August 10, 2026
Lexington News School
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.
Bond issue, tax levy increase to go before school district voters
News Editor Residents of the Lexington school district will be voting on a proposed no tax increase bond issue and a proposed increase in the district tax levy in the August 4 Primary.
Berry named to Dean’s Honor Roll
Caiden E. Berry of Lexington has been named to the spring Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University.
Summer fun for kids
A great way to try and prevent the summer slide is by getting kids out into the community and looking for ways to embed learning in everyday routines. This type of enrichment doesn’t have to be expensive or require travel. Below are some ideas that may help make the end of summer interactive, educational, and fun:
Lexington R-5 School District Free and Reduced Price Policy
Lexington R-V School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
Wilson named to Dean’s List
Susannah Wilson of Lexington has named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List at St. Olaf College.
Eastridge named to Dean’s List at Graceland University
The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2026 spring term have been announced, and Karissa Eastridge of Lexington has been named to the Dean’s List.
MU announces spring Dean’s List
Academic excellence thrives at the University of Missouri, where students rise to meet challenges with determination and ambition. This spring, 12,207 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors for their exceptional dedication and hard work. Local students named on the list are as follows.