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Crestview students help break world record
Crestview Elementary School helped break a World Reading Record last December when 307 students participated in the reading of Charlotte’s Web as part of the Guiness Book of World Record’s “Most People Reading Aloud Simultaneously in Multiple Locations” event sponsored by Walden Media. Younger students had the passage read to them by teachers and volunteers, [...]
Lawrence Township Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists
Lawrence North High School seniors Alexa Craig, Tingshan Jiang, Sangbin Lee, and Grant Lin have been named National Merit Semifinalists, along with two Lawrence Central seniors, Ian Kaelble (son of Steve and Teresa Stackhouse-Kaelble), and William McCarthy (son of Bill and Moriag McCarthy). Semifinalists are chosen from more than one million entrants. They are among [...]
Cardinal Fitness Executive Organizes Shoe Drive for Lawrence Students
Teri Lummis, Community Relations Director for Cardinal Fitness, is brimming with ideas to weave health and fitness into the fabric of her community. “I open one door, and it seems to lead to 10 others,” said Lummis. “I really enjoy getting out and connecting with people, especially if we can come together for the betterment [...]
Online Education Program Now Available
Lawrence Township’s Community Education Program is now offering a wide range of highly-interactive online courses that can be taken entirely over the Internet. Over 250 courses are being offered and they cover a wide range of topics, including basic computer skills, workforce computer applications, healthcare continuing education, business administration, grant writing and non-profit management, languages, [...]
Fall Creek Valley Middle School Parent Patrol
The Fall Creek Valley Middle School Parent Patrol is an opportunity for meaningful parental involvement at the secondary school level. Parents help with hallway supervision, during the school day, allowing the school to have a more thorough “adult presence” during transition times. This helps create a more safe and orderly learning environment. Parent Patrol parents [...]
Lawrence Central Homecoming Sept. 7
Lawrence Central will celebrate its annual Homecoming with a football game against the Pike Red Devils at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. The homecoming queen and king will be crowned during halftime festivities. King candidates are seniors Thomas Ballard, Mark Dowd, Bryan Gennett, Zach Morris, Patrick Pastures and Jeremiah Perkins. Queen candidates are seniors Kamillah [...]
Lawrence Township Schools: State of the District and Budget Issues
The Lawrence Township School Council Presents: Superintendent, Dr. Michael C. Copper and Chief Financial Officer, Robin Phelps “The State of the District and Budget Issues” Monday, September 10 Social 7:30-7:45 Presentation 7:45 Brook Park Early Learning Center 5249 N. David Street All Lawrence Township Residents are welcome!
Oaklandon Students Participate in the National Anthem Project
Friday, Sept 14, 9:30 am all 3-5th grades will go to the gym to sing our National Anthem as part of the National Anthem Project. We will also do the Allegiance Rap. September 14th is an important day in our nation’s history. On this day, Francis Scott Key penned “The Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing American [...]
Tailgate Party at the Victory Bell Game
Lawrence North (north side, by the library) Stop by the Lawrence Township School Foundation’s tent and stay connected by joining the Alumni Club. ($10 membership dues include a new alumni T shirt and your ticket to the Lawrence Central/Lawrence North football game.) Sign up for the Foundation’s mailing list and be entered in a drawing [...]
Ladies of Lawrence Township Shop, Eat and Model while Helping Local Students
Ladies (and a few gentlemen) who attended the Lawrence Township School Foundation Ladies’ Luncheon were treated to a Spring fashion show, delicious dining and a chance to do some shopping for a good cause. But the real highlight of the March 28 event was hearing from students whose lives have been changed through programs funded [...]
