At Lawrence Elementary, Mrs. Whited's fourth graders recently learned about the life cycle of a butterfly. After watching the metamorphosis of their caterpillars, they released four monarch butterflies into the skies above our school.
LHS Seniors making some memories at the break of dawn. Let's celebrate our Seniors!
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Students in Mr. Lunds music class were learning a folk dance called "Sascha!". They moved their bodies to the beat, practiced social skills (like finding a partner), and had lots of fun!
In music class we sing, dance, and play in a tuneful, beautiful, artful way!
In music class we sing, dance, and play in a tuneful, beautiful, artful way!
At Lawrence Elementary, Ms. West's third grade class celebrated International Dot Day, a day dedicated to creativity, courage, and collaboration around the globe! Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book, The Dot, this day encourages students to trust in their abilities, embrace creativity, and be brave enough to make their mark in the world. Each of Ms. West's students celebrated their creativity while making their own unique mark on this special day!
LJHS students learned where their food comes from by harvesting produce from the Lawrence community garden and making fresh apple cider, with much of the harvest being used in the school lunch program.
Students in Mrs. Robataille's Class enjoy a moment with a really good book! Mrs. Robataille's class had a special moment of flashlight reading. Flashlight reading is a great way to promote reading engagment!
On Thursday, September 17th, students from Mr. Duran's AP US Government & Politics class visited the Maine Supreme Court, in honor of Constitution Day. They participated in a town hall discussion with the justices, and were only one of only two schools that was able to attend in person. The event was live streamed via Zoom throughout the state, and each student who attended asked a series of constitutional questions for the judges to answer. Many of the court officials commented on how professional and prepared the students were. Afterwards we stopped for a healthy lunch at Arby's and McDonald's. The students paid for the meals in US dollars, a national currency empowered by Article I, Section VIII of the Constitution.
Pictured, from left to right.
First Row: Mr. Duran, Saige Gifford, Masyn Goodwin, Allie Caverly, Ella Reynolds, Ellis Rand, Paige Lambert
Back Row: Jayla Jandreau, Wyatt Woodbury, Stella Patterson, Haylei Wilson, Alea Williams, Amiley McLaughlin, Anna Rogers.
Pictured, from left to right.
First Row: Mr. Duran, Saige Gifford, Masyn Goodwin, Allie Caverly, Ella Reynolds, Ellis Rand, Paige Lambert
Back Row: Jayla Jandreau, Wyatt Woodbury, Stella Patterson, Haylei Wilson, Alea Williams, Amiley McLaughlin, Anna Rogers.
Students in grade 7 science learn about making observations during science labs.
Students learn colors and numbers in their Exploratory UA Spanish class by playing bingo.
Today, the kitchen used hydroponic lettuce grown by our second-grade students in adult lunches, including sandwiches and salads! Next week, the students will harvest the remaining lettuce and enjoy the fruits of their labor by making fresh salads of their own. What a great way to connect classroom learning with healthy eating!
We've had a busy couple of weeks at Lawrence Elementary!
Fourth graders who participated in our Explorers Club took a trip to Sandy River, in Norridgewock, to release the salmon fry they've been raising in a specialized tank in our library. Each student was able to release one or two of salmon fry into the river, with hopes many will mature into Atlantic Salmon and one day return to our Maine rivers to spawn a new generation. Our Explorers were lucky enough to run into specialists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, who were releasing 800 brown trout into the same river. We appreciate Mrs. Therrien, Mrs. Whited, and Mrs. Hachey, who have volunteered their time to lead this group.
Our fourth-grade chorus students recently performed on our Lawrence Elementary stage, while our fifth and sixth grade band and chorus students performed at the Williamson Performing Arts Center. Both groups sang and played joyful music in front of audiences filled with proud family, friends, and staff. Bravo to Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Hoagland, and our talented Bulldog musicians!
