Upcoming Dates: 

Dec. 8: Monthly Virtual PTO meeting 6:30 pm Meeting Link 

Dec. 21 - Jan. 4: Winter Break - No School  

Jan. 5: School Resumes 

Jan. 18: No School  

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 Langston Hughes "Virtual" Marathon Club

Students: Click Here to Access Your Classroom's Remote Learning Site   

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Langston Together Again- Returning for Hybrid Learning: 

Langston Logistic Plan for Covid Procedures (includes new arrival/dismissal plan, lunch plan, illness plan, etc.) 

Back to School Presentation & Videos  - See new Arrival, Dismissal, Health Info. & videos, etc. 

The Hybrid Model –

Be sure students bring a full water bottle, their fully charged iPad, Change of clothes, & two masks each day. Be sure all items are marked with their full name. 

           Group A - Last names A-L:  Langston - Mon. & Thurs. / Remote learning - Tues., Wed. & Fri.

           Group B - Last names M-Z: Langston - Tues. & Fri. / Remote learning - Mon., Wed. & Thurs.

Distance Learning Model - Students will attend school remotely, Monday through Friday 

District Covid-19 Testing 

Thanks to our partnership with LMH Health and Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, the school district will offer COVID-19 screening testing during the next two weeks. Thank you to those staff who choose to participate to help ensure that our schools remain safe learning environments for everyone. During the next two weeks, we will test 25% of students whose families provided consent for them to participate and offer testing to 100% of staff, who may opt-in/out.

Student Testing Dates:     B-Day Students – Tues, Dec. 8     /     A-Day Students – Thurs, Dec. 10     

If a student tests positive, LDCPH will be in touch with the parent/guardian to discuss contact tracing and the next steps.  Please note, if LDCPH’s Smart and Safe School Reopening Guidance changes to “Phase Red” next week, schools will shift to remote learning and testing will be postponed until a later date when students return to learning in-person in the hybrid model.

Review the Frequently Asked Questions about COVID testing. 

District Covid19 safety procedures and news: Click Here. 

Lawrence-Douglas County Public School outbreak graph: website 

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School Procedures regarding Covid 19 and Masks

Q&A Heath/Clinic changes and COVID Information - (New procedures, mask directions, illness protocol, etc.)   

On-Site Lunch & Breakfast for Hybrid Students 

During Hybrid learning, Food Service will provide FREE prepackaged breakfasts and lunches to students on-site. Details   Menu 

Meal Kits

Meal kits (containing one week's worth of breakfast and lunch) are available, click the link for ordering information and pick up locations: Click Here

DOUGLAS COUNTY HOLIDAY BUREAU

 Information about the Douglas County Holiday Bureau can be found here.  

Coats For Kids: How to donate coats and how to find a coat

Douglas County has partnered with United Way of the Plains and Johnson County to provide a one-stop shop for community resources: douglas.myresourceconnection.org   My Resource Connection connects individuals needing assistance with resources in Douglas County and the greater Kansas City area that can help meet their needs. The information is constantly monitored and updated and is provided by community agencies that you can trust. More info at: https://www.douglascountyks.org/services/health-and-environment/my-resource-connection

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Technology Guide:

Elementary Students/Families  Tech Guide / Elementary Tech Guide - Chinese   

LPS Strategic Plan  

Lawrence Public Schools will ensure that students of all races, backgrounds, and abilities achieve at high levels, demonstrate proficiency in reading by the third grade and in math by the eighth grade, and graduate on time prepared for success in college and careers.  Click the link above to read more about our strategic plan.

Kansas Legislation on Public Schools