Lee’s Summit, Missouri is the sixth largest city in the Kansas City Metro area with a population of 91,364. It was ranked 27th in the 2010 Money magazine 100 Best Cities to Live in the United States. Three public school districts serve the children of the city, Lee’s Summit School District, Blue Springs School District and Raymore Peculiar School District. The Lee’s Summit school district receive the state’s highest recognition for academic achievement, Missouri’s Distinction in Performance Award. During fall 2011, the the Lee’s Summit School District was recognized for being among a handful of districts in the state to earn a perfect score on criteria for the Distinction In Performance Award each year for the last 11 years. The Lee’s Summit School District was among 16 percent of the nation's school districts receiving the SchoolMatch "What Parents Want" national award in spring 2012. Longview Community College, Summit Technology Center, a branch of the University of Central Missouri and a branch of Baker University all provide opportunities for higher education in Lee’s Summit.
Paradise Park is hosting Countdown to Summer from May 11-25, sponsored by Lee's Summit Visitors Council. Gather up the kids and enjoy all the fun attractions, including laser tag, go karts, and mini golf! Pick any 3 activities of your choice for $15: Children's Discovery Play - "Edutainment" Center, Laser Tag Maze, Mini Golf, Go Karts, Rock Wall and/or Foam Factory. Discounted tickets must be purchased online by May 25. A portion of ticket sales will be donated back to Lee's Summit Visitors Council to support ongoing community awareness of all the great activities available in this area. View the website for more information.