Academy for Discovery at Lakewood PTA

We invite families of rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students to discover what makes ADL such a special place to learn, lead, and serve.

📅 Application Window: June 8–14, 2026

🌐 Learn more and apply:
https://www.npsk12.com/our-division/specialty-programs

⚠️ Seats are very limited. If you applied during the first lottery window and were not selected, you must submit a new application during this second lottery period to be considered. Previous applications do not carry over.

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⏰ Final Reminder: Applications Close June 14 ⏰

The deadline to apply for Norfolk Public Schools Specialty Programs for the 2026-2027 school year is TOMORROW!

If you have a rising 3rd, 4th, 6th, or 9th grade student and have been considering one of our specialty programs, now is the time to submit your application.

📅 Deadline: June 14

Don't let this opportunity pass by. Submit your application TODAY!

🌐 Apply now: https://www.npsk12.com/our-division/specialty-programs

Specialty Program applications reopen June 8th! Application deadline of June 14th ⏰

🚨 Specialty Program Applications for the 2026-2027 School Year Open June 8! 🚨

Families of rising 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 9th grade students, now is the time to explore exciting opportunities available through Norfolk Public Schools Specialty Programs.

📅 Applications will be accepted from June 8 through June 14 for the following schools:

✅ Academy for Discovery at Lakewood (ADL)
✅ Ruffner School - Norfolk, VA
✅ Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
✅ Academy at Rosemont Home of the Ambassadors and Young Scholars (AOIA)
✅ Blair Middle School
✅ Granby High School
✅ Norview HS Pilots
✅ Maury High School (The Commodore Corner)
✅ Lake Taylor High School
✅ Booker T. Washington High School - Norfolk, VA

🌐 For more information, visit: https://www.npsk12.com/our-division/specialty-programs

Don't wait. Application deadlines arrive quickly, and spaces are limited.

One final set of goodies for our amazing staff! Home stretch, Eagle families! Thanks to all of your generosity this year for the Kindness Cart. We were able to fill the staff lounge with some favorites to provide fuel and warm hearts for the final days of the school year. 🦅 ❤️

🧚 Calling all aspiring Copy Fairies and Behind-the-Scenes Heroes! 🧚

Do you have some free time during the school day and want to be a connection point right inside the school building? Our PTA needs needs Behind-the-Scenes Enablers and copy fairies!

Part of the magic of deliveries and flyers about events happened thanks to energetic, organized parents giving a little time during the school day.

Check out our interest indicator for engagement with the PTA next year.

Wave your magic wand and add your name to the interest list today! 👇

2026-27 Volunteer Interest There are lots of ways to be an active part of the PTA - and below are a few! Sign up to express interest in one or more areas.

☕️ Calling all spreaders of joy! 🍫

Our teachers and staff work incredibly hard for our Eagles every single day. The Kindness Cart is our favorite evergreen effort to shower them with love, snacks, and appreciation all year long.

If you love assembly lines of treats, rolling a cart of smiles down the hallway, or helping organize monthly pick-me-ups for our staff, let us know!

Drop your name on our fluid volunteer list so we can loop you into the planning. Low pressure, high reward! ❤️

2026-27 Volunteer Interest There are lots of ways to be an active part of the PTA - and below are a few! Sign up to express interest in one or more areas.

🎉 Want to help us kick off the school year with a BANG? 🎉

Our Back to School Bash is the flagship community-building and engagement event of the year, and it takes a village to bring the magic to life! If you love party planning, organizing logistics, or just seeing big smiles on our Eagles' faces, this is the spot for you.

Signing up on our interest sheet doesn't lock you into a role—it just means you want to be part of the crew that brainstorms and plans this epic celebration.

Let's make the 2026-27 kickoff unforgettable! Sign up to help plan the Bash on our SignUpGenius: 👇

2026-27 Volunteer Interest There are lots of ways to be an active part of the PTA - and below are a few! Sign up to express interest in one or more areas.

🦅 We heard you, Eagle families! 🦅

You told us you want to support our school, but you need options that fit your unique schedules and styles. We get it! That’s why for the 2026-27 school year, the ADL PTA is trying something completely new: a fluid interest sign-up.

By raising your hand now, you'll get an invite to our informal planning meetings and an upcoming summer social ☀️ to meet other parents and brainstorm.

No rigid commitments. Just a simple way to say, "Hey, I might be interested in helping with that!"

Ready to check out the options? Head to our SignUpGenius right now to signal your interest! 👇

2026-27 Volunteer Interest There are lots of ways to be an active part of the PTA - and below are a few! Sign up to express interest in one or more areas.

Are you looking for a way to make a real impact?

Join the PTA board! Whether you have an hour a month or a few hours a week, there is a seat at the table for you! We are looking for invested individuals to join our team and help shape the ecosystem of our school.

We are currently seeking folks who are passionate about:
• ✨ Driving Community Engagement: Bringing us all closer together.
• 🍎 Staff Appreciation: Showing our educators the love they deserve.
• 💰 Strategic Fundraising: Investing directly back into our students’ futures.

Open Leadership Nominations:
We are formally soliciting nominations for President, Secretary, and Treasurer. We also have lots of other flavors of opportunities.

Fill out our interest indicator and our board will reach out about matchmaking how your passion and interests best align with opportunities for next year.

2026-27 Parent Group Interest Form We have an active group of parents at ADL who help support our community through events, in-kind donations, fundraising, and volunteering.

As 🦅 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week comes to an end, ADL PTA would like to extend our gratitude to a wonderful sponsor, Monarch Dining. Monarch Dining spoiled ADL Staff on Wednesday, with a full buffet of 🥢 Panda Express, 🥪 Panera sandwiches, and 🍪 dessert!

Thank you once again for supporting ADL Eagles and ADL PTA during the 25/26 year ❤️

The capstone to Staff Appreciation Week was the always-popular Kindness Cart! Thanks to all the Eagle families who contributed. ❤️ 🦅 🏫