The annual Circle of Concern Benefit Concert will be held Nov. 21 and will feature the Lafayette Jazz Ensemble and Genesis Jazz Project. This concert will help aid Circle of Concern Food Pantry, who serves...

After being signed into law June 7, 2023, by Gov. Mike Parson, the Missouri Save Adolescents from Experimentation Act, which restrains minors’ access to gender affirming care, went into effect Aug....

Lafayette's Principal’s Advisory Committee is a new organization to boost student voice in school decisions. While LPAC has replaced grade level councils, the senior executive board will stay in place...

When it comes to intruder drills, Rockwood follows a program called 4E, which stands for educate, evade, escape and engage. Although intruder drills occur every year to ensure safety, Lafayette will have...

Proposition 3 is a no-tax rate increase levy transfer. If passed, it will allow the district to transfer 54 cents of the tax rate from the Debt Service Fund to the Capital Projects Fund.  Voting for...

The Acoustic Variety Show, a performance featuring student musicians, will occur in the Theater Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $5 for individuals and $10 for groups of any number, but the entire...

After being approached by Principal Karen Calcaterra last year, social studies teacher Jodie Lee was responsible for finding a way to encourage kids and staff to be kind and show gratitude. Led by her,...

After a test, history teacher Steve Klawiter gives trivia to help his students relax and cool off.  “Typically at the end of the test, I have a trivia section and we call it the ‘bragging rights...

For this year's fall play, Lafayette Theater Company will be performing The Odd Couple. Directors Michael Swindle and Dan Horst are leading this year's production. This will be Swindle's first play at...

As another school year continues at LHS, many new clubs are emerging and looking for members. Some of these clubs include: Car Club, Coding Club, PRISMA, Spikeball Club, ASL Club, Neuroscience Club, Film...

  Homecoming Week is where all the festivities before the big Homecoming Dance happen. Sept. 22, the last school day of the week, a parade will take place, starting at Green Pines Elementary...

Starting this year, progress reports will no longer be sent to parents and guardians. “We would’ve posted grades in the past and [guardians and students] would’ve gotten a notification that the...