November 14, 2026
Lexington News School
State Fair scholarships available
The Missouri State Fair and its Youth in Agriculture Committee are accepting scholarship applications from Missouri high school seniors graduating in 2027.
R-V school district Trunk or Treat
Photos by Bob Florence
Retired School Personnel to meet Nov. 12
LCRSP will meet on Thursday, November 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS office, 4110 MO-13 BUS, Higginsville.
Class of 1960 holds reunion
On Thursday October 1, graduates of the LHS Class of 1960 enjoyed a warm 66th year reunion despite the inclement weather and numerous member medical issues.
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel meets
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) met on Thursday, September 10 at the FCS Office in Higginsville. Social and snack time was at 2:00 P.M. and the General Meeting at 2:30 P.M. The event was well attended with several new and returning MRTA members.
No summer vacation for Lafayette County Retired School Personnel
Despite having a May through August break in regular meetings, Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) had a very busy summer! LCRSP is the local educational unit of MRTA – Missouri Retired Teachers and Education Employees Association. MRTA is the largest and only education association whose main purpose is to protect the PSRS/PEERS pension system and advocate for legislation that supports Missouri public schools. MRTA is non-partisan and nonprofit.
GEARING UP FOR SCHOOL
GEARING UP FOR SCHOOL The Lexington Community Fair Board hosted a Free School Supply Event at College Park last Thursday night. Those attending the event also enjoyed free walking tacos provided by Lafayette Regional Health Center, while kids took part in fun and games.
Chaney among Regional Teachers of the Year
Sarah Anne Chaney, 11th-12th grade Career and Technical Instructor, is among the 35 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected to represent their regions in the The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Program.
Tabo Seed awards scholarships to three area graduates
Tabo Seed is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Tabo Seed Scholarship. This year’s scholarships were awarded to Brilee Dierking of Malta Bend, Esther Kincaid of Hardin, and Peyton Marshall of Marshall in recognition of their hard work, leadership, and commitment to their education and communities.
LRHC Auxiliary announces 2026 scholarship winners
The Lafayette Regional Health Center’s Auxiliary Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that $1,000 scholarships have been awarded to eight individuals pursuing careers in the human health care field.