LSR7: Summit Up: Recent Episodes
LSR7: Summit Up
Nine LSR7 students founded a new music group called Sonic Summit, modeled after the Missouri Music Educators Association (MMEA) All State group, The Collective. Hear from four of the founding members and their advisor, Shawn Harrel about the evolution of the group and a preview of what you can expect if you tune in to their performance April 24.
Curriculum specialist, Jeff Buckner stops by to talk about the R-7 Build Zone. Buckner helped bring the idea that all students should get a chance to work with tools, to life. He's the reason every fifth grader in LSR7 is building a functional bird house for the second year in a row.
Hear from the first two LSR7 students to earn their Associates Degrees through the Early College Program. Plus, how you or your student can benefit from the program.
The next school board election is April 2, 2024, right in the middle of LSR7's Spring Break. Summit Up breaks down how to vote absentee if you'll be out of town on election day.
The Lee's Summit R-7 School District has it's own "Grow Your Own" program. This innovative program helps students that want to become teachers achieve their dreams and gives them a place to come back to when they graduate. Hear about the success of this program from both teachers and students on this episode of Summit Up!
LSR7 is leading the way with its policy and training on AI to support students and teachers. Hear from staff and an LSR7 student about how AI is being embraced as a tool to support curriculum and work in the classroom.
LSR7 Board of Education President Rodrick Sparks discusses the new opportunity for students to serve as a representative to the board. Plus, how all community members can interact with board members.
IMPACT Officers Glover and Jones talk to LSR7 Assistant Director of PR Talia Evans about Red Ribbon Week and their curriculum for students.
Director of Student Support Dr. Jesi Cygan talks about LSR7's partnerships with Burrell Behavioral Health and ReDiscover to provide school based clinicians at every single building.
The LSR7 Library Media Services team does so much more than check out books. Listen to what they say is their favorite part of the job, how to encourage a love of reading and how they hope students feel when they enter any library in the district.
Learn more about the Communications and Strategic Priorities Surveys out now. Plus, how you can get a glimpse inside the newly renovate Lee's Summit High School
Bernard Campbell Middle School art teacher Katie Messick discusses her participation in the 2023 Parade of Hearts. Plus, how her professional success outside of school impacts the lessons she imparts on her students.
A school counselor and two LSR7 students sit down to talk about the transition from Elementary to Middle School.
Japanese exchange students learning to become teachers sit down to talk about their experience in LSR7
Lee's Summit North Debate teacher Ben Jewell talks about his award from the state and his teaching philosophy
Listen to the latest episode of LSR7: Summit Up. Hear from a teacher and three students about the hands-on experience they’re getting from the Teacher Educator Academy and how LSR7 is helping student job security before they even head to college. Listen & subscribe: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Listen to the latest episode of Summit Up to hear about how LSR7 students are gaining real world experience through our partnership with JCI Industries. Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
Listen to our latest Summit Up podcast to learn about Lee’s Summit High School’s theater department’s current show , Fiddler on the Roof, and meet the cast and crew. #R7Proud Lee’s Summit High School students share about their role in the production. The show closes this weekend, March 4th-5th. Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify […]
Listen to our latest Summit Up podcast to learn about an upcoming show from the Lee’s Summit West theater department, The SpongeBob Musical, and meet the cast and crew. #R7Proud Lee’s Summit West students Catherine Ward, Cassidy Knight, Sergio Guerra, Sam Matthews, Grace Westbrook and Aaron Harrel share about the characters they portray and the […]
Listen to our latest Summit Up podcast, which highlights how our exceptional educators are engaging students in important career education through a blended Algebra I & business course. #R7Proud Business teacher Perri LaTerza and Algebra I teacher Tori Wilson from Lee’s Summit North High School share how students are growing their skills through hands-on business […]
Listen to our latest Summit Up podcast, which features Digital Media Technology from Summit Technology Academy spotlighting how they develop career skills through Client-connected Projects! Jordan Devoy from Lee’s Summit West High School, Amera Haniyeah from STA, Quin Nofziger from Lee’s Summit High School and Mr. Shawn Harrel discuss these highlights: Making a music video […]
Check out our new podcast episode to learn how we’re engaging Summit Technology Academy students in meaningful, hands-on career education. Listen to Josie L., La’Maya S., Laura M. and Mr. Curtis Cook from STA discuss these highlights: Students develop valuable workforce skills through client-connected projects. Students collaborate & network through opportunities with Go Global KC, Operation […]
The best kind of success rewards talent & builds up others. The speech & debate teams from Lee’s Summit West High School & Lee’s Summit North High School came on the Summit Up podcast to share how the programs’ legacy of excellence provides opportunities for new team members. Listen & subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3wXbYQ9 Spotify: […]
Listen to our latest Summit Up podcast and learn simple takeaways about a concept that may sound complicated: RIASEC, which is part of LSR7 Diploma Plus. The quickest explanation: As we prepare each student for success in life, students need a clear sense of who they are and what success will mean for their future. […]
Listen to our latest Summit Up podcast, which features Mrs. Rachel Kline from Lee’s Summit West High School. The art teacher earned a commission to make art for the new KCI Airport! Highlights: Learn how her family history & regional connections influence her art Understand her passion for making & teaching art Discover how a […]