It is with great pride and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the newly appointed Principal of George Southard Elementary. I consider it a privilege and an honor to serve at a building that offers our children the foundational skills necessary to fulfill the Lockport mission of assuring “comprehensive learning for all so that each person will be a lifelong learner.” Read the Summer 2020 Newsletter from Principal Schmitt!
NYS mandated immunizations are required for new entrants to the district and students entering Kindergarten. Physicals performed by a physician are mandated for new entrants to the district and students entering Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 3, and Grade 5. Immunization requirements and physical forms can be found at www.lockportschools.org/healthservices. Mail or fax completed documentation to the school nurse. Please call your school nurse with questions.
The Lockport City School District has begun Kindergarten Registration for all children who will be 5 years of age on or before December 1, 2020. Children must be registered in order to attend school in September. Backpacks and iPads will be provided after registration is completed.
This is a reminder that due to COVID-19 all district buildings, playgrounds, and athletic facilities are CLOSED for usage by the community and students until further notice.
Class of 2020 Commencement: PRERECORDED GRADUATION PROGRAM. Featuring speeches delivered by Board of Education President John Linderman, Superintendent Michelle Bradley, Principal Dawn Wylke, Keynote Speaker Keah Brown, Class Valedictorian Jeremy Stoddard, Class Salutatorian Katherine Miner, and Co-Class Presidents. A slideshow of all 2020 graduates and footage from the graduation parade is included. The slideshow airs on LCTV Channels 1301 and 1302 several times between June 27th and June 30th.
We believe: All people can learn. Schools create conditions for success academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and aesthetically. Teaching and learning are the shared responsibilities of home, school, and the community. Our mission is to assure comprehensive learning for all so that each person will be a lifelong learner.
