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Eleven educators from Lawrence Public Schools arrived in the Dominican Republic's capital of Santo Domingo on Friday to begin an intensive, 10-day immersion program. They are traveling across the DR this week to experience life and education there, and of course will be sharing those experiences within LPS when they return. Stay tuned for more updates, and click here to see the more Immersion Trip photos!

The 1st grade garden club had help from Groundwork Lawrence, city officials and Hennessey School staff as they planted three trees around the school. The students knew that trees are helpful to give us clean air, a home for wildlife as well as providing shade. These beautiful Sweet Gum and Golden Raintrees will grow quickly and be a beautiful addition to the school yard.

Click for more photos of the tree planting and other Hennessey School events.

The annual art show featuring art from many talented students in art classes from around the District is open all the month of April at the Heritage State Park 3rd floor museum. We invite you to come over and see what students have created this year. 

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A big thank you to Pedro and Carolina Martinez, the Pedro Martinez Foundation, Tufts Dental School and everyone who helped make this special visit to the Arlington School Complex possible today. Students learned about good dental hygiene in the 2nd and 3rd grades and the 8th graders enjoyed a cool question and answer session with Pedro and Carolina, such an awesome experience for our 8th graders.

There's nothing better than seeing LPS students celebrated for their achievements, and some Lawrence High Lancers have been on quite a tour lately!

The Lawrence Alliance for Education, Lawrence City Council, Mayor Brian DePeña and Sen. Pavel Payano have recently sought to recognize varsity wrestler Hillary MacDonald (LHS Class of 2026) and the LHS Theater program. Hillary won her second straight state title this winter and theater took home an armful of hardware from February's National Performing Arts Festival (check them out this weekend performing Miss Saigon)!

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Opening Night was a success for LHS Theater, student vocalists were fantastic and the emotional musical received great audience response. You still have time to see this performance with another show Saturday, April 5, Friday April 11 and Saturday April 12 all shows starting at 6pm with a $5 ticket.

The Merrimack Valley Welcome Center was launched at a special event in Lawrence High School this week. The Center provides support to youth in Lawrence with disabilities aged 14 and over as they transition to adulthood. Families can access information from several area agencies at the Welcome Center. Contact Elaine Davey, the LHS Transition Specialist for more information.

Click for more photos of the Welcome Center kickoff.

Colorful balloons decorated the Common while for the first time in the state of Massachusetts, an Autism Awareness flag was raised in a special ceremony. The City of Lawrence and autism advocates held the event on World Autism Day, April 2nd this year. Many local officials were in attendance and the Lawrence Public Schools Office of Student Support Services provided the event with information and activities for families.

Click here for more photos of the Autism Awareness Event.

Parents and District staff worked together during the March 2025 meeting of the Tu Voz Council. Everyone shared their ideas for the future of Lawrence Public Schools at this well attended networking event.

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More than 150 parents learned important details about Lawrence Public Schools while their children enjoyed fun activities at the March meeting of ELPAC (English Learner Parent Advisory Council). 

Click for more ELPAC photos here.