Lawton, OK – MacArthur High School (MHS) Key Club will host its 15th annual Relay for Life beginning at 7 p.m. on Jan. 20, in the MHS Gymnasium.
This relay draws together communities to honor survivors, remember loved ones lost and raise money for the American Cancer Society. This year’s theme is “Tooning Out Cancer.”
MHS Key Club sponsor Lorrie Barnes said this even...
JOM Eligibility Requirements:To be eligible for JOM services, a student must be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or at least 1/4 or more degree of Indian blood.Proof of student’s tribal enrollment must be provided.For more information contact:Pam Fodder, 580-355-2214, ext. 2310 or pfodder@lawtonps.org
LPS and Pioneer Park Elementary are the home of the 2018 National Future Chefs winner. We’re thrilled to announce the return of this great competition to your school! This year, we’re accepting entries all 4th and 5th grade students.
The idea behind this event is to help educate the kids in HEALTHY EATING HABITS. This year's theme: Your favorite Fiesta Fit - health...
I have heard a lot of feedback about last week’s article from people who see the “same old Lawton” as I do: a vibrant, dynamic, and evolving community. Many of them have never known anything different, and others simply choose to see our community with vision. However, we all believe that Lawton is a great place with the best people. To illustrate that point, I shared ...
Parents,
As you may be aware, a lapse of appropriations occurred on Dec. 22, 2018, which impacted a few of the employees of the US Government. Employees with school aged children that are no longer receiving income at this time are encouraged to apply for free and reduced meals. Parents with no income most likely qualify for the assistance while the temporary shutdown...
Not long ago, someone quipped, “Same old Lawton!” I cannot remember who said it or why, but they did not sound complimentary. I have heard those words or the equivalent ever since coming to Lawton nearly six years ago. The phraseology may change, but the message is the same: what do you expect . . . why are you surprised . . . that’s just Lawton! I could not agree mo...
Anyone driving down Fort Sill Boulevard Wednesday may have noticed something out of the ordinary. If you didn’t feel the thumping bass or see the spotlights criss-Kringling the sky, the sleigh and reindeer atop Central Middle School certainly caught your eye. As you can imagine, this was no normal Navidad but the annual CMS Christmas Tea, the nuclear Noel of the season...
The rescheduled test date for LHS & MHS locations is Saturday, Dec. 15.
The Sat., Dec. 8 test was postponed due to inclement weather.
It’s that time of year again, when we are faced with the possibility of closing school due to bad weather, which is very difficult in a community full of drivers from Alaska to Hawaii and everywhere in-between. The decision is even harder due to the size and complexity of our district, meaning that LPS cannot very easily close school mid-day like smaller districts. We ...
Please see the below information regarding the Eisenhower High School Sanitary Sewer project. This installation will be completed in two phases. This project is part of the Eisenhower Middle School rebuilding slated for completion in the Spring of 2020.
At the November 5, 2018 board meeting, Lawton Public Schools Board of Education members approved a rate change for adult meal prices.
The new price for the 2018-2019 school year:
Adult Breakfast - $1.75Adult Lunch - $3.75 The USDA and OKSDE requires that all School Districts participating in the National School Lunch Program charge a minimum set price for Adult break...
I was in third grade the first time my lifelong friend and childhood hero, Toby Dawn McIntyre, took me Black Friday shopping with his family. We rolled into the Gibson’s parking lot a few minutes before 6 AM, where a large crowd had already gathered. The prize for the day was a big screen projection tv, but I knew too many people were ahead of us to have a chance, even...
Frankly, my job can become as dry as an overcooked turkey when I focus on the wrong things, but I am fortunate enough to work with truly exceptional people who remind me how blessed I am to be superintendent of Lawton Public Schools. This week, I saw a glimpse of LPS through their eyes. Their experiences in LPS are diverse and impressive, and they remind me of the impo...
Political hacks have a term – also ran – used to describe people who ran for political office unsuccessfully. And by the term political hack, I am referring to the bloviating second-guessers that have plugged the drain after the election, making post-election coverage more painful than the actual election. Regardless of their political affiliations, they are never wr...
LPS Family!
We couldn't let you kick off your weekend without sharing our November issue of the LPS ReView (the district's online digital newspaper)!
Our schools and student writers were busy this past month. We are ecstatic to share the latest news and happenings. There are 23 pages of stories, photos and follow ups for you to enjoy. Be sure to let your student...
As you drive down Lee Boulevard, you cannot see much activity at the school farm, but hundreds of animals live on that farm during any given school year. Our FFA (Future Farmers of America) students look forward to filling those pens each year, but each student understands the difference between an empty stall and a full stall. No one gets up at 4 AM to take care of an...
Just over a year ago, the voters of this community approved an historic bond proposal for Lawton Public Schools. Since that election, we have begun or completed no fewer than 22 major building projects: five HVAC replacements, five roofing replacements, three window projects, one cafeteria renovation, seven safe rooms, and a brand-new middle school. This does n...
Lawton, OK -MacArthur High School’s (MHS) JROTC Highlander Battalion competed in the Top of Texas Drill Meet on Saturday, Oct. 7, in Wichita Falls, TX.
The cadets competed against 12 other teams from Oklahoma and Texas. The Highlander Battalion won third place as Overall Grand Champions.
The following MHS JROTC teams and individuals earned recognition:
The varsity U...
Attention High School Sophomores,
You are invited to apply for the AIM for Lawton Class of 2019, an exciting leadership program!
AIM for Lawton is a three-day, two-night, supervised program that includes workshops, special leadership exercises, motivational speakers and community tours. Chaperoned lodging will be provided each evening and throughout the program.
Twe...
Check out the latest events and activities going on with our Lawton FFA! They have some great things going on.SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
Take a look back at all things LPS in this month's issue of the LPS ReView. You will find news stories, district events, personality profiles, sports, editorials and much more! OCTOBER ISSUE
A teacher recently shared her frustration with me about some of her toughest students. Not the trouble-makers or the smart-alecks or the lazy – her heart grieves for the walled-in students, the students she could never reach because of the rock-hard barriers between them and the rest of the world. She relentlessly chips away at their hearts, but they leave her classro...
Due to pending weather, the event has been postponed to Nov. 3, 2018.Oct. 13th Sport Clay Event Schedule: Download form here
SPORTING CLAY FUNDRAISER7:00 - 8:00 Full Breakfast Will Be Served.7:30 - 8:00 Registration & Safety8:30 Sporting Clay Shoot12:30 Pat Hunt Famous Bologna & Sausages For Lunch
4 MAN SPORTING CLAY SHOOT. CARTS NOT PROVIDED.SHOOTERS MUST PROVIDE SH...
Dreaming the Dreams of Our Children
Written by Dr. Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
During my short and ignominious career as a horseshoer, I came to understand what it means to look a gift horse in the mouth. Any good horse trader can tell a lot about a horse’s age and health by looking at its teeth. Size, shape, color, and wear patterns in teeth are all clues f...
135 #LawtonPS students will sport new pairs of shoes thanks to a donation from Comanche County Memorial Hospital's Surgical Services Branch! The team hosted a shoe drive where they asked each department in the hospital to donate at least 10 pairs of new tennis shoes.
Melissa Alvillar, surgical services manager at CCMH, showed up with her team to deliver the shoes pers...
As Board Member Patty Neuwirth shared at a recent board meeting, Academic Excellence is not just a big rock for Lawton Public Schools. It is our mountain, and this is one priority that will likely never change. After a decade of curriculum chaos in the State of Oklahoma, we finally have a curriculum in place, but the journey has been perilous. We replaced PASS with ...
We Western Okies have very narrow comfort zones, geographically speaking. The slightest rise in the soil qualifies as a hill, and four gopher mounds in a row make a mountain range. Roads are straight lines allowing us to see our destination long before we arrive, and “S” turns make us a little dizzy. We are flatlanders, accustomed to wide open vistas and treeless plain...
Parents: Please mark your calendar for this special meeting with Amber Parks!
Subscribe to our LPS-TV YouTube channel to watch our Regular Board of Education meetings.Here is the September 4, 2018 Board meeting:
After months of planning and preparation, we are so elated to publish our first issue of the LPS ReView, our district online newspaper. We will take you back and highlight the wonderful things that happened in the previous month. You will find news stories, district events, personality profiles, sports, editorials and much more!
The most exciting part about this pape...
Halloween is not coming early this year, but some scary images have started to pop up at the main entrances and offices of Lawton Public Schools. Children have yet to run from the buildings screaming, but no one can deny the unsettling resemblance to Voldemort or one of the aliens from Close Encounters. But have no fear; it’s just a picture of me, your lowly su...
