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 2025 Lee’s Summit Area High School Student Job Fair

Sponsored by Lee’s Summit High Schools Parent Teacher Student Associations


Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025

Time: 9 am -12 pm

Location: Missouri Innovation Campus

1101 Innovation Parkway, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086

Lee’s Summit Area High School Students,

The PTSA, Parent Teacher Student Associations, from Lee’s Summit High School, Lee’s Summit North & Lee’s Summit West have joined together to create the 2025 Lee’s Summit Area High School Job Fair. The job fair will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the Summit Tech Academy/Missouri Innovation Campus.

This job fair was created to support our high school students and graduates to fill area business employment needs.  We anticipate having 40 businesses participating. These businesses are looking for employees for summer only positions, part-time jobs for this summer and continuing through the next school year, and full-time positions for recent graduates, online students or homeschooled students.

You should arrive at Summit Technology Academy anytime between 9:00 am through 11:30 am. Students between 15 years old- to recent graduates to attend. The PTA/PTSA volunteers will be on hand to meet you to prepare before you enter the job fair. You do not need to bring a resume. There is no registration or fees for this event.  Come ready to present yourself to your future employer!

Businesses will be donating gift cards for student door prize drawings.  Lee’s Summit West, Lee’s Summit High School, Lee’s Summit North students as well as other Lee’s Summit area high school students are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please contact us lsstudentjobfair@gmail.com.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Warm regards,

Sara Sinks-Lee’s Summit West PTSA

Marjie Bohning-Lee’s Summit High School PTSA

Amanda Andrade-Lee’s Summit North PTSA

National Honor Society Application

Join the National Honor Society at Lee’s Summit West


Are you ready to take the next step in leadership, scholarship, and service? Applications are now open for students interested in joining the National Honor Society (NHS) at Lee’s Summit West.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a second-semester junior
  • Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 after the first semester of the junior year grades are posted
  • Have zero disciplinary actions from administration
  • Commit to maintaining an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and a record free of disciplinary issues
  • Commit to:
    • Participating in one group service project and completing 8 hours of individual service per semester as a senior.
    • Paying the $50 NHS dues to cover the graduation stole and t-shirt.
    • Attending the NHS Induction Ceremony on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

How to Apply:
If you meet these requirements and are ready to commit, please complete the application linked below:
Apply Here

Your application, along with a resume and letter of recommendation, must be submitted by 2:30 PM on February 28, 2025. All documents should be submitted at the same time.

Important Notes:

  • Ensure both pages of the application form are completed.
  • Hit the submit button and take a screenshot of the completion page for your records.
  • LATE PETITIONS (including recommendation letters) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

We look forward to welcoming new members who embody the principles of NHS. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your school and community!

 

Senior Work Internships 25-26

Apply NOW for Senior 2025-26 Work Internships
Senior Work Program Application


Hello 2026 Senior!

Would you be interested in leaving school for 2 or 3 hours each school day and going to work?
EARN CREDIT & GET PAID!! As a senior, you can go to work and still earn credit.

We offer three year-long work programs and would like to invite you to find out more. You do not have to have a job now to enroll in the program, just a desire to participate in one of the following:

Marketing Work Program | Ms. Howard | Room 2070 | susan.howard@lsr7.net

  • involves jobs that work directly with customers/sales – retail stores, grocery stores, restaurant servers, cashiers, social media marketing, etc.
  • must also enroll in Marketing 101 (or an advanced Marketing class if you have already completed 101)

Supervised Business Experience | Ms. Chapman | Room 2046 | meagan.chapman@lsr7.net

  • involves office or technology type jobs – work here at LSW, SLMS or ETMS, any professional office – doctor, lawyer, insurance, financial services, etc.
  • must also enroll in full year or two semester business class

Cooperative Career Experience | Mr. Wiskur | wesley.wiskur@lsr7.net

  • involves “behind the scenes” jobs – produce/product stockers, food prep/cooks, daycare workers, lifeguard, busser, animal care, etc.
  • must also enroll in the Cooperative Career Experience (CCE) class

If you are interested in any of the three programs please contact the coordinators above. We would love to talk to you about joining our program for the 2025-2026 school year.

