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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 […]
Hastings College announces fall 2025 Dean’s List
HASTINGS, Neb. (January 7, 2026) – Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its fall 2025 semester. For the semester, 342 students from 25 states and 10 countries were named to the Dean’s List. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.7 to 4.0 scale […]
Fort Hays State University announces fall 2025 graduates
HAYS, Kan. (January 9, 2026) – Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 981 graduates during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays. Graduates who requested privacy are included in the count but omitted from this listing. Students are listed by their hometown, degree, and major. […]
How one Colorado teacher is using AI in the classroom Educators are using artificial intelligence to create lesson plans and help with student assignments
Teacher Adam Gravenor hands out lesson sheets he created with the help of AI technology to accompany the class textbook at Coronado High School in Colorado Springs on Nov. 17, 2025. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) COLORADO SPRINGS — As Adam Gravenor’s world history class settled into their seats one day in November, he […]
December RE-2 “Thunder Thanks” recipients for December
Lamar RE-2 December “Thunder Thanks” recipients Gabrielle Hammer Nieschburg- Central Office: It is my pleasure to recommend Gabrielle Hammer Nieschburg for a Thunder Thanks. Gabrielle is someone who naturally does her best at everything she does. One of the qualities I admire most about her is her meticulous attention to detail, no matter how big or […]
LCC launches tuition-free adult high school diploma program
Lamar Community College Launches Tuition-Free Adult High School Diploma Program – New pathway empowers adults to earn a Colorado diploma and unlock career and college opportunities. Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce the launch of its Adult High School Diploma Program, a tuition-free opportunity that enables adults to earn an accredited Colorado high […]
61st Annual Holiday Basketball Tournament to be held December 18, 19, 20 in Lamar
The 61st Annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Holiday Basketball tournament will be held December 18, 19, and 20th at the Lamar Community Building. The tournament will include 8 local teams from throughout SE Colorado. Teams competing are Wiley, McClave, Holly, Granada, Springfield, Walsh, Eads, and Kit Carson. Brackets are as follows:
Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting of December 8, 2025
The Lamar RE-2 School Board met on December 8, 2025. Not present at the meeting was Director Travis Hall as well as student board member Giada Nieschburg. Principal updates were presented by Brandon Adamson, Lamar Middle School, and Greg Eddy, Lamar High School. Adamson reported that the boys basketball teams had a total of 59 […]
November 2025 RE-2 “Thunder Thanks” recipients announced
Rachel Dunning- LEAP: Rachel is an essential part of the heartbeat of our district, working tirelessly alongside PineCove to ensure our systems run smoothly and our staff and students are supported each day. Her work is often behind the scenes, but its impact reaches every corner of our schools. Rachel approaches every responsibility with initiative, creativity, and […]
Nine Colorado Libraries, including Lamar Public Library Among 2025 Grant Recipients Supporting Children’s Literacy and Programming
Thirty-nine small public libraries across the Western United States are receiving a combined total of $220,050 in new grants, announced the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. These libraries, spanning Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah, collectively serve more than 247,000 individuals in rural communities, with populations ranging from 180 to 17,310 […]
Local cheer teams win honors at competitions
Lamar Middle School cheerleaders Natalie Pike, left, and Lavetta Harbert, right, at Disney World. Both girls earned the honor of qualifying for the National Cheer Competition. Five local cheerleading teams fared well at recent competitions throughout the state. The Lamar Thunder high school team placed second at the Tri-Peaks competition and third at the SECO […]
CSU Pueblo Foundation Announces Two New Scholarships
PUEBLO, Colo. The Colorado State University Pueblo Foundation announced the establishment of two new scholarships that will support undergraduate students pursuing degrees in psychology, social sciences, and business at CSU Pueblo. Mary Jane Vigil-Porter Memorial Scholarship The Mary Jane Vigil-Porter Memorial Scholarship was created by Storm Porter in memory of his wife, Mary Jane (MJ) […]
McClave School District Breaks Ground on New PreK-12 Educational Facility – offers thanks to the community for their support
Pictured are McClave School Board and Administration members as well as representatives from construction and design partners The McClave School District celebrated a historic milestone on Saturday, November 8th, hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for its new PreK-12th grade school building. The event, held on the site of the current baseball field where the new facility […]