Fourth graders who participated in our Explorers Club took a trip to Sandy River, in Norridgewock, to release the salmon fry they've been raising in a specialized tank in our library. Each student was able to release one or two of salmon fry into the river, with hopes many will mature into Atlantic Salmon and one day return to our Maine rivers to spawn a new generation. Our Explorers were lucky enough to run into specialists from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, who were releasing 800 brown trout into the same river. We appreciate Mrs. Therrien, Mrs. Whited, and Mrs. Hachey, who have volunteered their time to lead this group.
Our fourth-grade chorus students recently performed on our Lawrence Elementary stage, while our fifth and sixth grade band and chorus students performed at the Williamson Performing Arts Center. Both groups sang and played joyful music in front of audiences filled with proud family, friends, and staff. Bravo to Mrs. Gorman, Mr. Hoagland, and our talented Bulldog musicians!
Recently, a group of 8th-grade students participated in an extended tour of Mid Maine Tech Center. During their visit, students had the opportunity to explore several program areas and gain hands-on experience with some of the career and technical education opportunities available to them as future students at Lawrence High School.
LHS Good News 6/3/26
The Jazz Band and Vocal Vibe gave a great performance on Monday evening. Mr. Davenport directs our Jazz Band and Mrs. Misner directs our Vocal Vibe and completed her last concert as she is retiring at the end of the year. Great job by our musicians and staff.
Last week we were treated to the Spring Concert under the direction of Mrs. Misner for both the Band and Chorus. That was a well attended concert with many alumni returning to participate in the traditional finale. Great job by all!
On Wednesday, JMG held their end of year celebration in the Williamson Arts Center. The guest speaker for JMG was Tracie Travers, current President of Goodwill Hinkley. Seniors were recognized for their efforts and successes they’ve had within the JMG program. It was a nice ceremony put together by Mr. Pellerin and the students of JMG. Congratulations!
Graduation is upon us next week. On Friday, June 5th, I will be speaking with the Seniors about next week’s festivities. A letter was sent out in April outlining the week, but here it is again for folks:
Monday, June 8th - Marching Practice in the gym from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. If they’re coordinated, they will get out sooner.
Scholarship Awards Night - 6:30 PM in the Williamson Arts Center. Invitation letters were sent home and recipients were sent an email by Mr. Bowers, earlier this week, with a reminder.
Tuesday, June 9th - Marching Practice in the gym from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. This one will last the full two hours and maybe longer, as we’ll be distributing the Caps & Gowns. All bills must be paid before students will be issued their Cap & Gown.
Wednesday, June 10th - Buses leave high school at 8:30 AM to go to the Augusta Civic Center for Marching Practice and Class Picture in graduation dress.
Seniors in Cap & Gowns tour the Primary and Elementary schools before returning to the high school.
Senior Last Assembly - Noon to 2:00 PM in the Williamson Auditorium.
Senior B-B-Q - pig roast in the cafe to follow last assembly.
Thursday, June 11th - Graduation at 6:00 PM at the Augusta Civic Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM. General seating; no tickets needed.
Project Graduation buses will leave from the civic center at 8:00 PM.
Have a great week!
The Jazz Band and Vocal Vibe gave a great performance on Monday evening. Mr. Davenport directs our Jazz Band and Mrs. Misner directs our Vocal Vibe and completed her last concert as she is retiring at the end of the year. Great job by our musicians and staff.
Last week we were treated to the Spring Concert under the direction of Mrs. Misner for both the Band and Chorus. That was a well attended concert with many alumni returning to participate in the traditional finale. Great job by all!
On Wednesday, JMG held their end of year celebration in the Williamson Arts Center. The guest speaker for JMG was Tracie Travers, current President of Goodwill Hinkley. Seniors were recognized for their efforts and successes they’ve had within the JMG program. It was a nice ceremony put together by Mr. Pellerin and the students of JMG. Congratulations!
Graduation is upon us next week. On Friday, June 5th, I will be speaking with the Seniors about next week’s festivities. A letter was sent out in April outlining the week, but here it is again for folks:
Monday, June 8th - Marching Practice in the gym from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. If they’re coordinated, they will get out sooner.
Scholarship Awards Night - 6:30 PM in the Williamson Arts Center. Invitation letters were sent home and recipients were sent an email by Mr. Bowers, earlier this week, with a reminder.
