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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.

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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.

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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). 

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Tarbox students enjoyed field trips to the Museum of Science this week, and especially had fun exploring the hands-on exhibits. What is YOUR favorite exhibit there?

Massachusetts Secretary of Education Patrick Tutwiler made his latest visit to Lawrence High School this week, joined by Mayor Brian A. DePeña, Senator Pavel Payano, and State Representatives Frank Moran and Estella Reyes. They toured campus with Head of School Victor Caraballo-Anderson and Superintendent Carrero, learning about current and upcoming programs and stopping in on an AP biology class.

Congratulations to the four Leonard School students selected to participate in the Light Foundation leadership program! The students signed the REAL (Responsible Ethical Accountable Leader) Pledge as the newest participants in the foundation's youth leadership curriculum, which helps young people develop a growth mindset so they can push through challenges and become motivated, productive and resilient adults.

The selected eighth graders are Jayzell Jusino, Jonathan Medrano, Delvis Hidalgo and Enmanuael Duarte, pictured here from left to right with Matt Light, former New England Patriot, Superbowl champion and foundation founder.

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5th grade students from the Guilmette Middle School had the opportunity to be a part of an electricity demonstration at the Museum of Science. Students participated in deeper learning activities that involved all topics of science and discovery.

Congratulations to the hard working LHS Varsity Cheer Team who took part in a competitive co-ed meet to finish 4th in the State! Shout out to the whole team:

USA students: Carla Pena,Yanaliz Suarez (captain), Kyara Gomez, Enyor Valdez (captain), Clugny Paulin (captain)
LSA Students: Genesis Acevedo, Keylee Santiago, Kaily Rojas
ALA Student: Naimah Morales
Alternates: Ilianis Santana (USA), Jaizaiah DeJesus Colon (USA), Alina Florimon (USA), Audrianna Diaz (USA - team manager)
 
They will be competing at the Hershey Park Americheer National Championships at the end of April representing our school & our community out on the mat! Good luck!

Thanks to MidCoast Photo for this competition image.

On Friday, March 7, 2025, Abbott Lawrence Academy hosted its eleventh annual Welcome Reception for the newly admitted students of the Class of 2029. The Welcome Reception was extra special this year as ALA celebrates its tenth anniversary since opening in 2015. This group of students will be the first to experience all four of their high school years at ALA's new home, the North Common Educational Complex, where ALA will be relocating to for the upcoming school year.