February is often associated with hearts, cards, and reminders to tell the people in our lives how much they matter.
In Lawrence Township, February also offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on and appreciate the steady, everyday love and commitment our school community exhibits.
Love for our schools doesn’t always look dramatic or celebratory. More often, it’s found in the quiet moments: a teacher staying late to help a student understand a concept that just hasn’t clicked yet; a custodian arriving before sunrise to make sure our buildings are safe and welcoming; a bus driver greeting students by name; a counselor listening carefully when a student needs support. These moments happen every day, and together they form the foundation of a strong school district.
Our public schools are more than buildings where children learn. They are places where students discover who they are, where they belong, and what they are capable of becoming. Our high school sophomores recently attended our annual “Career Day” where they visited Rider University and heard from professionals in all different fields of interest.
They learn that they can be whoever they want to become. Our schools are spaces where their differences are respected, their voices are valued, and every student is encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This commitment to belonging and opportunity is something our entire community can take pride in.
Our pre-referendum message remains steadfast: strong public schools benefit everyone in Lawrence Township, not only families with children currently enrolled. They help sustain vibrant neighborhoods, protect property values, prepare a future workforce, and shape the civic life of our community. The students learning in our classrooms today will one day become our local leaders, business owners, volunteers, and neighbors. When we invest in them, we invest in the future of Lawrence Township itself.
An important part of honoring that commitment is being open and transparent about the work we do in our schools. We believe families should understand what their children are learning, how our curriculum is designed, and how it continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s learners. We also believe our community deserves clear, up-to-date information about the improvements taking place across the district after last Spring’s voter-approved referendum.
To that end, we invite families and community members to join us on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 6–8 p.m., for a Curriculum and Referendum Information Night and Community Conversation.
This evening will provide families the opportunity to learn more about our curriculum, ask questions, and engage directly with our educators. In addition, community members who are interested in learning more about our ongoing referendum construction projects are encouraged to attend to hear updates and participate in conversation about this important work.
This shared responsibility is something I see reflected across our community every day. Families partner with educators. Community members support school events, arts programs, and athletics. Even when perspectives differ, the underlying care for our schools and our students is clear.
As we move through the heart of winter, I want to thank our entire Lawrence Township community for the many ways you show your support for our schools. Whether you are directly connected to our classrooms or simply care about the strength of our town, your engagement makes a difference. This is what community looks like. This is what commitment looks like. This is what love for our schools looks like, every single day.
Dr. Robyn Klim is the Superintendent of the Lawrence Township Public Schools.
Dr. Robyn Klim, superintendent of Lawrence Township Public Schools.,
