LJC6 Mule Memo

We ask you to partner with us to keep all kids safe.

As we shared, last week the Lone Jack C-6 School District was made aware of a potential safety threat. Everyone is safe, and continue to work closely with law enforcement, we were able to intervene before any incident could possibly escalate.

We are grateful to the parents who quickly spoke up and to our team for responding as they are trained to do. Out of respect for student privacy and to protect the integrity of the investigation, we will not be sharing additional details about the individuals involved.

We wanted to follow up and remind everyone that we all have a role to play in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. Remember, if you see something, say something. There are multiple ways we offer to make reports for concerns. One is always to report right away to a teacher, staff member, school administrator, or another trusted adult. As well, we have a district reporting form, you do not have to leave your name, just information to investigate. As well, the state provides you with an option if you want information to go to both the district and LJ law enforcement. It is an anonymous report via Courage2ReportMO, at www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Courage2ReportMO/index.html.

Safety is always our top priority. When a concern is reported, we immediately assess it with our school safety team and law enforcement partners, take appropriate action, and communicate what we can as facts are confirmed.

Thank you for your continued support and efforts as we work to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment for our students every day.

Sincerely,

Kathy Butler

Superintendent

At the end of every newsletter, you have these options for reporting.

LONE JACK C6 INCIDENT/BULLY REPORTING FORM

https://forms.gle/JCMu6L9neMRt1skU7

MO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT HOTLINE

Call 1-800-392-3738

MO VIOLENCE TIP LINE -- Courage 2 Report Missouri

1-866-748-7047

https://p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=5250#

Text C2R to 738477

By texting the phone Number, a link to the easy and confidential online report form will be sent to your phone

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Call 988

LJ MSHS earns high rank in area APR scores.

The Lone Jack C-6 School District is proud to celebrate a remarkable year of growth and achievement at Lone Jack Middle & High School, as reflected in the newly released 2025 Annual Performance Report (APR). This year’s report showcases significant gains in both academic performance and continuous improvement, highlighting the dedication of our students, staff, and community.

Lone Jack High School earned an overall APR score of 87.5%, a dramatic increase from last year’s 62.8%. This growth represents not only improved student performance but also strengthened instructional systems and a collective commitment to excellence. Across every core academic area—English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, LJ MSHS achieved 100% of possible points for academic status. These results demonstrate that Lone Jack students are achieving at high levels and that instruction is both rigorous and responsive to student needs.

LJC6 District and both buildings also earned 100% in all continuous improvement indicators, marking a district-wide commitment to quality systems, accountability, and steady progress. These results affirm that improvement in Lone Jack schools isn’t accidental, it’s the product of collaboration, shared expectations, and the belief that every student can grow.

While celebrations are well deserved, Lone Jack C6 Schools remain focused on next steps, particularly in expanding success-ready opportunities such as college- and career-readiness assessments and maintaining steady growth in math. These goals align with the district’s ongoing strategic planning and reflect our belief in continuous improvement.

As we celebrate these results, we want to recognize our staff, students, and families who make Lone Jack such a special place. Every test score, attendance record, and growth point represents hard work, perseverance, and heart. We are grateful for the community’s trust and support as we continue to ensure that Lone Jack C6 remains a place where students are known, challenged, and prepared for success.

YOU: Your Strength, Our Team, One Purpose.

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Lone Jack Angel Trees are now available for gift selection.

The Angel Trees are ready!

If you would like to donate a gift to a local Lone Jack family, please take an ornament (or more) from the Angel Trees located at the elementary and high school.

Very important: Please attach the ornament to the unwrapped item. The ornaments let us know which family it goes to. You can bring your item(s) to the elementary or high school office anytime. All gifts are due December 10.

Thank you so much in advance for your generosity! The Lone Jack community is amazing!

If you have any questions, please contact the elementary school counselor, Lisa Weber.

lweber@lonejackc6.net

Winter Weather - AMI - Snow Day Preparation Information

Please enlarge each visual to read the preparation information.

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BIG NEWS!! (from LJAA Facebook Page)

We are beyond excited to announce that we’ve received our FIRST-EVER grant award from the Truman Heartland Community Foundation for $10,000!

