The Weekly Update

Last spring, the Lawrence community approved a referendum to support districtwide grade-level restructuring. Beginning in the 2029–30 school year, third grade will move to Lawrence Intermediate School and sixth grade will move to Lawrence Middle School. Families and community members are invited to learn how upcoming construction projects will support this transition. Representatives from our architects and construction team will share updates on work underway and what’s ahead. The conversation will highlight plans to transform Lawrence Intermediate School into an upper elementary school for grades 3–5 and expand Lawrence Middle School to welcome sixth grade, creating a grades 6–8 middle school model aligned with New Jersey Department of Education recommendations.

Permission slips were due on Friday, February 13, 2026.

* Students must be dropped off and picked up at Colonial Bowling, 2420 Brunswick Lane, Lawrenceville

* Your payment includes bowling, one game of laser tag, free shoe rental, slice of pizza and drink

* We are currently looking for parent/guardian volunteers willing to drive students who cannot get a ride to Colonial Bowling. If you are able to help, please sign up below on the link that the LMS/LHS PTO has graciously created. Staff will reach out to you to confirm and coordinate. Thank you for your help!

Volunteer Bowling Drivers

Throughout the month of February, students have been learning about the achievements, contributions and struggles of Black Americans, many of which have been overlooked in the past. The culmination of the month-long celebration is the creation of the LMS Black History Museum. Seventh grade students in Cardinal Time and eighth graders in Social Studies will visit the museum in the Library during class. Displays highlight information about different individuals who students have selected and researched. Together they represent a cross-section of the Black Experience. Look for pictures of the displays next week.

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We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of some important information regarding 8th grade end-of-the-year activities.

8th Grade Farewell Ceremony (save the date) – The farewell ceremony will occur on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 7:00 pm at Rider University in the Alumni Gym. More information will come in the spring.

8th Grade Dance/Celebration – The eighth-grade dance will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Lawrence High School Commons. Only eighth-grade Lawrence Middle School students are allowed to attend. Formal attire is not advocated. The school dress code applies.

During the celebration, students will have an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities: dancing, Mobile Game Theater, interactive photo booth and they will receive their Class of 2030 T-Shirt. This event will be catered with a variety of hot and cold appetizers, desserts, and drinks. Tickets will cost $45 per student. If your child would like a class of 2030 T-shirt but does not want to attend the dance, they will have a chance to purchase a shirt for ($5.00). Money and permission slips for the dance are due by May 29, 2026.

8th Grade Trip - We are excited to announce that we will return to Black Bear Lake in Millstone, NJ on Thursday, June 18th. Students will depart from the school at 8:15 a.m. and arrive back at the school at 2:15 p.m. Only eighth-grade Lawrence Middle School students are allowed to attend.

The trip will cost $65 per student. Please see the scheduled payment plan if you wish to pay in installments. You can also pay in full. If you need other payment arrangements, please contact Jill Testa at jtesta@ltps.org or Kate Mariani at kmariani@ltps.org. Final payment and permission slips will be due by Friday, May 1st. Please make a check or money order payable to Lawrence Middle School. Cash will also be accepted. All payments must be labeled with your student’s first & last name.

Payment Plan dates:

First payment of $30 due by February 20, 2026

Last payment of $35 due by May 1, 2026

Students should submit permission slips and money to the main office.

8th Grade Breakfast – last day of school. More details will be posted in the spring.

Yearbooks – Don’t forget to order a yearbook! The base price is $30, and orders must be placed online by April 24, 2026. Families are also encouraged to purchase 8th Grade Recognition (Happiness) Ads, which are due by February 12, 2026. Both can be purchased using the link in the LMS newsletter.

Reminder- Inappropriate behaviors between now and the end of the year (including attendance and failing grades) can result in a student losing the privilege of participating in the end-of-the-year activities.

Lawrence Middle School would like to invite you to speak with our 7th Cardinal Time students about your career and to share information about your professional background. The goal of this experience is for our students to become exposed to and explore different career opportunities. Please accept our invitation to partner with us in this meaningful event. This event will be an opportunity for you to introduce your services to our school community.

We are asking you to speak to our Cardinal Time students for 15-20 minutes as well as provide any educational material, informational brochures, and/or free samples of your products. If you agree to participate, please complete the “Career Exploration: Guest Presenter Sign-Up” Form below at your earliest convenience. A confirmation email will be sent closer to date. We thank you in advance for considering partnering with us in this meaningful event for our students.

Career Exploration: Guest Presenter Sign-Up Form

Registration for Spring Sports is now open and will remain open through March 13, 2026.

Please visit ltps.org to register for a sport under the athletics tab or visit:

https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/lawrence-township-public-schools

ALL DOCUMENTATION CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO CREAGAN@LTPS.ORG OR LMIKOLAJCZAK@LTPS.ORG, DROPPED OFF IN MAIN OFFICE, OR DELIVERED TO THE NURSE’S OFFICE.

Try-Out/Start Dates (Details will be coming)

Baseball - March 23, 2026

Softball - March 23, 2026

Track and Field - April 7, 2026

Intramural Volleyball - Starts February 23

Intramural Volleyball will begin this month and continue into March. Students are only permitted to play if they have been cleared. Please see procedure above for Sports Registration.

Volleyball is held after school until 3:45 pm. Students must be picked up at 3:45 pm. Pick up is at Door #8/10 (tennis courts). Students who are currently bus riders and need to take the late bus on Tuesdays, must sign up during their lunch and before 12:45 pm. A late bus is not available on Mondays or Wednesdays.

Students should have the appropriate attire and footwear. Crocs and jeans are not permitted. Students will not be allowed to participate without the appropriate attire.

Dates:

February 23, 24, 25

March - 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25

Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Molinelli, nmolinelli@ltps.org.

The LMS/LHS PTO is busy bringing our community fun activities and worthwhile fundraising efforts.

Gift Cards for Caesar Bagels in Lawrence Shopping Center

Do you love bagels? Caesar's Bagels in Lawrence Shopping Center is going to support the LMS/LHS PTO. They will be donating 25% of every $25 gift card purchased back to the PTO. This fundraiser will be available through February 25th. This is a great way to support the PTO and welcome and support a new business to Lawrenceville.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA8AC28ABFE3-61577560-ceasars#/

Devil's Hockey Game (Devils vs Detroit Red Wings)

Sunday, March 8, 2026 - 7 pm

Prudential Center, Newark, N.J.

Purchase tickets no later than February, 20

Questions? lmslhspto@gmail.com

Purchase tickets using the following link: Devils Tickets

Dine to Donate Fundraiser

Vote with each bite! The restaurants selected to participate were based on your requests. Go to each restuarant, mention the LMS/LHS PTO dine to donate and money will go right back to the PTO to help our schools. Look for announcement soon from LMS/LHS PTO and which pizzeria is Lawrence Township's favorite.

The final week of Dine to Donate is coming up. Please support if you are able.

Yearbook Orders are Due by April 24, 2026. You may order online at jostensyearbooks.com. Yearbooks start at $32.

Photo-Sharing

There are never enough pictures for the yearbook. With this in mind, families are encouraged to share pictures they have of LMS events and activities that can be shared in the yearbook. Please feel free to upload away. Also include any funny photos for "Please don't put that picture in the yearbook!"

There are a variety of ways to upload and share the photos.

1. See the attached flyer for ways to upload and share photos.

2. Email the photos to lmsyearbook@ltps.info