La Plata R-II

This week, sponsored by PTO, Ink a Bulldog! See flyer for more info!

Grand March tonight.-LHS Gym 6:00. Doors open at 5:30. Prom starts at 9:00 Gary Cunningham Event Center. Prom ends at 12am. After Prom is at LHS gym sponsored by Junior Parents.

La Plata R-II will dismiss at 2:30 today due to forecasted weather conditions. Elementary car line will begin at 2:15. The 3rd grade field trip will be back in time to also dismiss early. Preschool ice cream will be rescheduled to a later date. There will be NO after school activities/practice (indoors or outdoors) today. FFA will return at regular time pending weather-more information will be communicated about FFA return time.

Your chance to be the cool adult who makes a difference! 🌟
15 volunteers needed for Adulting Day at La Plata High School (May 13th). Show students what real life looks like through the REALL Project's interactive simulations.
The best part? Training provided. You literally just show up and be real with these kids.
Don't miss out—email
staylor@laplata.k12.mo.us
or call 660-332-7001
#VolunteerNeeded #AdultingDay #LaPlataHigh #MakingADifference

🎓✨ LA PLATA R-II HIGH SCHOOL IS HIRING for the 2026-2027 School Year! ✨🎓
Ready to make a REAL difference?
We're looking for passionate educators and coaches to join our amazing team! 🙌
⚾ COACHING OPPORTUNITIES ⚾
🔥 Head Baseball Coach | Fall & Spring
🔥 Assistant Baseball Coach | Fall & Spring
Love the game? Love developing young athletes? This is YOUR opportunity to lead and inspire!
📚 TEACHING OPPORTUNITY 📚
📖 7-12 Social Studies Teacher
Build relationships. Inspire minds. Change lives. Join our collaborative team of educators!
💡 Why Choose La Plata R-II?
✨ 4-Day School Week – Work-life balance that actually works!
✨ Full Benefits – Health insurance, life insurance & PTO
✨ Collaborative Culture – Amazing colleagues & supportive community
✨ Student-Centered – Make a real impact every single day
🚀 READY TO JOIN US?
📍 Apply NOW: laplata.k12.mo.us/page/employment
📧 Questions? Reach out to Danielle Smoot
📞 (660) 332-7001 |
dsmoot@laplata.k12.mo.us
🎯 Don't miss out on being part of something SPECIAL!
See information here:
https://www.laplata.k12.mo.us/page/employment

La Plata's CTE scholarship fundraiser order form is now available. Please see the attached link to place your order. We greatly appreciate your support!😊
https://forms.gle/FTKdet4A6JL3v7Zd8

Here is the scholar bowl updated brackets for Saturday! Also, see some art work from some amazing artists!

It is testing time for i-Ready, MAP, and EOC! See information below regarding testing schedules for Elementary and High School students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Samantha Taylor at
staylor@laplata.k12.mo.us
or call 660-332-7001.

Don't forget to get your plants! See plant sale information---grown and cared for by our own Science Club!

La Plata School District's phones are currently down. Please email the buildings for communication:
High School:
lotto@laplata.k12.mo.us
Elementary:
cbuck@laplata.k12.mo.us

Note April Menu Changes:
April 7th: Rib Sandwich or PBJ
April 16th: Hotdog o r PBJ

La Plata High School track meet will start on Monday 4/6 with field events at 1:30 and running events at 2:30!

Check out the brackets for Scholar Bowl on April 11th.

The Golf meet today, 4/2/26, has been canceled.

Baseball game for tonight 4-2-26 has been canceled vs Brashear/Novinger.

The Atlanta JH Track meet held in LP is canceled for today, 4/1/26.

Happy Paraprofessional day! A huge shout out to our Paras at La Plata Schools. You go above and beyond to make our school amazing. You are a vital role in our district and we appreciate you today, and everyday!

See plant sale information---grown and cared for by our own Science Club!

Spring Proofs are ready to be viewed. Parents with children PreK through 8th grade received an email with Spring Picture Proofs. Check your email (or your Spam folder) and contact Keithly's if you have any questions. Keithly Photography 660-385-2403
keithlystudios@cvalley.net
See info below!
Keithly Photography took your child's spring picture at La Plata, grades up through 8th, on March 25, 2026. We are offering our spring packages online only for school. If you have more than one child in the district, you have received an email for each child giving you the access code for each one. This ordering event will close on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, and will not be reopened. Please act before this date to order. Spring orders will be placed on April 9 and will be delivered to the school within two weeks after that date.

Don't forget, school is in session on Monday, March 30th. See you tomorrow!

Here is our 2026-2027! Be sure to mark your calendars! Also, don't forget to download our new app by searching "La Plata R-II" in your app store. More information below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JAnqJ32Ed9yLZYRMg1gOWRVK9qdpLinq/view?usp=sharing
We will be sending notification through TeacherEase and Apptegy (our new system) through the end of this school year to ensure a smooth transition. Anyone community member wishing to receive text alerts via Apptegy in the future, please call the office and sign up OR email the principals with name, phone number, and email address!

Don't forget! TONIGHT is our Spring Family Night at the elementary. This will run from 5:30-7pm. There will be the Buy One, Get One Book Fair, Reptiles, Art Show, some classroom displays and more! Lemonade and Frosted Flamingo ice cream will be for sale. It's going to be a great time!
Stick around to attend the Spring Title meeting at 6:45pm and or the PTO meeting at 7pm. Hope to see you there!

Don't forget! Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day for grades PreK-8!
Spring pictures will be two-image proofs and will be available to see AND order on Friday. Link and access code will be emailed.

School is in session on Monday, March 30th!

Baseball game will be streamed tonight from Westran at 5pm on our YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/@videolaplatar-ii9221