GREATNESS Co-Curriculars & Extracurriculars
MERIT
McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology (MCIT)
MASTERY
The Business of Running the LT Schools Corporation
Pillars of EXCELLENCE
“Our mission as a public school corporation is to cultivate excellence in every student, regardless of circumstances. We are dedicated to providing an outstanding education that not only leads to graduation but also inspires lifelong learning. Our commitment is to offer exceptional, innovative academic and extracurricular programs within dynamic learning environments. From pre-Kindergarten through high school, we strive for excellence and equitable student outcomes, empowering each individual to surpass expectations and confidently pursue their post-graduation aspirations.” Dr. Shawn A. Smith, Superintendent
Welcome to Lawrence Township Schools, the 5th largest public school district in Indiana. Over 16,000 students and their families are served by 2,500 employees who are committed to Excellence.
The mission focused requirement for Excellence is the basis of every recommendation and decision related to programs, policies, and procedures, as well as in communications, actions, and expectations for students and staff.
It is underscored in the Vision to be the District of Destination where Excellence empowers everyone to reach their full potential.
It is evident in the Mission through innovation and dedication, supporting all students on their educational pathways to graduation, college, and career.
It is reinforced in LT Schools Core Values of:
Achievement: We are committed to striving for excellence and maximizing performance and potential of each individual student in an environment where race/ethnicity, gender, and family income are not predictors of success.
Integrity: We embrace our differences, treating everyone with dignity, honesty, and fairness. We are entrusted to be inclusive and transparent.
Service: We are servant leaders, listening and responding to the needs of the school community; focusing on continuous improvement, measurable results, stakeholder voice, and stakeholder satisfaction; and contributing to making our community a place where people feel welcome and well-served regardless of race/ethnicity, gender, family income, religion, or sexual orientation/gender identity.
It is reiterated in the LT Schools Equity Statement. We believe that students of all races and ethnicities can meet or exceed State standards and Corporation graduation requirements when they are effectively taught and held to high expectations. The MSD of Lawrence Township defines educational equity as, “A state in which dimensions of privilege, skin color, and economic status are not predictive of, or correlated with, educational outcomes in any significant way, and where all learners are able to participate fully in quality learning experiences.” Dr. Vernita Mayfield, executive Summary, MSDLT Equity Audit.
Because of this integrated culture of Excellence and continuous improvement, enhanced core competencies have emerged. These pillars of expertise define the LT Schools advantage which translates into unparalleled opportunities for students.
SUPERIORITY I DISTINCTION I MERIT I GREATNESS I MASTERY
A message to: families, employees, & stakeholders
The Richard M.
Foundation announced LT Schools as a recipient of a $240,000 grant from College Matters.
Imagine Learning named LT Schools as a 2023-2024 District of Distinction.
Superintendent Dr. Shawn A. Smith was inducted into the Indianapolis Public Schools Hall of Fame as an Inspiring
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Greetings to the MSD of Lawrence Township Community Members
As we reflect on the 2023-2024 school year, I am proud to share our annual report, which reviews our mission-driven, collective efforts to prepare our students for both the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
The school year was one of growth, innovation, and accomplishment. Our students, teachers, staff, and families have worked tirelessly to maintain academic and extracurricular excellence while adapting to the ever-changing educational landscape.
The following pages highlight our key initiatives, celebrations, and the strategic initiatives that will shape our future. You will find detailed information on our academic performance, student achievements, extracurricular excellence, and the enhanced programs that enrich our students’ educational experiences.
We take pride in our successes and acknowledge the areas where we can improve, always striving for excellence in all aspects of our mission of supporting all students on their educational pathways to graduation, college, and career.
We thank you for your continued support and engagement which are critical to our shared vision of providing the most effective educational outcome for each and every student in our district.
