Lockport City School District

Niagara-Orleans BOCES recently held its 2025–2026 National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) induction ceremony, celebrating the outstanding achievements of students committed to excellence in technical education, leadership, and service.

We are proud to recognize the following Lockport High School students who have earned this distinguished honor:

Bella Andes - Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
Icess Britton - Automotive Technology
Kara Browning - Security & Law Enforcement
A'Niya Cornwell - Health Occupations Technician
Cheyanne Cunningham - Cosmetology
Matthew Donahue - Security & Law Enforcement
Conner Kam - Security & Law Enforcement
Alyssa Killock - Cosmetology
Lauren Nagel - Animal Science
Alexandrea Patrick - Cosmetology

Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to skill mastery exemplify the values of the National Technical Honor Society. Congratulations to all inductees on this well-deserved recognition!

Lockport is strengthening its commitment to safe, supportive learning environments through Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.

During Superintendent's Conference Day, Dorian Polk, TA/Mediator at LHS, led a TCI refresher for staff focused on creating trauma-sensitive spaces, preventing conflict, and supporting student emotional growth.

Thank you, Dorian, for helping build a culture of care and connection across our district!

Last week students at AMJHS participated in Red Ribbon Week. This year's theme was "Life is A Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free," which reminds us that every choice we make is a piece of our future. By making healthy decisions, you’re building a puzzle filled with success, happiness, and purpose. Students were invited to sign their name on the banner throughout the week and take the pledge to be drug free.

Reminder: Friday, November 7 is our 15 Minute Emergency Early Release Drill!

All K–12 students will be dismissed 15 minutes early. Bus riders may arrive home slightly earlier than usual. This is a required test of our Emergency Management Plan. Before and after school programs will run as usual, but all other after-school activities are canceled, except for sectional playoffs.

Please plan accordingly and use this as a reminder to review your family’s emergency dismissal plan.

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition at the LCSD Family Empowerment Center! Bring the whole family and play your favorite classic games like Taboo, Scattergories, Tapple, and Scrabble. 🧩

📅 Tuesday, November 12
🕠 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 57 Canal St. (In between Steamworks and Lake Effect Ice Cream)

Hosted by Lockport City School District and My Brother’s Keeper.
All families are welcome. Come connect, laugh, and make great memories together!

It’s National School Psychology Week and we're celebrating our incredible school psychologists who support students’ learning, growth, and emotional well-being every day at LCSD. They play a vital role in helping our Lions thrive - whether it’s providing a listening ear, helping navigate challenges, or fostering positive school climates.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to every student’s success. Your work makes a difference in every classroom, every day. #WeAllBelong

🎭 Broadway Cafe! 🎶

Join us Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of student performances and excitement! The spring musical will be announced live that night - you won’t want to miss it!

Plus, get ready for our upcoming winter production: The Diary of Anne Frank
December 5 & 6 @ 7:00 PM
Free tickets with reserved seating (link is coming soon). Donations supporting student scholarships are welcome!

A moving story of courage, hope, and resilience, The Diary of Anne Frank follows Anne and her family as they navigate life in hiding during WWII. Experience this unforgettable memory play brought to life by our talented students.

The Lockport City School District remains committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of income, has access to the nutrition and support they need to be healthy, focused, and ready to learn. We want to make sure you know about the resources available in our schools and community, both for those who may need assistance and for those looking for ways to help. Swipe through to learn more.

Check out our K-2 Reading Newsletters, packed with practical tips and “What Can I Do at Home?” activities for each unit of the Benchmark Reading Program. Support your child’s reading growth anytime, anywhere!

👉 Explore all newsletters here: www.lockportschools.org/literacynewsletter.

FEC Workshop: Winter Safety & Preparedness workshop
November 4, 2025 from 5:00–6:00 p.m.
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduqd973FEbbzc0qrahdE-VutFkbe-40ZWeHds2a-Cb97sQjQ/viewform

Get ready for winter before it arrives. Learn practical tips and strategies to prepare your home, vehicle, and family to stay safe during severe weather. This workshop covers what to do if the power goes out, how to stay warm without heat, and how to handle being stranded in a snowstorm. Be prepared to stay safe and resilient through the harshest winter conditions.

LHS DECA students got a "Dinner and a Show" last Thursday. They started with a dinner at Vice Restaurant. After dinner, students got a chance to be part of the biggest business plan competition in the world at Shea's Performing Arts Center. Students were able to see the eight 43North finalists pitch their ideas and see the five winners receiving $1 Million with the opportunity to grow their business here in Buffalo.

Registration for Winter Sports opens today through Final Forms ONLY.

Please see the Winter Sports newsletter for instructions and details; https://secure.smore.com/n/h93dm.

The last opportunity to receive a FREE UBMD SPORTS PHYSICAL (required for all athletes) before the winter season is Friday, November 14, 2025 by appointment only. See above newsletter link for more information.

Friday's in Lockport are for the Buffalo Bills! #GoBills

Cartoons, book characters, and movie icons, oh my! Who’s your favorite character you spotted yesterday? Spirit Week is in full force at LCSD!

Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Today, we give a huge shoutout to the incredible custodians across the district. 💙🦁 From keeping our schools clean and safe to lending a helping hand whenever it’s needed, our custodial staff are truly the unsung heroes of every building.

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and the pride you take in making LCSD a welcoming place for our students, staff, and families.

On Tuesday, our schools joined together for Homecoming Spirit Week and to honor the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). Students and staff across LCSD wore orange to show school spirit and, more importantly, to stand in unity with the message that every child matters.

🧡 Thank you to everyone who joined us for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day at LCSD. In partnership with Native American Community Services (NACS), our community shared a meal, viewed a powerful documentary, took part in community circles, and closed the evening with a social dance. It was a meaningful reminder that every child matters and that reconciliation begins with awareness, compassion, and unity.

Second grader Audrey gave her fellow classmates a lesson on how her hearing aides help her. Audrey along with her hearing teacher, Mrs. Cayea also helped the students in the classroom understand what they can do to make sure Audrey can hear them!

We couldn’t wait to get started. Homecoming Week kicked off early on Friday with a cozy PJ Day!

And this is just the beginning… wait until you see what we have in store for HOCO! 👉 Check it all out here: https://www.lockportschools.org/homecoming

Not a student but still part of the Lion community? 🦁 Join us at LHS on Wednesday (10/1) from 4:30–6:30 p.m. for a throwback to classic Homecoming fun and school spirit!