The Lawrence Junior High School football team is ready for their first home football game this season…under the lights! Meanwhile, in the school, positive vibes and encouragement fill the hallways.
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Lawrence Junior High School football students posing for a picture.
jr. high students posing for a picture in front of a board with positive messages.
The Lawrence High School girl's soccer team was successful on September 12th! It was a shut-out against Winslow. High school sports play a vital role in shaping young individuals by instilling values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. They provide a platform for physical fitness and personal growth, fostering both mental and physical well-being. Beyond the playing field, these experiences create lasting memories and friendships, teaching invaluable life lessons that extend far beyond graduation.
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Image is Girls’ Soccer v. Winslow played on Sept. 12, 2023. Lawrence girls were victorious!
At Fairfield Primary, Mrs. Salley's class engaged in a vital computer special session with Mrs. Gushing. Here, they are honing their Phonics and iPad skills, an essential foundation for their digital literacy and future academic success.
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Fairfield primary students sitting at a table working on computer skills.
Fairfield primary students sitting at a table working on computer skills.
In this delightful snapshot, Albion Elementary students take a well-deserved break from their learning , embracing a moment of movement and vitality. By allowing students to stretch, dance, or simply unwind, we empower them to return to their learning with increased focus.
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Albion student taking a break and and moving around to let out some energy.
In these charming pictures, Clinton Elementary School students are racing towards a brighter future as they eagerly campaign for a place on the student council. This moment captures the essence of democracy in action, where young minds are learning the values of leadership, responsibility, and civic engagement. These students are not just running for office; they are running for the opportunity to make a positive impact on their school community. The importance of these campaign posters extends far beyond their eye-catching designs. They symbolize the spirit of participation and engagement, instilling vital lessons in civic responsibility and active citizenship.
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Clinton Elementary School Student Council sitting in session.
council candidates shared their campaign speeches at an assembly. They are standing at a podium.
In the bustling school hallway, campaign posters adorn the walls, transforming the space into a colorful showcase of democracy in action.
Campaigning Posters line the hallways
At Benton Elementary, Rachel Carpenter’s sixth graders are participating in weekly “Teamwork Tuesday” activities to practice working together as effective teams. Recently students worked in small groups to discover things they have in common with one other, recording each on separate index cards. Next each team used their collections of cards, along with their engineering skills, to see who could build the tallest tower. Teammates collaborated, got creative, and had loads of fun, all while strengthening the bonds of their classroom community.
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Benton students sitting at a table involved in an activity.
Benton students sitting at a table involved in an activity.
Benton students sitting at a table involved in an activity.
Benton students sitting at a table involved in an activity.
At Lawrence Junior High, students are participating in a reading challenge. Reading challenges like this one are crucial because they ignite a passion for learning and broaden horizons. They encourage students to explore new genres, discover diverse perspectives, and dive deep into the vast sea of knowledge that literature offers.
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Students at the junior high involved in a reading challenge
In this captivating snapshot, a dedicated junior high student is fully immersed in a reading challenge, their eyes fixed on the pages of a book, surrounded by a world of imagination and discovery.
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Lawrence junior high student involved in a reading challenge.
In this heartwarming snapshot, junior high classmates are grouped together, engaged in an activity that goes beyond the boundaries of textbooks and classrooms. They're on a journey of discovery, not just about the world around them, but about each other.
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Junior high students involved in a team building activity.
The high school LEAP field trip to Fort Popham and the beach on September 8th provided great discussions, new adventure and new knowledge. The students had been given assignments for Humanities and STEAM. The Humanities assignment was a choice between: Writing a one page summary on the historical significance and context for Fort Popham. OR Reflections of the trip. What did you see? smell? feel? observe? The STEAM assignment was to read through the printed article: The Gulf of Maine Warming Update: Spring 2023. After reading the article and experiencing Maine's coast the students were asked to list 5 important pieces of information and 5 questions they have regarding the document.
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High School Students on a field trip.
Spotlight is on the girls’ cross country team this week, pictured here at a recent meet. The Cross Country Team, under the Coaching of Eric Brown, has partnered with KVCC to build and host home meets on the KVCC campus. The girls won their first meet that they hosted! Congratulations to them and a thank you to KVCC for partnering with us to provide a different home course. A reminder to all, our Homecoming Week will be the week following Indigenous People’s Day, October 10-13, 2023.
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High school cross country team lining up to start the race.
Capturing smiles, friendships, and memories on Junior High Picture Day!
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Lawrence Junior High student posing for a picture on picture day.
Loving our first few days of Kindergarten at Clinton Elementary!
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Clinton Elementary students sitting at a table using fruit loops to complete an activity on their first week back to school.
Clinton Elementary students walking into the school on their first week back.
Clinton Elementary students standing by the school bus
Clinton Elementary students stepping off the bus.
At Fairfield Primary, Mrs. Sweatt’s class spent some time working on their fine motor skills by gluing squares on their names. Mrs. Lerette’s class was working hard on their math by counting numbers to 3!
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Picture of students names with squares cut out paper squares glued to them. It was an activity that helped develop find motor skills.
Fairfield Primary students sitting at a table learning to count.
It’s harvest time for Benton Elementary’s Garden Club! Librarian Amanda Delorie has gathered vegetables and prepared several tasty treats for students, including beets, tomatoes, peppers, peas, green beans, and eggplant. This week fifth graders enjoyed Mrs. Delorie’s homemade pesto, made with fresh basil from the school’s garden. Yum!
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Benton Elementary students and teacher eating a healthy snack.
The first graders at Albion Elementary are working hard on their reading and writing skills!
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First graders at Albion Elementary are sitting around a table working on their reading and writing skills.
Lawrence High School is buzzing with excitement as our fall activities are in full swing! Our talented marching band has been working diligently to perfect their routine, and all of our fall teams, including football, cheering, golf, field hockey, cross country, and soccer are putting their best foot forward. We invite you to join us in supporting the Bulldogs as they showcase their dedication and passion for excellence. Go Bulldogs!
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Lawrence High School Marching Band Practice.
Kellie Paisley-Hopper is joining our Benton staff as our new assistant principal. Mrs. Hopper began her teaching career at Benton Elementary in 1997, and has taught fifth and sixth grade for the past 26 years. She is delighted to be stepping into this new leadership role, and is excited to be working alongside the staff and students of Benton during the 23-24 school year.
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New Benton Primary assistant principle posing for a picture with the mascot.
Clinton Primary open house encouragement grams from parents to students courtesy of our guidance counselor; Mrs. Cogan. Encourage grams are a great way to boost our children's confidence and to brighten their day.
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Open House Encouragement Grams from Parents to students  Courtesy of Our Guidance Counselor; Mrs. Cogan
assisting parents as they learn about how an encouragement gram can brighten their child's day!
The Words of encouragement explained...
Students from Miss Bickford’s 8th grade math class. We love math! To the right you will find words of wisdom from Ms. McCluskey social studies class. These are important traits for all students to understand and to aspire to have.
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jr high students happy to be in math class.
Jr high students standing in front of a display of words of wisdom.