Lamar School District Re2

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Thunder Thanks is back for the 2026-2027 School Year! Here are our August 2026 awardees!

Jerri Ann Stover: Parkview- Mrs. Stover is an amazing woman who sees the kids for who they are. Throughout the school she is always willing to step in and assist with any needed projects. As a teacher sometimes it’s hard to piece all the different personalities of kids together and she does it amazingly. Overall she is an amazing teacher who has great pride in the school and herself.

Josh Davis: Parkview- Mr. Davis always goes above and beyond for his students. Whether he is creating engaging classroom activities or effortlessly adapting with fun, structured plans when things change at the last minute, he is the ultimate team player. Mr. Davis puts the kids first every single day, and we are so lucky to have him!

Suzie Mitchell: Parkview- ​A huge Thunder Thanks to Mrs. Mitchell! She has been incredibly welcoming and helpful since day one. Whether it's stepping up to translate at a moment’s notice or constantly checking in to offer a helping hand, her generosity makes our environment a brighter and better place. Thank you for your amazing support, Mrs. Mitchell!

Parkview Elementary School

Please join us in congratulating them!

09/03/2026

Good morning, Thunder Nation!

Today we’re launching — Thunder Thursdays!

Each Thursday from 7:30–7:45 AM on KVAY 105.7, Lamar RE-2 will have the opportunity to share some of the great things happening across our district. More importantly, we want this to become another place where our students and staff get to tell the Lamar RE-2 story.

Our monthly rotation will be:

Week 1 – Pour on the Positive
Celebrating students, staff, accomplishments, and Thunder Thanks.

Week 2 – Activities
Highlighting athletics, arts, clubs, activities, and opportunities for students.

Week 3 – School Spotlight
Turning the microphone over to one of our schools to showcase its students, staff, programs, and culture.

Week 4 – PWR
Sharing how Lamar RE-2 prepares students for what comes next through Postsecondary Workforce Readiness.

Week 5 – Community & Student Questions
When we have a fifth Thursday, we’ll use it to answer questions and talk about things our students and community want to know.

Today, we begin by Pouring on the Positive!

Thank you for giving us something worth talking about each week.

We Run as One!
Chad Krug, Superintendent

09/02/2026

Dear Lamar RE-2 Families,

This month’s State of Thunder Nation message focused on one simple word:

CURIOUS.

And yes, this month’s hat was a little unusual—I wore a brain on my head!

I talked with students about something we sometimes forget as we get older: asking questions is a sign of learning, not a sign that we don’t know enough.

Research on curiosity is fascinating. When we genuinely want to know an answer, our brains become more prepared to learn and remember the information. That’s why we are encouraging students this month to ask why, how, and what if?

This connects directly to two parts of our Lamar RE-2 Portrait of a Graduate: becoming Problem Solvers and Lifelong Learners.

I also reminded students that curiosity can lead somewhere. As they progress through Lamar schools, they have opportunities to explore different courses, Career and Technical Education (CTE), dual-credit opportunities, the arts, agriculture, business, trades, and much more.

We want our students to explore their interests and discover what they are capable of. Greatness can grow right here in Lamar.

September Challenge: Ask Better Questions
Students have been challenged to ask at least one really good question every day simply because they want to understand something better.

Families can help, too. This month, consider replacing:

“How was school today?”

with:

“What did you wonder about today?”

You may get a much more interesting answer!

You can watch the September State of Thunder Nation messages below:

Elementary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL6hElBgqi4

Secondary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_lUi77JrCk

Thank you for partnering with our teachers and staff as we help our students remain curious, explore new possibilities, and become lifelong learners.

Run as One!

Chad Krug, Superintendent
Lamar RE-2

September's State of Thunder Nation challenges students to stay CUR...

09/01/2026

Posting on behalf of LHS XC, please come join in the fun for their home meet!

Our home cross country meet is on Friday September, 11th and we are hoping to continue to build the community of running around Lamar. This year, following our middle school and high school races, we are going to have a Youth Race and a Citizen's Race to hopefully draw more people to watch our teams compete but also give community members a chance to participate in some physical wellness.

The flyer attached below has the times of the different races and we do want to stress that there is no entry fee. Thank you!

08/30/2026

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Families,

This week, our schools are focusing on relationships and redirection.

Children will make mistakes. They will forget expectations, make poor choices, and sometimes need adults to redirect them. That's part of growing up.

At Lamar Schools, we believe we can hold students to high expectations while also protecting strong relationships. Students are more likely to listen, learn from mistakes, and try again when they know the adults around them care about their success.

This connects to our Portrait of a Graduate trait of Community Builders. Learning how to listen, accept feedback, repair mistakes, and move forward helps students build healthy relationships throughout life.

🌱 Milestones Moment – Feelings

Learning how to understand emotions and respond to correction is an important part of growing up. Children are more likely to talk honestly about mistakes when they know the conversation begins with listening.

Gentle Challenge: Instead of starting with what your child did wrong, ask:

“Help me understand what happened.”

Listen first. Then help them think about what could happen differently next time.

Knowing what students care about gives both families and schools another way to connect today's choices with tomorrow's goals.

Thank you for partnering with us as we help students learn from mistakes while knowing they are valued and supported.

We Run as One,

Chad Krug, Superintendent

Feelings: Social-Emotional Development Birth to 1 Year: Smiles, shows affection. 1 to 2 Years: Plays beside others, concern for others. 2 to 3 Years: Pretend play, empathy. 3 to 5 Years: Cooperative play, understands rules. 5 to 7 Years: Builds friendships, empathy increases. 7 to 9 Years: Stron...

08/28/2026

Tonight's football game in Raton is a cashless gate. In order for fans to purchase tickets they will need to use the use the GoFan link attached to this email.

08/27/2026

Attached is the information for our inaugural softball tournament. We are looking forward to hosting 13 teams from across the states of Colorado and Oklahoma, and playing 28 games of softball next weekend.

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

LHS students, come join us for some fun at our annual Back to School Bash!

Bring your friends and enjoy a great night of games, fun, and making memories! We can’t wait to see you there!

Thunder Nation, let’s kick off the school year together!