Garret Stecklein
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, many farmers have begun to utilize precision agriculture, an innovative approach that integrates computer technology with farm equipment, including drones and satellite applications. Precision agriculture programs offer farmers advanced technologies and data-driven insights to revolutionize farming practices. By collecting precise data on soil conditions, crop health, and […]
Lamar Community College Hosts Visit with Attorney General
Lamar Community College (LCC) had the honor of welcoming Colorado’s Attorney General, Phil Weiser, to its campus on Friday, July 21. The visit was an opportunity for the Lamar Community College, a leading institution in construction trade education, to highlight its vital contribution to the Colorado Partnership for Education and Rural Revitalization as well […]
Attorney General Phil Weiser Secures Debt Relief for Over 7,400 Colorado Student Borrowers Defrauded by CollegeAmerica
July 25, 2023 (DENVER)—Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser applauded today’s announcement that the U.S. Department of Education will deliver $130 million in automatic loan forgiveness for 7,400 students who attended Colorado-based locations of CollegeAmerica between January 1, 2006, and July 1, 2020. The Department found that CollegeAmerica’s parent company, the Center for Excellence in […]
Lamar School District Will be Conducting a Community Survey in the Next Few Weeks
The Lamar School District will be starting a public opinion survey this week regarding the school district’s programs, policies, and considerations about renovating Thunder Stadium and building a new stadium. The survey will begin on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 26th, and will remain open for two weeks with an anticipated closure date […]
Community Eligibility Provision to Benefit School Lunch Program
PUBLIC RELEASE Lamar School District RE-2 is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year (2023-2024). If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge […]
Lamar School District Re-2 Welcomes Three Outstanding Students as New School Board Members
In an exciting development for Lamar’s education system, three exceptional high school students have been appointed as new members of the school board. Drew Durst, Vanessa Chairez, and Hallie Mackey, all renowned for their exemplary academic records and leadership skills, will play a vital role in shaping the future of our school district. These […]
KidWind Hosts Workshop for Colorado Educators
Local teachers learn about renewable energy lessons (Lamar, Colo.) May 2023 – The KidWind Project, an international leader in clean energy education, hosted a workshop for 12 educators in Lamar, Colorado on April 21, 2023 to help them integrate wind energy into their classrooms. “It was great hosting a workshop at Lamar High School,” said […]
Lamar High School Students Tske 2nd in State-Wide Video Competition
Lamar High School Students have taken second place in the CDOT distracted driving PSA video contest. Five students from Lamar High School entered the statewide distracted driving PSA video contest put on by the Colorado Department of Transportation. Lamar students were selected out of the entries from around the state and were invited to Lumenati […]
Erin Brophy Named as Superintendent of Wiley Schools
WILEY— 5/18/23—It is with pleasure that the Board of Education of Wiley School District announces Erin Brophy as their choice for Superintendent starting July 1, 2023. “We are excited to have Mrs. Brophy accept the appointment to lead our district and look forward to welcoming her to our community. Her commitment will help support the […]
Lamar Seeking Best Option for New Sports Stadium
For the better part of a year, the Lamar Re-2 School Board has given a lot of thought to renovating the current football and track stadium, pondering three options while striving to maintain a level of historical preservation for the main wall of the complex located between Pearl and Park Streets. Most recently, […]
LUB/ARPA Scholarship Winners Announced
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh named the Lamar Utility Board – Arkansas River Power Authority scholarship winners for 2022. There were eight entries, each vying for a $1,400 combined scholarship based on an essay pertaining to energy production and usage. The winners are: Abigail Ross from Lamar, Annabell Mortimeyer from Wiley and Ansley Herrera […]
Lamar Community College Holds 84 th Annual Commencement Ceremony
Lamar, Colorado – May 6, 2023: The 84 th annual Lamar Community College Commencement Ceremony will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the LCC Wellness Center. Over 200 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in commencement, including Fall 2022 graduates as well as Spring and Summer 2023 […]
HOPE Center Wraps up 2023 for the Summer Season
Partners for HOPE Center held their final meeting of this half of the school year on Tuesday, April 18th with Dr. Chad Krug, Re-2 School Superintendent and Dr. Rosana Reyes, President of Lamar Community College in attendance. HOPE Director, Lori Hammer, said final attendance at the center was down to 95 students […]
