Carole Cadue-Blackwood for School Board

The Emerging Leaders Committee (ELC) Youth Scholarship Application is now open! Through the ELC Youth Scholarship Fund, we aim to support young leaders from across the country in attending the 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. This opportunity helps ensure that youth—especially those with lived experience—can participate in critical conversations, share their perspectives, and engage with leaders working to transform the juvenile justice system. We encourage eligible youth to apply and join us in shaping a future where justice is created with youth, for youth.

Applications are now open through March 27th!

Please apply here https://ow.ly/yM6P50Ytpph

8th Grade News! - Giveback Night
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Craving some chicken strips? Or, maybe you just want to help a good cause?

Well, look no farther! Our 8th Graders are raising money for their End of the Year Trip to Main Event.

Please attend our Giveback Night at Raising Cane’s on Friday, March 6th from 5:00pm - 10:00pm.

Orders can be done online or in-person!

For in-person orders, please mention you are there for the Billy Mills Giveback Night, or you can show this post.

For online orders, please use the code: RCFUND96.

A huge and special thank you to Quail Run Elementary School's, Ashli Smith, for the invitation to read this morning to her class. I read "Scribble Stones" by Diane Alber. The story is about how to find purpose while spreading kindness and joy to others. My heart is so full this morning. Kipichi. Miigwetch. Thank you. ❤️

🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor you. From November 7–11, 2025, we’re saying thank you to our active and retired military heroes with a free KC Wheel ticket. It’s our small way of showing appreciation for your service and sacrifice.❤️

To claim your free ticket, visit us onsite and simply show proof of service — like a military ID, DD214, VA ID, or a driver’s license with a veteran designation.

We can’t wait to thank you in person! 🎡

Learn more: https://kcwheel.com/event/service-members-ride-free/

So excited for this Girl Scouts event.

Dear Prairie Park families:

Our food pantry is stocked and available for Prairie Park Families. ❤️💙

Every donation, every food item, and every act of kindness helps lift up a family in need. Join us in making a difference this Fall.
https://www.usd497.org/parents-and-students/programs-and-services/lets-lift-lawrence

Somos Lawrence and the Lawrence Humane Society are honoring our pets in this year's, The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Mu***os. Spread the word and don't stop coming, collaborate and enjoy! For more information, please contact: (785)813-1098 or [email protected]

Here's your chance to celebrate Banned Books Week and the Freedom to Read while supporting the Lawrence Public Library. Purchase as many $5 chances to win as you'd like to, but you can only win one bundle. The raffle will be open through Sunday, October 12; winners will be contacted on Monday, October 13.

https://lplff.square.site/banned-book-bundles

It might be , but all of the spectacular custodians on our LPS team are still doing what they do every day—keeping our schools safe and sanitary for our educators and students.

Custodians are essential to every aspect of education. Whether they're maintaining the shine of a newly renovated facility or preserving the cleanliness of a century-old building, custodians treat all of our academic locations with the care and respect they need for teaching and learning to continue. They keep our schools safe and secure. They are kind, friendly, and make everyone feel welcome in our classrooms. They are a defining part of school culture. They are compassionate, positive role models for our learners.

We are fortunate and grateful to have these wonderful people in our schools. We appreciate you and the work you do for us, always.

Join us in thanking our world-class custodial staff, not just today, but every day this school year!

Thank you to Alex Otzoy-Sic, Russell Richards, Robert Ozier, David Brown, Jose Martinez, Mauricio Ramirez-Jimenez, Ron Anderson, Scott Cramer, Erik Haden, Wendy Avery, Paul Nystrom, Brad Raley, Henry Green, Katie Bastemeyer, Jackson Schilling, Caleb Bishop, John Gerstner, Katie Logan, Luke Adamson, Stephen Craven, Esequiel Gonzales, Joseph Dozier, Mike White, Julia Lopez Galvez, Maria Del Carmen Lopez, George Keffer, Eric Carroll, James Elkins, Alex Weber, Tempest Hanson, John McCrary, John Theus, Gabriel Olowa, John Fursman, James Ortiz, Brett Silkey, Quintin Wedge, Joseph Wettengal, DJ Davis, Josh Thurman, Dale Cowart, Ana Alder, Ann Tah, Roger England, Maria Castillo, Mohammed Khaliqi, Travis McPherson, Dean Alt, Nathan Kappleman, Teri Breeze, Cindy Hampton, Aaron Neill, Dustin Welcher, Erica Arnet, Kenneth Bachstein, Deb Colby, Annie Crank, Kathy Frost, River Storm, John Becker, Anthony Kepka, Cary Atkins, and Brett Barnes.

Wow. So proud of this district and my former elementary school. Thank you, Cordley Elementary School for going above and beyond for teaching the truth and working on healing for our community. Chiimiigwetch . Kipichi. Thank you . Indian Education Association Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition