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

It's hard to believe that as of Monday, April 29th, there are only 17 1/2 (15 for seniors) school days remaining in the 2023-2024 academic year. The District has several upcoming events to celebrate both the successes and transitions of our students and staff.

ECC: Preschool Graduation - Thursday, May 16th, 5:00 - 8:00 @ 4Life Center

LBS: 4th Quarter PBS Celebration - Tuesday, May 21st, 4th Grade Celebration - Tuesday, May 21st, 6:30 PM @ LHS

LMS: 4th Quarter Golden Ticket Celebration - Friday, May 17th, 8th Grade Commemoration - Friday, May 17th, 6:00 @ LHS

LHS: Senior Awards/Scholarship/Decision Night - Tuesday, May 7th, 6:00 @ LHS, Baccalaureate - Wednesday, May 15th, 7:00 @ Presbyterian Disciples Church, Commencement - Sunday, May 19th, 3:00 @ LHS

The Annual Staff Recognition and Retirement Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 2nd. The following staff will be honored that evening:

Years of Dedicated service to the Lexington R-V School District

~5 years of service:  

Staci Brooks; Courtney Plonksi; Lynn Schumacher; Tammie Smith; Olivia Voney

~10 years of service:

Aaron Hayden; Tony Gomez; Suzanne Kaullen; Kelsey Nordsieck; Christa Simpson; Michele Wrisinger

~15 years of service:

Stephanie Bertz; Marcy Pence; Cynthia Riker

~20 years of service:

Keely Gould; Allison Kuhn

Retirement of Chad Caldwell

23 years of dedicated service

Retirement of Allyson Crosson

22 years of dedicated service

Retirement of Cathy Meierer

17 years of dedicated service

Retirement of Misty Boyd

12 years of dedicated service

~Above and Beyond recipients:  these recipients are being recognized for giving extra efforts in ways that exceed expectations.  They have been nominated by their peers, community members or parents.

Board of Education

Marc Bayne; Keely Gould; Brad Jennings; Rhonda Simnitt

Early Childhood Center

Kristen Goetz; Courtney Plonski; Megan Simnitt; Danielle Werle

Leslie Bell Elementary

Stephanie Bertz; Sabra Eads; Angela Emery; Cecelia Gimmaro; Tony Gomez; Jenny Hidy; Shannon Honeycutt; Libby Juneau; Payton Morris; Julie Paul; Joni Worth

Lexington Middle School
Libbi Catron; Jennifer Janes; Aarica Jennings;  Nancy Kellermeyer; Jane McMakin; Emily Silvey; Terry Smith

Lexington High School

Josh Anderson; Chad Caldwell; Alex Guess; Hayley Henre; Lisa Nevels;  Melissa Rogers; Jessica Thee

Lex La-Ray Technical Center

Tammie Smith

Educational Support Staff  Member of the Year-Jamie Philipps

Bright Apple Award-Alyssa Hunsaker

Elementary Teacher of the Year-Angela Doughtery

Secondary Teacher of the Year-Holly Schneider

The District Teacher of the Year Award nominee will be announced at the District's Retirement/

Staff Recognition Dinner. The District Teacher of the Year will be able to apply for Regional Teacher of the Year through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and if selected, they are invited to apply for State Teacher of the Year.