When you’re right, you’re right, and J.P. Bailey of Lawton is right. In his letter to the editor last Wednesday, he noted that close supervision and accountability could translate to management by fear. His comments were in response to my article about the Board of Education’s focus on accountability, and I used the Hawthorne Effect to predict the positive impact of ...
#LawtonPS Family: There have been several changes made to the 2018-2019 bus schedule. Please check the document to see if changes have been made to the bus numbers or bus stops. Thank you.
Bus Routes
Shout out to the Lawton Community Health Center for their recent donation to our #LawtonPS Homeless Education Program.
After organizing a School Supply Drive and partnering with Community partners: Target Store Lawton - $200 gift card, Complete Health Services - $300 donation, Arvest Bank - Rulers and pencils, and Goodyear-Lawton - school supply collection, they donat...
Cicero, Illinois is located on the west side of Chicago, and if you visit the White Castle or Dollar Tree there you might notice an impressive, industrial-age tower looming in the distance. Known as Hawthorne Works, it is the last vestige of a massive manufacturing complex that employed nearly fifty-thousand people at its peak. Torn down in the 1980’s to make way for ...
LPS Parents & Guardians: The online payment option is now open and ready for use. Please visit the Parent Portal site (https://campus.lawtonps.org/campus/portal/lawton.jsp) to check your balance and add money to your child's account.
***PLEASE NOTE: It is currently only available through the desktop website and not through the use of the Parent Portal App. We will upd...
As we conclude our first full week of school for #LawtonPS, we wanted to share an exciting update about our elementary safe rooms and the progress taking place.Here's Crossland Construction Company, Inc.'s Kenneth Kelley with more details.
#LawtonSIP2017 #FeelGoodFriday #August2018
We are so excited to have our #LawtonPS family back for the 2018-2019 school year! It's going to be a phenomenal one!
Congratulations to #LawtonPS Assistant Superintendent Barbara Ellis. She is this year’s 2018 Women of Color Expo Educator of the Year. Ellis was selected as an individual who has made a true difference in our community with her commitment to making a difference. 🎊🎉🎈
We are so proud of Mrs. Ellis and appreciate what she does for the community and our district.
The awa...
X-Tended Time Program
Open each school day – Monday through Friday
Morning session opens at 7:05 a.m.
Afternoon session ends at 5:30 p.m.
Lawton Public Schools Extended Day Sites:
School Principal Location Telephone
Adams Kimberly Harrison 3501 NW Ferris ...
JOM Eligibility Requirements:To be eligible for JOM services, a student must be an ENROLLED member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe or at least 1/4 or more degree of Indian blood. Proof of student’s tribal enrollment must be provided.For more information contact:Pam Fodder, Lawton Public School Indian Education Coordinator580-215-0255, ext. 2310 or pfodder@lawton...
The 2018-19 Free and Reduced Meal application for Lawton Public Schools is now available. The application must be renewed yearly no matter the previous year’s status.
“We encourage everyone to fill out the School Meal application,” said Steve Dyer, LPS director of child nutrition. “This not only determines if you qualify for the free or reduced school meal, but also...
LPS Friendly Reminder: Your 7th grader will need the Tdap booster shot prior to completing the check in process for the 2018-2019 school year.
Be sure to bring proof of residency and updated immunization records for all student check in's.For more information or questions regarding the Tdap shot, please click this link: Tdap Information Sheet
America is not only the land of opportunity; it is the land of choice! No industry, sector, or business is immune from the disruption that is occurring due to the explosion of choices available in our digital age. Education is no exception. I assure you that we are wrestling with this age of choice as well. For a moment, however, I would like to explore the flipside...
(Photo provided by Karen Lawton)
Lawton, OK –MacArthur High School’s very own Brandon Lawton, Class of 2018, was recognized as a National Merit Scholarship winner from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists on earlier this week.
The $2,500 scholarship – widely regarded as one of the highest honors that can be earned by a high school student – is bundled ...
Our teachers are excited to start the new school year and meet their students. Be sure to mark your calendar to attend, tour the school and meet staff! For more questions, please contact your child's school.
#LawtonPS
Our teachers are excited to start the new school year and meet their students. Be sure to mark your calendar to attend, see the classroom and drop off school supplies! For more questions, please contact your child's school.
#LawtonPS
LPS Staff:
Annual professional development and compliance training through GCN (Global Compliance Network) will be “officially” available July 16th for the 2018-2019 school year.
Please note that time will be allotted during professional development and/or during work hours for tutorial completion. Timelines for completion of tutorials are listed in the attache...
#LawtonPS Parents:
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications are currently not available due to the transition of software taking place this summer. As soon as they are finalized, a link and information will be pushed out to households. Thank you.
With all the constant chatter about red states and blue states, one could easily conclude that we are bitterly divided over just about everything. Nevertheless, during this entire Fourth of July season, I have yet to see a single blue flag or red flag. Old Glory flies as straight and true whether in front of Democrat’s or a Republican’s home. In fact, I challenge an...
If you have never worked with the United States Army, you are missing out. They have a form, procedure, or written guidelines for every conceivable situation. From an organizational standpoint, this ensures continuity and uniformity across an infinitely complex organization, and for end users, it provides assurance and confidence when jumping into new situations. T...
Applications are currently being accepted for those students interested in attending Gateway Success Center for the 2018-2019 school year. (Download Application)
Gateway Success Center is the first alternative school to successfully transition into a Personalized Learning Center (PLC), transforming their culture and environment for student succes...
Back to School and Community Services Expo: July 28, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Whether you are new to Fort Sill or have been here a while, this is an event you do not want to miss. This is the ultimate expo, where you can discover all of the amazing resources offered to Fort Sill Soldiers and Families on and off post. In addition to these resources, free backpack giveaw...
Parents, beware! My lifelong friend and childhood hero, Toby Dawn McIntyre, has an idea. Apparently, he has become aware of virtual online charter schools and has taken the concept a step further: virtual online daycare. “Trust me, Tommy Boy, it’s the next Uber!” Clearly, Toby Dawn has no children of his own (and neither should he), but I had to admire his enthus...
It's never too early to start preparing for the 2018-2019 school year!! August 10th will be here before we know it. Find your school list here: School Supply Lists
#LawtonPS
We are so excited to see our students in August! Be sure to mark your calendars for Check-In days. If you are new to the district, please complete the online registration found here: http://www.lawtonps.org/registration.
I doubt very many people scratch their heads nowadays trying to determine if professional wrestling is real, but when I was a kid, we hotly debated the issue. Looking back, it’s hard to imagine, because even as children, we knew a piledriver would snap our necks. Honestly, we just needed heroes and villains in our lives. And no other industry thrives on the marketin...
Lawton Public Schools Transportation department has set the dates for the 2018-2019 School Bus Workshops (see below). Those needing a CDL with School Bus Endorsements (P & S) can attend. Classes will be at the LPS Transportation Center, 1101 S. 17th St. Classes meet daily from 5-10 p.m. The workshop is approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education and the Oklahom...
Lawton, OK: With the passing of the 2014 bond proposal, Lawton Public Schools made a promise to the citizens of Lawton that led to the establishment of the first-ever LPS Bond Oversight Committee (BOC). The committee comprised of community members and school volunteers meets bi-annually –twice a year.
“The purpose of the committee is to verify that the district...
Something you have undoubtedly never witnessed: a line of cars dropping off children at the emergency room or doctor’s office. Forgotten lunches dangling out the window. Unwelcomed hugs and kisses. “Have a good day at the doctor’s, sweetie. Mommy loves you!”
We cannot even imagine such a bizarre sight because we all recognize the absolute necessity of parental in...
Lawton, OK – MacArthur High School (MHS) Highlanders ended the 2017-2018 school year on a high note with national recognition by Character.org – the nonprofit organization that validates character initiatives in schools and communities around the world. MHS received the official designation as a 2018 National School of Character on May 18, 2018.
“It is a tremendo...
I was recently challenged to answer this question: What does it mean to be Lawton Proud? I found no answers, for with all great questions, there are none, only a cascade of images and sounds and emotions. Being Lawton Proud cannot be defined, only experienced.
If the prairie grass has tickled your palms as you walked through fields of wildflowers. If you hav...
Behind those of us on the platform, students and staff of Eisenhower Middle School stood reverently, pledging their allegiance to the American flag suspended between two Lawton Fire Department ladder trucks. As we turned back around to face the crowd for the singing of the National Anthem, the weight of the moment rested on me, and perhaps, on all of us. To our lef...
