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.
Lee's Summit Parks & Rec is poised to unveil a charming new companion upon the glacial stage – none other than the captivating Samsquatch! Immerse yourself in an enchanting soiree set for the illustrious evening of January 20th, bewitching hours unfolding between 6 to 8 PM, at the distinguished locale of Summit Ice.Prepare to be enraptured by the magnetic allure of Samsquatch, a character exuding an air of frosty charisma. Embrace the opportunity for a delightful rendezvous, where winter whimsy intertwines with your senses. We beseech you, do not let this extraordinary occasion slip through the fingers of time! Be present to luxuriate in the frost-kissed merriment and partake in an experience destined to linger in the corridors of cherished memories. Join us as we embark on a journey into the heart of the frosty fun – an affair not to be missed!