News

Tuesday, September 8th is "Welcome to School" for all PreK and Kindergarten students in Lawrence Public Schools! Hennessey School was busy with an Open House event to get their students ready. We hope everyone enjoys the Labor Day weekend and we will see you Tuesday!

Click here for more Hennessey School photos

Welcome back to school! The Superintendent greeted students on the first day of this school year. All our 1st -12th graders arrived today ready to learn. Have a great year, everyone!

Remember: "Every Day Counts, Every Student Belongs, Every Family Matters."

Click here for more First Day of School photos

Student talent once again brought the house down with their performances at the annual Lawrence Public Schools Opening Day event. Singing, dancing and instrumentals were enjoyed by all District staff and guests. We are looking forward to a great school year!

We will see all our students on the first day of school, Monday August 24th! 

"Every Day Counts, Every Student Belongs, Every Family Matters."

Click for more photos by  ALA LHS Student Rafely Garcia

Staff at Guilmette Elementary were welcomed back today with a beautiful new staff lounge created by Wellpoint and Boston Bruins Foundation. Bruins' mascot Blades was on hand for photos and each staff member received some merch and school supplies that will be well used in their classrooms. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this a very special place!

School starts Monday, August 24, we're ready are you? The Family Resource Center was busy today getting more students registered in time for the start of the school year. They are in their new location at 41 Lexington St in the former Lawlor School building and besides registration they can help with supplies, resources and even uniforms through Catie's Closet. Call the with questions: 978-975-5900 and ask for the FRC

Click for more photos at the new 41 Lexington St location

Superintendent Carrero and staff warmly welcomed almost 200 new LPS teachers at their first district training. They will be working around the city and are ready for the new year. Your new teachers will meet you in person on Monday, August 24th.

"Every Day Counts, Every Student Belongs, Every Family Matters."

We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school!

More than 200 families with a ninth grader came out this weekend to learn what to expect as their student starts at LHS, sign up for sports, meet their Principal and enjoy some lunch served by staff at the annual 9GA Family BBQ.

Remember School starts Monday, August 24th. See you then!

Click here for more photos

Families came out to cheer on their Seniors last night as 89 LHS students graduated in a special Summer ceremony. A a total of 880 Seniors graduated this year as part of the Class of 2026! Congratulations to all!

Click here for photos taken by LHS student photographer Rafely Garcia - you can download for FREE

Watch the video of the Summer Graduation ceremony here

Eight educators from LPS were invited to participate in the first Massachusetts focused Public Education Leadership Project (PELP) at Harvard University in July.  The team that attended included front row left to right Jessica Cunningham, Melissa Bramble, Lynn Catarius, Holly Cole, back row left to right Cohort Facilitator, Kevin Dean, Jen Perry, Maria Gutierrez-Rey, and Superintendent Ralph Carrero. Through collaboration, the team determined a Problem of Practice, Theory of Action and Strategies to support this important work. It was an incredible professional development experience.

A job well done to all the students who participated in our District Summer School programs. Superintendent Carrero came by to visit in many classrooms to talk with students. Enjoy the rest of your summer. We will see you on August 24th for the first day of school!

Click here for Summer School photos