Lakeland R-3 School District

Parents as Teachers and the St. Clair County Library will be hosting trick or treat on the square. We will begin at the Osceola Library at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26. Masks are encouraged.

October 17, 2020 The Lakeland R-III has received confirmation that an individual at the school has tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students with potential close contact with the positive case have been notified. Lakeland R-III is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers, as the necessary contact tracing takes place, and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are contacting individuals who tested positive. The school will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

Just a reminder - breakfast and lunch are free for any student in the district. If you are learning virtually or homeschooling, contact Central Office for more information. Our kitchen staff would like to share some of the meals they have been preparing. We are still taking substitute applications for kitchen staff so join us! Apply here: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=26579&siteid=7047&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=797086

School will be in session tomorrow, Monday, October 12th for a makeup day. Also, the Book Fair will be open for one more day. Come and check out bargain books ranging from $2 to $5!

October 7, 2020 The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that one individual at Lakeland High School has tested positive for COVID-19. All parents of students who had potential close contact have been notified by the school. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as the necessary contact tracing takes place, and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are contacting individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

4 ways to pay! Cash, check payable to Lakeland, credit card, or eWallet...online ordering also available. Ships to your house free with an order over $25!

September 25, 2020 The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that one individual at Lakeland High School has tested positive for COVID-19. All parents of students who had potential close contact with positive students have been notified by the school. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as the necessary contact tracing take place and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are contacting individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

Please join us in welcoming Nurse Amber Jurgensmeyer to the district! My name is Amber Jurgensmeyer. I am a mom to 4 amazing kids Jaelyn, Kinnzie, Easton, and Zaylee. I have worked as an LPN for a little over 10 years now, and the majority of that time has been spent working in pediatric home care and school nursing. I have a huge heart for helping kids and I love the nursing profession, so I get the best of both worlds! I obtained my nursing degree at NRTC in Nevada, MO in July 2010 and I also have an Associate's degree in Psychology from SFCC. I live in Osceola and have lived in the area my whole life. I enjoy spending time outdoors camping, going to the beach, taking my kids to the park or the zoo, going to their volleyball and basketball games, and just making memories with them. I am very excited to be a part of the Lakeland school family here and get to know the staff and students and help keep everyone safe and healthy!

September 23, 2020 The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that two individuals at Lakeland High School have tested positive for COVID-19. All parents of students who had potential close contact with positive cases have been notified by the school. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as the necessary contact tracing take place and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are contacting individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

School Picture Day is Tomorrow! Order online at inter-state.com/order. The PreK-6th code is 51835FB. The 7th-12th code is 51835QA. Retakes/makeups are planned for November 11th.

September 21, 2020 The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that one individual at Lakeland High School has tested positive for COVID-19. All parents of students who had potential close contact have been notified by the school. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as the necessary contact tracing takes place and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are contacting individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19:  fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193 Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

High School Volleyball Season Suspended Through September 30th Due to Covid-19 related concerns, the high school volleyball season has been suspended through September 30th.

September 19, 2020 The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that one individual at Lakeland High School has tested positive for COVID-19. All parents of students who had potential close contact with positive students have been notified by the school. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as the necessary contact tracing take place and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are contacting individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

September 18, 2020 The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that three individuals at Lakeland High School have tested positive for COVID-19. The St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers are in the process of conducting contact tracing. All parents of students who had potential close contact with positive students have been notified by the school. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as they perform the necessary contact tracing and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are responsible for contacting students and staff who need to quarantine due to close contact with the individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19. fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

The Lakeland R-III School District has received confirmation that two individuals at Lakeland High School have tested positive for COVID-19. The St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers are in the process of conducting contact tracing. The District is working with the St. Clair and Henry County Health Centers as they perform the necessary contact tracing and will continue to follow their guidance. The County Health Centers are responsible for contacting students and staff who need to quarantine due to close contact with the individuals who tested positive. Lakeland R-III will continue to take precautions, including cleaning and using disinfecting procedures, so that school can remain open. Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to monitor their health and should stay home if displaying symptoms of COVID-19: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea/vomiting or diarrhea. If you or a family member has two or more of these symptoms contact your medical provider. If you have any questions, please contact the school or your county health center: St. Clair County 417-646-8157 and Henry County 660-885-8193. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support. Mitch Towne Superintendent Lakeland R-III School District

Due to the postponement of the start of school, we will be in session on the following Mondays: 9/14, 10/12, 10/26, and 11/9. Conferences originally scheduled for 10/26 will be rescheduled for a date yet to be determined.

Fall Picture Day is Thursday, September 24th

There will be a Senior Information Meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. We will be meeting in the gym to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Topics to be discussed include: - Senior Survey - ACT given to all seniors on October 6 & 7 - H.S. Transcript Information - College Visit Information for Seniors - RESUME REQUIREMENT - LOCAL Scholarships for 2020-2021 - FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) REQUIRED for all STUDENTS going to college - A+ Information

Free Breakfast and Lunch Starting Tuesday, September 8, school breakfast and lunch will be free for all students. The USDA has provided a waiver that allows summer meal operators to serve free meals to all children. The waiver has been extended until December 31, 2020, or until the funding runs out. Please continue to fill out and send in your Free and Reduced Lunch Applications. The waiver is temporary and families who are categorized as reduced or full price will resume paying when the waiver expires. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Changes to WEMO Volleyball Tournaments