To the Foundation Board, Youth Advisory Counsel, and Donors: THANK YOU for believing in our mission. This support will help us boost our outreach efforts beyond Lone Jack and provide ALL youth an opportunity to learn and grow through playing baseball, softball, or t-ball. It also will allow us to make essential upgrades to our equipment and much-needed improvements to the fields at the Elementary School!

This grant is a "game-changer" for our community and beyond. We are SO grateful!

Thank you ELC families!

Area preschools recently had a "Food Fight" competition to stock the mulepack closet. More than 2,600 items were donated! Live Laugh Learn Preschool, LEAP Preschool, and all four LJ ELC classes participated.

Mrs. Fenton's afternoon class brought in the most items, taking first place. LEAP Preschool took second and the winners will have a pie party to celebrate the win!

The real winners are kiddos who need food support over the weekends! Thank you to all for instilling generosity and kindness in our littlest learners, and to parents and teachers for leading the charge!

Looking for the perfect gift that brings joy all year long? Look no further!

The Pogo Pass offers a full year of fun for one low price – with one admission to amazing attractions such as Science City, KC ZOO, KC Royals, Kanga's, FUN RUN, and D-Bat.

-Perfect for families, kids, and adventure lovers
-One pass = One year of access, for one person
-Makes an unforgettable gift!

Save 50% when you use code LJPTA25 at checkout at www.pogopass.com
Best of all – your purchase supports the PTA! These passes are available for purchases until December 12th.

Volunteer Request

Book Fair Volunteer Signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080845ABAB22ABFF2-59594360-book#/

Donation Request

PTA will be collecting gift bags and tissue paper for the upcoming Holiday Shop. If you are able to donate please donate your items to the Lone Jack Elementary Office or reach out to the PTA. ljc6pta@gmail.com

Get To Know (G2K) LJC6

For the fourth year, Mrs. Butler is facilitating G2K LJC6. Get To Know LJC6 is a series of six evenings where LJC6 Board members, administration and staff provide parents and stakeholders a behind the scenes look at LJC6 policies, procedures and decision making. Have you ever wanted to know WHY? LJC6 does what it does? How decisions are made? Where policies come from? If so, please join us!

G2K Sign Up Form

First View app is updating. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE NEW APP, the old app will no longer work.

You will have to download FIRST VIEW 1.0 for the 25-26 year.

You are able to download the app at this time and see current routes with the school code: G3Y2O

The code will remain the same for this year due to the transition in apps.

This GPS app allows parents to see the location of LJC6 buses.

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We are beginning flu and cold season and have already seen some struggles with illness within our buildings, just the normal seasonal things so far. Please remind your students to wash their hands, cover their coughs, and not share drinks/food. If your student is sick please keep them home; school policy is that students must be fever free for 24 hours (unmedicated) temp under 100.4, vomit free for 24 hours, and able to make it to the bathroom if having diarrhea. If you have any questions please contact one of our nurses. District Lindi Rogers, Lrogers@lonejackc6.net; MS/HS Melissa Carpenter, Mcarpenter@lonejackc6.net; Elementary Julie Gilkey, Jgilkey@lonejackc6.net.

Also, if you are calling a student in sick please report symptoms to either building secretary, on the voicemail line or to any of the nurses. We use this information to track illness within our buildings. Thanks!

Local concern. Cyber Crime. Lone Jack C6 preparation.

The Lone Jack C6 School District works to prevent cyber emergencies from happening. Attached is a local news story that made tv and social media outlets this past week. LJC6 and our technology department work each day to prevent these type of opportunities. Mr. Davenport and the district have many preventive strategies in place. There are spam and firewall supports. There are levels of access to our wifi based on stakeholder/staff/student need. For the past 2 years, employees who have access to email and other technology, participate in MONTHLY trainings to inform them of online scams and tricks and how to be proactive and aware. We are working to keep your students safe. The district also works to safeguard our data and finance systems as well.

https://www.kmbc.com/article/excelsior-springs-school-scam-253k-theft/69464600?fbclid=IwRlRTSAOItIVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe8tj3nRaPUD1nWA6RNh3K6S3YamoIHAaPFsPJs80BfnjFVEm4Jw-D6UI2pw4_aem_0BF5zuDa1BfG2s2aWqRubw