The National History Day (NHD) junior group exhibit of Lawrence Middle School (LMS) students Izabella Mus, Toby Webster and Gabe Gutierrez was selected to represent the state of New Jersey at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. on June 17 during the day and at the "Night at the Museum" reception that evening. Their exhibit is entitled "Jacqueline Cochran and the WASP: Leading Women Out of Their Domestic Lifestyles and Into the Air." Priscilla Taylor, NHD mentor and gifted & talented specialist, leads the LTPS program.

Four members of the Lawrence High School (LHS) Business & International Studies Academy attended the county-wide Money$peak competition on June 3 at Rider University and took home 2nd prize for their financial literacy presentation on identity theft. 

The "LHS Protection Squad" of Robyn Seidman, Nataliya Galyga, Katherine Monterroso, and Joselyn Recinos Orellana, students in Steven Keen and Jeana Sabatini's finance class at LHS, won the school-level competition in January, qualifying them for the county-wide Money$peak competition sponsored by Mercadien. The girls won a prize of $1000, as well as a grant for their school.

Lawrence Middle School (LMS) hosted its annual Career Day on May 28, when 26 speakers shared their experiences and excited 8th graders about their futures. 

Motivational keynote speaker David Nash, Cooperative Education and Structured Learning Experience Coordinator for Mercer County Technical Schools (MCTS), spoke about the importance of the three A's:  "Attendance, Appearance, and Attitude" and encouraged students to begin working as soon as possible. Students then attended small group sessions with various speakers (including some LMS alumni) whose occupations include: pilot, personal trainer, actor, firefighter, police officer, designer, events manager, chiropractor, professional basketball player, career planning specialist, business administrator, technology specialist, social service specialist, special education teacher, investigator, business owner, Director of the American Physical Therapy Association, reporter, athletic director, financial advisor, infectious disease doctor, and dog trainer...whew!  

Students and staff of LMS thank the speakers, pictured above, for providing a memorable, positive, and motivating day.

The last LIMBO car wash of the school year is this Saturday, June 6, from 9AM to Noon at Lawrence High School (LHS). Cost: $5 per car. Proceeds support all music programs at LHS.

Give the gift of time to the Class of 2015 by volunteering to chaperone Project Graduation. This all night post-graduation party at LHS provides a safe, fun-filled drug and alcohol free night for all graduates. This long standing tradition has been made possible through the generosity of our community. All LTPS parents, community members & alumni (over the age of 22) are welcome and encouraged to come together to support our seniors! Please consider sharing your time on June 25 between 10PM and 6AM. Pick the times that work for you...bring a friend, bring a kindle...we guarantee you will leave with a happy heart!

Signs will be available for purchase and pick-up at the Senior Awards night on June 11. Price is $10 and quantity is limited. Parents, friends and local businesses - show your pride and support for our LHS 2015 graduates! All funds go to Project Graduation. Questions? Contact Cathy LeCompte at cathy.lecompte@usa.net.

The 1st concert of Lawrenceville Main Street's 10-week Music in the Park series kicks off Thursday, June 11, with the Lawrence Township Community Band directed by Lawrence Middle School (LMS) Band instructor, Ron Taglairino, and some LMS student musicians. Formed in 1992, the band plays a wide assortment of music, including Broadway show tunes, Sousa marches, classical and semi-classical pieces and Americana numbers. The casual outdoor concert begins at 7PM in Weeden Park and is appropriate for all ages. See flyer for the line-up of future concerts.

Saturday, June 13, 10-11AM at Weeden Park: 

Miss Amy returns to regale kids of all ages with her energetic, participatory songs! Put on your tennis shoes, bring your picnic blanket, & join in the musical fun! 

See flyer.