SUMMER CREDIT RECOVERY 2018Summer Session Dates: June 5 - June 29, 2018(*Students will attend their home school) This summer, Lawton Public Schools high school students in grades 9 through 12 may enroll in courses that are required for high school graduation and for college entrance.Tuition for students who attend Lawton Public Schools during the regular school year is...
Here's an LPS Friendly Reminder regarding the End-of-Year Events: Dates and Times -
8th Grade Promotions:
CMS - Thurs., May 24 at 9:00 a.m.EMS - Fri., May 25 at 9:30 a.m.MMS - Thurs., May 24 at 9:30 a.m.TMS - Thurs., May 24 at 9:30 a.m.
High School Graduations:
EHS - Fri., May 25 at 7 p.m.LHS - Fri., May 25 at 1 p.m.MHS - Thurs., May 24 at 7 p.m.
Last Day of...
Congratulations to you on the occasion of your child's promotion/graduation. To make this very important event a more memorable one, the Communications Department offers DVDs of the program which may be purchased for $13. All orders will be mailed upon completion and must be prepaid by check or money order.To order PLEASE RETURN THE ORDER FORM ALONG WITH CHECK OR MO...
SITES UPDATED ON JUNE 6, 2018
The LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to Children during the summer vacation. Children aged 18 and under, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, are eligible to receive meals through SFSP. A person 19 years of age a...
I suspect that the hardest speeches in the world to give are graduation speeches, for they certainly can be difficult to listen to at times! Graduates endure a lot this time of year, and even more difficult than the formal graduation speeches are the dozens of lectures: What are you doing after graduation? You need to go into computers. My nephew is a doctor. What...
Mark your calendar for the Annual Gridiron 4-Man Golf Scramble and Family Fun Day July 30th at the Lawton Country Club!
Event Schedule:
1:00 SHOTGUN START GOLF SCRAMBLE• SWIMMING POOL OPEN FROM 1:00 - 6:00 P.M.• DRIVING RANGE WILL BE OPEN FOR THE KIDS FROM 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.• KIDS BRING YOUR RACKETS FOR TENNIS AT THE COURTS!• ICE CREAM AND COOKIES FOR THE ENTIRE ...
Mark your calendars for the Lawton PS SUPPORT PERSONNEL & COACH HIRING EVENT!
WHEN:
May 29, 2018
1pm-4pm
WHERE:
Central Middle School 2101 NW Fort Sill Blvd, Lawton OK
Breakout Sessions
Bus Drivers/Monitors-1:30pm
Substitutes-2:00 pm
Classroom Assistants-2:30 pm
Child Nutrition-3:00
Toby Dawn’s Mom Tattoos
Back when tattoos were less prevalent, cartoons often stereotyped the biggest, toughest guys around as having a big Mom tattoo on their biceps. The implication, of course, was that even the roughest men are momma’s boys at heart, and I guess it’s true, especially around Mother’s Day. No one, however, is a bigger momma’s boy than my lifelong f...
Lawton Public Schools will present its 2018 “The Sky’s the Limit” Showcase performances May 8 and 10 at McMahon Memorial Auditorium. Both sets of performances will begin at 7 p.m. and feature a wide range of musical presentations.
Shows are directed by Woodland Hills Principal Traci Newell, with the assistance of a planning committee comprised of other educators. ...
Dear Parents:
As we head into spring and severe weather season, this letter is to inform you of our procedures here at Lawton Public Schools to ensure the safety of your child(ren).
During times of severe weather watches, we will follow the LPS procedures that have been established. The procedures for a Severe Weather watch are as follows:
*Monit...
Lawton, OK – Lawton Public Schools (LPS) is set to break ground on the new Eisenhower Middle School (EMS) facility – located east of the current school building – at 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22. The ceremony is open to the public.
“The groundbreaking is symbolic of the investment our community has made in education and our students,” said Beverly Mattingly, Ei...
Lawton Public Schools is EXCITED to share that Julissa Rocha is Sodexo USA's 2018 Future Chefs National Winner!!!
Keep a look out for LPS-TV's coverage when we surprised her with the news today. CONGRATULATIONS Julissa and thank you to everyone that supported her!🎉🥇🏆🎊🎈
#MakeItHappenMonday
Join us for a night of dinner and dancing benefiting our #LawtonPS teachers and students!For more information, visit www.LawtonPSF.org.
#TeamLawton
Join MMS Builders Club for the 4th Annual Mac Fest! Help support the restoration of the MMS Nature Sanctuary. This event is open to the public and will have something for everyone!
Physicals are scheduled for Saturday, May 12 and Saturday, May 19 from 8:00 – 11:00 at LHS. Attendees should go to the hall and classrooms north of the gym.
The cost will be $10 per student and $5 for the Free/Reduced list.
On Saturday, May 19, there is a parade. That means the City of Lawton will be using the band area of LHS parking lot. It also means no one wi...
Lawton, OK- Lawton Public Schools teachers Dr. Jan Thomas, Tomlinson Middle School (K-8 Category) and Terry Brandenburg, Lawton High School (9-12 category) were named the 2018 Altus Air Force Association (AFA) Chapter 342 Teachers of the Year in their respective category.
“It is a real honor to receive the AFA’s Teacher of the Year award, especially since I am a ...
Pre-Kindergarten sign-ups for Lawton Public Schools will be May 30th and May 31st for all Lawton Pre-Kindergarten sites from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. In order to enroll your child for Pre-Kindergarten, there are three steps:
1. Sign-up at your school site on May 30th or 31st to secure a spot for your child. Students must attend the school of their residence or Lear...
I found him sitting on my couch late the other night, red-eyed and hypnotized, his face illuminated only by the harsh glow of the laptop. When he finally looked up at me, I expected the usual explanation for breaking-in, but instead, a single tear trickled down his freckled cheek, and I knew something terrible had happened. My lifelong friend and childhood hero, Toby D...
Lawton, Oklahoma – Lawton
Public Schools 5th Grader Julissa Rocha from Pioneer Park is one of five
students to make it to the National level of the Future Chef competition. Her Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap & Tofu
Caprese Skewers recipe was selected from over 2,600 student entries from across
the nation.
“Things like chicken wraps and tomatoes are a
favorite of mine...
During the April 16, 2018 Special Board meeting, the board took consideration and action regarding proposed changes to the LPS 2017-2018 School Calendar and proposed addition of minutes to the school day. The board approved the following plan.
High schools will add 45 minutes to the day from April 19 - May 24.
Elementary and middle schools will add 60 minutes ...
The Lawton Association of Elementary School Principals (LAESP) Scholarship is now available!
This scholarship is only available to 2018 graduating high school students who are pursuing adegree in Elementary Education, Physical Education, Music Education, or Early Childhood Education at any university in the state of Oklahoma.• The scholarship is a one-time, non-re...
Here's your opportunity to begin an exciting and rewarding career in Education!LPS is searching for talented, enthusiastic and qualified applicants to teach, guide and nurture our students.Representatives from Troop to Teachers and Cameron University along with Jon Parker will be present.Doors will open at 4 p.m. There is a special session at 5:30 pm for those interest...
In my March 11, 2018 article in the Lawton Constitution, I used the following analogy to describe Oklahoma educators’ growing frustration, but I never imagined how vividly it would unfold: Anyone who pokes a bear can expect the bear’s wrath, and Oklahoma educators are like bears guarding their young right now. If they ever feel so threatened that they need to step out ...
LPS Parents & Staff: Lawton Public Schools will be closed Thursday, April 5th due to a work stoppage. At this time, the district will remain closed indefinitely continuing to poll staff daily to determine when we will return. For more information, please visit our Lawton PS website.
LPS Parents & Staff: Lawton Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, April 4, 2018 due to a work stoppage. LPS Feeding sites will be open. Please check our website or Facebook page for those locations. Certain activities may continue; please contact your child’s sponsor or principal to confirm. This day will be made up on Friday, May 11th. Please check our website for ...
LPS Parents & Staff: Lawton Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, April 3, 2018 due to a work stoppage. Voting sites will be open as well as LPS Feeding sites; please check our website or Facebook page for those locations. Certain activities may continue; please contact your child’s sponsor or principal to confirm. This day will be made up on Friday, May 4th. Please c...
Congratulations to Lawton High School student Bianca Karnes. She placed first in the 2018 statewide Law Day art and writing contests sponsored by the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Karnes won the 10th-grade writing contest for her essay exploring the balance of power between the three branches of government. She was recognized during a ceremony at the Oklahoma Judicial...
On Thursday afternoon, the Lawton Public Schools Board of Education met to determine how to manage a possible teacher walk-out. Following the Board’s strong statement of support for staff in the March 12 Board meeting, district administrators/principals met daily to determine how to best manage an educator-led walk-out. Then, after spring break, the Board met again t...
