School will now be in session on June 5 and June 12, two of the built-in emergency closing dates, to make up for snow days used on January 27 and February 17. 

See the revised 2014-15 calendar here.

Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 Pre-school Programs for 3- and 4-year-olds. The programs are located at Ben Franklin and Lawrenceville Elementary Schools.  These are comprehensive programs that service typically developing, low income, and special needs 3- and 4-year-old children. Applications for the lottery are due no later than March 9, 2015.

Read news release for more details.

Teddy Masterson, Lawrence Middle School (LMS) 8th grader, was accepted into the Central Jersey Music Educators Association (CJMEA) regional orchestra on the double bass. For the second year in a row, he placed 1st chair in the chamber orchestra, which is the highest orchestra comprised of students from central New Jersey in grades 6 through 8. Teddy is a member of the LMS Orchestra under the direction of Mrs. Melissa Clark.

 

The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton invited all New Jersey 4th and 5th graders to celebrate George Washington's 283rd birthday through an essay contest. Out of more than 200 entrants from across the state, five students in Laure Annese's 4th grade class at Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) were selected as winners, including 1st Place winner Samantha Gunton! As the State grand prize winner, Samantha was invited to eat a slice of birthday cake with "George Washington" and take a free tour of the Old Barracks Museum. Finalist Rebecca Maccaroni and semi-finalists Ailish Humphreys, Chloe' Davis and Megan Simpson, all received free passes to the museum as well.

Once again, Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) is the top fundraising school in New Jersey for the 2014 American Heart Association's Jump Rope and Hoops for Hearts events! Students in grades 4-6 participated in the events last year, raising a combined total of over $20,000 in donations for research and education. This is the 5th time LIS has received this distinction. 

 

LIS Health and Physical Education specialists P.J. Barrett, Jonathan Chichilitti, Dave Boggs, and Tori Hart (pictured L-R) attended the 2015 Annual New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NJAHPERD) Convention on February 23, where NJAHPERD president, JoAnn Doherty (center) presented the award.

Come have some fun at the Lawrence Science & Engineering Fair on Saturday, February 28 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Lawrence High School (LHS) Commons. This FREE event is open to the whole community---there will be science games to play and demonstration tables to see. The posterboard session is open for public viewing from 3:15 - 4:00.

Information about measles has been in the local and national media recently and now measles is in our local communities. Be informed about the disease and the vaccine - read more on the LTPS district website here.

 

The deadline to apply as a contestant for the 2015 Shark Tank Competition is Friday, March 6. Prizes worth over $1000 are waiting to be awarded to the winners, as well as an opportunity to be featured in a promotional event at the Quaker Bridge Mall. The top winner will also receive professional assistance from Edison Ventures, a top investment firm, in helping their idea become a reality! To apply as a contestant, click here - then scroll down to submit an online application.

The Lawrenceville Elementary School (LES) PTO will hold its semi-annual Kids' Used Toys and Clothing Sale on March 7 from 8AM-12PM indoors at LES. See news release for more information.

There are just a few tickets left to the 5th annual Handbag Bingo fundraiser on Friday, February 27 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at ETS Conant Hall. All bingo prizes are designer handbags! Admission includes 8 games of Bingo (3 cards per game), coffee and dessert. See flyer or order tickets online here. The event is sponsored by the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF). 

Mark your calendar to attend the 8th Annual Living Local Expo on Saturday, March 28. This free family event presented by the Mercer County Sustainability Coalition will be held from 11-4 at the New Jersey National Guard Armory. See flyer  or visit www.livinglocalexpo.net  for details.

The United Financial Empowerment Center, run by United Way of Greater Mercer County, is offering free income tax preparation, FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) assistance, and Credit Counseling Services for individuals and families who work and earn under $58,000. See flyers below.

 

Free Tax Prep & FAFSA Assistance

Free Credit Counseling Services