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The Awards

Board of Education Award

Nominees may include students, staff members, or organizations connected to the Lincoln County R-III School District. In alignment with the district’s mission and vision to educate students to achieve excellence through exemplary experiences, trusting relationships, and superior instruction, the Board of Education recognizes individuals and groups whose achievements and contributions inspire growth, promote student success, and positively impact the LCR3 community. The examples below represent activities and accomplishments that may be considered for recognition through a Lincoln County R-III Board of Education Award.

 

    • A superior academic accomplishment recognized at the state or national level in any curricular area.
    • Significant scholastic honors such as:
      • National Merit Scholar or National Merit Semifinalist
      • Selection or commendation for programs such as the Missouri Scholars Academy or the Missouri Fine Arts Academy
    • Individual academic or competitive achievement placing first, second, or third at a state or national competition.

    • Achieving a Superior, Exemplary, or Gold rating at a state or national music or performing arts competition at the high school level (including choir, band, show choir, or similar activities).
    • A ranking of Excellent (1st Place) at the Missouri Large Ensemble Festival.
    • Recognition or placement at a state or national level performing arts competition, including Show Choir or similar programs.
    • Finalist placement at major national competition events or equivalent national performing arts competitions.
    • State or national recognition for any fine arts or performing arts submission or competition.

  • Including FFA, FBLA, Journalism and Media, Archery, ESports, DECA, FCCLA, Robotics, STEM, vocational skills competitions, JROTC, and similar programs. 

    • First, second, or third place individual placement at a state or national competition. 
    • Top team placement at the state or national level in a competitive event. 
    • Significant program honors or recognitions that demonstrate excellence in career and technical education, student organizations, and activities. 

  • Recognition may be provided for exceptional state-level athletic performance, including:

    • First- or Second-Team All-State selection. 
    • Top placements at the MSHSAA State Championships, including:
      • Tennis: Top 4 individuals 
      • Wrestling: Top 3 individuals
      • Track & Field: Top 4 individuals 
      • Cross Country: Top 15 individuals 
      • Golf: Top 7 individuals 
    • Team sports earning First-Team All-State recognition, where individual placements are not awarded. 
    • Teams finishing in the Top 4 at the state level and receiving a state championship plaque. 

  • Schools receiving notable state or national honors, such as: 

    • National Blue Ribbon School 
    • Apple Distinguished School
    • Leader in Me Lighthouse School 
    • State or National School of Character
    • Missouri Schoolwide Positive Support Award
    • Other state or national recognitions demonstrating exemplary school performance (e.g., US News & World Report rankings).

     

    • National Board Certification,m or equivalent, achieved by a Lincoln County R-III educator 
    • Teacher of the Year or similar honors at the regional, state, or national level. 
    • Principal or Administrator of the Year or similar honors at the regional, state, or national level. 
    • Coach of the Year designation by a state or national coaches association.
    • Notable recognition of district programs or instructors at the state or national level. 
    • State or national recognition or honors awarded to support staff members for excellence in service to students, staff, and the school community.