The 117-square-mile Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is recognized as one of the top educational systems in the state and nation. Located in the southeast portion of the Kansas City metropolitan area, the district serves nearly 18,000 students from pre-K to 12th grade in the Lees Summit and surrounding areas. The district has been recognized nationally for its quality educational programs and a commitment to success for all students. Involved parents and a supportive community are key in the school district’s ability to provide excellent educational opportunities in a caring learning environment. Lee’s Summit R-7 citizens understand that quality schools are the foundation of a strong community. The district currently includes 18 elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, an alternative secondary school, a secondary technology academy, an early education center and a special-education, day-treatment center. The LSR7 School District has earned both state and national accreditation and is recognized throughout Missouri as a leader in academic innovation.
External link for Lee's Summit R-7 School District
301 NE Tudor Road
Lees Summit, Missouri 64086, US
The hard work of LSR7 staff in the classroom is leading to students getting major recognition. 👏 👏 Congratulations to the Lee's Summit North Yearbook staff for being selected to be featured in the Gallery of Excellence for the 2023-24 yearbook. 🎉 📸 This gallery showcases yearbooks that Walsworth highlights at workshops to inspire staff and provide examples of scholastic journalism. #R7proud
Today was a WONDERFUL day! 🎉🎉 Big shoutout to Jennifer Jones, an incredible English teacher at Lee’s Summit West and now, Missouri's 2025 Teacher of the Year! 🏆👩🏫 We had so much fun surprising her with the news and celebrating today. Thank you to Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Missouri Commissioner of Education Karla Eslinger and Lee’s Summit West for planning the amazing surprise! Thanks to the Lee's Summit Chamber of Commerce who has partnered with us on Teacher of the Year for the last 30 years. Thank you to our special guests, the Teacher of the Year selection committee and Ms. Jones’s family and friends. Finally, thank you to the community for supporting the district and our incredible educators! #R7Proud
📣 Check out this sponsorship opportunity to get involved with LSR7 Special Services ⤵ LSR7 is partnering with the Kansas City Chiefs and Special Olympics Missouri for the 3rd annual Choose to Include event October 9 at the Lee's Summit North football stadium. ⚽ 🏈 🏃♂️ Choose to Include is a field day for students to increase involvement and inclusion for those who utilize our specialized programs and generate interest for more athletes to the LSR7 Special Olympics teams. Does this sound like an event you can get behind? Our special services team needs some help as they continue to plan. Here are a few ways you can help: 🥗 Lunch Sponsor: Help provide lunch for 500 staff and volunteers 👕 T-Shirt Sponsor: Underwrite the cost of shirts for LSR7's special services staff and volunteers. Bonus: your logo will be included on the back of each shirt and on the jumbotron during the event. If you're interested in helping out or want to learn more, reach out to Staci Mathes at [email protected] or fill out the form in the comments.
Before the school year started we got to bring a little ✨extra ✨ celebration to Summit Pointe Elementary. Tara Hogan, a Focus Facilitator/Interventionist was our August Learning for Life Award winner! Ms. Hogan was nominated by her colleagues for her outstanding qualities: ⭐ Students recognize that she is on their team and regularly work with her to meet goals. 🧠 Ms. Hogan has a wealth of knowledge and experience with mental and behavioral health. 📚 She is a key part of re-engaging students in their learning environment. 🤝 She collaborates with children, staff and admin to make SPE the best place to learn and grow! #R7proud
Happy first day of school! The 2024-25 school year is off to a great start! We're so grateful to everyone who has a hand in making our district great. #R7Proud
🎒 🖍 With the new school year less than a week away, we stopped by Hazel Grove Elementary to meet Ms. Madelyn Sare, one of our awesome new kindergarten teachers! 🌟 Check out how she’s feeling about starting her first year of teaching, plus her message for her students starting their first year at LSR7! #R7Proud
🎉 We welcomed all LSR7 staff to the 2024-25 school year at our annual Convocation yesterday! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event: 🗣Teacher of the Year Jennifer Jones, Board President Jennifer Foley and Mitch Holthus, the Voice of the Chiefs, all delivered outstanding speeches. 🎶 The fantastic LSR5 band and high school drumlines provided world-class entertainment 🐾 Our mascot volunteers brought their enthusiasm and energy 🤝 Community vendors who came out to greet staff 🏢 Cable Dahmer Arena for being excellent hosts Last but not least, we need to shoutout our 2,900+ incredible employees preparing to champion students this year. Here's to a fantastic school year ahead! 🎉 🏫 #R7Proud
🔭 Want a glimpse at what you'd experience as a new teacher in Lee's Summit? 📰 Check out the new article from Janice Phelan on The Kansas City Star website. LSR7's Director of Professional Development Kristen Merrell does an incredible job welcoming our new teachers - veteran and first year - to the district with the four-day New Teacher Academy. 🔗https://lnkd.in/gvUewUYg
🚌 LSR7's transportation crew knows how to have fun!🚌 Director Tony Bragulla hosted team building fun at Longview Lake where coworkers 🍔 cooked for each other, 🏸 played games and 🎉got excited for the new school year. Want to join the team? There are still bus driver and bus aide positions available for the 2024-25 school year! 🔗 Link in the comments ⬇
Our amazing team of Dignity Facilitators help build up a culture of dignity and belonging for all students in LSR7. 💜 The 2024-25 school year is already looking bright! 💫
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I was talking to some staff members who mentioned how impactful our Dignity Intensive Professional Development Week was, and I couldn’t be more proud of the dedication and leadership displayed by our team of facilitators. Their passion for fostering a culture of belonging and dignity within our schools is truly inspiring. So appreciative of them leading with purpose and guiding our educators through this transformative experience. Our commitment to equity and the well-being of our students and staff in the Lee's Summit R-7 School District is what makes our district a shining example of belonging! I am honored to lead the team as a champion of dignity and equity #LSR7Proud #EquityInAction #DignityInSchools