Lawrence Township Public Schools is preparing for a significant referendum that will impact the future of our district. One critical aspect of this referendum is the opportunity to maximize state aid, a valuable source of funding that directly supports our schools. But what exactly is state aid, and why is passing the referendum so important?

Let's break it down.

We have submitted our project application to the State for review. This evaluation will determine the state funding amounts, and provide us with a total cost of the referendum. 

Lawrence Township Public Schools recently conducted a comprehensive community survey to gather input on the upcoming bond referendum. The survey received a robust response, with 684 participants sharing their perspectives on various district needs and priorities.

Key Findings

At Lawrence Township Public Schools, we are constantly seeking ways to enhance the learning experience for our students, ensuring they have the best possible opportunities to learn, grow and succeed in the classroom and beyond. I am thrilled to share with you an exciting initiative that will revolutionize the way we approach education in Lawrence Township Public Schools – the evidence-based strategic restructuring of our grade level distributions to better align with the cognitive and social-emotional development of students. This journey has been guided by two pivotal factors. Read more.

As your family grows, you need more space! You may move, add on to your house, or move your kids to a more age-appropriate bedroom to make space for your growing family. 

As a district, we are essentially renovating and adding on to our “house” so we can give our kids, the students of Lawrence Township, the most appropriate learning environment to ensure their academic and developmental success. 

What is an Upper Elementary School?

As Superintendent, I have the privilege of overseeing the continuous improvement and development of our schools, ensuring that we provide the best possible environment for our students to learn, grow, and thrive. Today, I want to talk about the exciting transformation in store for Lawrence Intermediate School. Read more.

Elementary School Community Conversation

On October 29, in a successful night of community engagement, more than 100 family members gathered for the Lawrence Township Public Schools Elementary Community Conversation at Slackwood Elementary School. This event provided families with an opportunity to learn about the referendum and get their questions answered. 

Mark your calendars! We are looking forward to hosting our next community conversation, which will be open to all  Intermediate School families on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and one for our Middle and High School families on January 14, 2025.