Changes are on the horizon this summer for the leadership of Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS) and Lawrence High School (LHS).

Jon Dauber, current LHS principal, has accepted a new professional opportunity and will leave LTPS at the end of June. Jon has served in LTPS for ten years. He was a Lawrence High assistant principal for one year, led LIS for five years, and returned to LHS as principal for the past four years. We wish him the very best in his new role and thank him for his years of leadership and dedication to our students and staff.

Dave Adam

Dave Adam, current LIS principal and no stranger to Lawrence High, will return to LHS and take the helm as principal on July 1. Dave has served as an LTPS administrator for eight years: three as LHS assistant principal, one as LIS assistant principal, and the past four as LIS principal.

The Board of Education (BOE) approved the Superintendent's recommendation of these changes at last night's BOE meeting.

So, what's next? Today we posted internally the opening for the LIS principal position. Plans call for conducting interviews late next week and having a recommendation for BOE appointment at the May 13, 2015 meeting.

We will keep you posted as we move forward. Paramount considerations are providing smooth transitions as well as again establishing quality leadership teams which will continue providing outstanding learning opportunities for your children.

On April 22, Earth Day, Samson King, 4th grader at Lawrence Intermediate School (LIS), participated in the first "Environmental Sustainability Education Initiative" celebration at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Samson was invited to present information about stream organisms and fresh water habitats. He also shared information about Ben Franklin School's Streamkeeper Club, of which he is a founding member. 

As the only elementary school participant, Samson also had the opportunity to discuss his projects with Dan Smith, Education Outreach and Community Development Coordinator for the Friendship Train Foundation, who served as the evening's Keynote Speaker, and Dr. Lauren Madden, TCNJ Professor of Education.

In mid-April, forty Lawrence High School (LHS) juniors who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service were inducted into the LHS Chapter of the National Honor Society. The ceremony is conducted in accordance with prescribed national standards and is the official confirmation of membership. Once inducted, students provide service to the school and community through academic outreach, known as Cardinal Nest, and financial support for HomeFront Children's Summer Camp through the Student Jeopardy Fundraiser. 

Elementary Enrichment Specialist Jeanne Muzi, who actually taught three of the inductees when they were in first grade, was the featured guest speaker. She elaborated on the true meaning of scholarship in a 21st Century world in her remarks. Ann Hertzog is the LHS National Honor Society advisor. View the program from the ceremony here.

As part of its ongoing funding of innovative programs and projects within Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS), the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) awarded 21 grants in its Spring cycle to the tune of $39,626. As always, LTPS is grateful for all those who support the Foundation and for its efforts to creatively support our staff and students.

See which grants and what staff members received grant awards.

Will the sharks take the bait? Find out this Friday, May 1, as Lawrence High's Business & International Studies Academy hosts its second annual Cardinal Shark Tank Competition. Contestants will compete for over $1000 in investments along with an internship experience at Edison Ventures. 

The event begins at 7 pm in the LHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door and audience members will be entered into a raffle for prizes donated by local businesses. Come support our students and the local business community. Email Mick Cimorelli, Academy leader, at mcimorelli@ltps.org with questions. See the list of contestants and sharks here. 

LIMBO will hold its annual Rummage Sale & Car Wash on Saturday, May 2 at Lawrence High School (LHS). Clean out your closets, basement and garage of unneeded items and donate them to the Rummage Sale. Donations of clothing, household goods, toys, books, games, electronics, sports equipment, etc. can be dropped off on Friday, May 1 from 5:45 to 9 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria. Shop the sale on Saturday, May 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LHS cafeteria, while getting your car washed outside. Proceeds support all music programs at LHS.

Signs will be sold at the LIMBO Rummage sale donation drop-off on Friday, May 1, from 6-9PM and Saturday, May 2 from 8:30AM - 1PM, during the sale. Pre-orders can be picked up Friday & Saturday as well. Each 24" x 18" sign is $10 and all funds go to Project Graduation.

Questions? Contact Cathy LeCompte at cathy.lecompte@usa.net.

Support the Lawrence High School (LHS) Class of 2017 by purchasing a ticket to the Trenton Thunder game on Friday, June 5. Tickets are $11 and must be purchased through the Guidance Office by May 8 - see flyer to order.

Come to Project Graduation's Gift Basket Auction on Thursday, May 14, in the Lawrence High School (LHS) cafeteria and place some bids on a variety of gift baskets. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the drawing starts at 7:30. Don't let your favorite get away! Proceeds will go to Project Graduation, the safe, drug- and alcohol-free event for our graduates.

See flyer for basket examples.

Honor a teacher by sending them an APPLE.  Make a donation to the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) and a pack of APPLE cards will be sent to your home for you to personalize and send to a special educator. It is a great way to thank a special teacher, nurse, guidance counselor, or 

                                                                          anyone else for Teacher Appreciation Week - or                                                                                 any time! See order form or order online.

Lawrence Jr. Cardinals Free Football Clinic

The Lawrence Jr. Cardinals will hold a free football clinic for boys and girls in grades 2-8 on Sunday, May 17. See flyer to learn more and to register.