Teacher and Rookie of the Year Nominees
BUILDING – LEVEL TOY NOMINEES
EHS – Michelle Churchwell
LHS – Shaleah Ramirez-Sanchez
MHS – Becky Fisher
CMS – Pat Miller
EMS – Alisha Cortes
MMS – Patti Junghanns
TMS – Tracey Roberson
Almor West – Pamela Thomas
Carriage Hills – Sam Pequeno
Crosby Park – Sandy Shark...
My mother was barely five feet tall and proudly claimed to be a ninety-eight-pound weakling. When my dad died, she faced the world as a single mom with seven children under 16 years old. At the time we lived in Florida, and our nearest relatives were fifteen hundred miles away. To say that she was on her own was an understatement, but nothing intimidated that woman....
Please note that online menus starting Feb. 23 will be out of sync for about three days while delivery companies get caught up with the order cycle.
If you wish to make anything impossible, simply insert the word perfect, and you create the perfect excuse to reject it. For example, I can freehand a “perfect” circle with a pencil that looks just as good as a circle drawn with a compass. The only perceivable difference would be the inevitable mark in the center left by the compass, which means my freehand circle look...
Lawton, OK: Lawton Public Schools is in need of qualified bus drivers to join the team. Those needing a CDL with School Bus Endorsements (P & S) can attend the upcoming February training. Classes will be held February 12-16 at the LPS Transportation Center, 1101 S. 17th St. Classes meet daily from 5-10 p.m. The workshop is approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Educ...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
During the last 2 months, Lawton-Fort Sill has experienced extended periods of bitter cold and an onslaught of nasty bugs that have sent people to bed, the hospital, or the loo. Health officials are tracking at least three major strains of flu sweeping through the nation, and the word pandemic has emerged more than once. A...
The nominating period for the 2018 LPS Champions for Children employee recognition program is NOW OPEN! Nomination forms and letters of nomination may be submitted to the LPS Communications Office in the John Shoemaker Education Center until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20th.
Any LPS employee may be nominated as a Champion for outstanding service to Lawton students, or to ...
Lawton, OK – Lawton Public Schools is pleased to announce that Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character, named MacArthur High School (MHS) a 2018 Oklahoma School of Character. The program recognized MHS on January 30th as a school that has demonstrated its use of character development to drive a positive impact on academics, student behavior an...
For the second year in a row, #LawtonPS has scored 100% in food safety and health and safety in a surprise EcoSure audit. This year’s inspection was held on December 19th at Lawton High School. We want to congratulate #LHScafeteria manager Chutney Johnson and her team for this outstanding achievement. Very few schools achieve a perfect score and it is almost unheard of...
Kent Lewis of
Southwestern Medical Center presented Grant certificates to Pioneer Park teachers earlier this month. Congratulations to Tanja Godlewski $861.40, Sandy
Jolly $829, Vivian Marshall $362.95, LaRue Dabney $760, Eric Gorbet $75.59,
Elizabeth Monroe $300.13 and Nancy Wallace $428 . They received a total of
$3,306.05!#TeamLawtonTuesday #LPSF
Lawton Public School Foundation Grants to Teachers at work! Woodland Hills Elementary students in Mrs. Christa Bear's class are enjoying the Ozmo Genius Kits and mini iPads purchased from a grant she received for $818. Thank you LPSF!#MakeItHappenMonday
When news media began reporting on a tough flu season, Lawton Public Schools staff began monitoring student and staff absences. I personally spoke to the Comanche County Health Department, who in turn, contacted the Acute Disease Service at the Oklahoma State Department of Health. Health authorities do not have standards regarding a tipping point for absences in...
A group of prominent Oklahoma business leaders recently unveiled a plan called Step Up Oklahoma to assist Oklahoma’s elected officials, and I could not have been more excited to hear about it. For years, we Oklahomans have been confidently advancing toward statewide martyrdom while inexplicably beholden to our Grapes of Wrath caricatures, as if living down to expect...
We’re thrilled to announce the return of the annual Future Chefs cooking competition! This year, we’re accepting entries from any LPS 4th or 5th grade student that is ready to demonstrate their culinary talent.
The idea behind this event is to help educate the kids in HEALTHY EATING HABITS. We want kids to submit recipes for their favorite healthy Asian Fusion food! ...
Lawton, OK: Supporting the fight for a cancer-free world, MacArthur High School’s Key Club will hosts its 15th Annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life event January 14-15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. in the MHS main gymnasium, 4400 E. Gore Boulevard.
“The best part of Relay is the sense of community,” said Raegan Kennedy, MHS student coordinator. “Everyone is gathered...
Parents and students check out Child Nutrition's new #SoHAPPY app! It’s an app that tells you everything that’s on the breakfast, lunch and after school snack menu. Menus will continue to be posted on the school website as well as district app, but this makes it so easy to see what food items are served as well as nutritional information. For more information, check ...
Congratulations to Lawton Eisenhower Middle School's Silvia Craycraft! She was selected as Fort Sill's 2017 Excellence in Education winner in the Support Staff division. 🎉💜🎈🏅
Ms. Craycraft was presented her award at today's SillFACTS meeting. The Team Sill - Oklahoma Pride Excellence in Education Award is a way to recognize the outstanding work by school personnel i...
DREAMING THE DREAMS OF OUR CHILDREN: Dr. Deighan's weekly newspaper columnAs a former high school principal, my gut reaction to any new word is always suspicion followed by a quick internet search to identify any possible double-entendre, especially if I see the new word on a t-shirt. I was cautious, therefore, when my daughter used the term mansplaining the other day...
Lawton, OK: Lawton Public Schools will host its 2018 “Living the Dream” Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at 6 p.m. Jan. 11 in the Lawton High School auditorium, 601 NW Ft. Sill Boulevard.
“Each year, the Lawton-Fort Sill community comes together to affirm the mission and character of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Just as importantly, our community stands as a tr...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
They appear in late October, clog the aisles by mid-December and clutter the clearance shelves by early January. No Christmas season would be complete without these strange gifts for that special someone who is a Christmas gift-giving mystery. My favorite Christmas gadget gift is the shaver/groomer/nose-hair trimmer, an el...
A message from Dr. Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentBelow is our new, more informative bond report format. It will be shared with community members and district staff each month (in addition to the financial report currently shared monthly). You made the impossible happen, so we are committed to ensuring that everyone knows as much as possible about our bond progress. ...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Before anyone gets too excited, the giant, red-haired man running around Lawton in green felt and yellow tights is not Elf from the classic Christmas movie. He is just my lifelong friend and childhood hero, Toby Dawn McIntyre engaging in one of his strange Yuletide traditions. Each year, at dusk on the 12th of December, Toby...
Continued waterline and storm sewer installation, as part of the 52nd Street Construction Project, will cause several entryways of Eisenhower High School – as well as eastward parking lot areas – to be closed beginning Monday, December 11, 2017. These closures will remain in place for the foreseeable future, according to contracting company T&G Construction and the C...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Think Globally, Act Locally: no single phrase captures modern sentiment better. For many, it reinforces the idea that creating a better world starts in our own backyard. A single butterfly beating its feathery wings . . . the dropping of a pebble in a pond . . . counting the apples in a seed . . . all noble ideas encouragi...
We are excited to share that plans are officially underway for EMS, safe rooms and the renovation of the MHS cafeteria.
Superintendent Deighan and Executive Director of Operations met with #AIP architect representatives Cory Miller and Gang Li today!
#LawtonCAN
Director of Engineering George Hennessee and Engineer Anthony Mensah recently gave a presentation for citizens highlighting the plans and progress of the 52nd Street Construction Project during an update meeting hosted by Ward 3 Councilman Caleb Davis.While there are no major traffic restrictions at this time, the prior month’s work in terms of progress and performance...
Each month, our #LawtonPS Child Nutrition team selects an employee that has been nominated by their co-workers or manager for being caught doing something that is above and beyond normal daily expectations and contributes to the overall dining experience of our customers.
They call this a Sodexo Experience! October's Sodexo Experience winner is Camina Beartrack. Cami...
Lawton Can & Lawton Did!
Lawton Public Schools passes $99.5 million dollar bond
Lawton, OK: Lawton Public Schools (LPS) defied the odds Tuesday by passing the largest bond issue in the history of the district. The $99.5 million measure targets technology, safe rooms, student equipment and replacement of Eisenhower Middle School. The LPS Student Investmen...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Over two-hundred and forty years ago, fifty-six men made an amazing decision to gather in Philadelphia to draft The Declaration of Independence. In an age before trains or steamboats, many traveled hundreds of miles by sail, by foot, or by horse to draft and sign the document. To punctuate their understanding of the gravity...
