Emmet Belknap Intermediate School

Mr. Flaherty’s class at George Southard welcomed volunteers from the LHS TALAT (Take a Look at Teaching) club, while Mrs. O’Brien’s (George Southard) and Mr. Gueli’s (Emmet Belknap) classes were joined by DECA students serving as “teachers” and Junior Achievement volunteers. The LHS students delivered engaging, grade-appropriate Junior Achievement lessons that introduced important business vocabulary and showed how communities and neighborhoods collaborate to build financially literate employees and thriving businesses. It was an inspiring experience for all groups of students, sparking excitement about future careers and the power of teamwork!

Sixth grade scientists at EBIS have been hard at work in the lab designing and building Rube Goldberg machines! Using everyday materials and a lot of creativity, students in Ms. Clifton’s classes collaborated to create chain-reaction inventions that turn simple tasks into spectacular events. Teamwork, problem-solving, and science in action!

Get ready for the most heartwarming moment of Unity Fest — the Kindness Parade is back and brighter than ever! All eight schools at LCSD will march together showcasing kindness chains that celebrate compassion, connection, and what it means to lift each other up. Expect smiles, high fives, and plenty of reasons to believe in the power of kindness. New this year - the LHS Pep Band and Cheerleaders will be on hand to help! Whether you're walking in it or cheering from the sidelines, the Kindness Parade is a reminder that unity begins with us. Don’t miss this beautiful moment of togetherness — only at Unity Fest tomorrow, Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4-8 p.m. behind LHS!

Get ready to climb, explore, and discover at one of the most exciting stops at Unity Fest — Touch-A-Truck! @Lockport Police Department – Hop in a patrol car, turn on the lights, and meet the officers who help keep our schools and community safe! @LockportFirefighters – Explore a real fire truck and learn what it takes to be a firefighter from the pros themselves! LCSD Tech Mobile – Need to stay connected during the summer months? Check out our tech team's mobile classroom and see where it travels from July-August! Only at Unity Fest — Friday, May 30, 2025 at 4-8 p.m. behind LHS!

Get ready to move, play, and cheer — Unity Fest is bringing the FUN! Here’s what’s going down on the field: Kindergarten Flag Football Clinic – The littlest Lions can learn the basics and run with the best of 'em! Still taking sign ups: https://forms.gle/7QP5WSHQvGaaBPKJA. LHS Kickball Tournament – Big kicks, bigger laughs! Come root for your favorite team in this tournament! Field Fun & Games – From KanJam to Cornholl, the LCSD Athletics Department is bringing all the action! Bocce with the LHS Unified Bocce Team – Enjoy some friendly bocce competition led by our incredible Unified athletes! There’s something for everyone — whether you're playing, cheering, or just enjoying the good vibes. Only at Unity Fest - Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. behind LHS- rain or shine – don’t miss a minute of the fun!

Take a journey without ever leaving the festival on Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. behind LHS! At Unity Fest, don’t miss our Walk Around the World experience — a vibrant celebration of the many cultures, countries, and communities that make up LCSD! 🌎 Explore student-led displays, taste traditional snacks, learn greetings in different languages, and discover customs from around the globe — all created by our amazing students and families. This is more than a walk — it’s a celebration of who we are. Diverse. United. Proud. 🦁

Here’s your chance to finally get back at your favorite LCSD staff members… with a SPLASH! 💦🎯 Step right up to the Dunk Tank at Unity Fest and take aim at principals, teachers, and even district staff who’ve bravely volunteered to take the plunge — all in the name of fun, laughter, and community spirit! Don't miss it - only at Unity Fest! Friday, May 30, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. behind LHS.

The LHS Talent Show is on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at LHS Visual & Performing Arts Center at 6:30 p.m. Come cheer on your favorite act!

Wellness Night was a success at Emmet Belknap, offering families tools and resources for mental, physical, and emotional health. From yoga and mindfulness activities to healthy snacks and community partner booths, the night emphasized the importance of balance and self-care.

Tomorrow, May 20, 2025 is the day to get our and vote on the 2025-2026 Budget Vote. It's so important to participate!

