Proposition R goes to voters on April 3 ballot
Maddie Henning, Asst. Webmaster
January 26, 2012
A proposed bond issue for 2012 would have given Rockwood funds for renovations and additions totaling $43.5 million. However, after discussions concerning the proposed bond issue during the Jan. 19 Board of Education meeting, the total was decreased to $43.2 million. The bond issue, now referred to... Read more »
minUMENTAL art competion entries due Feb. 3
Grace Bueckendorf, Webmaster
January 25, 2012
For the third year in a row, the Art Department will be hosting the minUMENTAL art show, which will showcase pieces that are less than one inch squared or cubed. The competition is meant to complement the musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Therefore, there are two options for the competition... Read more »
Lafayette is ‘Best of the West’
Karre Wagner, Reporter
January 23, 2012
The 2011 Best of West has been posted. Lafayette is proud to take home a few new titles. West News Magazine’s third annual “Best of West” contest recognizes people, places and businesses that make west county a favorable place to live. It was decided by those who voted on the official website. Lafayette... Read more »
STUCO Blood Drive to take place Jan. 27
Abby Gwin, Reporter
January 22, 2012
Lafayette’s annual Student Council (STUCO) Blood Drive takes place in the Back Gym on Friday Jan. 27. To give blood, one must sign up at the STUCO table in the Upper Commons during any lunch period. It is required to be a minimum of 16 years old with parental consent to donate. If older than 16, no... Read more »
Students and parents invited to Curriculum Night
Robert Hiller, Reporter
January 13, 2012
Current and incoming students and parents are encouraged to attend Lafayette’s Curriculum Night on Jan. 18th. Curriculum Night is designed to inform parents and students of the classes and curriculum that LHS has to offer. The events of Curriculum Night will begin in the Lafayette Theater at 7:00 p.m.... Read more »
Assemblies to be held for scheduling advisement
Kelly Carpenter, Business Manager
January 12, 2012
To start off the scheduling process for the 2012-2013 year, counselors will hold assemblies with each grade level in the Theatre to talk about scheduling advisement. Donna Hagemeier, Guidance Department secretary, said the counselors will talk about scheduling with the students and hand them the paperwork... Read more »
Sophomore Class will host Trivia Night fundraiser Jan. 28
Maddie Tweed, Reporter
January 11, 2012
On Jan. 28, the sophomore class will be hosting Lafayette’s annual Trivia Night fundraiser in the Commons. The doors open at 6 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Prices for the event are $20 per adult and $10 for LHS students and staff. Tickets may be purchased in the sophomore office or by... Read more »
ROSE award nominations due Jan. 25
McKayla Treat, Asst. Webmaster
January 10, 2012
Each year, up to 15 Rockwood School District staff members and volunteers receive a Rockwood Outstanding Service in Education award, better known as the ROSE award. The RSD website states that the award “is bestowed upon individuals who show excellence of character, performance, leadership and... Read more »
Parking passes’ quick sales force wait list
Dylan Corbet, Reporter
January 5, 2012
Jan. 5 marks the last day Lafayette will be selling parking passes. The school’s 694 student parking spaces are filling up fast and Thursday lunch shifts will be the last chances to obtain one. With approximately 1,100 eligible drivers at Lafayette, 400 students will be out of luck if they... Read more »
Rockwood School Board President Steve Smith resigns presidency
Max Thoman, Editor in Chief
December 15, 2011
It was a somber moment when Rockwood School Board President Steve Smith handed over his gavel to Vice President Janet Strate on Dec. 15, only seconds after reading aloud his letter of resignation. Though the meeting began like any other, with the Pledge of Allegiance and a few comments from Superintendent... Read more »
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