Lawrence County School District presents annual awards

Published 3:00 pm Saturday, February 22, 2025

As a new initiative to promote literacy and reading, Lawrence County School Board Attorney Nate Armistad began recognizing literacy stars from across the district at the February Board meeting. These students received prizes from Armistad to help further their passion for reading. First to be recognized were the high scorers in Third Grade Reading on the 2023-2024 MAAP Assessment. Each is pictured with his or her principal and Superintendent Barron. They are:

Monticello Elementary — McKinley Goss with Principal Felicia Thornton and Superintendent Allen Barron.

New Hebron Attendance Center — Timyjia Horton, Principal Tiffany James and Barron.

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Topeka Tilton Attendance Center — With a tie in Score and GPA, Aileen Al-Rai and Brody Bull, Principal Al Felder and Barron.

 

Teachers and Parents of the Year for each school in the district were recognized at the most recent School Board meeting.

District Teacher of the Year Kristi Lambert, Special Education, Monticello Elementary School, and MES Teacher of the Year

District Parent of the Year Sherry Conn, LCHS and LCTCC Parent of the Year

District Administrator of the Year Dr. Jeff Quin, Lawrence County Technology and Career Center Director

Lawrence County High School Teacher of the Year Misty Grubbs, with LCHS Principal Cassie Bridges and Barron.

Lawrence County High School and Lawrence County Technology and Career Center Parent of the Year Sherry Conn, with Bridges, Barron, and LCTCC Director Dr. Jeff Quin.

Topeka Tilton Attendance Center Teacher of the Year Jenny Smith with Principal Al Felder and Barron.

Topeka Tilton Attendance Center Parent of the Year Bridget Britt with Felder and Barron.

Also recognized were: New Hebron Attendance Center Teacher of the Year Jamie Weathersby; New Hebron Attendance Center Parent of the Year Donna Adcock; Monticello Elementary School Parents of the Year Dorothy Walker and Jerry Baker; Rod Paige Middle School Teacher of the Year Robin Hammond; Rod Paige Middle School Parent of the Year Jessica Nations; and Technology and Career Center Teacher of the Year Derek Huffman.