Lawrence School Committee

Lawrence School Committee The Lawrence School Committee is the elected body of the Lawrence Public Schools in the City of Lawrence.

The School Committee defines success as a vision and mission shared by all and for all, and goals that are relevant to the district and the future of our beloved city. Student achievement is our top priority in our community. El Comité Escolar de Lawrence es el cuerpo electo de las Escuelas Públicas de Lawrence en la Ciudad de Lawrence. El Comité Escolar define el éxito como una visión y misión co

mpartida por todos y para todos, y metas que son relevantes para el distrito y el futuro de nuestra amada ciudad. El rendimiento educativo de los estudiantes es nuestra principal prioridad en nuestra comunidad.

The members of the Lawrence School Committee joined Receiver Lauren Woo and Superintendent Carrero for the Lawrence Publ...
08/21/2026

The members of the Lawrence School Committee joined Receiver Lauren Woo and Superintendent Carrero for the Lawrence Public Schools Opening Day Ceremony, welcoming back our incredible staff and educators.

Every day, they show up for our students, families, and community with dedication, passion, and commitment.

Welcome back, Lawrence Public Schools! Let’s make it another great year!

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Los miembros del Comité Escolar de Lawrence se unieron a la Fiscal Lauren Woo y al Superintendente Carrero en la ceremonia del primer día de clases de las Escuelas Públicas de Lawrence, dando la bienvenida nuevamente a nuestro increíble personal y educadores.

Cada día, ellos se presentan con dedicación, pasión y compromiso para servir a nuestros estudiantes, familias y comunidad.

¡Bienvenidos de nuevo, Escuelas Públicas de Lawrence! ¡Hagamos de este otro gran año escolar!

📚🎒 Back to School!Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for grades 1–12!! 🎉Pre-K and Kindergarten start on Tuesd...
08/18/2026

📚🎒 Back to School!

Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for grades 1–12!! 🎉

Pre-K and Kindergarten start on Tuesday, September 8.

See you all soon! Wishing everyone a safe, successful, and amazing school year! 🍎📚✨

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📚🎒 ¡Regreso a clases!

¡El lunes 24 de agosto es el primer día de clases para los estudiantes de 1.º a 12.º grado! 🎉

Los estudiantes de Pre-K y kínder comenzarán el martes 8 de septiembre.

¡Nos vemos muy pronto! ¡Les deseamos a todos un excelente regreso a clases! 🍎📓✨

On Wednesday, July 29, School Committee Member Donna Bertolino joined members of the state delegation and city leaders f...
08/01/2026

On Wednesday, July 29, School Committee Member Donna Bertolino joined members of the state delegation and city leaders for the Disability Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony. The event celebrated the contributions, resilience, and leadership of individuals with disabilities while recognizing that they are an essential part of our schools and communities. Disability is a natural and valuable part of human diversity, and we remain committed to fostering inclusion, accessibility, and opportunity for all. / El miércoles 29 de julio, la miembro del Comité Escolar, Donna Bertolino, se unió a integrantes de la delegación estatal y a líderes de la ciudad para la ceremonia de izamiento de la bandera en conmemoración del Mes del Orgullo por la Discapacidad. Este evento celebró las contribuciones, la resiliencia y el liderazgo de las personas con discapacidades, reconociendo que son una parte esencial de nuestras escuelas y comunidades. La discapacidad es una parte natural y valiosa de la diversidad humana, y reafirmamos nuestro compromiso de promover la inclusión, la accesibilidad y las oportunidades para todas las personas.

Vice-Chair Ramirez and Committeeman Gonell joined members of the Lawrence CommunityWorks Poder Institute for a meaningfu...
07/31/2026

Vice-Chair Ramirez and Committeeman Gonell joined members of the Lawrence CommunityWorks Poder Institute for a meaningful discussion about the role and responsibilities of the Lawrence School Committee, as well as the current state of our district under state receivership. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with community members and strengthen understanding of the important work ahead.
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La Vicepresidenta Ramírez y el Miembro del Comité Escolar Gonell se reunieron con integrantes del Instituto Poder de Lawrence CommunityWorks para sostener una valiosa conversación sobre el papel y las responsabilidades del Comité Escolar de Lawrence, así como la situación actual de nuestro distrito bajo la administración estatal. Agradecemos la oportunidad de dialogar con la comunidad y fortalecer el entendimiento sobre el importante trabajo que tenemos por delante.

