Lamoni Community Schools - District|District News

Sep 18, 2026

Lamoni High School Senior Ava Courtney Recognized for Academic Excellence

Lamoni High School senior Ava Courtney has achieved two major academic milestones, earning a composite score of 35 on her ACT and being named a Commended Student in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Ava’s composite score of 35 on the ACT places her in the top fraction of a percent of test-takers nationwide, demonstrating exceptional mastery across English, mathematics, reading, and science. In addition to her ACT success, Principal Amber Fairbanks announced that Ava has been recognized as a Commended Student . . .

Jun 29, 2026

Lamoni School Board Greenlights $8.25 Million Facility Plan; November Bond Referendum Set

LAMONI, IA — Taking a major step toward updating local school infrastructure, the Lamoni School Board has voted unanimously to accept a community task force’s recommendation for an $8.25 million district-wide facility improvement plan. The comprehensive package aims to address critical structural and security needs across all grade levels. The plan features a full restoration of the elementary school, exterior repairs/upgrades to the middle school, and vital safety and security overhauls at the high school, including a . . .

May 7, 2026

Demons Secure Runner-Up Finish at 2026 Bluegrass Conference Meet

The Lamoni Girls Track and Field team delivered a powerhouse performance at the Bluegrass Conference Track Meet on May 5th, finishing as the conference runner-up. In a night defined by grit and school spirit, the team racked up 133 points , narrowly missing the top spot in a fierce battle for the championship. Coaches K and Cougill praised the roster not just for their podium finishes, but for the character displayed throughout the event. Championship Highlights Lamoni brought home several gold medals and saw veteran . . .

Apr 21, 2026

State Solo & Small Ensemble Results

Congratulations to Lamoni High School and Middle School musicians for all of the hard work they put into performing at State Solo and Small Ensemble. Lamoni took 7 solos and 2 ensembles to Lenox for the contest. Our students performed their pieces in front of a judge for feedback and ratings. Lamoni received 5 Division I ratings (superior) and 5 Division II ratings (excellent) throughout the event. This is a huge achievement for our students! Division I Ratings: Karsyn Cray - Flute Solo Persephone Fairsky . . .

Apr 15, 2026

Walking School Bus - April 22, 2026

In recognition of Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd, LCSD will host a Walking School Bus. School buses will run regular routes, but instead of dropping students off directly at school, they will drop off students at the bike trail on the corner of 7th Street and North Clark. From there, students will walk or bike on the bike trail to school together. Any student who wishes to join the Walking School Bus—either walking or riding their bike—should meet us at the corner of 7th and Clark between 7:25–7:30 a.m. . . .

Apr 1, 2026

Lamoni FBLA Shines at Record-Breaking State Conference

Earlier this week, seven dedicated students from the Lamoni FBLA chapter traveled to compete in the Iowa FBLA State Leadership Conference. This year’s event was one for the history books, boasting the largest turnout in the organization's history with over 1,200 students from across the state. Despite the stiff competition, Lamoni students proved they belong among the best in Iowa. The chapter brought home several top-ten honors, highlighted by Ava Courtney , who secured a 2nd place finish in Public Administration. . . .

Mar 10, 2026

Macie Jeanes Named 2026-2027 SC District FFA Reporter

Lamoni Schools is proud to announce that Macie Jeanes has been selected as the 2026-2027 SC District Reporter . This prestigious leadership role involves representing our chapter at the district level, facilitating events, and promoting agricultural education throughout the region. Selection for this position is a testament to Macie’s dedication to the FFA mission and her peers. Please join us in wishing Macie the best of luck in this new chapter of leadership!

Mar 9, 2026

Lamoni FFA Members Shine at South Central District LDEs

This past Saturday, Lamoni FFA members competed at the South Central District Leadership Development Events (LDEs) . Our students demonstrated impressive communication and leadership skills across several competitive categories. The Results: Macie Jeanes: Bronze | Extemporaneous Speaking Allison Martin: Bronze | Secretary’s Book Tayhani Parra: Participation | Reporter’s Scrapbook "We competed, we learned, we will become better!" The . . .

Feb 26, 2026

Open Enrollment Deadline for 2026-27 School Year is March 2

The Lamoni Community School District would like to remind families that the state-mandated deadline for Open Enrollment for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year is fast approaching. What You Need to Know For students entering grades 1 through 12 , the deadline to file an open enrollment application is March 2, 2026 . Applications filed after this date may be denied by either the resident or receiving district unless the family can demonstrate "good cause" (such as a change in residence) as defined by Iowa . . .