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Two weeks before the holiday, Lawrence Middle School held its Thanksgiving Dinner Dance on Nov. 14. From 5 to 8 p.m., all grades — fifth through eighth — ate dinner together. The fifth- and sixth-graders had their dance immediately after school and the seventh- and eighth-graders had theirs at night. more

11/20/13

The Lawrence School District is undertaking a new educational initiative in which students at the high school and middle school, above, will grow vegetables for use in the district

Learning down on the ‘farm’

In an effort to connect healthy eating habits with classroom learning and real-world experiences, the Lawrence School District is partnering with its Islandia-based food service provider, the Whitsons Culinary Group, to create a “farm to table” educational initiative. more

By Jeff Bessen | 11/20/13

At the Lawrence Middle School Sept. 11th ceremony, candles were lit while students and staff shared a moment of silence.

Lawrence Middle School students reflect on Sept. 11 [Photo gallery]

At the September 11 Remembrance Ceremony at Lawrence Middle School, students and staff gathered to remember those who lost their lives. more

9/18/13

Meadowmere Park residents restored their community garden, which was damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Nearly 30 neighborhood children helped paint the sign, designed by resident Katie Bennett.

Planting seeds of recovery

Lorraine Gogel choked back tears as she pointed out the many still-vacant houses nearly 10 months after Hurricane Sandy destroyed almost all of the 89 residences in Meadowmere Park, where she has lived for the past 30 years. more

By Ann Friedman | 8/14/13

Ann E. Friedman/Herald Five Towns Community Center Youth Outreach Counselor Nerthi Sanchez said that the middle school program, which operates during the school year and for six weeks in the summer, provides important social interaction for students. From left were, Sanchez, Pedro Ramirez and Darwin Reyes.

Restored funding revives Five Towns Community Center

Nearly a year after having to severely cut youth services due to a loss of $400,000 in Nassau County funding, the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence reinstated some of those programs this summer, with more to come in the fall. more

By Ann Friedman | 8/14/13

Athletic ability and determination oozes from Jamie Diluzio despite his small stature.

Small competitor has a big heart

Athletes such as Spud Webb, Emmitt Smith and Manny Pacquiao have demonstrated that heart can overcome a lack of height. more

By Jason Brendler | 7/24/13

Behind the students’ creativity were instructors who guided them through the projects. The Lawrence School District’s art teachers.

Lawrence High school transformed into art gallery

Lawrence public schools held the opening of its district-wide art show at the high school on May 30. Students in pre-kindergarten to 12th grade created the work that is on display. more

By Monica Rzewski | 6/26/13

Miss New York Shannon Oliver answered questions from 14 Lawrence Middle School eighth-graders and had lunch with them in the school’s library.

Miss New York visited Lawrence Middle School

As Shannon Oliver walked down the halls of Lawrence Middle School with a crown on her head, students stopped and stared, while some were brave enough to ask for her autograph. more

By Ann Friedman | 5/29/13

Number Five School fourth-graders were led on a tour of Lawrence Middle School by guidance counselor Michael Divino, who explained how students can best use their lockers.

Easing the fear, raising their confidence

Gara Rosenberg empathizes with what her fourth grade Number Five School students are now going through. Rosenberg also went from a Lawrence district elementary school to the middle school. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/23/13

Lawrence Middle School students raised nearly $1,000 to benefit Autism Speaks. Lower left, student Nadine Grossman at the bake sale. Standing at right, teacher Nicole Miller.

Raising money and awareness for autism

First the Lawrence Middle School students in the Applied Behavioral Analysis special socialization program and art classes made puzzle piece pins, magnets, pencil toppers and beaded bracelets for sale Autism Awareness Month. more

5/1/13

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