Tuesday, June 9th - Marching Practice in the gym from 8:00 - 10:00 AM. This one will last the full two hours and maybe longer, as we’ll be distributing the Caps & Gowns. All bills must be paid before students will be issued their Cap & Gown.
Wednesday, June 10th - Buses leave high school at 8:30 AM to go to the Augusta Civic Center for Marching Practice and Class Picture in graduation dress.
Seniors in Cap & Gowns tour the Primary and Elementary schools before returning to the high school.
Senior Last Assembly - Noon to 2:00 PM in the Williamson Auditorium.
Senior B-B-Q - pig roast in the cafe to follow last assembly.
Thursday, June 11th - Graduation at 6:00 PM at the Augusta Civic Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM. General seating; no tickets needed.
Project Graduation buses will leave from the civic center at 8:00 PM.
Have a great week!
For the past four years, researching gardening skills and then applying that research to our Bulldog Learning Gardens has been an important part of making fourth graders’ library learning experiences come alive. This year, a new problem popped up - and not out of the soil! The new Lawrence Elementary School did not have a garden.
This didn’t stop LES’s fourth graders or LES teacher librarian, Mrs. Delorie! They turned their garden problem into an information problem - an information problem they could solve through research. Before the snow had even melted, students turned their information problem into questions about wood, soil, and garden tools. They then learned about using databases and other reliable sources of online information to answer their questions. Students, through their own research, learned about the types of wood that would last the longest as garden beds, the mix of soil that would yield strong plants, and how to use tools safely.
With the help of SNAP-Ed funds, what was once just an idea, then a problem, then a series of questions and answers, is now becoming a garden. From carrying out research to carrying soil, our 135 fourth grade students across 7 classes have researched, measured, drilled, screwed, shoveled their way into making the Bulldog Learning Gardens at Lawrence Elementary School a reality.
Special thanks to Tobey Simpson of the district’s Maintenance Department for sharing his time and carpentry expertise with our Bulldog learners. Thanks to him, all of our fourth graders were able to have hands-on time building our 10 new garden beds.
This didn’t stop LES’s fourth graders or LES teacher librarian, Mrs. Delorie! They turned their garden problem into an information problem - an information problem they could solve through research. Before the snow had even melted, students turned their information problem into questions about wood, soil, and garden tools. They then learned about using databases and other reliable sources of online information to answer their questions. Students, through their own research, learned about the types of wood that would last the longest as garden beds, the mix of soil that would yield strong plants, and how to use tools safely.
With the help of SNAP-Ed funds, what was once just an idea, then a problem, then a series of questions and answers, is now becoming a garden. From carrying out research to carrying soil, our 135 fourth grade students across 7 classes have researched, measured, drilled, screwed, shoveled their way into making the Bulldog Learning Gardens at Lawrence Elementary School a reality.
Special thanks to Tobey Simpson of the district’s Maintenance Department for sharing his time and carpentry expertise with our Bulldog learners. Thanks to him, all of our fourth graders were able to have hands-on time building our 10 new garden beds.
Lawrence Junior High School students recently participated in a walking audit led by the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, where they received hands-on training in road safety around the school community. Students were reminded of important pedestrian safety practices, including walking on the left side of the road and staying alert to motorists. Experiences like this help build awareness and encourage safe habits both in and out of school.
LHS Good News 5/27/26
One of our parents bought a raffle ticket at the Maine All-State Concert a couple of weekends ago and won a pair of symphonic crash cymbals worth $1,000 that they donated to the music program at the high school. Thank you for your generosity!
The Spring Music Concert was held Wednesday evening and featured our choral and band groups. This was Renae Misner’s last concert, besides the Jazz Concert on Monday, June 1st, as she is retiring at the end of the school year. On Wednesday, she not only conducted the Chorus, but also the Band, as she stood in for Mr. Fields. Congratulations Mrs. Misner on your retirement and for sharing the gift of music all these years with your students!
