Lakeland R-III Superintendent Vacancy for 2025-2026
The Missouri Association of Rural Education has been retained by the Lakeland R-III School District to assist with their search for a Superintendent of the School District located at 12530 Lakeland School Drive, Deepwater, Missouri, 64740. The selected candidate will assume leadership responsibilities on July 1, 2025. Lakeland R-III School District is a PK-12 district serving 417 students with a total staff of approximately 63. For more information on this great opportunity, please access the links below:
Community Profile
The Lakeland School District includes both Deepwater and Lowry City. It is in Deepwater, MO. Both communities are rural in Henry & St. Clair Counties. Residents enjoy a quiet country lifestyle, while being close to resources and recreation offered by its proximity to the Harry S. Truman Reservoir. There is an abundance of natural beauty to be enjoyed. Whether you are looking for outdoor activities or just a peaceful stroll along the reservoir, There are also many places in the communities for hunting and fishing.
Both communities are very active and vibrant with activities such as community Labor Day Picnics & parade, Music on Main Street, Trunk or Treat, turkey shoots, a holiday mart and an Easter egg hunt for children.. During the summer they offer free outdoor movies for families and firework celebrations for the 4th of July. They also support the district with a school supply drive.
The Lakeland R-II School District serves approximately 415 students in preschool to 12th grade. The district is a 4 day a week school district. The district has a Project Construct Based Early Childhood Center serving mainly 4-year-old children. The center offers extended hours from 7 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. to accommodate parents. The elementary facility serves students in kindergarten through 6th grade. The middle school/high school serves students in grades 7-12. With a total of 42 certified staff, with their average experience greater than the state average experience. The district five-year graduation rate average is 100%.
The district facilities are well-maintained. facilities that allow for a great educational environment. Facilities include a recently renovated and well-maintained K-12 facility including a FEMA shelter and new greenhouse. The HVAC system and roofs are all new, with new baseball/softball fields under construction.
The school is the hub for many community activities, and the community values and supports the school district. The most recent bond issue was passed in Spring 2024. The district is a part of the Western Missouri conference for athletics and activities. Sports Activities for junior high and high school students include: Archery (grades 5-12), Volleyball, Fall & Spring Baseball (HS only) Softball (HS Only) Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field. Other activities and organizations include Band, Choir, Cheerleading, FFA, FTA, FBLA. Quizbowl (MS & HS), NHS & Student Council.
Locally the communities have Dollar General stores, a Casey’s, restaurants, gas stations and churches. The communities offer strong youth sports programs. The school is located approximately 10 miles south of Clinton, MO.
Lakeland R-III Superintendent Vacancy Announcement
Lakeland R-III Superintendent Application
Mrs. Mary Beth Scherer is serving as the Search Consultant. She can be reached at (660) 281-7678 or mbscherer@ucmo.edu. The position closes on Friday, November 15, 2024!