September 30, 2026
Lexington News School
Scholarship winners
2026 Chris Banks Memorial Scholarship Finalists will receive $1,000 towards their college tuition. From left are, Back Row: Conner Soendker, Drew Bollmeyer, Hunter Meyer, Blake Kaullen, Chael Lichte, Avery Ellison, Camryn Bennett. Middle: Katy Carter, Hunter Adkins, Marley Rogers, Ellie Taylor, Aleena Kidd, Amanda Rodekohr, Zoey Earnest, Elijah Colon. Front: Nevaeh Rodriguez, Mina Miller. Not pictured: Elizabeth Hager.
Auxiliary scholarship
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
Rural schools facing challenges
On Tuesday, March 24, around 150 people filled the Greg Prather Gymnasium at Santa Fe High School to learn more about the challenges facing Santa Fe, Lexington, Higginsville and other rural school districts across Missouri.
Former school employee accused of sexual relations with student
The Lafayette County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office announces that criminal charges have been filed in connection with an investigation involving a former Lexington school district employee and an 18-year-old student.
LRHC Auxiliary scholarships available
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
Lietz named to Concordia University Wisconsin Dean’s List
Concordia University Wisconsin officials have released the Fall Honors List for the 2025-26 academic year.
Local teen launches ‘Crown Your Confidence’ events
Isabelle Liberty Newman, a 17-year-old standout student at Lafayette County High School, is on a mission to empower others while chasing a historic goal.
Lexington Hall of Famers speak to Academic Week students
Lexington High School Academic Week students recently were honored to hear from Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement inductees, Lexington graduates, Bret Brooks (1998) and Michael Lichte (2000).
Briscoe discusses four-day school week, legislative concerns
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel met on Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS Office in Higginsville.
Academic Week
Lexington High School held its annual Academic Week last week r ecognizing students who have had at least three semesters of high school and maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.66 or higher. Above, students were treated to a visit to Lambert’s, home of the “throwed rolls.” More photos from the week are on page 2.