La Plata R-II

Science Spotlight! Check out what Ms. Davidson's class is doing!!!! We love Ms. Davidson's labs .

Time to spread some Bulldog cheer!
Want to brighten a staff member's day? We’ve made it easy to send a digital holiday card!
Visit the link below, pick a design, and share a personal note of thanks or holiday cheer. Let’s fill the district with joy!
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Check out these photos from our Winter Formal on Friday. A huge thank you goes to Mrs. Hulett and the FCCLA members who did a fantastic job organizing it!
See more here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17vjOS_SOSyF04bCuu19KZ0NfKSvE9ZkC?usp=drive_link

The zoology students got to see the bacteria that they stained! Some were pretty gross but so interesting! Thank you, Mrs. Grimes for always guiding our amazing labs!

On December 13, seniors Mylie Morse, Layne Mack, Hannah Mitchell, and Macy Davison, along with junior Emmagin Travis, participated in the Wreaths Across America event at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri, helping honor and remember the men and women who served our country by laying wreaths at each site.
This event was part of the RootEd program at LHS.

Check out our Winter/Sprint Activities Schedule!

🤩🤠Announcing the 2026 theme.....BOOTS & BLING!🤩🤠
Orders are due by January 6th to the EL and HS office. Homecoming is January 13-16th!

Big Kickball Tournament Happening Today at LES!

🤩🤠Announcing the 2026 theme.....BOOTS & BLING!🤩🤠 Orders are due by January 6th to the EL and HS office. Homecoming is January 13-16th!
OR order here and pay later:
ORDER SHIRTS HERE

Be sure to order your homecoming shirts for 2026. Turn in forms to the office or fill out the link here. Payments and orders are due tomorrow!
https://forms.gle/yMfWdvPzeVWc2HGQ9

In World History, sophomore students are ending the semester with project based learning. The projects have been focused on two time periods: The Renaissance and Imperial Russia.
For the Renaissance, students learned about significant contributors to the Renaissance period in the field of art by creating miniature notebooks providing important information of key players to the Renaissance, as well as their own sketches of famous works of art and sculpture completed by the men/women of the Renaissance.
For Imperial Russia, students are learning about the Czars of Russia before the Russian Empire collapsed and became the Soviet Union. To do this, students are creating a timeline exhibition over the reigns of Russia's Emperors and Empresses. Each student chose a specific Russian ruler to create a timeline over, and when completed, the timeline will be connected and put on display like you would see in a museum.

Happy Veteran's Day!

On October 29, the following students attended a college visit to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville: Dillon M., Shaylee B., Ashlynn L., Haylea T., and Macy D. During the visit, students toured campus facilities, explored academic programs, and learned more about student life opportunities at Northwest. The experience gave them valuable insight into college life and helped them consider future educational goals.
We had the opportunity to catch up with LHS alumni, Kristen Wood who attends Northwest.
The college visits are part of the RootEd program at LHS.

Updated Atlanta Tourney bracket!
Great job to the boys that won last night vs Novinger. Girls play tonight at 7:30.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q5DBl7yc85OE2213GZ_30AAh7jYcam21lzGxhXxd0R0/edit?usp=sharing

These LadyDogs gave it their all in a nail biter, cliff hanger, thriller, sit on the edge of your seat kinda game. They battled on the court and came out ahead which showed their grit and determination. The cheerleaders were as loud and proud as ever! They won vs Brashear 40 to 36 and will move on to play in the Championship game vs Atlanta on Saturday at 6:45. Thank you to our cheerleaders who have showed up every night with spirit cheering boys and girls on....we appreciate YOU!

These Bulldogs played hard against Novinger on Wednesday and will move on to play on Thursday vs Linn Co at 8:45. Let's go Bulldogs! Go, fight, win!

On October 22, students Layne M., Hannah M., Adasyn O., Lane H., Ashlynn L., Allie H., and Shaylee B. participated in two college visits to explore post-secondary options. The group toured State Fair Community College in Sedalia and Missouri Valley College in Marshall.
During the visits, students learned about academic programs, campus life, and scholarship opportunities. They also had the chance to talk with admissions representatives and current college students, gaining valuable insight into what college life is like and how to prepare for the next step after graduation.
The college visits are part of the RootEd Program at LHS.

Just a reminder, we will be in session on Monday and Tuesday (11-24 and 11-25).
No School Wednesday-Monday (11-26 through 12-1). We will be back in session on Tuesday, 12/2. Happy Thanksgiving!

Team Pictures for (JH basketball & Cheer) (HS Basketball & Cheer) will be on Mon, Nov 24, 2025 2:15pm at the HS gym. 6th graders will be brought to the HS by coach. JH Uniforms will be given out before pictures.

Check out the next Student Spotlight that attends KATC for part of her day--we are excited to see her future in Education!

On November 19, a group of seniors traveled to State Tech in Linn for a college visit. Attending the trip were Ashlynn Lewis, Hannah Mitchell, Joel Hunt, Hunter Tuggle, and Paxytn Jones. During the visit, students toured campus facilities and learned about many of the hands-on programs State Tech offers such as Agriculture Operations, Computer Networking & Cyber Security, Electrical Distribution Systems, Medical Radiologic Technology, Welding Technology, Physical Therapy Assistance and Utility Construction. They had the opportunity to ask questions about admissions, financial aid, and careers connected with these programs helping them explore future career paths and a clearer understanding of the training and opportunities available after high school.
This visit rounds out the Fall college visits that are a part of the RootEd program at LHS.

See what our next publications interview with Coach Fields---in the Spirit of Thanksgiving, see what he is Thankful for !

Check out the December food Menu!

As we prepare for the Winter Season, our district will use AMI days during inclement weather days. Please see the 7th-12th grade procedures for AMI Days below. Students who need a hotspot, should check one out from the office soon to be prepared.

Carpenter’s Union Representative Matt Hurley visited the La Plata KTEC juniors and seniors to share insight into the opportunities available through the carpentry and skilled trades pathway. Hurley spoke about the value of apprenticeships, the importance of hands-on learning, and the wide range of career options within the Carpenters Union. His presentation offered real-world guidance to students exploring future careers, and many left with a greater understanding of how the trades can provide strong, rewarding career paths.
This opportunity was made available through the RootEd program.