Dirigo State put on by the American Legion is a comprehensive, experiential learning, youth leadership program which will be held on June 21-26th. Participants from Lawrence will be Marley Peasley, Alex Moody, Kate Hartley, and Chandler Firmage. The Clinton American Legion, Fairfield American Legion, and the Clinton Lions Club are sponsoring the students’ participation. Thank you to those organizations for supporting our students' involvement in this opportunity.
Our alternative program will be headed to Salem, Massachusetts as a follow-up to having read and studied The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
On Friday we have some ninth grade girls and eighth grade girls who signed up going to KVCC to tour and get a presentation on fields that they could go into for work that are predominantly populated by males.
Upcoming Events:
Jazz Concert - Monday, June 1st at 6:30 PM featuring Vocal Vibe and the Jazz Band under the direction of Mrs. Misner and Mr. Davenport. Please join us in the Williamson Performing Arts Center for our final musical concert of the year!
Scholarship Night - Monday, June 8th at 6:30 PM in the Williamson PAC. Invitations have been mailed to scholarship recipients.
Graduation Class of 2026 - Thursday, June 11th at 6:00 PM at the Augusta Civic Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Have a great week!
One of our parents bought a raffle ticket at the Maine All-State Concert a couple of weekends ago and won a pair of symphonic crash cymbals worth $1,000 that they donated to the music program at the high school. Thank you for your generosity!
The Spring Music Concert was held Wednesday evening and featured our choral and band groups. This was Renae Misner’s last concert, besides the Jazz Concert on Monday, June 1st, as she is retiring at the end of the school year. On Wednesday, she not only conducted the Chorus, but also the Band, as she stood in for Mr. Fields. Congratulations Mrs. Misner on your retirement and for sharing the gift of music all these years with your students!
Dirigo State put on by the American Legion is a comprehensive, experiential learning, youth leadership program which will be held on June 21-26th. Participants from Lawrence will be Marley Peasley, Alex Moody, Kate Hartley, and Chandler Firmage. The Clinton American Legion, Fairfield American Legion, and the Clinton Lions Club are sponsoring the students’ participation. Thank you to those organizations for supporting our students' involvement in this opportunity.
Our alternative program will be headed to Salem, Massachusetts as a follow-up to having read and studied The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
On Friday we have some ninth grade girls and eighth grade girls who signed up going to KVCC to tour and get a presentation on fields that they could go into for work that are predominantly populated by males.
Upcoming Events:
Jazz Concert - Monday, June 1st at 6:30 PM featuring Vocal Vibe and the Jazz Band under the direction of Mrs. Misner and Mr. Davenport. Please join us in the Williamson Performing Arts Center for our final musical concert of the year!
Scholarship Night - Monday, June 8th at 6:30 PM in the Williamson PAC. Invitations have been mailed to scholarship recipients.
Graduation Class of 2026 - Thursday, June 11th at 6:00 PM at the Augusta Civic Center. Doors open at 5:00 PM.
Have a great week!
Lawrence Elementary fifth graders travelled to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens earlier this week. This field trip reinforced their recent scientific studies of decomposers and pond life. Teams of students were able to search for plant and animal life in the shallow pond and along the trails. They were also able to explore the beautiful gardens and make connections to previous learning about plants and photosynthesis. It was a great field trip!
On Thursday, May 7, Title I Literacy held their Spring Celebration Night for the students and families involved with our program. It was very well attended as we had 44 families join us to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our readers. The evening began with pizza, chips, and monster chocolate chip cookies. The audience then listened to and participated in a reading of ABC Ducks of Deering Oaks Park by local author Jeanine Deas. Jeanine also discussed a bit of her writing process and finished with a reading of her book We’re all in the Kitchen. Representatives from the Masons ( both Fairfield and Clinton) then explained their mission in supporting literacy and community involvement and surprised each reader with a scooter to enjoy for the summer. We concluded the evening with a “crowning” of each student as a much improved reader and writer. Students walked away proud of themselves and motivated to keep reading!
The Lawrence Junior High Theater students recently presented their version of "The Life and Times of Princess Sophia." The show provided nonstop entertainment as all of the members displayed their acting skills, comedic timing, and all around amazing talents. Enjoy some candid shots from Friday's performance.