There is an application process, so if you are ready to apply, click the link above and start the process today!

 

 

NEW Electronic Device Policy – Effective 1/7/2025

Parents/Caregivers and Students — This is a reminder of our new cell phone policy that will take effect on January 7, 2025. This policy aims to enhance the learning environment and ensure all students can focus on their education without distractions.

Board of Education Policy JG-R1 Overview:

– Grades 9-12: The use of personal electronic devices, including cell phones, is prohibited during instructional time.

– Exceptions: Exceptions to this rule may only be granted to a staff member for use during instructional time with prior approval from the building principal or designee for academic purposes. Further exceptions are outlined in the handbook language below.

– Camera and Video Devices: The use of any camera or video-enabled electronic device is strictly forbidden in locker rooms and restrooms at all times.

Consequences for Violations as Outlined by Board of Education Policy JG-R1:

– First Offense: Possible confiscation, search of electronic devices by administration in accordance with law, principal/student conference, detention, or in-school suspension.

– Subsequent Offenses: Possible confiscation, search of electronic devices, principal/student conference, detention, in-school suspension, 1-180 days out-of-school suspension, or expulsion.

School Handbook Language (Will be added to the school handbook by January 7, 2025):

Per Board Policy JG-R1, the use of personal electronic devices, including cell phones, is prohibited during instructional time for students in grades 9–12. Exceptions to this rule may be granted only with prior approval from the building principal or their designee for academic purposes. Additionally, the use of any camera- or video-enabled electronic device is strictly forbidden in locker rooms and restrooms at all times.

For the purposes of this policy, instructional time is defined as all portions of the school day between 7:25 a.m. and 2:18 p.m., excluding passing time between classes and lunch periods (Instructional time does include Bronco Time, Mentoring, Learning Lab, ISS, and Detention).

Publishing or sharing images or recordings of inappropriate conduct (e.g., fighting or harassment) taken in the school environment is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action, including up to 10 days of out-of-school suspension (OSS).

The school is not responsible for lost or stolen devices.

Discipline Scope and Sequence:

1. 1st Offense: Classroom teacher communicates home (email). Issues a warning to the student

2. 2nd Offense: Office Referral – admin communicates home (phone call). Issues a warning

3. 3rd Offense: One Hour Detention

4. 4th Offense: Two-Hour Detention

5. 5th Offense: Four-Hour Detention

6. 6th Offense: 1 Day In-School Suspension (ISS)

7. 7th Offense: 3 Days In-School Suspension (ISS)

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a focused and respectful learning environment for all students. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student’s administrator.

Our Administration Organized by Student Last Name Alphabet:

Student Administration [A-D]

Ms. Kelli Moriondo

Student Administration [E-K]

Ms. Kristy Hensley

Student Administration [L-R]

Mr. Jesse Dziurawiec

Student Administration [S-Z]

Mr. Brad Parson

FAFSA Night

FAFSA Night –

If you missed the scheduled FAFSA Night but need assistance with the FAFSA, please see the resources below.

Senior Parents & Students: Lee’s Summit West’s Annual Financial Aid Night is Thursday, October 17th for all senior parents and students. The event is from 6-7pm in the Lecture/Bateman Hall (2nd floor).

 

Purpose: To provide parents and seniors information regarding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

 

Presenter: Ms. Anna Zimmerman, Office of Financial Aid from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), will facilitate the presentation regarding the FAFSA/Financial Aid process and answer pertinent questions.

 

Resources:

FAFSA Presentation

FAFSA Information

 

 

College Visit Dates

Several colleges will be visiting LSWHS this year. Students must be signed up in their school Naviance account at least 24 hours before the visit. An email was sent to Juniors and Seniors with instructions. If you need further help, stop by the counseling center with your Chromebook and see Mrs. King.

College Visit Dates & Times