

November 2, 2026
Pick a Reading Partner Month | November 2026 We are so excited to celebrate Pick a Reading Partner (PARP) Month with our George Southard families! This November, our entire sch...

October 28, 2026
Superintendent's Conference Day Tuesday, November 3, 2026 No school for students. Staff to report. 15 Minute Early Release Bus Drill for K-12 Grades Friday, November 6, 20...

September 28, 2026
A live virtual presentation by FBI Buffalo In collaboration with the FBI Buffalo Citizens Academy Alumni Association Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6–7:30 p.m. | Guests arriv...

November 5, 2026
Lockport City School District is proud to partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to help ensure every child in our community has a safe, comfortable place to sleep. Through...

October 22, 2026
Winter Sports Registration is OPEN! Please see the Winter Sports Newsletter for all information, including Tryouts, Final Forms & Physicals, APP, and more! https://app.smore.com/n...
October 16, 2026
10-16-26 Dear Lockport Families and Community Members, The recent school shooting in Bend, Oregon, is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of keeping our schools safe. Our...

August 31, 2026
ParentSquare is our new platform for school communication. Families will receive messages through email, app, voice, or text, helping everyone stay informed and involved. What...

May 20, 2026
The Lockport City School District is pleased to announce the unofficial results of the Board of Education election and budget vote held Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Voters elected four i...
May 9, 2026
Dear Lockport City School District Learning Community, I am writing to share several administrative staffing updates that will take effect during the 2026–2027 school year. As...

April 15, 2026
The Lockport City School District introduced a proposed 2026 Capital Improvement Project at the April 14 Board of Education meeting. The proposal is centered on three priorities: ...

December 5, 2025
On November 10, 2025, a plowing incident in the walking pathway area behind George Southard Elementary School resulted in the collapse of the bridge over Donner Creek. This pedes...

October 28, 2025
We are excited to share a new resource designed to help you support your child’s literacy growth at home! As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping families informed and involv...
April 24, 2025
April 24, 2025 Dear George Southard Learning Community, I am writing to inform you of an incident that occurred earlier today involving an individual who gained temporary access...

April 9, 2025
Dear Parents and Legal Guardians of George Southard Elementary School, I am pleased to share some exciting news with you regarding the leadership at George Southard Elementary Sc...

February 6, 2025
Dear Lockport Families, Staff, and Students, We’re excited to announce Lion Bytes , the official podcast of the Lockport City School District! Each month, we’ll bring you import...

January 30, 2025
Based on LCSD’s commitment to nurturing a school environment where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging, we will feature a cultural heritage celebration, work...

January 21, 2025
Join the Lockport High School Cheerleaders for a Cheer Clinic on Saturday, February 8 from 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.! You will learn basic cheer skills, receive a t-shirt and bow, and ...

December 11, 2024
Dear Families, We are excited to share that starting with the 2024-25 school year, we have introduced a new standards-based report card for our K-4 elementary students. This rede...

November 8, 2024
Lockport City School District is excited to invite Pre-K through sixth grade students and their families to walk the red carpet into Literacy Night! Get ready for an evening fille...

August 29, 2024
Join the Lockport High School Cheerleaders for a Cheer Clinic on Friday, September 20 from 5:30-8 p.m. at LHS West (319 West Ave) for grades K through 8! You'll learn basic cheer ...