R-5 School District News & Views By Superintendent of Schools Sarrah Morgan

When students return from Spring Break on Wednesday, April 3rd, there will only be 35 1/2 school days remaining in the 2023-2024 school year. The last day of school has been adjusted, due to weather, to Wednesday, May 22nd, with an early release at 12:45. Seniors will only be in attendance 33 days, as their final day is Friday, May 17th, with Graduation on Sunday, May 19th.

There is still much learning to be done as we wrap up the year. Required state testing, MAP/EOC (Missouri Assessment Program/End of Course Exams) as well as benchmark testing, will occur throughout the District in April and May. During this time, Lex La-Ray students will also be completing TSA/IRC (Technical Skills Attainment/Industry Recognized Credential) exams.

Summer school information was provided during Parent/Teacher Conferences, as well as posted online, and emailed to parents. The enrollment priority deadline is May 3rd. Bus service will be provided for qualified students. Bus forms are due May 20th (NO EXCEPTIONS). Ridership will be delayed, and begin on June 5th, the Monday following the first day, if forms are submitted late. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge. Schedule and locations are as follows:

May 30th - June 26th

PreK-4 @ Leslie Bell Elementary
8:00am - 12:20pm
5-8 @ Lexington Middle School
8:00am-12:20pm
9-12 @ Lexington Middle School
8:00am-2:20pm