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Ten Lawrence High School students received a special invitation by Senator Pavel Payano, Boston City Councilor Julia Mejia, and Mayor Brian DePeña to attend the Dominican Independence Day Breakfast Awards Celebration held in Dorchester, MA this morning. The students were selected due to their leadership, cultural pride and commitment to community engagement.

Congratulations to Lawrence High School Theater, which went to National Performing Arts Festival over February vacation and came home with the hardware! 🏆🥇

In a whirlwind few days, the 35 student actors performed for judges; took acting, music and dance masterclass workshops with Broadway professionals; and had the chance to meet other actors from around the country.

The cast performed a piece from “In the Heights” and 10 members competed in the solo competition. The Lancers were awarded Ensemble Excellence in Choreography, the Judge's Trophy for High Achievement, and the festival’s top honor for highest score – the Showcase Trophy.

Carolina Sanchez and Kiara Felix each won medals for a Superior Rating for the solo competition; and Kevin Reyes, Carolina Sanchez and Kiara Feliz won medals for the Spotlight Awards for Excellence in Performance in the ensemble competition.

Finally on Sunday the cast had the honor of performing on the Lagoon Stage in Universal Studios -- welcome home and well done all!

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These students at Breen School learned many skills by creating a shadow puppet presentation during Acceleration Academy. They were among the approximately 1,000 students who took part in engaging in lessons around the District last week.

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These Leahy School students were concentrating as they worked together to move a cup with string. Can you do that in a team? Great lessons in focus and teamwork during Acceleration Academy.

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Lawrence High School grad Lennie Simo aka Lenstrumental worked with Ms. Duran's 4th grade music classes at Arlington Elementary School this week. Lennie has been pen tapping since 6th grade and touring the world since. It was a treat that he shared his technique with some very enthusiastic students. Keep an eye out for the videos. Thank you Lenstrumental for supporting our students!

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South Lawrence East Elementary families dressed up and came to school ready for the annual Sweetheart Dance. Lots of pink and red could be seen as everyone danced and enjoyed a fun, family party.

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Lancer Wrestling celebrated Senior Night last night and Senior Jean Carlos Martinez, pictured with his family, had even more to celebrate. JC completed his 100th career win in a match against Tewksbury. Congratulations on this impressive accomplishment!

Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler, Higher Education Commissioner Noe Ortega and other state and local education leaders met with students at Lawrence High School as part of the Financial Aid Road Show to promote the state’s many financial aid programs and grants.  

They want to spread the word and let students know there’s a historic level of financial aid available right now in Massachusetts. To learn more about free and affordable college, please go to the website MA.gov/studentaid

All grades at the Guilmette Middle got to participate in the Learning the Ropes program. Students worked on various jump rope activities on their own and in small groups lead by professional Jump Rope instructors and performing artists – Nick and Kaylee Woodward.This was an amazing day to exercise and try new skills!