Sincerely,
Shawn A. Smith
DR. SHAWN A. SMITH Superintendent of Schools
On behalf of the MSD of Lawrence Township Board of Education, we thank you, our community, for the honor you bestow on the MSD of Lawrence Township to educate our children and give them the skills and experiences they need to succeed for the rest of their lives. Our 95% graduation rate is the result of our strong mission statement, board goals, strategic planning, and a commitment to equitable outcomes. We recognize our community who worked alongside us to create these important goals that continue to serve us well.
Our students’ success is the culmination of the combined efforts of every teacher, coach, counselor, bus driver, food service employee, maintenance team member, administrator, safety officer, and family member who devote their life’s work to our children. We thank you all.
And lest you think that our graduation rate is our only point of pride, open the pages of this booklet to celebrate our year as the District of Destination.
Yours in service,
Wendy Muston
WENDY MUSTON President, MSD of Lawrence Township Board of Education
Superintendent
Dr. Shawn A. Smith was appointed by the US Secretary of Education to the Midwest Advisory Council.
College & Career Pathways
Long before the Indiana Department of Education implemented graduation pathways requirements, LT Schools recognized every student’s unique pathway, from start to finish, by providing options to coincide with each student’s interests and strengths, ensuring a comprehensive education by incorporating choice, digital tools, and innovative curriculum, in a progressive learning environment. Regardless of a student’s post-graduation plans, the LT Schools experience is a launching pad for a lifetime of opportunities and endless possibilities. In a learning community this vast, the definition of success and the pathway to achieve it are as diverse as our students.
The choices begin in Kindergarten at the NAEYC accredited Early Learning Centers (ELC). Each elementary school choice is themed to align with student passions at all ability levels, exposing them to concepts as an introduction to future possibilities. During middle school, students further explore options, including career awareness experiences, as they start to hone in on their potential pathway to graduation.
LT Schools developed the Next Level Programs of Study which walks high school students through four years of experiential learning in classrooms, labs, mentorships, internships, and certifications, regardless of whether a student is college or career bound, or entering the military. Through Next Level Programs of Study, some students will discover a passion and launching point for a life-long career by gaining valuable experience and applying new skills, while potentially earning both high school and college credits.
Members of the Class of 2024 enrolled in over fifty post-secondary programs, including public and private colleges & universities, HBCUs, Ivy League institutions, and federal service academies.
It is an honor to walk with students on their educational journey.
Number of students in LT Schools: 16,502
NAECY accredited Early Learning Centers: 4
IN DOE certified STEM Schools: 8
Number of Graduation Pathways: 27
Number of 2024 grads: 1,246
Valedictorians: Henry Ising (LN) & Camryn Williams (LC)
Salutatorians: Jasmine Strelow (LN), Katherine Makris (LC), and Charley Richey (LC)
Graduation Rate: 95% with no disparity by racial sub-group
Average GPA for top 10% of Class of 2024: 4.44
Number of AP courses available : 28
Number of Distinguished Scholars: 178
Number of Academic Honors Diplomas: 318
Number of Technical Honors Diplomas: 78
Number of International Baccalaureate Candidates: 23
Number of Advanced Placement Capstone Candidates: 28
Total Scholarships offered: $56M
“From a young age, our daughter wanted to be a doctor She loved science and math, so we enrolled her in the LT STEM elementary school, and she continued that focus in middle school. In high school she took 4 years of Bio-Medical Sciences at MCIT and decided a career in medicine was not her future after all. We were so thankful she could figure that out before she went to college versus switching majors after an investment of time and money. ”—LT High School Parent
Jetzebel Rivera-Lopez (LN Senior) earned several prestigious scholarships including the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, Lilly Endowment Scholarship, and a Gates Scholar. She was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Brown, Columbia, Stanford, Northwestern, and Boston Universities.
Kye Benford (LN Senior) was named a Purdue University Stamps Scholar.
Kameron Armstrong (LN) was awarded a scholarship from the Tamika Catchings “Catch a Star” Foundation.
