LPS Family: Starting Monday, March 30th, OETA will adjust their programming schedule for OETA At-Home-Learning programs. If you are interested in learning more, visit OETA.tv/LearningAtHome.Download the schedule. READ MORE >
March 25, 2020 LPS Family, Today, the Oklahoma State Board of Education approved State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister’s recommendation to waive the instructional day and year. Effective April 6, Oklahoma students will complete the... READ MORE >
LPS Families & Community members: Tomorrow (3/23/20) from 11:30 - 12:30 pm our LPS Child Nutrition teams across the district will be passing out "Grab & Go" meals free for those 18 & under. This is the first time we have ever had to do this. It is a brand new process for all. Please be patient and kind as we work to get meals distributed. In addition parents,... READ MORE >
LPS Families & Community members: Tomorrow (3/23/20) from 11:30 - 12:30 pm our LPS Child Nutrition teams across the district will be passing out "Grab & Go" meals free for those 18 & under. This is the first time we have ever had to do this. It is a brand new process for all. Please be patient and kind as we work to get meals distributed. In addition parents,... READ MORE >
Good morning LPS Family: Please click the below link for the FAQ document regarding the Cessation of Operations pertaining to our district. We will continue to update it as we receive new information and guidance. Thank you. https://5il.co/dvxy READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 LPS Family, As our district continues to work and communicate with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, Comanche County Health Department, Fort Sill, and area school districts, I wanted to send out an update before we go on Spring Break. Although we do not have any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our community, we are taking... READ MORE >
March 3, 2020 Dear LPS Family, We have recently received several inquiries about the impact of the coronavirus on our school district. We continue to keep the health and well-being of our students and staff as our highest priority. We are sharing the latest guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the 2019 novel... READ MORE >
Our district is full of amazing students and supportive, encouraging staff members. To meet the needs of the district's diverse community, LPS is widening its efforts to ensure that you have access to the information you are looking for through whatever method of communication you have available. Below, you will find a link that leads to a... READ MORE >
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I did my research prior to coming to Lawton Public Schools and was very impressed with all the wonderful things I read and saw about Lawton-Fort Sill. This is a phenomenal community to live, work and raise a family. I knew this would be a perfect place to begin my family’s next chapter. Although I officially assume the responsibilities of superintendent on July 1,... READ MORE >
Happy Fantastic Friday LPS Family! The wait is over—pick up a copy of the February issue of the LPS Review. In this issue, lay eyes upon an award-winning essay from the MLK Celebration, read about student’s experiences in the Mr. MHS assembly, learn about the exciting certification Freedom Elementary earned, and more! Click the link to view:... READ MORE >
LPS Family: Due to the pending inclement weather, there will NO school tomorrow (Weds., Feb. 5). Thank you and be safe! READ MORE >
Dear Educator, Parent, or Community Member, The administration and the district Professional Development Committee are pleased to announce that Lawton Public Schools is again participating in the 2020-2021 Oklahoma State Department of Education Teacher of the Year Program. This program is designed to recognize exceptional classroom teaching at local, regional,... READ MORE >
Lawton, OK: Lawton Public School 4th-8th grade students will compete in the 2020 Central Oklahoma Scripps Spelling Bee, sponsored by The Okahoman, from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Central Middle School, 1201 NW Fort Sill Blvd. Prior to this annual regional spelling bee, each elementary and middle school conducted an in-house spelling bee. The top two... READ MORE >
Lawton, OK – Lawton Public Schools Board of Education completed its search for the district’s new Superintendent at the December 9 meeting with a unanimous vote for Kevin Hime. Hime will assume his leadership duties beginning July 1, 2020. “It was important to use the services of OSSBA for the superintendent search to ensure we had the most qualified... READ MORE >
The Oklahoma School reports cards for the 2018-2019 school year have been released and are available now at https://oklaschools.com/district/292/. Information on individual schools is available to the public, but specific student records will require a sign-in. If you need help navigating the report card website, check out this video from Lawton Public Schools on... READ MORE >
