Lockport City School District

Friday at AMJHS, students and staff embraced our district's "We All Belong" message during our first annual House Reveal! Every student found their place within a House, emphasizing that no matter where we come from, we are all part of one community.

As students learned their House identities, they also connected with peers and staff, building a stronger sense of belonging. Our first House competition brought everyone together, highlighting that through unity, we achieve greatness. Throughout the year, these Houses will continue to foster belonging and inclusivity, celebrating our diverse backgrounds and shared purpose.

LHS student, Charlye Smith participated in the Buffalo RiverWorks silos Bills Fest by designing and painting this masterpiece with a little “we all belong” action. 🫶🏽❤️💙

Happy Football Sunday! GO BILLS! 🏈🦬💙❤️

Hey parents and guardians!

🚀This week we officially launched our new LCSD app and the new parent-teacher communication tools within that app, "ROOMS!"

💪Check out these learning resources to empower your parent-student communication: https://www.lockportschools.org/o/lcsd/page/rooms-faqs-for-guardians

📨It's been a great roll-out so far. If you haven't signed up yet, make sure to check the email that was sent to you from [email protected] and/or the text message about signing up on Wednesday, 9/4/24.

We strive for perfection but we know some errors may occur. Please report any errors you find here: https://forms.gle/PDCPwewxcpbYJ8978 We will be sure to reach out and help!

High Five for Friday!

Family Empowerment Center:
NARCAN Training by Save the Michaels of the World
Wednesday, September 11, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

This workshop provides harm reduction strategies and the use of NARCAN. Anyone comfortable providing harmless medication is welcome to attend. Check out the flyer here.

Registration: https://forms.gle/J98z6xxgsJjRrUpCA

High Five for High Achievements is here! 🦁✋ At LCSD, we're raising the bar for this school year and celebrating those who push their limits, reach new goals, and strive for personal growth.

Make sure to high-five someone who did something awesome today!

Happy First Day of School at LCSD!

LCSD kicked off 2024/2025 school year with some laughs, dance moves, and solid fun at Superintendent’s Conference Day. Now we’re ready to welcome our students back! Rest up and see you tomorrow!

LHS Senior Taylor Filarowski visited and took part in the King Richard Faire in Boston Massachusetts.

Mrs. Zeltman, an LHS English Teacher visited Hilton Head Island 🌴 this summer! Her family went on an alligator tour, enjoyed the pool and very warm weather, and visited her niece who now lives outside of HHI!

We have lots of teachers starting their new eras at LCSD this year and we’re excited to welcome them to the family!

You wouldn’t believe how excited we are to welcome these new staff members back to school! You’re LIONS now! Welcome.

Lincoln Danvir (3rd) and Sully Danvir (2nd) from Roy B. Kelley went to Toronto where they visited Medieval Times, the CN Tower, the Toronto Zoo, and the ROM (Royal Ontario Museum).

The Saunderson family is in Huntsville, Alabama this week! Cobie (who is starting 5th grade at Emmet Belknap) is attending a space camp, something she won through Girl Scouts. Also pictured is Cobie's sister Libby (who is going into 3rd grade at Roy B Kelley)!

Have you registered your kindergartener at LCSD yet?

Are you new to LCSD?

Open registration is offered tomorrow, August 30th all day from 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Board of Education Office at 130 Beattie Ave, Lockport.

Cheer Clinic for Grades K-8

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We are thrilled to announce that the Lockport City School District has successfully applied for and was approved for participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program for another four school years! This incredible program ensures that ALL students within the Lockport City School District receive one free, healthy breakfast and one free, healthy lunch during the school day. These meals are provided at no cost, regardless of family income.

Please help us with future CEP approvals by filling out a survey: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4470/LCSD/4766258/Income_Verification_Form.pdf.

The district is asking each family to fill out a one-page verification application in September, confirming that they are a district resident and that their child is enrolled in one of our buildings. This form is needed to receive federal and state grants that do not use CEP data.

Please return the completed form to your school secretary.

Orientation around the district is in full swing! We're excited to welcome students back on Wednesday, September 4th. Remember, this is an early release day for Grades K-6. Enjoy your last few days of summer!

Mrs Rivera, a teaching assistant at Aaron Mossell JHS, went to Greece and Italy during summer break!

Anna Merritt students Angelina Udell (going into 1st) and Benjamin DeFilippo (going into 2nd) helped Anna Merritt Kindergarten Teacher Miss Snyder celebrate her wedding this summer! Congratulations Miss Snyder!

It's time for ORIENTATION! Check out the full schedule and get ready to meet your child's principal and tour their new school if they are entering LHS, LHSW, Aaron Mossell, Emmet Belknap, or kindergarten for the first time!

Greetings from Las Vegas! Finn (7th grade at AMJHS) and his sister Lena (10th grade at LHS) went to see the Blue Man Group at the Luxor in their Lockport shirts, Meow Wolf (an interactive museum), and to a Bruno Mars concert!

This week, we welcomed an amazing group of 35 new educators into the LCSD family!

🌟 Their staff orientation included an exciting tour of all our schools, giving our new teachers a taste of the vibrant and welcoming community we have here in Lockport.

🌍 Fun Fact: This talented group hails from Lockport and as far as Florida, bringing a wealth of diverse experiences. Whether they’ve traveled across state lines or grew up right around the corner, they’re all here to make a positive impact on our students’ lives.

Photographed are each of the new hires with their building principals. Stay tuned as we get to know them better—there’s so much to look forward to this school year! 🦁💙

Don't forget to download the new Lockport Schools App for the most up to date information from the district office and your child's school!

Charles Upson third grader, Hannah, and her sister, Ashley, a senior at LHS, cheered on the Buffalo Bills this summer! GO BILLS!

Graeme (5th grader at Emmet Bellnap) and Rowan (3rd grader at George Southward) Garcia recently visited NYC and went to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, to the top of Freedom Tower (tallest building in the Western Hemisphere), and took a ferry to the Statue of Liberty.

Mrs.Szucs, fourth-grade teacher at Upson, and kids-Kaylee 9th grader at LHS and Tyler-4th grader at George Southard exploring the history of Independence Hall in Philadelphia before heading to Ocean City for summer vacation.

Aubrey (7th grade at Aaron Mossell) and Parker (1st grade at Anna Merritt) are enjoying their summer at Darien Lake!