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The Lawrence Township Board of Education is set to host two events where community members can learn more about a referendum that would fund long-lasting building improvements at the district's Middle School and High School joint campus.
On January 23, our middle and high school students had the incredible opportunity to attend a special assembly featuring Garry Gilliam Jr., a former NFL offensive tackle who played for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Garry shared his inspiring story of overcoming adversity, from the challenging streets of his childhood to achieving his dream of playing in the NFL. His message of resilience, determination, and self-belief left a lasting impact, empowering our students to strive to be the very best versions of themselves.
Lawrence High School math teacher Christine Read has been honored with the 2024 AP® Computer Science Female Diversity Award by the College Board for achieving over 50% female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). This national recognition reflects her dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment in computer science education.
At the January 2 Board of Education meeting, the Lawrence Township Board of Education approved Mr. Neel Desai as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. He will begin his new position on March 10, 2025.
This past summer marked the second time our district participated in the transformative World Peace Game, and we couldn’t be more proud of our incredible students! Our commitment to engaging students in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences was highlighted when our own students were featured at last week’s NJEA Convention. The convention showcased a video of our students' participation to educators across New Jersey, spotlighting the powerful work happening right here in LTPS.
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 various district initiatives and share their thoughts on a range of key topics.