LPS invites you to learn more about our Student Investment Program/Bond Issue by watching this informative video. Over the coming days, we will have additional videos outlining each main category of the bond issue. #LawtonCAN
***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
A detour will be placed near the intersection of 52nd and Gore on Oct. 25, which will redirect northbound traffic aiming to turn right onto West Gore from Northwest 52nd Street. This traffic will be redirected to West Gore by way of Northwest 51st Street. Westbound traffic aiming to turn left onto 52nd Street from Gore will also be redirecte...
Parents: Just a reminder that Federal Impact Aid Cards will go home with students today, October 24, 2017.
You will be asked to update the information contained on the form. The information on the form assists the school district in obtaining federal funding for children who live on tax exempt federal property or whose parents are employed there.
In Oklahoma, schoo...
Voting for the SIP is three weeks from today! Use this link to find your polling place: http://www.lawtonps.org/lawton...
#LawtonCAN
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Dogs barked frantically and jump ropes folded listlessly to the ground as children squinted upward. Parents rushed outside, and teenagers briefly looked up from their smartphones as a giant shadow crept across Lawton last week. It hovered like a shy admirer, rising and falling over our great city . . . circling . . . loomin...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Few of us have heard of Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov, but most of us have heard his musical interpretation of chaos, “Flight of the Bumblebee.” Those of us with high culture and access to Wikipedia can raise an eyebrow of disdain as we inform you that he was an accomplished Russian composer, known for a broad array of musical mas...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Later this week, the entire state will sound like our beloved Fort Sill. Ground-shaking booms will resonate everywhere from Guymon to Idabel as every community in Oklahoma will wonder if munitions are detonating in its back yard or if earthquakes are swarming the land. Some will barely feel a tremor, while others will wonde...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Southwest Oklahoma seems to have developed a drinking problem lately. For years, the Lawton-Fort Sill area weather was a teetotaler and had cleaned up its act. Lawns were manageable and we fired up weed-eaters twice a month, tops! But something happened, and our region fell off the wagon. After several years of drought, Sou...
Have you noticed all of the soda cans throughout the community? #LawtonCAN #FridayFunday
Shoemaker Center received a special visit from Republic Paperboard Co. representative Barbara Russell this #FeelGoodFriday. She presented a check for $3,187.80 from the recycling program our sites participate in! This equals 77 cases of paper that will be distributed back out to the schools.
Republic Paperboard is a key partner with Lawton Public Schools when it comes...
Dreaming the Dreams of Our Children
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
My lifelong friend and childhood hero, Toby Dawn McIntyre, has never before shown up two weeks in a row, so my deepest apologies. This time, it was a late-night phone call: “Come alone. Your office, 5 A.M.” A few seconds later, my phone dinged: Bring Donuts! As I lay there in bed, I ...
Eisenhower parents: Here's a **52nd Street Project** update!
Activity occurred this week with staging and prep work near Eisenhower Elementary and ground work for utilities has begun at the office property on West Gore.
Please take a moment to read the below release from the City of Lawton to minimize the disturbance of traffic flow and parking while dropping off and...
Douglass Learning Center, Rm 8-B 102 E. Gore Blvd. Lawton, Ok
Come join us & see educational resources available for your students to check out. We need parents! We need parents to help our programs operating for your children.
Call Pam Fodder for more information: 580-512-0255, ext. 2310
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FFA is hosting their annual Watermelon Social tonight at 6 pm! The event is free and open to the public! Be sure to visit them this #TeamLawtonTuesday at the School Farm.
It's a great day to enjoy watermelon and hot dogs with our FFA chapter. 🍉🌭
#LawtonPS
The Final Stand-off with Toby DawnDreaming the Dreams of Our Children
Written by Dr. Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
The angry, red-haired giant locked eyes with me from a block away. My life-long friend and child hero, Toby Dawn McIntyre, had not visited since his meltdown last March, so his appearing in broad daylight shocked me. I first suspected rabies, then I g...
Please see the attached Public Service Announcement from the City of Lawton in reference to the upcoming 52nd Street project.
Eisenhower parents: We will keep you updated by putting notifications on the website, sending school notifications/alerts and posting on our social media pages as more details are shared with us. Thank you!
Join us and the Lawton Public Schools Foundation for an all you can eat breakfast!
Lawton Public School teachers and students need your support! Our talented and highly trained teachers strive to use innovative strategies, materials, and technology to provide the most impactful learning experiences in their classrooms, and inspire a love of learning in their student...
Dreaming the Dreams of Our ChildrenWritten by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
A shadow slips across the landscape. Dogs howl and birds scatter. Mothers cast wary looks upward as children strain their necks to peek around the trembling hands protecting their eyes. Fear grips the hearts of people as charlatans defraud the vulnerable with mystical prognostications of f...
Lawton Public Schools is now accepting applications for Area 3's Board of Education Member Position. All interested candidates must submit their completed application to the Shoemaker Education Center by 4:30 p.m. on August 14.
For more information, please call 580-357-6900
Download ApplicationThe selected board member will serve the remainder of seat #3's current ...
Lawton Public Schools Board of Education members unanimously approved a proposal by Superintendent Dr. Tom Deighan during the August 7, 2017 board meeting. The approval means an increase in certified staff's salaries through a combination of an increase in the salary scale and an incentive/retention stipend for the 2017-18 school year.
Board members also approved ...
Elementary:
Adams Elementary, Wednesday, August 9, 5:45 p.m.
Almor West Elementary, Wednesday, August 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Carriage Hills Elementary, Thursday, August 10, 5:30 p.m.
Crosby Park Elementary, Wednesday, August 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cleveland Elementary, Thursday, August 10, 5-6 p.m.
Edison Elementary, Wednesday, August 9, 4-5 p.m. [A-M], 5-6 p.m. [N-Z]
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#LawtonPS parents/guardians: You must physically check your student in at the school to complete registration process by Aug. 10th. Sites are open from 8 to 3 p.m.
Please bring proof of residency in the form of a utility bill (not cell phone bill), lease agreement or housing contract.
For specific questions, please call your student's school. Thank you!
This #TeamLawtonTuesday, we are gearing up for #LawtonPS Student Check-In's which starts tomorrow with our elementary students, 8th graders and seniors! If you want to fill out less paperwork at the sites, here's a link to apply for free or reduced school meals!
The process is quick easy and FREE, and in a few short steps you’ll be done! Since the information you’re p...
August 1, 2017
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Lawton Public Schools is pleased to announce that we will begin using the Raptor Visitor Management System in each of our school buildings starting August 1, 2017, with full implementation by August 11th. This system allows us to build on the district’s goal of providing a safe environment for students and faculty by tracking wh...
Here's a great opportunity to enjoy some quality family time at the Ft. Sill Youth Center! It's FREE for all DoD card holders and their families!The event starts at 4 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m.
Parents!
If your student missed the physicals in May, the LPS Athletic department has scheduled make-up physicals for Saturday, July 29th. It will take place at Lawton High School from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM. Students will need to go the hallway north of the main gym. The cost is $10 dollars per student or $5 dollars for students with free or reduced lunch. Physicals are...
#LawtonPS secondary students (grades 6-12) are you interested in riding the LATS bus this school year, but not sure how it works?!? We’ve got you covered! Be sure to mark your calendar for the LATS Bus Training this Saturday, July 29th at Tomlinson MS and each high school's parking lot. Bring your parents and get some valuable information. Check the schedule below as i...
We received several calls today regarding information posted on this site: https://publicholidays.us/school-h…/…/lawton-public-schools/.
It states that the first day for students is Friday, Aug. 1st. We are not affiliated with this organization, but wanted to ensure correct information is getting to our parents and students.
The "Official" First Day for...
LPS Staff: Annual professional development and compliance training through GCN (Global Compliance Network) will “officially” be available Monday, July 17th for the 2017-2018 school year. The availability of GCN prior to the start of the school year is for those who wish to get a “jump start” on training based on their own personal reasons. Please note that time wil...
Central Middle School is hosting a Mini-School for all incoming 6th graders and their parents!
The event will take place Friday, August 4 and starts at
1:30 p.m. Staff will go over CMS basics, students walk through their schedule and get to meet their teachers. For more information, you can contact the school at 580-355-8544.
Anxious, nervous, excited about your Freshmen year?!? Be sure to mark your calendars because your peers and soon-to-be teachers want to get you ready and set you up for success!
Be sure to attend orientation and get great information and make connections before school starts.
EHS: Tuesday, August 8 from 8-11:30 a.m.
LHS: Tuesday, August 8 from 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. *Lu...
