Lockport City School District

As we kick off National Children’s Dental Health Month this February, let’s give a shoutout to those dentist visits! 🦷✨ Remember, even if your smile feels a little different after losing a tooth, your dentist is there to keep everything on track—helping you grow strong, healthy smiles one tooth at a time! 😁

FEC Workshop: Creating Family Safety Plan Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) Creating your family communication plan starts with one simple question: What if? Learn what to do if you are not with your family or cannot reach them during an emergency situation. Experts from Niagara University Border Community Service will also discuss what to have on hand in your home and vehicle and what to have in preparation for an emergency situation or extreme conditions. Registration: https://forms.gle/wrwLMJfVWcEwGibU9

We are beyond proud of Anna Merritt student Jayceon D., who was honored with the Niagara County "Do The Right Thing Award"! 🏆👏 Presented by the Juvenile Task Force, in collaboration with local law enforcement and the Niagara Police Athletic League, this award recognizes students who lead by example with their positive actions. Jayceon was nominated by Mrs. Kurtz, who shared that he is always ready to step up, show kindness, and make a difference in the classroom and beyond. His empathy and leadership truly set him apart! Way to go, Jayceon! Keep inspiring those around you!

Resume Writing Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Location: Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport, Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) Prepare for a job search or revise your current credentials with guidance from Niagara County Employment & Training Counselor. Registration: https://forms.gle/xgpwfycFgZp5Ar9m9

January 24 & 25: Emmet Belknap Presents: Suessical KIDS Lockport High School Visual & Performing Arts Center 250 Lincoln Ave, Lockport, NY 14094 Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for Adults and $5 for students. Purchases are online only. Purchase tickets online at: https://cur8.com/25631/project/124753.

January 29: Lunar New Year No School District-wide there will be no school on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 for Lunar New Year.

Due to winter weather conditions, all schools in the Lockport City School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 for staff and students. This includes the cancellation of all after-school activities, sports, and events. Student and staff safety is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and exercise caution in these conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

January 21 - 24: Regents Week LHS & LHSW Lockport High School and Lockport High School West 9-12 grade students will have no school on Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 24, 2025 due to NYS Regents Week. Students who are in grade 8 that attend Lockport High School West, will be required to attend school during these days.

Mrs. Frank's 1st graders at Charles Upson learned about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and talked about how Dr. King spread love. The students each drew a picture and wrote about how they can be kind at school.

January 20: No School District-wide there will be no school on Monday, January 20, 2025 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Family Empowerment Center Workshop: Talking About Sexuality Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Time: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Location: This virtual workshop is offered hybrid. As a registered participant, you may choose to receive a Zoom link to login from your own device and location or attend in person at the FEC to use device and log into the Zoom workshop. Family Empowerment Center, 57 Canal Street, Lockport , Suite 2 (enter through the parking lot door) Registration: https://forms.gle/roNMnT829Vss5nJM7

Ten LHS students were selected by the Social Studies Department to receive the Student Spotlight Award for December. This award is presented each month by a different department and honors Lockport High School students who demonstrate a commitment to the ABCs of LHS - attendance, behavior and credits. These students are positive role models for their peers and work hard every day to make the most of their high school careers.

Emmet Belknap Presents: Seussical Kids Lockport High School Auditorium 250 Lincoln Ave, Lockport, NY 14094 Friday, January 24 at 6:30 PM Saturday, January 25 at 1:30 PM Tickets are $7 for Adults and $5 for students. Purchases are online only. Purchase tickets online at: https://cur8.com/25631/project/124753.

At Anna Merritt, students are learning how to flip their negative thoughts into positive ones! Through the power of a growth mindset, they're discovering the tools to tackle challenges and see the brighter side. To make it stick, they’re using pancakes as a fun reminder—because just like flipping a pancake, flipping your mindset takes practice but leads to something great! 🥞

Students in the STEM Club channeled their creativity and engineering skills to design their very own festive maizes! 🛠️ From problem-solving to hands-on building, these future innovators combined learning with holiday cheer. Great job, Emmet Belknap STEM Club!

At LHS in Mr. Black & Mrs. Kowalski Earth Science class students dove into the science of streambeds with hands-on experiments and critical thinking by examining "how can depositional patterns be observed in stream beds?" Through exciting experiments and careful observations, students learned how natural processes shape our world.

This month’s Lion Bytes is filled with stories of learning, giving, and celebrating the season! 🦁❄️ From festive events to acts of kindness, see how our schools are embracing the holiday spirit. Click the link to read more! lockportschools.org/lionbytes

Mrs. Leuer's class at Charles Upson celebrated Candy Cane Day with a fun science investigation. We experimented with different liquids to explore what happens when a candy cane is placed in them. The students enjoyed making hypotheses in their journals and were excited to see if their predictions were correct. They then documented their findings in their candy cane journal, which made for an engaging and educational experience.

Aaron Mossell Junior High School celebrated Spirit Week with flannels and fuzzy socks!

Crazy sock day at Anna Merritt yesterday!