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School Volunteers

Lawrence Public Schools appreciates the support of hundreds of parent and community volunteers. Please contact your child's school about volunteer opportunities. Other options include volunteering though one of our community partnerships with the Lawrence Schools Foundation's Lawrence Education Achievement Partners (LEAP) program, Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County, or Junior Achievement.

Lawrence Public Schools annually recognizes outstanding school volunteers during American Education Week. Each school and the school district select a Friend of Education. Our "Friends" represent all of the wonderful school volunteers who support our students and staff throughout the school year. We appreciate your involvement and support of student success! 

Friends of Education Honorees

2024 (Recognition Program)

Sunset Hill Elementary – Altrusa
Langston Hughes Elementary – Michael Cook
Billy Mills Middle School – Gwen Clark
Woodlawn Elementary – Gary Greer
Prairie Park Elementary – Kris Leggins
West Middle School – Mandy Grindstaff
New York Elementary – Leslie Arnold
Free State High – Mike Urish, Lawrence Shirt Factory
Deerfield Elementary – Nicole Beatty
Community Connections at Pinckney – Judy Labbe & Joan Justice
Schwegler Elementary – Amber Baranski
Sunflower Elementary – Anjali Kansal-Rill
Liberty Memorial Central Middle School – Michel Loomis
Lawrence College & Career Center – Annie Dark, Brown Industries
Hillcrest Elementary – Elizabeth "Day" Beck
Southwest Middle School – Carly & Justin Salb
Cordley Elementary – Marlon Wesley
Lawrence High – Connie Grimes
Quail Run Elementary – Beth Pavisian
Lawrence Public Schools, USD 497 – Jan Hurst

Outstanding Volunteers Honored Through the Years