To address bullying and its effects on mental health, Lawrence Middle School invited singer, dancer, author and “The Voice” finalist Wé McDonald to its “Stomp Out Hate” assembly Dec. 20.
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By Hernesto Galdamez
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1/5/23
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Inspired by the season of giving and thankfulness, the Lawrence Middle School Service-Learning Club, advised by Lisa King, packaged 28 Thanksgiving dinners for seventh- and eighth-grade families in need.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/1/22
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My wife called soon after 9 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2001, her voice measured but tense. I was half-awake, preparing myself for the day . . .
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9/16/21
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Lawrence Middle School seventh-grader Sagar Verma was honored for his volunteer service to Peninsula Public Library by board members and staff.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/16/20
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Two days before the most American of holidays, more than 200 Lawrence Middle School students and family members gathered in the gymnasium for the annual Thanksgiving feast on Nov. 26.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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12/5/19
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Since the New York State Parent Teacher Association mandated that the Lawrence Middle School PTA be dissolved earlier this year, some middle school parents and other community members have been scrambling to keep school activities going.
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By Jeff Bessen
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12/5/19
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Heysil Baez came to the United States at age 10 from Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, in 2012, knowing only one English word — hello. On Monday she graduated second in her Lawrence High School class, having earned the distinction of salutatorian.
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By Jeff Bessen
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6/27/19
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The proposed Lawrence School District budget for the 2019-220 school year is $102, 449,281, identical to the current fiscal plan. Eligible district residents can vote on the tentative spending plan on May 21.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/16/19
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More than two dozen Lawrence Middle School eighth grade students, eight from HAFTR Middle School and one from Brandeis responded to Village of Lawrence Mayor Alex Edelman’s invitation to take part in the New York State Conference of Mayors’ essay contest, “If I Were Mayor, I Would …”
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/18/19
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Equality Gater gained her teammates respect, not because she was a girl participating in what is considered more of a boys sport, but for the hard work she put into improving at wrestling.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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4/18/19
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