Lewis & Clark Academy

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We are looking for the perfect person to join our team! Great opportunity to make an impact!
02/04/2026

We are looking for the perfect person to join our team! Great opportunity to make an impact!

We’re hiring! Lewis and Clark Academy is seeking a qualified Social Worker to support students and families. If you’re passionate about student well-being and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.

Visit https://fortosage.schoolspring.com or contact Jarrod Steffens for details.

The Fort Osage School District will implement an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) on Monday, January 26, 2026, d...
01/25/2026

The Fort Osage School District will implement an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. Fort Discovery will be open for families enrolled. All Fort Discovery families are asked to go to Indian Trails Elementary starting at 6:30 a.m.

For our AMI School Day, we will engage students directly from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During this three hour instructional window, students will receive direct engagement with FOSD teachers in a variety of ways. Complete school by school information for AMI days can be found at: https://sites.google.com/fortosage.net/fort-osage-ami/home?authuser=0

Great job Ms. Shineman and Mr. Anderson!
01/16/2026

Great job Ms. Shineman and Mr. Anderson!

Good attendance in December means celebrating with hot chocolate in January! Keep up the good attendance!
01/15/2026

Good attendance in December means celebrating with hot chocolate in January! Keep up the good attendance!

We are hiring! Come join the Lewis and Clark team for 26-27!Licensed Master Social Worker and Secondary Teacher needed!
01/06/2026

We are hiring! Come join the Lewis and Clark team for 26-27!

Licensed Master Social Worker and Secondary Teacher needed!

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12/29/2025

We want to remind students, families, and staff that support is always within reach.

The District’s Reach Out program provides 24/7 access to a trained counselor, offering a safe and confidential space to talk through challenges at any time.

If you or someone you know needs support, please call or text 816-583-0335 to connect with a counselor who is ready to listen.

Check out our students who were hosted by Fort Connect today!
12/17/2025

Check out our students who were hosted by Fort Connect today!

The Fort Osage School District will implement an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) on Tuesday, December 2 due to ...
12/02/2025

The Fort Osage School District will implement an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) on Tuesday, December 2 due to road conditions . Fort Discovery will be open for families enrolled. All Fort Discovery families are asked to go to Indian Trails Elementary starting at 6:30 a.m.

For our AMI School Day, we will engage students directly from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During this three hour instructional window, students will receive direct engagement with FOSD teachers in a variety of ways. Complete school by school information for AMI days can be found at: https://sites.google.com/fortosage.net/fort-osage-ami/home?authuser=0

Students will access learning opportunities through one of two learning management tools SeeSaw (elementary only, grades Kindergarten through 4th grade) or Google Classroom, this specific communication will come from your child's teacher and/or school. Please watch your email for additional school information from your principal/teacher.

Fort Osage Teachers will be available throughout the school day as with any traditional school day. Teachers will hold students accountable for completing work in a variety of ways including collecting lesson artifacts or assignments the next day of attendance, having students submit them electronically, or checking the log of electronic/web-based/app activities for completion.

The Fort Osage School District will implement an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) on Monday, December 1 due to e...
12/01/2025

The Fort Osage School District will implement an Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI) on Monday, December 1 due to expected snow fall and uncertain road conditions . Fort Discovery will be open for families enrolled. All Fort Discovery families are asked to go to Indian Trails Elementary starting at 6:30 a.m.

For our AMI School Day, we will engage students directly from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. During this three hour instructional window, students will receive direct engagement with FOSD teachers in a variety of ways. Complete school by school information for AMI days can be found at: https://sites.google.com/fortosage.net/fort-osage-ami/home?authuser=0

Students will access learning opportunities through one of two learning management tools SeeSaw (elementary only, grades Kindergarten through 4th grade) or Google Classroom, this specific communication will come from your child's teacher and/or school. Please watch your email for additional school information from your principal/teacher.

Fort Osage Teachers will be available throughout the school day as with any traditional school day. Teachers will hold students accountable for completing work in a variety of ways including collecting lesson artifacts or assignments the next day of attendance, having students submit them electronically, or checking the log of electronic/web-based/app activities for completion.

We had a feast today! Kids enjoyed lunch with their friends and teachers, and packed up a to go box for the break ahead!...
11/26/2025

We had a feast today! Kids enjoyed lunch with their friends and teachers, and packed up a to go box for the break ahead!

Thanks to some special Lewis and Clark supporters for sponsoring this meal, and our friends from FBC Blue Springs for serving us. Simpson’s BBQ from Cash Savers on 24 catered the meal for us!

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/15/2025
11/09/2025

Address

2101 N Twyman Road
Independence, MO
64058

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 2:15pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 2:15pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 2:15pm
Thursday 8:30am - 2:15pm
Friday 8:30am - 2:15pm

Telephone

+18166507708

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