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Congratulations to Rider University graduates! Graduation festivities on the Rider campus are this evening and tomorrow morning. The township reports heavy traffic congestion is expected in the area.
On May 19 a reported event is planned involving presidential candidate Donald Trump and Governor Chris Christie at the Lawrenceville Armory on Eggerts Crossing Road at 5 p.m. Lawrence Intermediate School dismisses at 3:30 p.m. There is a potential for congestion in the area.
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Water testing update
When we first began water testing to determine lead levels within our schools and began receiving results, we posted a Water Testing FAQ document on our website. We continually update the FAQ document as we receive additional results for each school. This website posting is in addition to notifications sent to staff and parents of respective schools.
Earlier this week, we received water testing results for Lawrence Intermediate School. Some tested locations within the school tested positive for above acceptable levels of lead. We are retesting all areas in all schools that indicate positive results. One test is done before staff and students arrive in the building and when water within a fixture is first turned on for the day. Another test...a flow test...is done in the same areas after water has flowed for 30 seconds. A large percentage of flow tests done in each building thus far have come back with lead levels within the acceptable range. This leads us to believe the faucets/fixtures in many cases are the cause of the elevated lead levels at those sites. Thus, we are in the process of replacing the involved fixtures. Please continue to regularly check the FAQ document on the website for new information. If you have questions, please contact Tom Eldridge, business administrator, at (609) 671-5420. |
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L-R: Emily Giuliano and Alisha Shahriar
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Two LMS students capture safety in transportation poster contest
Congratulations to Lawrence Middle School (LMS) students Emily Giuliano (gr. 8) and Alisha Shahriar (gr. 7) for winning 1st and 3rd places in Division 3 of the 2016 New Jersey School Bus Safety Poster Contest! This year's theme was #STOP ON RED. The annual contest is sponsored by the School Transportation Supervisors of NJ (STS NJ).
As a 1st Place winner, Emily will receive a $100 gift card; Alisha will receive a $50 gift card as 3rd Place winner. STS will present the cards at its meeting on June 10.
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There's a new cardinal in town!
Check out the new cardinal athletic logo for Lawrence High School and Lawrence Middle School sports that launched at the May 11 Board of Ed meeting. This official logo replaces the numerous cardinal renditions used the past few years. It does not replace the district logo.
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LTPS students qualify for NHD Nationals
 Twenty-five Lawrence Township Public Schools (LTPS) students competed at the New Jersey State History Day competition held at William Paterson University on May 7. Out of the 25, 14 students received honors for their outstanding individual and group performances. The 2016 National History Day theme is: "Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History."
Three project entries (5 students) from Lawrence Middle School (LMS) qualified to represent New Jersey at the National History Day (NHD) competition, June 13-16, at the University of Maryland, and 2 additional LMS project entries (7 students) were awarded Alternate status:
National Qualifier Individual Performance: Hope Perry (The Statue of Liberty: The Exchange that Inspired Hope in Millions)
National Qualifier Group Performance: Grace Neuger & Saloni Sharma ("What a Girl Can Do:" The Exploration of Feminism in the 1940's)
National Qualifier Group Exhibit: Riddhi & Disha Bharj (Sir Edmund Hillary: Exploring the World in the Clouds)
Alternate Award Group Documentary: Ben Wiggins, Ian Wang, & Nick Zhou (NASA: Exploring a New Universe of Possibilities)
Alternate Award Group Exhibit: Tucker Simpson, Jack Collins, Ean Dauer, & Devon Meth (The Tuskegee Airmen: Exploring New Frontiers for Black Americans)
Lawrence High School (LHS) received its first National qualifying award in the Senior Group Exhibit Division:
National Qualifier Senior Group Exhibit: Anusha Aggarwal & Cassidy Stoneback (Dorothea Dix: Voice for the Mad). Only 2 Senior Group Exhibits from 3 regional competitions were chosen to compete at Nationals.
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| Back row L-R: LMS students Riddhi Bharj, Hope Perry, Grace Neuger, Disha Bharj and Saloni Sharma. Front row L-R: LHS students Anusha Aggarwal and Cassidy Stoneback
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Students who qualify for Nationals are in the top point 5 percent (.5%) of students who began their NHD journey in March at a regional level. G&T Specialist Priscilla Taylor is the LTPS National History Day mentor.
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Making dreams come true
Lawrence Middle School (LMS) cast members from the Wizard of Oz production helped give chronically ill, seriously ill, challenged and abused children a fun send off to Disney World on the May 3 Sunshine Foundation Operation DreamLift. Read more in this article at nj.com. |
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LHS students inducted into National Honor Society
On April 28, forty-five Lawrence high School (LHS) juniors were inducted into the Lawrence High School Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS).
Membership in NHS is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student, who must demonstrate superior qualities such as exemplary scholarship (3.75 GPA or above), leadership, service, and character. NHS recognizes "the total student," one who excels in all of these areas.
Dr. Chris Woolley, former Lawrence Township Public Schools principal and district administrator, spoke about what it means to live up to these qualities on a daily basis in contemporary society, and current NHS officers helped pass the torch onto their peers. The LHS chapter of the National Honor Society is advised by Ann Hertzog and Camille Mallon.
