La Plata R-II

The Bulldogs will be playing at Meadville at 5pm. Let's go, Bulldogs!

The La Plata Drama Club will perform a collection of humorous and drama-filled skits! Buy your tickets now for May 1st at 6pm or May 2nd at 5:30 (dinner show). Also, don't forget the JH and HS Spring Band Concert will be May 7th at 7pm in the HS gym!

Bulldog Backers is sponsoring the SPRING ACTIVITIES BANQUET for 2026
Please click on the link below and review the available slots and sign up to bring items for the Taco Bar.
Thank you!
Date: Wed., 05/13/2026
Time: 6:30pm
Location: La Plata High School
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F48AEAF2AA7FC1-63685456-spring?fbclid=IwY2xjawRXT_FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEezwb2QQaLU_PtrWiTd8yTxwAs_3i479zE-6WyoTnmO4XXm-6fC5zvsQZ8gqk_aem_wscjzXZMrBC6P27Xd0S5kw#/

Don't forget to get your plants--today and tomorrow are the LAST Days to get your plants! See plant sale information---grown and cared for by our own Science Club!

Guess what today is?!?! It is Administrative Assistant Day! Let's flood these ladies with words of appreciation! They do a great job at La Plata!

CALENDAR CHANGE-for Athletic/Activities Physicals!
MOVED TO MAY 14th to ACCOMODATE INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL DEADLINES.
We would like to apologize if anyone has already updated their physicals but we have set a new physical date will be May 14th! Again, we apologize for the inconvenience as scheduling in the spring can get very busy and we had to ensure Complete Family Medicine has enough staff.....Thank you all for your continued patience and support!

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.