Attention Parents of EL Students: Please plan to attend this English Learner Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 p.m. in the Tomlinson Library. READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Community Members, In 2016, Oklahoma began teaching more comprehensive standards directly tied to college career readiness. In order to meet the prerequisites for state and federal expectations/requirements, the Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) began and continues to measure student growth regarding the Oklahoma Academic Standards in grades... READ MORE >
Lawton Public Schools continues the search process for the next superintendent to replace Dr. Tom Deighan, who took the position as Duncan Superintendent this past July. Currently serving as interim superintendent is Dr. Tom Thomas, who is the former Great Plains Technology Center superintendent. LPS Board of Education members approved a proposal at the... READ MORE >
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Lawton Public School parents will have the ability to track their child’s bus in real-time starting this August. Board of Education members approved the purchase of the SafeStop App powered by Zonar in February 2019. This downloadable app (SafeStop) is an additional feature that the LPS Transportation department added to enhance its services to both parents and... READ MORE >
Lawton Public Schools Board of Education members approved the 2019-2020 school lunch prices at the July 18, 2019 meeting.The new price reflects a $.15 increase from the past two years. "We are still below the National average and lower than surrounding districts," said Steve Dyer, Director of Child Nutrition. "We try to hold the prices as low as possible."The... READ MORE >
LPS Check-In Requirement: Due to the newly imposed state and federal guidelines regarding chronic absenteeism, LPS is taking steps to ensure all parents/guardians are fully informed about Oklahoma Statutes 70 O.S. 10-105 and 70 O.S. 10-106 commonly referred to as Compulsory School Attendance laws. This year, all students (K-12) must be accompanied by a parent... READ MORE >
Attendance at LPS Check-In is required for both *new and returning students in order to obtain a schedule or class assignment. Documentation needed at Check-In: -New and returning students: Proof of residency in the form of 1 utility bill, under the guardian's name (water, gas, electric) or a purchase/lease agreement for recent moves.New students must have... READ MORE >
Tonight at the June 3 Regular Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the following time changes for the 2019-2020 school year. High School7:35 am - 2:25 pmMiddle School8:25 am - 3:10 pmElementary School9:10 am - 3:55 pm New bus routes will be set and distributed on our LPS website and social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) at a later time. For more... READ MORE >
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 READ MORE >
Oct. 13th Sport Clay Event Schedule: Download form hereSPORTING 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 Lunch4 MAN SPORTING CLAY SHOOT. CARTS NOT PROVIDED.SHOOTERS MUST PROVIDE SHELLS/EYE & HEARING PROTECTION.1. 4 MAN TEAMS2. ALL SHOOTERS ON TEAM... READ MORE >
Parents: Please mark your calendar for this special meeting with Amber Parks! READ MORE >
#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 READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
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 ... READ MORE >
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... READ MORE >
#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. READ MORE >
Join us for a night of dinner and dancing benefiting our #LawtonPS teachers and students! For more information, visit www.LawtonPSF.org. #TeamLawton READ MORE >
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 site will... READ MORE >
Almor West, formerly an open-spaced elementary school, began in the fall of 1973 in the east wing of Woodland Hills Elementary School with Raymond Smith as principal. It's initial population included fifteen faculty members and approximately 250 students. Faculty and families worked during the Christmas Break of that year to help prepare the new building for... READ MORE >
Lawton Public Schools offers a comprehensive system of “Child Find.” “Child Find” is a requirement of both Federal and State law. It mandates that each school district will locate, identify and evaluate, at no cost to the family, all students, ages 3-21, who are suspected of having a disability. Parent/Guardian can make referral by calling Special Services at (580... READ MORE >
Modified Dress Code LPS Schools that follow a modified dress code: John Adams Elementary Hugh Bish Elementary Almor West Elementary Carriage Hills Elementary Cleveland Elementary Crosby Park Elementary Edison Elementary Eisenhower Elementary Freedom Elementary Lincoln Elementary Pat Henry Elementary Pioneer Park Elementary Ridgecrest... READ MORE >