Lawton, OK: Lawton Public Schools is making it easier and more convenient for families to enroll their student with the new Online Registration (OLR) process. OLR is an additional feature of the district’s student information system Infinite Campus providing parents the opportunity to electronically register.
The project began June 2016 and was headed by Kim Elam,...
Attention LPS Staff:
The LPS Global Compliance Network (GCN) website will officially open on July 17th for those who want to get a "jump start" on the completion of required training tutorials for 2017-2018.
We are currently transitioning to a new version of GCN. Annual requirements for 2017-2018 will BEGIN on July 17th. Please be advised that there is no guarant...
Who's ready for school?!? Get those supplies ready and book bags selected. The first day of school for #LawtonPS is Friday, Aug. 11, 2017!
Click here to find your student's school supply list. Images and PDF's both available for download.
Mark your calendars for student Check-In. If you have already enrolled or attended LPS last year, you will visit your individual site during student Check-In.
The Board of Education approved the LPS/LATS contract at the June 27th board meeting. LPS piloted the program from January to June 2017.The terms of the contract allow LPS secondary students and staff to continue using the local transportation option 2017-2018 school year. LATS services are available for students in grades 6 through 12 along with staff until June 30, 2...
At the June 27, 2017 board meeting, Lawton Public Schools Board of Education members approved a $0.10 increase for each elementary and secondary location.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 known as HHFKA requires school districts participating in the National School Lunch Program known as NSLP, to ensure sufficient funds are provided to the nonprofit s...
Itzel Bernier - EHSDylan Price -EHSBenjamin Bolin - MHS
Three recent graduates of Eisenhower and MacArthur high schools have been selected as National Merit Scholars, widely regarded as one of the highest honors that can be earned by a high school student.
Itzel Bernier and Dylan Price, 2017 graduates of Eisenhower High School; and Benjamin Bolin, 2017 graduate of Ma...
2017-2018 MacArthur Seniors! It's that time to mark your calendars for your senior photos.
June 12-14: Prestige Portraits will be at the Hilton Garden Inn & Suites from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Schedule your session by calling 580-323-0383 or online at prestigeportraits.com
#LawtonPS
Mr. Reggie is a #LawtonPS bus driver for Central Middle school and he goes the extra mile when it comes to the students that ride his bus; from making sure they get home safely to even attending after school events. After having a wonderful year, he decided to give back to his students once again with donuts at the end of the school year!
Take a look as LPS-TV was the...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Summertime is here, which means kids are out and re-runs are on television, so let’s take a moment to re-run the 2017-18 school year at Lawton Public Schools. Our last board meeting was standing room only, because the room was filled with all-star students from our high schools: Academic-All State students, National Merit Sc...
Lawton, OK: Empowered to lead and inspired to serve their school and community, Eisenhower High school won their second consecutive Lead2Feed Challenge. EHS is one of five schools to receive a grand prize award of $20,000 for the Salvation Army, the nonprofit of their choice, and $10,000 for school technology.
Eisenhower’s Ignition group used their leadership, pro...
The LAWTON PUBLIC SCHOOL is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), which provides nutritious meals at no charge to Children during the summer vacation. Children aged 18 and under, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, are eligible to receive meals through SFSP. A person 19 years of age and over who has a mental or physi...
Always in search of qualified bus drivers, Lawton Public Schools has scheduled two summer training workshops. Drivers may sign up for the training taking place July 10-14 or July 31-August 4 at the LPS Transportation Center, 1101 S. 17th St. Classes meet daily from 5-10 p.m. The workshop is approved by the Oklahoma State Board of Education and the Oklahoma Department o...
Please select the school you wish to order a DVD for:Central Middle SchoolEisenhower Middle SchoolMacArthur Middle SchoolTomlinson Middle SchoolEisenhower High SchoolLawton High SchoolMacArthur High School
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent
Dear Graduates,
This week you have been hearing the clack-clack-clack of the roller coaster as you top one of the greatest peaks in your lives. Throw your hands up for this final heart-pounding plunge. Enjoy it for yourselves and for those you love. Do your best to be present in the moments you experience. Breathe...
Eisenhower High School earns the distinct honor of National School of Character from Character.org — the nonprofit organization that validates character initiatives in schools and communities around the world. Early this week, Character.org designated 83 schools and 4 districts from 21 states as 2017 National Schools and Districts of Character.
“We’ve worked h...
This summer Lawton Public Schools High school students in grades 9 through 12 may enroll in courses that are required for high school graduation and for college entrance. Summer Session is fully accredited through the state of Oklahoma, and credits received are equal to those earned during the regular school year. Lawton and area students are welcome to attend. ...
In compliance with the Oklahoma State Department of Education transportation regulations, Lawton Public Schools will make changes to the end of the day dismissal procedures. This change will go into effect Tuesday, May 9, 2017 and remain in place until the end of the 2017 school year. This includes special education and daycare busing.
All students will be released ...
Congratulations to Nadine Hanefield of Eisenhower Middle School! She has been nominated for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching! She is pictured below, far left, with a group of her awesome students.
"The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten ...
PRE-K ENROLLMENT DATES SET
Pre-kindergarten enrollment for Lawton Public Schools will begin May 9th for all Lawton sites according to the schedule below at Douglass Learning Center, 102 E. Gore from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
**Freedom Elementary Pre-K Enrollment will take place Monday, May 1st from 4 - 6 p.m. at FREEDOM Elementary.**
The following documentation must be p...
We teamed up with the amazing Survival Flight team from Comanche County Memorial Hospital this afternoon so our Carriage Hills students could check out all of the gears and gadgets on their chopper and learn a little more about their duties! So many "oohs" and "ahhs" & smiling faces! What an absolute treat! Thank you, thank you, first responders, for making our day...
Sullivan Village & Crosby Park students and staff welcomed renowned children's book authors/illustrators Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel earlier this month for a special hands on assembly!
The Crummel sisters explained their creative processes to include brainstorming and collaboration. They also interacted with the students by acting out sections of their b...
This month was an exciting one for students and staff at John Adams Elementary! They were presented with a 1st place trophy and checks from both #Whataburger and #Goodwill after having the largest amount of donations in the district!
Every student and teacher received a special gift bag from Whataburger for their support and hard work during the drive.
This #TeamLawtonTuesday we are excited to announce that LATS has approved LPS employees to ride the LATS buses from now until the end of school May 18, 2017 for FREE. Employees MUST have their LPS badge.
#CommunityCollaborations #LawtonPS
What an amazing and inspirational night it was as we honored educators throughout the district during our annual Celebration! last night.
These men and women were recognized for the outstanding dedication and service to the children of Lawton Public Schools.
Congratulations to all of our Champions of Children, Friends of Education, Rookie of the Year nominees and T...
Can you believe there are only 4 more weeks of school left for #LawtonPS?!?
As a friendly reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL for students the following Fridays:
April 28 (Professional In-Service Day for Staff)
May 5
May 12
And the LAST day for LPS students will be Thursday, May 18th! Here's a link to the LPS calendar as well: http://www.lawtonps.org/school-calendar...
Pre-kindergarten enrollment for Lawton Public Schools will be held in May.Freedom Elementary, 5720 Geronimo Rd., will take enrollment packets Monday, May 1 from 4 – 6 p.m. Those wishing to enroll at Freedom must live on Ft. Sill or have an approval sheet from the Ft. Sill Child Youth Services office.Enrollment for Lawton Pre-k sites will be held May 9 through 11 at Dou...
Can you believe there are only 4 more weeks of school left?!? As a friendly reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL for students the following Fridays:April 28 (Professional In-Service Day for Staff)May 5May 12
And the LAST day for LPS students will be Thursday, May 18th! Here's a link to the LPS calendar as well: http://www.lawtonps.org/school...
Dear Parents:
As we head into spring and severe weather season, this letter is to inform you of the procedures staff will follow at our LPS school sites to ensure the safety of your child(ren).
During times of severe weather watches, we will follow the procedures that have been established by Lawton Public Schools. The procedures for a Severe Weather watch are a...
Mark your calendars for Friday April 21, 2017! Lawton Public Schools Indian Education will meet to discuss education plans for your children. The public is encouraged to attend.
Guess who's coming to Ft. Sill!! Sunday, April 23rd #ForeverinYourMind will be at the Fort Sill Polo Field.
The concert is FREE and gates open at 1 p.m. There will be lots of kid-friendly activities until the concert begins at 2:45p.m. Be sure to check out the food and beverage vendors! No outside food and/or drink is allowed. (Water to mix formula, baby bottles, ...
Mark your calendars! Sign up for the Lawton Public Library Summer Reading Program. Sign up starts on May 31st and ends on July 31st. For more information you can download the official flyer here.
