In Missouri, sex education is not required to be taught, but the curriculum for sex education is based on abstinence due to bill 170.015.
The bill states: “Present abstinence from sexual activity as the preferred choice of behavior in relation …
Staffing Shortages Hit LSR7
Emily Gerhart
From changing bus schedules, to prioritizing which areas of LSW need custodial care the most, the shortage in employees in LSR7 has made its effect. Crumbs stay on classroom floors for days, human services positions stay vacant, and …
LSR7 Returns to Virtual Learning
After a few weeks of hybrid learning, LSR7 returned to virtual and everyone is readjusting to the environment.…
LSW Panel for Equity and Diversity – Panel 1
Panel of Lee’s Summit West students and staff. From left to right, top to bottom: Matt Turner-Social Studies, Senior Mohamed Haji, Mary Humphries-English, April Marquez-Counseling, Matt Good-Debate, Megan Goss-English, Senior Sophie Daniel, Jessica Hill-Social Studies, Ashley Jones-Science…
How a Hashtag is Changing the LSR-7 School District
Anna Eulinger and Lily Salmond
As the Black Lives Matter movement raced across the nation, a Twitter hashtag initiated by West alumna Maryam Khalil sparked a movement within the LSR-7 School District.
The hashtag, #OurStruggleLSR7, asked students to openly share …
West Students Protest Police Brutality
On the weekend of May 30th, protesters gathered on the Plaza to protest systemic racism and police brutality within the city’s police department and police departments nationwide.
During the weekend, Kansas City police arrested over 150 people in response to …
LSR7 Locks Down on Online Security
At the beginning of the year, the LSR7 school district decided to disable the Chrome Web Store to protect student’s data.…
Surplus of Snow Days Last Year Leads to Changes in Policy
After 11 snow days last year, the LSR7 school district decided to make new changes to inclement weather policies. Tucker Thompson and Kaelyn McDonald have the story.…
Where Are They Now? 2013 Graduate Olivia Roberts
Former Titan, Olivia Roberts, took her love of dancing AND teaching to the next level. Jenna Tiedemann and Abby Rasmussen tell you more about her busy schedule during football season!…
Interim Superintendent Adjusts to New Role
Dr. Emily Miller was named interim superintendent for the LSR7 school district for the 2019-2020 school year. Abby Rasmussen and Dalton Pennington tell you more.…