Lathrop High School

There will be no career center this morning due to power outage in Excelsior Springs.

Good luck to The LHS Symphonic PRIDE Band at Large Group State Festival today! Well played is WELL PLAYED.

From After Prom: If your student is 18 they will still need a waiver for Above All. At the link click “just me”. https://aboveallpark.com/online-waiver/

REMINDER! If you are ordering a Tshirt for after prom the order form is due by end of day Friday, March 28 to Mrs. Pritchett. Forms are available in the office and were also sent to your parent email ALL students going to Above All for After Prom are REQUIRED to have a waiver completed. Following the following link to fill out for your child by APRIL 3. You will not be allowed to participate in the jumping activities without this! https://aboveallpark.com/online-waiver/

Thursday 3/27, the V/JV baseball games have been moved to North Platte. Varsity game will still start at 5:00, with JV to follow. There was a mistake on the conference calendar. Hope we still see everyone there! #RollMules

FOOD DRIVE! If you like to help LHS by donating items to help with our food drive you can bring them to the baseball game tonight. You will get 1 free entry into the game tonight per item donated.

Due to a scheduling conflict we have had to cancel the UCM track meet originally scheduled for 3/25. We have added the Butler HS Track and Field Invitational on 3/27 starting at 3:30 to our schedule.

Senior Dedication Information It’s finally happening; your child is now a senior in high school! This is your chance to celebrate all of their accomplishments and share your favorite pictures of them in the LHS Selum Yearbook. This section of the book features dedications from family and friends congratulating the seniors on all their hard work throughout the years or good luck wishes on what lies ahead! It is all up to you! Prices: ⅛ - $50 ¼ - $85 ½ - $140 Full - $200 *Make checks payable to Lathrop High School Yearbook* Dedications are designed by yearbook students. All you need to do is send in the photo(s) and message that you want to include. The cap for messages is 100 words. Dedications can be turned in by mail, email (garrett.rodgers@lathropschools.com), or turned into the office. *Due April 7, 2025* *Dedication space is first come first serve. Submit your dedication early to ensure you get a spot in this year’s book!*

[Columbia, MO] - High school senior Max Gagnon of Lathrop High School has been distinguished as one of the top academic students in the state through the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program. This statewide initiative, organized by the Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals, recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of 100 outstanding students from the graduating class of 2025. The announcement of Max Gagnon's selection for this esteemed academic honor was made by Robert Bowers, Principal at Lathrop High School. The recognition will culminate in a special luncheon hosted at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO, on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Missouri Scholars 100 is a competitive program that invited schools across the state to nominate candidates based on academic excellence. The selection process employs a formula considering the student's grade point average and ACT or SAT scores. Nominees must meet the criteria of an "Academic Decathlon," successfully navigating ten challenging academic events to showcase their scholastic strength. To qualify, students must hold a minimum GPA of 3.750, a minimum ACT score of 29 or a minimum SAT score of 1,280, rank in the upper ten percent of their class, and engage in advanced coursework in mathematics, science, English, and foreign language. Additionally, nominees must exhibit excellent attendance, exemplary citizenship within the school, and active participation in the school's activity program. Clark Mershon, Executive Director of the principals’ association, expressed, "The Missouri Scholars 100 Program is one of the premier academic recognition programs in the country. It is truly a celebration of learning. Students selected for this program have taken a rigorous course of study and maintained the highest academic standards. The Missouri Association of Secondary School Principals wants to celebrate the achievement and success of these students and their schools." The 2025 Missouri Scholars 100 program marks its 31st annual recognition, reflecting a longstanding commitment to honoring academic excellence.

Good luck to LHS and LMS in the HONOR BAND Competition tomorrow!

Today's inclement weather day will be made up on Monday, May 5, 2025. Make-up day schedule: Mondays: March 24, March 31, April 14, May 5 Thank you!

Due to the weather conditions there will be no practices for today Wednesday March 5th. Stay safe and we'll be back at it tomorrow. #RollMules

The Lathrop High School academic letter ceremony that was scheduled for today has been postponed to 3/18/25 at 2:45. Sorry for the inconvenience but Mother Nature doesn't seem to like us to be at school on Wednesdays! Thank you, Mr. Bowers.

Good morning! Due to inclement weather, the Lathrop R II School District is cancelling school for today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Make up date TBD and will be posted this afternoon. Thank you!

Spring Sports Yard Signs are ready to be ordered. Complete the form at the link below to support your Lathrop Mules in their spring sport! From high school sports to youth sports….we can make a sign for families to show support for their favorite player!! https://forms.gle/TpuGk9CYH4r6euGR7 Orders are due by March 14th! Message Tori Pritchett or Sharmin Parks with any questions!

On Thursday, March 6th, all eligible seniors will be attending the On My Own Event in Plattsburg. This is a hands-on, real-life simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience the financial side of adulthood in a fun and exciting way. If you do not wish for your student to attend, please contact the school by Wednesday, March 5th.

Good morning Mule Nation. We work with International Cultural Exchange Services (ICES) to place foreign exchange students at Lathrop High School. They are looking for host families for a couple of students for the 2025-26 school year. If you are interested in hosting please contact Codie Zwicky at czwicky@icesusa.org or 816-591-2109. Thank you, Robert Bowers Lathrop High School Principal

Congratulations to our Class 1, 126 lb. STATE WRESTLING CHAMPION GARRETT BEANE!!! Lathrop is PROUD of YOU!!!

FBLA is selling yard signs for spring sports as a fundraiser to send our FBLA state qualifiers to state. The due date to order a yard sign for spring sports (including youth sports) is Friday, March 14th. All info they need is on the following link. If you have any questions please reach out to Tori.pritchett@lathropschools.com. https://forms.gle/TpuGk9CYH4r6euGR7

We would like to wish our basketball squads good luck this week as districts begin. Here are the links to the Girls and Boys Basketball District Brackets. Boys District (hosted by East Buchanan High School) https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictTournaments.aspx?alg=5&class=3&district=15&year=2024 Girls District (hosted by Lathrop High School) https://www.mshsaa.org/Activities/DistrictTournaments.aspx?alg=6&class=3&district=15&year=2024