The Young Men in Action group, led by Central Middle School's Deandre Swanson, assisted Lawton Public Library staff and volunteers in setting up for their annual book sale this week. The sale will take place this weekend at 4009 NW Cache Road so be sure to check it out! Way to go gentlemen, you make us proud
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Pearson, and Eureka -- Wit and Wisdom sent representatives to Shoemaker Center this week so educators can research new resources for students! They were asked to fill out rubrics and give feedback to district administration on what they liked best!
Lawton Public Schools will host its Tenth Annual Career Fair from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at Central Middle School, 1201 NW Fort Sill Boulevard.The event is intended for experienced teachers, prospective teachers, teacher assistants and personal care assistants, as well as those interested in becoming bus drivers, monitors, cafeteria workers, custodians or ...
Central Middle School students in Mr. Rodney Lee's class learned more about exothermic reactions this morning while mixing sugar, water and sulfuric acid together to watch it bubble over in plastic cups! The experiment was a hands-on review for upcoming testing, said Mr. Lee, and the students returned to class afterward to further discuss independent and dependent vari...
Third-graders at Woodland Hills learned their 0-12 multiplication facts this year and celebrated just as true royalty should -- with a coronation party, parade and feast on Friday! Congratulations, Woodsmen, and best of luck tackling your fourth grade objectives next year! #LawtonPS#LPSTV#BestnSWCatch the excitement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM3yB8Bi7gw
MacArthur Middle School students and staff had a blast at their Gym Rededication ceremony today and we've got the pictures to prove it! The gym recently underwent a makeover which included the restoration of bleachers and lots of fresh paint! Big thanks to all of the guests that came out today to make the ceremony extra special, especially the 77th Army Band that went ...
If you're driving down Ferris, try to catch a peek at the freshly landscaped Southeast corner of campus at LHS! The area is complete with beautiful trees and flowers, as well as a new irrigation system. This was made possibly by the Lawton Economic Development Authority, LPS bond money, LHS PTSA and donors like YOU! More than $10,000 worth of work has been put into the...
Congratulations to our LPS Teacher and Rookie of the Year Nominees!BUILDING – LEVEL TOY NOMINEESEHS – Lori SiltmanLHS – Deanna BurkeyMHS – Stephen Testerman CMS – Christine Holt EMS – Nadine HanefieldMMS – Dan Wilmore TMS – Alyssa HenleyAdams – Kim EppesBeginnings – Araceli RodriguezCarriage Hills – Samantha MartinCleveland – Melissa Price Crosby Park – Lisa Mad...
Attention: Gateway Success Center is currently looking for interested high schools students in the Lawton area to apply and attend OPEN INTERVIEWS this week. Interviews will go until Friday, March 10, 2017. Those students who are accepted into the program will begin the Gateway program the week immediately after SPRING BREAK, March 20-24.
What is Gateway Success Cen...
Lawton High School Choir Students present “Broadway Favorites” Thursday, March 9thin the LHS Auditorium starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 for high schools students/adults; $2.00 donation for students K-5th; Pre-K and under are FREE.
OSN is happy to announce three dates chosen for Soccer "Games of the Week". OSN will stream both girls and boys teams. Mark your calendars for:Tuesday, March 7th MHS vs LHS Friday, March 31st MHS vs AltusTuesday, April 4th MHS vs EHSVisit https://www.oksportsnet.com/ for more MHS and LHS action.
Mark your calendars! LPS Parent-Teacher conferences will be Tuesday, March 7th and Thursday, March 9th.Elementary parents: If you have not received your appointment time from your student’s teacher, please notify your child’s school.Middle school parents: Please call your child’s school to set up a conference time no later than Monday, March 6th.High school parents: Te...
In John Steinbeck’s classic novel, The Grapes of Wrath, the Joad family finally reaches the end of its rope. Setback after setback, loss of their livelihood, and finally, loss of their land force the Joads to reluctantly leave the only home they have ever known for the promised land of California. Oklahoma proves to be as indifferent to their absence as it had been t...
It's time for YOU to join the Best in Southwest! Make sure you swing by our Career Fair in April to make it happen! We are presently seeking:Certified:* Experienced teachers* Prospective teachers (soon-to-be graduates of teachers’ colleges, other college graduates interested in joining the profession)* Administrators* Speech-Language Pathologists* Psychometrist* Physic...
Congrats to the students of Mrs. Hicks & Mrs. Kamaunu over at Hugh Bish Elementary! They were treated to extra special classroom parties by Whataburger for bringing in the most Goodwill donations at their school! Whataburger and Goodwill have been kind enough to travel the district this month, delivering treats and high fives to kiddos who have gone above and beyon...
Written by Dr. Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent I have been told that hindsight is 20/20, but I think we need an expiration date on it. I can clearly see yesterday’s errors, or last month’s, and even last year’s, but too far out and my hindsight gets a little rosy. In fact, things get better and better the older I get! I can barely remember any problems I had five ye...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentBy the time the elderly woman motions them into the Valentine’s marriage counselor’s office, they are both a nervous wreck. The therapist is old and blind, and without any conversation, he tells them a story. “Once upon a time, a baby girl and a baby boy were born. One was born blind and the other was born deaf. They both gr...
The nominating period for the 2017 LPS Champions for Children employee recognition program is now open! Nomination forms and letters of nomination may be submitted to the LPS Communications Office in the John Shoemaker Education Center until 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17.Any full-time LPS employee may be nominated as a Champion for outstanding service to Lawton students, o...
We are presently seeking:Certified: -Experienced teachers -Prospective teachers (soon-to-be graduates of teachers’ colleges, other college graduates interested in joining the profession) -Administrators -Speech-Language Pathologists -Psychometrist -Physical Therapists -School Counselors -CoachesSupport: -Deaf Ed Interpreters -Maintenance Workers -Speech-Language Pathol...
February is Black History Month. Download the 2017 Black Heritage Community Calendar for a list of community events. Link
Lawton Public Schools hosted its annual Region 17 Spelling Bee at Central Middle School Jan. 31.42 students from 17 elementary schools — with students from 4th and 5th grade — and four middle schools were represented at this year’s competition. Each participant received a medallion with winner and 1st runner up receiving a trophy as well. The Junior League...
Eisenhower High School became the 11th school in Oklahoma to be designated as a State School of Character on Jan. 23.The achievement comes only two years after implementing Character Education into the school’s curriculum via programs such as Lead2Feed, Ignition, Partner’s Club and Eagle Escorts. An Emerging School of Character designation came last year, motivating ap...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentOver 1000 businesses are members of the Lawton-Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce. Hundreds of churches, clubs, fraternities, and sororities also make Lawton home. Altogether, that’s about one organization for every 10 students. Now just imagine if each of them spared one person a month to invest in a group of children – the same...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentWe all remember them: The man who volunteered to drive every field trip. The woman we all called Grandma in elementary school. The countless men and women who earned the honorary title of Coach. These are the men and women who gave us a sense of community as children. They may have never said a word about commitment, kindnes...
Lawton Public Schools will host its 2017 “Dream of a Brighter Tomorrow” Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at 6 p.m. Jan. 12 in the Central Middle School auditorium, 1201 NW Fort Sill Boulevard.The event is coordinated by Edison Elementary teacher Brandi Arter and will feature performances by the LPS Children’s Choir and several high school drumlines. Keynote speakers...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentWe made the kids from The Sandlot movie look uptown. When we left in the morning, we never knew where we would wind up or when we would return, but those were the days when stores paid a dime for discarded pop bottles, and a quarter bought a snack, so we lived like kings. Street urchins might have been a better description, a...
Lawton Public Schools will be in session today, Friday, Jan. 6. Please do your part in helping your child make it safely to school.Bundle up anyone who walks or bikes to school, or waits at an LPS bus stop.... Any exposed skin – including toes, fingers, ears and face – is especially susceptible to frostbite, so make sure your child wears appropriate footwear (including...
LATS is offering FREE rides for LPS secondary (6th-12th) students and their parents all day Saturday, Dec. 17th. Parents must be with the students in order to ride for free. Students do not need a parent to ride, but MUST have their current LPS student ID.Don’t forget, ALL LPS secondary students will be able to ride LATS free starting Jan. 3rd (*must have current LPS I...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentAlright kids, I am about to tell you a secret that adults worldwide have hidden for centuries, but as your superintendent, I will not keep the truth about Santa Claus from you any longer. For my protection, I need you to hide this article from the adults in your house. I gladly take the risk, however, because every December e...
Attention LPS-JOM Eligible Students attending schools w/Modified Dress Code. See attached flyer for voucher pick up dates/times.
