After eight months of preparation and advancing past regional and state rounds, five Lawrence Middle School (LMS) students qualified to participate in the national and final round of competition for National History Day (NHD) in College Park, Maryland the week of June 14, 2015. The 2015 theme is "Leadership and Legacy in History." National qualifiers are Gabe Gutierrez, Izabella Mus, Toby Webster, Grace Dismukes, and Gill Woody. LMS Gifted and Talented Specialist Priscilla Taylor is the mentor for National History Day.

One of the LMS students' exhibits was selected by the state of New Jersey to represent our state at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. on June 17 during the day and at a "Night at the Museum" reception for NHD sponsors; invited guests; and teachers, students and their families. The exhibit selected for this honor was "Jacqueline Cochran and the WASP: Leading Women out of their Domestic Lifestyles and into the Air." Gabe Gutierrez, Izabella Mus, and Toby Webster created the Junior Group Exhibit.

One trip highlight was meeting U.S. Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey.  Hear Sen. Booker relate to students his experience as a public speaker in 7th grade.

 View slideshow of LMS students at NHD.

Lawrence High School (LHS) Transition Services donated $300 to Dachshund Rescue of Bucks County & New Jersey. The funds are proceeds from the LHS students' Valentine's Day homemade dog biscuit sale. Dr. Kura, president and medical director, along with Leonard, were happy to receive the donation. High paw (doggie high five)! LHS teacher Stacey Zegas instructs the class.

After three meetings that began in March 2015, the Lawrence Township Board of Education (BOE) and the Lawrence Township Principals and Supervisors Association (LTPSA) reached a tentative agreement on June 15, 2015. LTPSA represents the district's principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and athletic director.  Their current contract expires June 30, 2015. Settlement details will be released once both parties review and ratify the agreement.

"More than 120 people die in America every single day due to an overdose. It's a national epidemic. No demographic of this country is immune..." On July 1 at Kelsey Theatre, the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County will present a free screening of "An American Epidemic", a documentary that explores the effects of America's opioid and heroin epidemic through the eyes of parents, siblings, and recovering addicts. See details and register here.

There's still time to register kids in grades K-8 for the 1.2 mile Fun Run, the final leg of the 7th annual Princeton HealthCare System Kids Marathon on Saturday, June 27. See flyer or register at princetonhcs.org/kidsmarathon.