Meet the Candidates! Join us for School Board Candidates Night on May 7, 2025, from 6–8 PM at the Lockport High School Visual & Performing Arts Center (250 Lincoln Ave., Door #3). This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running for the Lockport City School District Board of Education. Presented by The Lockport Council of PTAs & The League of Women Voters of Buffalo-Niagara. Be informed. Be involved.

Whole Child Wellness Night is coming! Thursday, May 15, 2025 Emmet Belknap Intermediate School We’re inviting ALL students, families, caregivers, staff, and community members to this special evening focused on health, safety, and emotional well-being. 🧠💬🍎 Connect with local experts, explore helpful resources, and discover how we can all support our children's wellness—together. Over 30 organizations will be there, including: ✔ Feedmore WNY ✔ Kenan Center ✔ Lockport Family YMCA/Camp Kenan ✔ Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

🤖✨ Get ready, LCSD! STEM NIGHT is TONIGHT! From robots and drones to science experiments, coding, math magic 🧪📐 and even stop motion animation — we've got something for every curious mind! 🎉 Open to ALL K-12 students + families 🕕 May 1, 2025 from 6–8 PM 📍 Lockport High School (Enter through Door #3) Can't wait to see you there— it's going to be STEM-sational! 🧠⚡

May is Community Action Month! STEM Night on May 1 is a great way for our community to come together and empower our students with knowledge, resources, and opportunities for growth. It’s also the perfect lead-up to our LCSD Unity Fest on May 30th, where we will continue to celebrate the strength and spirit of our community, promoting unity, diversity, and empowerment for all. Mark your calendars: STEM Night: May 1, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Lockport High School Unity Fest: May 30, 2025 from 4:00-8:00 PM behind Lockport High School Together, we’re building a future of innovation, inclusivity, and community empowerment!

Join us for Whole Child Wellness Night at Emmet Belknap Intermediate School on Thursday, May 15! This is a FREE community event for students, families, caregivers, staff, and community members. Over 30 local organizations will be on site to share wellness resources and information that support the whole child—mind, body, and heart. Featuring: ✔ Catholic Charities ✔ Feedmore WNY ✔ Kenan Center ✔ Lockport Family YMCA/Camp Kenan ✔ Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services ...and many more! Interested in having a resource table? Contact: esmorol@lockportschools.net Let’s come together to support our students and families! 💛🦁

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd to raise awareness about taking care of our planet. We’re excited to celebrate Earth Day and do our part to help the environment! 🌍 🌎 🌏

🦁💙 Embrace our differences and support each other. Every student brings something unique to our classrooms—different strengths, perspectives, and ways of learning. That’s what makes our schools strong. When we take the time to understand and uplift one another, we create a community where everyone belongs and everyone can succeed. #WeAreLions #NeurodiversityAwareness

Emmet Belknap students completed the first Fuel Up challenge of the year: reset yourself with dairy. Participating classrooms got to create their own healthy yogurt tube snacks using 3 simple ingredients (yogurt, fruit, & honey). A special thanks to Aramark for their generosity providing all the supplies & visit FuelUpChallenge.com to join the health and wellness program.

Small actions can make a big difference. Whether it’s offering a quiet space, rethinking how we give instructions, or simply showing patience—these everyday choices help create a school where every student, including those who are neurodivergent, can thrive. 💙💛 Let’s keep celebrating the unique ways our students learn, grow, and succeed—because inclusion isn’t one big gesture, it’s a series of small, intentional ones. #NeurodiversityAwareness

STEM Night: A Journey Through Innovation is coming to LCSD! On May 1 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, get ready for a night of hands-on experiments, digital safety tips, robotics, and more! When: May 1, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Where: Lockport High School ✨Keynote Speaker: Investigator Michael Hamilton on Cyberbullying Awareness ✨Hands-On STEM Demos: Robotics, animation, coding & more! ✨Grab a bite while you explore! Don’t forget: Arrive by 6:00 PM sharp for the opening event to enter for a chance to win a Drone or Sphero Mini Robot!