Lackawanna City School District

09/02/2026

LCSD's hiring! Check out our open positions and our continuous recruitment opportunities on our website at www.lackawannaschools.org/page/careers

09/02/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Kristin Tonge as our district's new Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics.
She brings 16 years of experience to the role.

09/02/2026

7 News WKBW visited yesterday to talk with us about our new start date, the capital project, and to check out some of our renovations.
We're so excited for students to see the work that's been done!

Lackawanna City School District students are getting a few extra days of summer vacation. Classes will now start on September 8, the day after Labor Day instead of September 2.

09/01/2026

Thank you, The Buffalo News, for talking with us about our Capital Project and the change to our start date.

Lackawanna Schools’ superintendent says the last-minute delay to the start of the school year will give teachers a better opportunity to prepare.

08/31/2026

Lackawanna CSD is excited to welcome some new faces to the district.
That includes Lori Dabney, the new Principal of Martin Road Elementary School!

08/31/2026

Dear Lackawanna Community,

The safety and well-being of our students is always a top priority. That includes safety outside of the classroom during the summer months. Whether enjoying a day at the beach, spending time by a pool, boating with family or participating in other water-related activities, understanding how to stay safe in and around the water can help prevent accidents and save lives.

One way Lackawanna City School District helps students develop this critical life skill is through its comprehensive swim program, which is offered to students in grades 2-12 as part of their physical education curriculum.

The program is designed to help students develop essential swimming skills, build confidence in the water and learn safety practices that can reduce the risk of drowning. We are proud to offer this opportunity and believe it is an important part of preparing students for a lifetime of safe recreation and healthy living.

While swimming lessons provide valuable skills, they are only one part of staying safe around water. Families are encouraged to reinforce water safety habits at home, including closely supervising children near water, swimming with a buddy, wearing life jackets when boating and choosing supervised swimming areas whenever possible.

Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, making awareness and preparation especially important. By working together as families, educators and community members, we can help ensure everyone enjoys water activities safely.

Additional water safety resources and information are available on our website through the New York State Department of Health's Swim Safe initiative.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and community safe.

Sincerely,

Nadia Nashir, Superintendent of Schools

08/28/2026

Lackawanna Families: Yesterday we sent a message about a change to the First Day of School for Students.

As a reminder, the first day of school for students has been moved from Wednesday, Sept. 2, to Tuesday, Sept. 8.

This change will allow our teachers and staff additional time to prepare classrooms following the extensive construction and improvement projects completed throughout our schools this summer. We want every classroom to be warm, welcoming and ready for a successful start to the school year.

Supply drop-off days will still take place as originally scheduled.

Please visit our Back-to-School webpage for important dates and information as we prepare to welcome students back.

Thank you for your patience, understanding and partnership.

https://www.lackawannaschools.org/o/lcsd/page/back-to-school-info

08/26/2026

🌼 New Teacher Orientation — Day 2! 💙🤍

Day 2 of New Teacher Orientation was all about learning, connecting, and growing together!

Our newest Lackawanna educators spent the day learning more about the many departments and supports across our district, collaborating with colleagues, and building relationships that will help them as they begin the school year.

One of the most meaningful messages of the day centered around the importance of being a marigold. 🌼 Just as marigolds help the plants around them grow and thrive, we challenged our educators to seek out — and become — the people who encourage others, share their strengths, offer support, celebrate successes, and help those around them grow.

Great schools are built by great people working together, and Day 2 was another opportunity to strengthen the connections that make One Lackawanna so special.

We are excited to see our newest educators continue to learn, grow, and bring their own strengths to our students, schools, and community!

💙 Educate. Equip. Empower.
🌼 Be a Marigold. Be Someone Who Helps Others Grow.

08/24/2026

📚💙 New Teacher Orientation — Day 1! 💙📚

Today we officially welcomed our newest educators to the Lackawanna City School District as we kicked off Day 1 of our three-day New Teacher Orientation!

Our new teachers spent the day learning more about our district, connecting with colleagues, exploring the resources and supports available to them, and beginning to see what it means to be part of the Lackawanna family.

Over the next three days, our goal is about more than preparing for the first day of school. It’s about building relationships, creating connections, and making sure our newest educators feel supported and ready to make a difference for our students from day one.

We are excited to have this incredible group joining us and can’t wait to see the impact they will make in classrooms across our district.

Welcome to Lackawanna! 💙🤍

One Lackawanna. Educate. Equip. Empower.

08/24/2026

We welcomed our new staff today for our orientation and a bus tour around Lackawanna. Looking forward to a great year!