🐾 TOMORROW IS COUGAR HAT DAY! 🧢❤️🖤

Don’t forget to wear your favorite hat tomorrow! Students can wear a hat for $1, and every dollar raised goes directly to the East Lynne Scholarship Fund! 🎓

Wear a hat, show your Cougar spirit, and help us support our students! ❤️🐾

$1 • Every Friday • For a great cause!
3 days ago, Kate Schroeder
Cougar Hat Friday
Our co-op sports partnership with Harrisonville gives our 7th and 8th graders opportunities they might not otherwise have—and sometimes that means stepping into something completely new! New teammates, new coaches, new expectations, and the responsibility of balancing athletics with schoolwork. It takes courage to step out and give it a try. This morning, Bella got to participate in the Harrisonville pep rally, and we loved seeing her be part of the experience! We are proud of Bella and ALL of our Cougar athletes who step outside their comfort zones, try something new, and represent East Lynne 40 along the way! 🐾
9 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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🍩 DONUTS WITH GROWNUPS IS COMING! 🍩

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 15th from 7:30–8:00 AM! ❤️🖤

Bring your favorite grownup(s) and join us before school for a sweet morning together! 🍩☕ Flyers will be coming home soon, so be on the lookout!

📅 Tuesday, September 15th
⏰ 7:30–8:00 AM
📝 Please RSVP no later than September 11th!

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🐾❤️🍩
10 days ago, Kate Schroeder
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🐾 TOMORROW IS COUGAR HAT DAY! 🧢❤️🖤

Don’t forget to wear your favorite hat tomorrow! Students can wear a hat for $1, and every dollar raised goes directly to the East Lynne Scholarship Fund! 🎓

Wear a hat, show your Cougar spirit, and help us support our students! ❤️🐾

$1 • Every Friday • For a great cause!
10 days ago, Kate Schroeder
Cougar Hat Friday
Math is more fun when you can see it, build it, and play it! Miss Howser had our 5th graders put their understanding of powers of 10 into action with a hands-on game that had them thinking, calculating, and working together.

Activities like this turn big math concepts into meaningful learning—and add a little friendly competition along the way! 🎲🔴🟡
11 days ago, Sonja Vaughn
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FALL PICTURE DAY
September 16th

Go to inter-state.com/order
CODE: 0533JGT
11 days ago, Sonja Vaughn
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Your student should have come home with SCHOOL STORE information. https://www.schoolstore.net/cgi/SchoolResult?mode=init. It runs through September 15, 2026

SchoolStore.net is an online school fundraising program operated by Reading For Education, LLC. Schools use it to raise money for classrooms and school needs without students having to sell products door-to-door.

The basic idea is that students/families register and send invitations to family and friends. Supporters can then help in several ways: shop through participating retailers, purchase products through the Family Book Store, or make a classroom-directed contribution through Caring for Classrooms. The school or classroom receives a portion of eligible purchases/contributions.

There is also a student prize component. Students can receive a small reading buddy stuffed animal simply for registering/sending invitations, and they can earn additional prizes based on purchases or classroom contributions associated with them.

11 days ago, Sonja Vaughn
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STUCO MEETING TOMORROW! ❤️🖤🐾

Our STUCO meeting is tomorrow morning at 7:15 AM! We have lots to talk about and plan, so come ready to share your ideas and help make this a great year!

📍 Enter through the gym doors.
⏰ 7:15 AM

See you bright and early, STUCO! 🐾❤️
12 days ago, Kate Schroeder
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Thursday is our 2nd Parent Booster Club meeting of the year! ❤️🖤

We’ll be planning Fall Fest, discussing and deciding on upcoming fundraisers, and more! We would love to have your input, ideas, and involvement as we plan for the year ahead.

Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there! 🐾

5:30 in the Community Room!
12 days ago, Kate Schroeder
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Stay connected and stay in the know! Our Cougar Courier is a great way to keep up with what’s happening throughout East Lynne 40—from important dates and reminders to celebrations, activities, and a look at the great things happening in our classrooms and school community.

We’ve had a wonderful start to the year, and there is already so much to share!

Take a few minutes to check out our first edition of the Cougar Courier and stay CONNECTED to all things East Lynne!
https://app.smore.com/n/cv30x
13 days ago, Sonja Vaughn
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We were recently able to put up our volleyball net. It has been a popular addition to our playground. Thanks, Mr. Steve and Mr. Vaught for setting that up for us! 🏐
17 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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We love seeing where life takes our East Lynne 40 alumni—and celebrating the incredible things they go on to accomplish! We are especially proud to celebrate Paige Zieman, one of our former Cougars who has become a Physician Associate! Moments like this remind us why our mission matters. Our goal has always been bigger than preparing students for the next grade level and to go to high school. We want to provide a safe, supportive environment with high expectations where ALL students can excel, become lifelong learners, and leave us ready to pursue whatever comes next. The years our students spend at East Lynne are just the beginning of their story. Seeing an alum step into a career dedicated to learning, serving, and caring for others is a pretty special reminder of what education is all about. We are proud of you, Paige, and we are proud that a little piece of your story began right here. ❤️🐾 #connected
17 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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When PreK comes to visit the office we break out the stickers! I always love to see who chooses the mustache sticker! 🥸
18 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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COUGAR HAT FRIDAYS ARE BACK! 🐾🧢

Support the East Lynne Scholarship Fund while enjoying Hat Fridays all year long! Students can participate in the 35 remaining Cougar Hat Fridays by paying $30 for the entire year, a $5 savings, or they may pay $1 each Friday they choose to wear a hat. If paying for the year, please send the $30 in an envelope labeled with your child’s name. All money raised will go directly to the East Lynne Scholarship Fund to support our students! Please note that no refunds will be given for missed Hat Fridays. Thank you for supporting our Cougars and helping us invest in their future! ❤️🖤🐾
20 days ago, Kate Schroeder
Cougar Hat Friday
We love when our alumni send us updates! These girls experienced their last first day of school! Have a great Senior year!
21 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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Monday (8/24) is our first day for our K-8 students and PreK starts on Tuesday (8/25) We can't wait to see you! Parents if you are dropping off your student Monday, come to the library and enjoy a coffee or latte from the Cultivate Coffee Cart.
21 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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Just a reminder when you are dropping off your child in the car rider line on Monday please enter from South Street and use the entrance by the PreK playground.
22 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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Congratulations to the winnners of our BACK to SCHOOL BASH drawing! Thank you to Heart of Life Church for donating four backpacks that were filled with back to school goodies and a $25 gift card to Walmart.

WINNERS:

Adler Martin
Madelyn Olson
Layne Pauley
Izzy Walton
24 days ago, Sonja Vaughn
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Today at our staff meeting our new staff members had to introduce themselves... with a twist. We rolled the big green die to determine how they introduced themselves! Can you tell what number they rolled? Welcome Mrs. Alisha Doe, Ms. Adalain Howser and Mr. Mitchell McNeal!
26 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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We can't wait to see you tomorrow for our Back to School Bash! 8/19/26 6:00-7:30 Lemon Bevvy onsite! Come see your friends, your teachers and enter for one of our give aways! We have missed you!
27 days ago, East Lynne 40 District
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