Dear LPS Families and Community Members,
We are excited to share some important news with you: Mr. Brock Thumm has been selected as the new K-12 Principal for Lawrence Public Schools.
This decision reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring a strong, stable, and supportive learning environment for all students. As we make this transition, we want to assure you that our focus remains on what matters most—supporting students, families, and staff and providing a safe environment for learning. .
Mr. Thumm brings a deep passion for education and a proven track record of service-driven leadership. He is widely recognized as an excellent communicator, a skilled problem solver, and a builder of positive school culture. Just as importantly, he is looking forward to becoming deeply engaged in and connected to our local community.
The guidance of the interview committee was reliant on the result of the community and staff survey regarding our K-12 vacancy and what qualities stakeholders value most in a school leader identified the following: someone who communicates clearly, is accessible and supportive, builds strong relationships, and manages student behavior effectively. Mr. Thumm reflects all of these qualities and is well-prepared to lead our schools with heart, purpose, and professionalism.
We are committed to open and clear communication as Mr. Thumm steps into this role, and we’re confident he will quickly become a familiar and trusted presence in the lives of our students and families.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Mr. Thumm to Lawrence Public Schools. We look forward to the leadership and care he will bring to our district, and to the continued success of our students under his guidance.
LPS K-12 Principal
Lawrence Community – Bus Drivers Needed!
We are still looking for additional bus drivers to transport our student-athletes to their competitions. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact the LPS office at (269) 674-8232.
Thank you for your support!
Here’s a reminder for the upcoming junior high sports this week:
Junior High Track: Starting March 17 after school.
Junior High Baseball/Softball: Starting March 19 at 3:30 PM.
IT IS GAMEDAY! LAWRENCE GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM COMPETES IN THE DISTRICT FINALS AT 7PM!
Introducing, LHS staff of the month, Miss Remelts!
LPS/VBISD Van and Bus Drivers Needed!
- Paid Training
- $16.75-$23.00/Hr+Benefits
Apply Now at VBISD.org
269)539-5218
In regards to Parent/Teacher conferences and the impending weather, we will be ending conferences at 5pm this evening. Therefore, all conferences scheduled after 5pm are cancelled out of an abundance of caution. Please reach out to your child's teacher if there are any concerns.
Student Count Day: Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025.
It is important that your child attends school on time tomorrow. All schools are required to report their enrollment on Count Days. The funding that LPS receives from the State is directly connected to the Fall/Spring Count Days.
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed today (2/6/25) due to icy road conditions and out of an abundance of caution. Decisions on after school activities will be determined by noon.
Lawrence Athletics and the wrestling program is excited to announce we are starting a youth wrestling program for boys and girls. Please contact the school about signing up ages K - 5 . Practice will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 5pm - 6pm . We are excited about building this program. It’s not too late to sign up! Any questions please feel free to message coach Henry Payne.
HENRYPAYNE1215@gmail.com
Introducing, LHS staff of the month, Mr. Henderson!
Free PreK for ALL Children!
Please enroll by Feb 19 for the rest of the school year, spots are still available.
Enrollment for next school year will be later this spring.
VBISD GSRP Website
bit.ly/4hgMsvp or www.vbisd.org/o/ece/page/application
All games/matches have been cancelled for this evening. Practices will resume this afternoon (if possible) and will be completed prior to 5pm.
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (1/22/25) due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution.
Decisions on after school activities will be determined by noon on Wednesday.
Stay warm.
Lawrence Public Schools will be closed tomorrow (1/21/25) due to inclement weather and out of an abundance of caution. Please refer to the Inclement Weather and Snow Day Information Document for more information regarding decision making process.
All after school activities are cancelled for this evening (1/20/25).
All after school activities are cancelled this afternoon, Tuesday, January 14th.
LAWRENCE ATHLETICS IS ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS AT THIS TIME FOR THE HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO NOMINATE SOMEONE!
https://forms.gle/ANi9j2hcsqbv2C6r8
Lawrence Public Schools will resume evening activities including games and practices for Thursday 12/12/24.