📢 Lawrence, we want to hear from you!If you’re a Lawrence Public Schools parent, student, staff member, alumnus, or comm...
07/08/2026

📢 Lawrence, we want to hear from you!

If you’re a Lawrence Public Schools parent, student, staff member, alumnus, or community partner, your voice matters.

The district is gathering community feedback as part of the Renewed Turnaround Plan, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of our schools.

📝 Take the survey by July 15, 2026:

English: https://tinyurl.com/LPSTurnaroundEnglish

Español: https://tinyurl.com/LPSTurnaroundSpanish

Please share this post so we can hear from as many members of our community as possible. Every voice counts.

Members of the School Committee participated in another professional development session with Effective School Boards as...
07/01/2026

Members of the School Committee participated in another professional development session with Effective School Boards as part of the Implementation Plan. This workshop focused on conducting a Board Time Use Evaluation to better align governance with district priorities, while also preparing for meaningful community engagement and outreach with the Lawrence community. / Los miembros del Comité Escolar participaron en otra sesión de desarrollo profesional con Effective School Boards como parte del Plan de Implementación. Este taller se centró en cómo realizar una Evaluación del Uso del Tiempo de la Junta para alinear mejor la gobernanza con las prioridades del distrito, al mismo tiempo que se preparan para fortalecer la participación y el alcance comunitario con la comunidad de Lawrence.

School Committee Members Ramirez, Gonell, Bertolino, and Suriel have been making their way across LPS’s 8th grade promot...
06/24/2026

School Committee Members Ramirez, Gonell, Bertolino, and Suriel have been making their way across LPS’s 8th grade promotion ceremonies, celebrating alongside students, families, educators, and our community. Congratulations to all of our graduates on this important milestone and best wishes as you begin the next chapter of your educational journey! / Los miembros del Comité Escolar Ramirez, Gonell, Bertolino y Suriel han estado recorriendo las ceremonias de promoción de 8.º grado en LPS, celebrando junto a los estudiantes, las familias, los educadores y nuestra comunidad. ¡Felicitaciones a todos nuestros graduados por este importante logro y mucho éxito en la próxima etapa de su trayectoria educativa!

The Lawrence School Committee proudly congratulates the Lawrence High School Class of 2026 on their graduation. The memb...
06/14/2026

The Lawrence School Committee proudly congratulates the Lawrence High School Class of 2026 on their graduation. The members wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. Congratulations, Lancers! 🎓💙

El Comité Escolar de Lawrence felicita con orgullo a la Clase de 2026 de Lawrence High School. ¡Los miembros les deseamos mucho éxito en esta nueva etapa! ¡Felicidades, Lancers! 🎓💙

Chair DePeña and Committee Members Dr. Gonell and Guzman joined Superintendent Carrero and Principal White for the Adult...
06/10/2026

Chair DePeña and Committee Members Dr. Gonell and Guzman joined Superintendent Carrero and Principal White for the Adult Learning Center annual graduation and recognition ceremony.

Congratulations to all Citizenship graduates, ESOL Level 5 graduates, and High School Equivalency graduates. We wish you continued success in the next chapter of your journey.

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El presidente DePeña y los miembros del Comité Escolar, Dr. Gonell y Guzman, se unieron al Superintendente Carrero y al director White para la ceremonia anual de graduación y reconocimiento del Centro de Aprendizaje para Adultos.

Felicitamos a todos los graduados de Ciudadanía, a los graduados de ESOL Nivel 5 y a los graduados de Equivalencia de Escuela Superior. Les deseamos mucho éxito en esta nueva etapa de sus vidas.

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