![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-1200x800.jpg)
![In celebration of winning his second straight state title in the 215 weight class, junior Carter Brown backflips before leaving the mat. Brown won his bout against junior Kobe Rhymes of North Kansas City High School by fall in just 41 seconds. "Carter does what Carter does. We expect [success] out of him and his goals are bigger than the state championship," coach Sam Ritchie said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_2784-1200x800.jpg)
Staff, students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
On the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3, 2021, Lafayette staff arrived to find yard signs set up around the school by Lancer Parent Organization (LPO) showing appreciation for their hard work.
May 4, 2021
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated during the first week of May each year. It is the week that honors teachers and recognizes the lasting contribution they make in our lives.
Administrators have set up a luncheon for teachers on Tuesday, and a surprise for them on Thursday.
“We have quite a few things going on this week,” Principal Karen Calcaterra said. “Still, we wanted to make sure that our teachers were recognized for all their hard work.”
Teacher appreciation week provides an opportunity for students, their parents, and school principals to show their appreciation for the hard work teachers do and the long hours many of them put in.
Math teacher Katrina Clark has been a teacher at Lafayette for 10 years and has gotten to know many students over the years. Clark says that it’s not an easy job but connecting with the students is everything.
“I love hearing my students’ perspectives and appreciation for all we do as teachers,” Clark said. “The handwritten notes I receive are the best, nothing beats a gift that comes from the heart!”
Students are encouraged to make a small gesture of gratitude to their teachers this week by giving something back to their teachers. Some of these things could include: notes, gift cards, classroom supplies, or even your teacher’s favorite treat.
![Watching a small group scrimmage, Ben Lundt, St. Louis City SC goalkeeper and founder of Lundt Pro Soccer Training, shouts words of encouragement to players on Sunday, April 26 n the Lafayette grass soccer field. “The idea behind [the event] was to bring the professional soccer players closer to the community because usually people only get to see us on TV or in the stadium. [Families] actually having the opportunity to have their kids on the field with us is the most important aspect,” Ben Lundt said.](https://lancerfeed.press/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6823-300x200.jpg)
