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Golden Plains Insurance makes $10,000 donation to Share the Spirit Foundation
Golden Plains Insurance has officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Share the Spirit Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to uplifting underserved children through essential resources including new shoes and socks. The funding will be used towards Share the Spirit Foundation’s “Shoes for Kids” event this fall which will provide shoes to more than 300 children […]
LCC awarded grant to launch Heavy Equipment Operation and Plumbing degrees
Lamar Community College (LCC) is proud to announce a major step forward in addressing critical workforce needs across Southeast Colorado. LCC has been awarded funding through the Colorado State Attorney General Office’s Partnership for Education and Rural Revitalization (COPERR) initiative to develop and launch two new academic programs: Heavy Equipment Operation and Plumbing. Set to […]
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) results released by Colorado Department of Education
A larger share of Colorado students met or exceeded state standards on math tests in fourth through eighth grade this year compared with 2024. Literacy growth was mostly flat at the elementary level, with bigger gains for middle schoolers. These findings were among the preliminary CMAS results presented to the State Board of Education on […]
Lamar RE-2 Launches Athletic Review Committee Overview to Strengthen Culture of Excellence in School Athletics
Lamar, CO – June 10, 2025 – The Lamar School District RE-2 is proud to release a new one-page overview outlining the purpose, priorities, and goals of the district’s Athletic Review Committee (ARC). This committee plays a vital role in supporting student-athletes, coaches, families, and community members by promoting excellence, equity, and sportsmanship across all […]
Lamar RE2 School Board discusses potential consolidated campus for all schools at June 9 meeting
Present at the June 9, 2025 Lamar RE2 School Board meeting were representatives from Performance Services, a firm who specializes in all-in-one design/construction services, with experience in K-12 construction and energy-efficient buildings. The group was at the meeting to present to the board what their firm could offer if Lamar RE2 proceeds with plans for […]
Hastings College announces Spring 2025 Dean’s List which includes Lamar’s Sandra Lopez
HASTINGS, Nebraska (May 29, 2025) – Hastings College has announced the Dean’s List for its Spring 2025 semester. For the semester, 339 students from 19 states and eight 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 […]
LCC and Lamar School District launch LEAP scholarship
Lamar Community College and Lamar School District Launch LEAP Scholarship to Support Postsecondary Success. Lamar Community College (LCC), in partnership with the Lamar School District, is proud to announce the launch of the Lincoln Education Alternative Plan (LEAP) Scholarship, a new initiative designed to support recent graduates of the Lamar LEAP program as they pursue […]
Fort Hays State University announces spring 2025 graduates which includes two local students
Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 1,691 graduates during its Spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, May 16-17, 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. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, DEGREE, MAJOR/CONCENTRATION: Lamar, CO […]
Lamar School District 2025-2026 Summer Meal Service schedule
LAMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT 2025-26 SUMMER MEAL SERVICE FREE Breakfast & Lunch Meals For All Children Under 18 Dates & Times 6/2/25 to 6/26/25 (Monday – Thursday) 7/7/25 to 7/31/25 (Monday – Thursday) Breakfast & Lunch Lincoln School Pickup @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – North side of school Breakfast & Lunch Washington Elementary […]
Lamar High School to have two Head Girls for 2025-2026 school year
LHS 2025/2026 Head Girls Addy Krug (left) and Tylee Greenlee Rather than a head boy and head girl, next year’s senior class will instead have two Head Girls, Addy Krug and Tylee Greenlee. The following statements from both girls are from the LHS Student Council Facebook page: “Hi! I’m Addy Krug. I’ll be a senior […]
Cael Buxton and Brooklyn Robbins named 2025 Lamar High School athletes of the year
Cael Buxton and Brooklyn Robbins, 2025 LHS Athletes of the Year Cael Buxton and Brooklyn Robbins were named 2025 Lamar High School Athletes of the year at the recent sports banquet at the Community Building. Cael was also the recipient of the 2025 Don Rohlman Lamar Thunder Football Scholarship. Cael will be attending Trinidad State […]
Lamar High School seniors graduate May 18th at Community Building
ThLamar High School Class of 2025 Lamar High School held its 127th annual commencement on May 18th at the Community Building, graduating 85 students. Of those,five students also received Associates degrees from Lamar Community College – Jason Bosquez, Kimberly Johnson, Aarmandeep Gill, Lucas Martinez, and Nikolas Ybarra. Thirteen were National Honor Society members. While the […]
Zonta Club of Prowers County installs new officers, presents awards and scholarships at recent meeting
Zonta Club of Prowers County installed new officers at a recent meeting. They also presented several awards, pictured below New Zonta officers, left to right: Connie Jacobsen, Secretary; Cody Laughlin, President; Christine Chandler, 1st VP, Regina Jo Dorenkamp, 2nd VP; Vicki Bond, Treasurer; Theresa Emick and Debbie Widener, Board Members June Wolfe received Zontian […]
Lamar School District Announces Response to Merrill E. Brush Honor Walk Orders at Thunder Stadium
Lamar School District is pleased to announce that approximately 30 commemorative brick orders have already been placed for the Merrill E. Brush Honor Walk at the main entrance of the new Thunder Stadium. The Honor Walk commemorates the legacy of Merrill E. Brush, a beloved teacher, coach, and mentor who dedicated his life to Lamar […]