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Cooler times are in LHS future
You may have noticed that some events initially scheduled to be held in Lawrence High School (LHS) recently were moved to alternate locations. This is because air conditioning is being installed in the LHS auditorium.
In the wee hours of a recent Saturday, a crane lifted the HVAC unit to the LHS roof. The project is due to be complete by mid-June. We apologize for any inconvenience the installation's timing may have caused and hope future comfort will offset the disruption.
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Trenton Thunder tickets available for May 13
The Class of 2017 has a limited number of Trenton Thunder tickets still available for Friday, May 13. Fireworks are scheduled after the game. Tickets are $11 - if interested, contact Doreen Welsh at dwelsh@ltps.org. |
Rumor has it...
The Lawrence High School (LHS) Theater Company's Senior Production, "Rumors" by Neil Simon, will be performed May 13 and 14 at 7PM in the Lawrence Middle School auditorium.
Tickets will be sold at the door ($5 for students and seniors, $8 for adults). Come out for a night filled with witty punch lines and lots of rumors!
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Annual Sports Banquet
Each year the Athletic Booster Club, in conjunction with the Lawrence High School Athletic Department, sponsors the Annual Sports Banquet to honor our athletes, especially senior athletes, for their time, effort and commitment, as well as any athlete that broke a school record or was a part of a championship team.
This year the Annual Sports Banquet will be held Thursday, June 2 in the High School Café at 6PM. The cost for adults is $25 per person, and the cost for non-senior athletes is $15.
Senior athletes are guests of the Booster Club but must register for the event with a refundable deposit of $5. Seniors should return a registration form with their deposit and indicate sweatshirt size to the Athletic Office.
All reservations forms and money must be in the Athletic Office by Monday, May 23. Checks may be made payable to the Athletic Booster Club. For additional information, contact Mrs. Dunn at 609-671-5516.
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Ben Franklin Swim Club - join the club and support your school's PTO!
Apply for membership at the Ben Franklin Swim Club (BFSC) by April 30 and BFSC will donate $50 to your school's PTO. See individual school flyers below.
BF PTO, EP PTO, LES PTO, LIS PTO, SW PTO |
Board Meeting audio
Audio from the May 11 Board of Education meeting is available on the district website. Go to www.ltps.org/BOEAUDIO and the most recent audio is at the top.
Old audio from 2015 has been archived and can be found by clicking the Board Meeting Audio Archive link at the bottom of the webpage.
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LTPS-TV This Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, May 14-15 LTPS-TV will broadcast three new programs on Comcast Channel 19 and Verizon Channel 37 in Lawrence Township:
LHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse recorded 4/25/16 (approximately 1 hour)
7AM, 10:30AM, 4PM, 7:30PM & 11PM
Lawrence takes on Ewing at home. No announcers were available for this game, but the girls played a great game.
LHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse recorded 4/29/16 (approximately 1 hour 6 minutes)
8AM, 11:30AM, (2PM Verizon only), 5PM, & 8:30PM
Lawrence takes on Ewing at home on Senior Night. Don't miss the end of this game!
LES A Kid's Life recorded 5/5/16 (approximately 38 minutes)
6AM, 9:30AM, 1PM, 6:30PM & 10PM
Students at Lawrenceville Elementary School perform their spring concert.
Missed a program on LTPS-TV? Many of our recent programs can be seen on YouTube at the LTPSRewind channel.
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Re-Imagine Day at LPP
Join the Lawrence Presbyterian Preschool for some family fun at Re-Imagine Day on Saturday, May 14, from 10AM-3PM. See flyer for activities. |
Upcoming events at the Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County has three exciting upcoming events in May and June:
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Princeton University Art Museum Family Day
Attend Family Day at the Princeton University Art Museum on Saturday, May 21, for a free day of imagination and discovery for the whole family. Activities include art projects, stories, games, scavenger hunts, and performances. Refreshments will be served. See flyer. |
Mobile Minds of NJ - summer volunteer tutors needed
Mobile Minds of New Jersey (MMNJ) is a non-profit organization that serves all children in grades K-12, with an emphasis on children from at risk populations, to help them academically and socially prepare for their futures.
MMNJ is looking for student volunteer tutors age 16+ to assist at its SEAL Academy this summer. Potential volunteers are encouraged to attend an open house on Thursday, May 26.
Learn more about MMNJ at www.mobilemindsnj/org. Be sure to visit the volunteer page here and enjoy this video from last summer's camp. |
Memorial Day Parade
The Lawrence Township Spirit & Patriotic Committee will host the annual Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 28. See flyer. |
Youth Police Academy
The Lawrence Township Police Department Youth Academy is a new program for residents age 13-17 designed to provide firsthand knowledge about the duties and responsibilities of a police officer. Class size is limited to the first 25 applicants. See flyer and registration form or register online here.
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Lawrence Recreation Summer Programs
See this brochure for all the exciting township summer programs available for kids. Registration is available online here. |
Lawrence Township Education Foundation
Thank a teacher with an A.P.P.L.E. from the Lawrence Township Education Foundation (LTEF) at www.ltefnj.org. |
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2565 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648 (609) 671-5405 FAX (609) 883-4225
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