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There was lots of excitement at yesterday’s ribbon cutting ceremony for the new fleet of electric vehicles (25 school buses and 10 minibuses) that are serving Lawrence Public Schools this year, including from the people who would know best – drivers! Superintendent Carrero thanked them for the work they do every day, and bus driver Santiago Moya shared his experience so far, emphasizing that the benefits of a cleaner, quieter ride will be felt by both students and our neighborhoods. Thank you to the many partners who have made it possible, including the City of Lawrence, NRT Bus, EV infrastructure provider Zenobé, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and MassDEP.

Families at the Oliver Elementary School had lots of fun learning about famous Latinos, dancing and enjoying great food at the first Hispanic Heritage event in their new building.

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Nutrition Services is creating new, delicious menu items for students to sample at their "Taste Talk Fridays". The Strawberry Smoothies served as a future breakfast item were a hit today. Look for other new samples coming each month!

Thank you to the WNBA Connecticut Sun Academy, Everyone's a Player and all the sponsors from bringing a free basketball clinic to LHS on Women's Equality Day. LPS Middle and High School girls enjoyed the workshops and basketball clinics offered.

Photos by LHS ALA Senior Azucena Flores

Parents attending the September meeting of the English Learners Parent Advisory Council (ELPAC) learned important information about the anti-bullying plan, student support services, free English classes, and other family resources. Look for future meeting dates to be posted or write to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information about joining.

Everyone is back to school now in Lawrence Public Schools. We welcomed our youngest Pre K and Kindergarten students to school today. Have a great school year! 

Thank you to all the partners and volunteers who helped make the Pedro Martinez Foundation's Back-to-School Drive for LPS families a big hit this weekend!

Free backpacks, school supplies, food and more were shared with students and families through support from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Franklin, Benchmark Strategies, and Gordon Food Services.

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Welcome back to school! Lawrence Public Schools opened the doors today for the first day of school for Grades 1 - 12. These High School students are checking their schedule and ready to start the new school year.

The multi-talented students of Lawrence inspired teachers and staff during the Opening Day event for all District Staff. Performances by the Summer Music Group and highlights from the upcoming musical The Lion King were greeted with standing ovations. Lawrence Public Schools is ready for the new school year.

Leahy Middle School eighth graders Jeremiah Ortiz and Ashley Batista Tejada were among the many people excited to participate in the ribbon cutting of the new Leahy school building on Monday, August 18.

“This building is more than just a school,” they shared in their speech. “It’s a symbol of hope and pride for our community. It shows that the students of Lawrence matter — that we are seen, valued, and supported.”

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