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The Missouri American String Teachers Association named Mr. Joe Keeney, Lee's Summit North and Bernard Campbell Middle School orchestra director and teacher, the 2023 recipient of the Distinguished Service Award. The award is given to a music educator that has made outstanding contributions to support string education in Missouri.
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The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is accepting nominations for the 2023 Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Teaching/LSR7 Teacher of the Year Awards. All community members, parents, and stakeholders are invited to nominate.
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Qualifying students and their families are invited to attend one of two upcoming open house events for Summit Technology Academy/Missouri Innovation Campus (MIC) program. The informative events are offered at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 and Feb. 2 at the Missouri Innovation Campus in Lee’s Summit.
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BCMS Art teacher Katie Messick selected as artist for Parade of Hearts
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