Are you considering a career in teaching, but need some guidance on how to make that happen? Then CU Become a Teacher Workshops are built for you! These workshops are designed to guide those in other fields or paraprofessionals in education on how to become a certified teacher! Whether you have no college hours, some college hours, or a college degree, we will help yo...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentHonestly, I always thought they were a bunch of wierdos – smug and pretentious at best, addicts at worst, each one of them as insufferable as the next, using words like machiatto, vente, and latte. But the worst are those who insist on having it black, as if it is a sign of moral superiority. Yes, I am talking about coffee-dr...
Lawton Public Schools was recently recognized as a "peak performer" with a hefty check in an annual PSO energy-saving initiative. The initiative calls upon different Oklahoma companies and organizations to try to save electricity during peak summer usage months. Participating companies are then reimbursed for the monies saved through, for example, strategic thermostat ...
Hugh Bish Principal Sherry Havron congratulated the academic successes of her fourth and fifth graders with Acceleration Celebration fun on Friday! Her students joined their teachers, district administration and the school's APLAS unit to play games and take part in different competitions. Hugh Bish made the greatest primary school academic gains as reflected on test s...
The Red Cross visited Ridgecrest Elementary School to present The Pillowcase Project to fourth graders on Nov. 16. The emergency preparation program is sponsored by Disney and allows students to learn about local hazards, safety skills and basic coping skills."They learn in a fun way," said Nicole Tarpley, Ridgecrest teacher. "It's always good for kids and their famili...
The Red Tulip Project, founded by Kim Jones, is designed to collect and deliver items for babies who are born to drug-addicted mothers in our area. Items are gathered from school sites, community members and local businesses before being delivered to the Department of Human Services by LPS educators and LPD officers. We are so proud that the Lawton-Fort Sill community ...
A special partnership and bond can be seen between the students from the LPS Transitional program and Cameron University. LPS-TV takes a look into the unique collaboration that has created many friendships and lifelong memories for all involved.
Each of you who works at LPS is an educator. Regardless of your particular position or job title, your ultimate mission is to prepare career-bound citizens. Children are the center of our existence. We circle around them at different stations, some of us facing outward to protect them; some of us watching directly over their daily needs. The closer you are to child...
Lawton Police Department officers, from left, Dustin Dye, Stephanie Crawford, Red Tulip Project founder Kim Jones and officer Timothy Jenkins spent the afternoon delivering baby items to the Department of Human Services. The items were donated from various schools sites and community organizations.The Red Tulip Project is designed to help provide baby items for babies ...
Open enrollment for Beginnings Academy, a Lawton Public Schools and Head Start collaboration, is now underway.The pre-kindergarten center is located at 501 NW Woodridge Drive and consists of nine classrooms headed by certified LPS teachers and teacher assistants. Disability, educational and family services coordinators are also available on-site, as are nurses.All meal...
Once an educator, always an educator! Answering the call to action for 1000 volunteers to give one hour of their time, retired CJHS teacher Mrs. Pat Miller spoke to the CMS student body last Friday. She read two poems with themes of being the best you can be so that you can meet your dreams and goals. Her readings were the fitting culmination for CMS Red Ribbon Week ac...
This #TeamLawtonTuesday we are thankful to be surrounded by a community that truly cares for our students and teachers! After hearing that Cleveland Elementary's Student Council was without their primary fundraising source, the staff at Lawton KIA stepped in to help out.They surprised the Falcons yesterday with a brand new popcorn machine. #PopcornPickleDay is back in ...
Written by LPS Superintendent Tom DeighanWeighing in at 600 pounds, Gargantua was reportedly the largest gorilla ever recorded. He was raised by humans on a ship from infancy until one of the sailors threw acid into his face, nearly blinding him. A couple in New York City took him in (known as Buddy at the time), nursed him back to health, and even arranged plastic s...
Pat Henry Elementary teamed up with the Healthy Living Program, Lawton Police and Lawton High School to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Oct. 5, 2016. This is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day!For more pictures, view our Facebook Album.
(Team members responsible for the renovation included: Victoria Csordas, Kim Hilliary, Will George, Danny McCall, Teri Vodochodsky, Kelley Warren, Jon Jernigan and Rebecca Stayton)Special thanks to our "Lowe's Heroes", a team of volunteers from our local Lowe's Home Improvement store, for their dedication to building up the Lawton-Fort Sill community through collabor...
The generous congregation at Frontier Gospel Chapel has raised $969.00 for the Lawton Food 4 Kids program this semester! Parish Council President Michael Williams delivered the check to Shoemaker Center last week! Money contributed to this fund, established by the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, allows chronically hungry children to be sent home with nutritionally soun...
United Way of Southwest Oklahoma has kicked off its 70th campaign to raise funds in support of 29 local programs and initiatives! District leader Dave McDermott met with site leaders on Tuesday to distribute materials and encourage educators to take part in the campaign. Shoemaker Center and the Media Center have a goal of $3,939.45 to reach by October 18th! We're prou...
Greetings from the Tomlinson Middle School Custodial Staff! This crew keeps the facility looking fabulous and always, always greets our students with smiles! We are so grateful to have them on our team! A major thanks to the donors who have helped get our school year off to an awesome start, as well: Dewell Brewer of Premiere Behavioral Healthcare Counseling, who provi...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentMy manager at the supermarket would often chide me, “Tom, I don’t need you to work harder, I need you to work smarter.” That really ticked me off, because I would often work off-the-clock to get everything done. I feel the same way when I hear education reformers say that teachers need to work smarter and not harder. These a...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent When I first heard about it on the radio, I couldn’t believe that Fists of Fury 7 would be bringing such a lineup to Lawton. The eyes of the nation would be on our community. National and international media would descend upon the Coliseum. I cleared my schedule immediately in anticipation of history in the making. Not onl...
Thank you Lawton-Fort Sill for a record-breaking breakfast fundraiser, that has brought in more than $16,000 for our local educators through the Lawton Public School Foundation!! We are so thankful for a supportive community who believes in the power of education! We owe some major thank-you's to the LPSF board members who served us all morning, alongside volunteer hig...
Eisenhower High School students and staff have observed Character Day 2016 with decoration, kind deed and classroom lessons throughout their building today!The day began with leadership students passing out 1,500 stickers with "character vocabulary" words printed on them at 7:15 this morning. From there, students entered classrooms -- 50 of which are equipped with "cha...
In case you weren't able to make it to Cameron Stadium last Friday, catch the excitement of Will Shields visiting his hometown of Lawton here: Will Shields videoMr, Shields, pro football hall of famer, was honored at halftime of the Lawton High vs. MacArthur High football game with a commemorative jersey ceremony.
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent A little proud and a little ashamed – that is how I felt as the board of education approved $100 for certified classroom teacher’s needs this week. I am proud we could do it but ashamed we could not have done more sooner. I wish I could take credit for the idea, but it was suggested to me by several people after hearing what...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS SuperintendentLast year, the Lawton-Fort Sill community celebrated leadership during an event at Cameron University. Hosted by the Greater Lawton Rotary Club (GLRC), it brought leaders from all over Southwest Oklahoma to the McCasland Ballroom for a simulcast of nationally recognized leadership experts. Civic, community, business, faith, a...
Written by Tom Deighan, LPS Superintendent It is as American as baseball and apple pie: complaining about our elected officials. And while we have a constitutional duty to gripe about everything which does not perfectly suit us, we should also give credit when credit is due. As tough as last year was in Oklahoma, our legislators stepped up to the challenge at hand. ...
Gateway Success Center students gathered in the Douglass Learning Center cafeteria today to take part in the first of the 2016-17 "Show Me the $$" workshop series. The 9-part series connects federal, state, county and community partners with Lawton Public School students directly and consists of teaching soft skills, employability skills and professional developmentski...
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to LPS!
Welcome to our new Lawton Public Schools website!
We are excited to roll out more than two dozen webpages reflecting each district location, all of which have been designed and formatted by LPS educators and technicians in collaboration with Apptegy school communication services this year.
This new and user-friendly ...
The LPS Homeless Education Program provides advocacy, support and resources to any student who lacks a fixed, adequate and regular nighttime residence.
The program is funded by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987 and overseen by LPS Federal Programs Department.
“Our mission is that no homeless student will ever be a homeless adult,” said Andrea Wi...
Students and staff of Lawton Public Schools completed the second of three consecutive days of recording for OSAG (Oklahoma School Assurance Group) safety videos today at Central Middle School and street intersections adjacent to Shoemaker Education Center.
The district participated in the completion of such educational films in 2015 and welcomed Safety Source Prod...