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Lamar High School band students selected for CSU Pueblo’s Festival of Winds
Lamar High School band students at CSU Pueblo’s Festival of Winds Ten Lamar High School band students were selected to participate in Colorado State University Pueblo’s recent Festival of Winds. The festival was held February 13-15 for students, culminating in a concert performance on Saturday, February 15 at Pueblo Memorial Hall. The honor band brings […]
Lamar RE-2 Launches “One Thunder, One Lamar” Mascot Unification Plan
April 17, 2025 Lamar, CO – The Lamar School District RE-2 Board of Education has unanimously supported a one-year plan to unify all district campuses under the “Thunder” mascot by Fall 2026. The initiative, titled One Thunder, One Lamar, reflects the district’s ongoing efforts to strengthen community pride and student identity. The Thunder mascot—adopted by […]
Lamar RE-2 board appoints Tress Gadash as new board member to replace Shannon O’Bryan
The Lamar RE-2 School Board held a special meeting on Monday, April 7. The purpose of the meeting was to interview three candidates for a recent open position on the Board. District D board member Shannon O’Bryan had to step down because of a recent move outside the city limits (board members are required to […]
Prowers County Farm Bureau announces 2025 scholarship program for high school seniors in Prowers County
Prowers County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce its 2025 scholarship program for high school seniors in Prowers County. The Prowers County Farm Bureau will award a $1000 scholarship to a senior that most exemplifies high qualities and community involvement. To be eligible for the scholarship, a high school senior must reside in Prowers County […]
McClave Cardinals sweep the 1A basketball tournament, with first place wins for both teams
The exuberant teams pose with their trophies (photo credit to TM Arrow Photography) The McClave Cardinals girls and boys basketball teams returned home as champions this past weekend. Saturday afternoon the Lady Cardinals soundly defeated Idalia with a score of 47-33 to win its first CHSAA 1A Girls State Championship since 2009. Coach Brianne Howe […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board has large audience of elementary students and families at meeting of March 10
Washington Elementary School students speaking in front of the RE-2 School Board The Lamar School Board had a full house at its March 10 meeting, as several elementary students and their families were in attendance. All board members were present with the exception of student board member Armaan Gill. The meeting was called to order, […]
Attorney General Weiser joins lawsuit against feds to save K-12 teacher preparation grants for Colorado rural schools
March 6, 2025 (DENVER) – Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s unlawful termination of $600 million in grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. Nearly $2.8 million in funding is at stake for a Colorado program that address the state’s ongoing teacher shortage in rural […]
Lamar RE-2 meeting of February 10, 2025
School Board members Travis Hall and Shannon O’Bryan were not present at the February 10 meeting. A thank-you note from LEAP staff and students. There were no visitors wishing to talk to the board. There were no reports given other than an update from Superintendent Dr. Krug who said the stadium project still has a […]
Prowers County high school trap team registrations are open for 2025 season
Have you heard about the new extracurricular coed sport in Prowers County? A high school trap team is open to area student athletes ages 6th thru 12th grade. After a fun and successful fall season in 2024 the coaches are excited for the start of the 2025 season. The spring season registration opened February 4th. The student […]
Fewer teachers want to leave Colorado schools. But low pay, lack of safety remain issues.
About half of respondents to a Colorado Education Association survey said they are considering no longer teaching. Figuring out how to keep them is the state’s “most vital question,” CEA president said. Fewer Colorado teachers are considering leaving the profession than in recent years, according to a report released Monday morning by the Colorado Education […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]