
NHS Blood Drive tomorrow, Thursday September 4th from 9:00-3:00
You can make an appointment here:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
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New year, new gear! Booster Club has this new design for $15 in both youth and adult sizes. They will be available for purchase on Monday during elementary supply drop off until supplies run out. Additional shirts can be ordered by contacting Valerie Meeker at (660) 351-1100.


Preschool through 6th Grade Parents:
We have rescheduled meet the teacher and supply drop off for this Monday, August 31st.
Entering through the North Elementary Doors:
Preschool and Fourth Grade: 8:30-10:30
Kindergarten and Third Grade: 10:30-12:30
First Grade and Second Grade: 12:30-2:30
Entering through the North Cafeteria Doors:
Fifth Grade: 8:30-10:30
Sixth Grade: 10:30-12:30
If you would like to drop off medications, Nurse Amber will be available as well.

Junior High Cross Country practice starts at 8:00 am tomorrow morning for any 7th and 8th graders interested in running. Please contact the High School office with questions.


Lakeland R-III School District will be delaying the start of school to Tuesday, September 1. The first day of school was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 25. The Henry County Health Center has confirmed that a Lakeland staff member has tested positive for COVID-19. The delay in will allow time for contact tracing and quarantine, if necessary, for other staff members.
Supply drop off for preschool through 6th grade has also been postponed Friday, August 21 and Monday August 24. Reschedule dates will be announced as soon as available. We apologize for the late notice and for any inconvenience this causes. Out of concern for the safety of all, we feel this is what is best to ensure as positive of a start to the school year. Changes to the school calendar will be announced at a later date.

Attention Preschool through 6th Grade Parents:
We are offering the below schedule tor students to meet their teachers and drop off school supplies on Monday, August 24th.
Entering through the North Elementary Doors:
Preschool and Fourth Grade: 8:30-10:30
Kindergarten and Third Grade: 10:30-12:30
First Grade and Second Grade: 12:30-2:30
Entering through the North Cafeteria Doors:
Fifth Grade: 8:30-10:30
Sixth Grade: 10:30-12:30
If your have children have different designated times, please feel free to bring them at one chosen time. However, your student's homeroom teacher might not be available to meet at an alternative time. Ms. Munsterman and Mrs. Peggy will also be in the office and can take students to rooms or lockers if needed.


Attention 7th Grade Students and Parents:
Mr. Collins and Ms. Tenholder will be hosting Zoom meetings with all 7th grade students and parents for orientation on Monday, August 17th.
One meeting will begin at 10:00 am and the next one will begin at 5:00 pm. If you are unable to attend (log on) to either of these meetings, please reach out to Ms. Tenholder at [email protected] and we will try to make other arrangements.
Ms. Tenholder will email the Zoom meeting invitation to parent email accounts on file. Look for the email on Friday, August 14th before noon. Please make sure you have an email address on file. If you are not sure, call Carrie Lasswell at 417-644-2223 ext. 301.
You can contact Mr. Collins or Ms. Tenholder with questions. We look forward to meeting our new group of 7th graders!


Open Enrollment Dates
District open enrollment for new students will be August 11-13 from 7:00 am - 2:00 pm and August 18-20 from 7:00 am -2:00 pm.
Please bring a birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency and immunizations for your student when you come to enroll.
If you need to enroll on a different date or time, contact the elementary office for grades K-6 at 417-644-2223 ext. 101 or email [email protected].
Contact the high school office for grades 7-12 at 417-644-2223 ext.301 or email [email protected].


School Supply Drive
The Deepwater Activity Committee is currently holding a school supply drive. They are looking for families in the district who need school supplies. Parents can email Sarah Vincent at [email protected] to reserve supplies.


Attention parents and students in grades 7-12:
Schedules are now available. Students should check their school email address to access it.

Kitchen staff substitutes are needed for the 20-21 school year. Click on link to apply. https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=26579&siteid=7047&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=797086

Supply lists are now available on the district website.
K-6 Supply List
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813809/K-6_Supply_List_20-21.pdf
7-12 Supply LIst
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/813810/7-12_Supply_list_20-21.pdf

Kindergarten Round-Up is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2020. If you have a child that will turn five before August 1, 2020, please email Ms. Munsterman at [email protected] to make an appointment. You will need to bring the following items that day: Social Security number/card, birth certificate, immunizations, and proof of residency. We are asking that one parent/guardian and the student come to round-up and leave other children at home if possible.


**Attention Class of 2021 and Dual Credit Students**
2020-2021 Enrollment Information
Ms. Tenholder will be sending a google form out to your Lakeland email account for you to sign up for a time to come in and figure out your schedule for next school year (2020-2021). Please pick your spot. They will begin the week of June 15.
**Attention Grades 7-11**
If you have not completed the online enrollment form that was sent out to your Lakeland email account and your parents/guardians email over a month ago - - - PLEASE DO SO!!! I am missing a lot of forms for students 7-11). If you have ALREADY filled it out - PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE it again - unless there are changes you would like to make. If you need to to resend the form....please email that you need it sent again and Ms. Tenholder will get it to you ASAP.

Congratulations to the Lakeland High School Graduating Class of 2020!


Attention Students in Grades 7-12:
The final round of 7-12 school work will be available for pick-up at the high school office from 9 am-Noon on Monday 4/27 and from 3 pm-6pm on Tuesday 4/28.

Many members of our Lakeland staff have volunteered to make food delivery service possible. We will continue to do so for as long as we can. To our students - we miss you and can’t wait to see your faces in person again! 💚💛


Governor Parson has announced that all Missouri schools are closed for the remainder of the school year. Lakeland will continue to provide food delivery and alternative educational opportunities. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

Grades 7-12 homework will be available for pick-up at the high school doors on Monday 4/6 from 9:00 am - Noon and on Tuesday 4/7 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Ring the door buzzer and we will bring it out to you. Please remain in your car if someone is already at the door collecting their work. Thank you!

Lakeland R-III is extending the cancellation of all classes and activities through Friday, April 24. Federal, state, and local COVID-19 recommendations were used to make this decision. Future updates will be announced by email, social media and the district website.