Lockport City School District

🦁☀️ Summer fun continues in this #SummerOfLions roundup! From outdoor adventures to championship wins, our Lions are living it up before the school year begins.

⛺ Chloe & Maddy (rising 7th graders) spent time camping in Pennsylvania—campfires, fresh air, and unforgettable memories!
🌊 Ellie (going into 7th grade) soaked up the sun and surf at the Outer Banks in South Carolina.
🎣 Jameson (4th grade, Roy B. Kelley) kept busy helping build a family garden and casting lines with loved ones.
⚾ The Lockport Lions 12U baseball team brought home the Silver Bracket Championship at the 3&2 Tournament—way to represent!

Mrs. Nemi from LHS West, Mrs. Enderton from Charles Upson, and their niece Carmella (a student at Roy B. Kelley) took their Lion pride all the way to Italy this summer! From stunning views to rich history, this unforgettable family vacation was filled with culture, connection, and adventure! ✈️

🦁✨ We’ve had so many #SummerOfLions submissions, we’re rolling them out in big roundups! Flip through to see how our Lions are making the most of summer 🌞

📍 Salena (2nd grade) zip-lined in Vegas and explored SoCal 🌴
🏰 Luke visited Disneyland and saw where his parents met!
🚧 Jameson (1st grade) operated real diggers at Diggerland and ran up the Rocky steps in Philly 🏃‍♂️
🏕️ Noah, Elliott & Luca soaked up the sun at Wellesley Island

Elizabeth (heading into 10th grade at Lockport High School) and Abygail (going into 4th grade at Charles Upson) spent some sweet summer days at Hersheypark! From thrilling coasters to chocolatey fun, this family vacation was full of laughs, memories, and just the right amount of sugar. 🍭🎠

Way to make the most of summer, Lions! #SummerofLions

Elijah, who’s heading into 4th grade at Roy B. Kelley, had an unforgettable summer highlight — meeting Buffalo Bills running back James Cook and attending his youth football camp at St. Joe’s High School! 💙❤️💪 #SummerofLions

Kamryn (heading into 9th grade at LHS) and Tyson (starting 6th at Emmet Belknap) kicked off summer with a coast-to-coast adventure! ✈️ From exploring the giant trees of Sequoia National Park, to the iconic Santa Monica Pier, the San Diego Zoo, and even swimming in the ocean with wild seals—this West Coast trip ended with a bang in Las Vegas!

Talk about making memories to last all year! #SummerofLions

It was a magical first for this family! ✨ Mrs. Stoll, a Teacher’s Aide at Anna Merritt, and her daughter London (heading into 5th grade at Emmet Belknap) took their first-ever trip to Disney this summer! From meeting beloved characters to riding iconic attractions, this unforgettable adventure was full of smiles, sparkle, and Disney magic. 💫

Cooper, who’s heading into 5th grade at Emmet Belknap, spent part of his summer exploring history in Gettysburg, PA! 🇺🇸📚 From battlefields to monuments, Cooper took a walk through the past before stepping into a big year ahead. #SummerofLions

Landon, heading into his junior year at LHS, served up a summer full of volleyball and victories! He and his team traveled to Orlando for a national tournament and snagged 3rd place in the 15U Premier Division — out of 55 teams from across North America, including Hawaii, Kansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Canada! They battled through 26 sets in just 4 days, then kicked back at Fort Myers Beach for some well-earned rest and relaxation. 🏐💪

Kaedyn's summer was packed with firsts and favorites before he starts third grade at Anna Merritt Elementary. He went camping and canoeing for the first time at Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks, then headed to Lake George for the family’s annual getaway. The trip was fueled by tacos, lemonade, ice cream, and of course — perfectly toasted s’mores by the campfire! 🍫🔥

These three amigos — Phillip, Norman & Kingston — are soaking up the summer sun and senior year vibes! ☀️😎 All three are gearing up for their final year at LHS. #SummerofLions

Nothing says summer fun like a family getaway to Great Wolf Lodge in Canada! From water slides to waves of laughter, this Lion family is making unforgettable memories across the border #SummerofLions. 🏞️🐺

#SummerofLions: Siblings Avaleigh, Casey, and Van are soaking up the sun at Presque Isle in Erie, PA! They’re having a blast—but definitely missing Lockport and all their school friends! 💙🏖️

School Supply lists for 2025/2026 school year have been posted: https://www.lockportschools.org/article/2292080.

The Schaus House took on OBX this July and shared it for #SummerofLions! From beach days to family fun, LHS Assistant Principal Mrs. Schaus is making the most of summer break. 🏖️☀️

Kingston and Camryn (both going into second grade at Charles Upson) are soaking up the sunshine and making memories while camping this summer! From campfires to cozy cabins and everything in between, these Lions are embracing the great outdoors in true Lockport style! 🌲🐾 #SummerofLions

🔥 #SummerofLions spotlight: Big congrats to Jacob and Michael, who both earned Player of the Game honors one of their summer tournaments! Way to represent with hustle and heart! 🏆⚾

Ester, Madyson & Julia celebrated red, white, and blue — and Lockport Blue & Gold — at a 4th of July party honoring a recent Lockport Lions grad! 🎓🇺🇸

☀️ #SummerofLions: LHS student Emily Buri soaked up summer with peaceful lake days, sunset views on the water, family walks, and a little kayaking adventure. The perfect way to recharge! 🚣‍♀️🌅