Fall 2020 Reopening Overview

As the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District plans for the start of the 2020-21 school year, we are committed to keeping our families, staff, students, and community members informed.

The global coronavirus is an unprecedented event in our community. As we prepare multiple action plans to help our school district prepare for the uncertainties that lie ahead, our goals will remain to prioritize health and safety for our students, staff and community while ensuring our students have access to high-quality educational experiences.

This web page will serve as a home for information and updates related to the reopening of our schools.

Latest Information (updated Sept. 17)

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District is committed to open and transparent communication about its global pandemic response. Our COVID-19 dashboard will provide week-to-week information in an effort to proactively share the impact COVID-19 is having on our school community.

Previous Update

During the Lee’s Summit R-7 Schools Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, the Board voted to provide full-time, in-person learning for grades PK through 3 and virtual instruction for grades 4-12.

Revised Calendar
On Aug. 6, the LSR7 Board of Education voted to delay the start of school to Sept. 8, based on guidance from the Jackson County Health Department (see the new calendar for the 2020-21 school year).

R-7 Online Academy Course Offerings:
An updated list of all the courses that will be available for R-7 Online Academy students can be found here.