As we welcome the new year, I would like to extend warm wishes to our entire Lawrence Township community for a happy, healthy, and joyful year ahead.
The close of 2025 marked several meaningful milestones for Lawrence Township Public Schools, and 2026 is already shaping up to be a year filled with exciting progress and thoughtful growth.
On December 12, we proudly held a groundbreaking ceremony for the first of the voter-approved referendum projects: the Lawrence Middle School auditorium. This moment marked the beginning of a long-anticipated investment in our schools and our students.
We are deeply grateful to our community for its trust and support in approving the referendum. This project, and those that will follow, reflect our shared commitment to providing high-quality, modern learning spaces for current and future generations. We look forward to keeping the community updated as work progresses along the way.
Looking ahead, we invite families and community members to join us for an information session and community conversation on Wednesday, February 18, from 6–8 p.m. at Lawrence High School. This session will provide updates on district curriculum, reconfiguration, and construction projects, and will offer an opportunity to learn more and ask questions as we move forward together.
As we begin the new year, I am also excited to share an important and positive development for our district: a fresh take on the LTPS school calendar. Through meaningful family and educator feedback, thoughtful administrative planning, and the strong support of the Board of Education, a revised calendar has been developed for the 2026–2027 school year and beyond.
Under this updated calendar, teachers will return for two dedicated days of professional learning on August 26 and 27, with students beginning the school year on September 1. The school year will conclude on June 17. This change ensures that educators begin the year refreshed, prepared, and ready to launch strong, while maximizing instructional time in June and still protecting time for staff to recharge before summer programs begin. It also better aligns the calendar with the needs of families and our evolving community, while more closely matching professional learning schedules in neighboring districts.
We are incredibly proud of this collaborative effort and the shared commitment that made it possible. It reflects who we are as a district: innovative, student-centered, and deeply supportive of the professionals who bring our mission to life each day. The revised calendar will be finalized and posted on the district website by the end of this month.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Lawrence Township Public Schools. We look forward to a bright new year ahead and to continuing this important work together.
Dr. Robyn Klim is the Superintendent of the Lawrence Township Public Schools.