Bryson Luter (LC Senior) was named the 2024 Marion County Athlete of the Year. Bryson will continue his academic and athletic career at the US Military Academy at West Point.
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Bilingual Education DISTINCTION
What started in 1994 as a Spanish Immersion magnet program at a single elementary school has become a nationally recognized, progressive dual language curriculum offered at multiple schools at every grade level. This enriched model of instruction values not only the use of two or more languages, but also addresses socio-cultural competence. Taught by an international, bilingual, and diverse staff, students are immersed in an authentic and rigorous learning environment. All Lawrence Township Immersion schools are members of the International Spanish Academies(ISAs) which are educational centers known for their academic prestige.
Driven by the needs and desires of the LT community, the demand for this cohesive and integrated curricular focus has grown exponentially. The seamless transitions from kindergarten through graduation culminate with a Certificate of Multilingual Proficiency from the State of Indiana along with their Lawrence Township diploma. Students also receive a diploma from the International Spanish Academies. By embracing and incorporating the cultural, linguistic, and ethnic diversity of staff and students, these high-achieving bilingual and biliterate students have a multi-cultural understanding, appreciation for differences, and find strength in diversity, preparing them for our global society.
Number of students enrolled in Bilingual Education: 4,952
Number of schools with Bilingual Classes:
3 Early Learning Centers
7 Elementary schools
all 4 Secondary schools
“What I love about the dual language immersion program in Lawrence Township is how our students become bilingual and biliterate, receiving a very rigorous education from native Spanish-speaking teachers who come from different parts of the world. Therefore, students are not only learning a second language, they are learning cultures and traditions, and they are becoming global citizens little by little from kindergarten to senior year.
I really love being their teacher at the high school level because I look at them and think , now you are ready to conquer the world. Their lives, their relationships and connections, their experiences will be different thanks to Lawrence Township.” —LN Teacher
In the Indy Star’s Official Community’s Choice Awards for the Best Things in Indy, Forest Glen Elementary won Best Public School.
Forest Glen Elementary is the winner of the 2023 Excellence in Early Literacy Award from the Indiana Department of Education.
McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology (MCIT)
Winner of the Excellence in Student Pathways Award from the Indiana Department of Education, MCIT serves only LT students. With the motto of “Where Everything is Possible”, MCIT offers a variety of Career and Technical Education classes which satisfy graduation pathways requirements and allow students to earn dual credits as well as industry certifications.
Education goes beyond the walls of a classroom. Many of these elective programs of study span 4 years, and students gladly commit to a multi-year course of study in order to complete the program or certification. The engaging, state-of-the-art, technical learning labs and simulators, project and work-based learning, along with community partnerships and internships, advance LT Schools students beyond traditional academics.
For students who continue their education beyond high school, these programs offer a host of benefits including college credit, connections to meaningful employment opportunities, and transferable skills for any career. For students entering the workforce upon graduation, successful completion of one of these programs with authentic interactions and experiences prepares them to earn a livable wage in high demand fields, offering a chance to advance quickly.
Number of LC and LN students taking classes at MCIT: 2,750
Number of National Certifications offered at MCIT: 23
MCIT is the winner of the 2023 Excellence in Student Pathways Award from the Indiana Department of Education
Our student was recently accepted into Purdue University’s Veterinary Scholars program, which is incredibly competitive and highly selective. It guarantees her a spot in a future DVM class at Purdue.
Why does this matter? Because she was qualified for this honor thanks to her MCIT BioMed coursework and externship at a veterinary clinic. That is an amazing program and put her in direct contact with doctors and clinicians, who gave her a professional, authentic hands-on experience. She had long conversations with the doctors there, which really helped her flesh out her essays for the Vet Scholars application. I think McKenzie should definitely put this on its list of “Amazing MCIT Student Achievements.”
—LT High School Parent
Co-Curriculars & Extracurriculars
While Academic Excellence is the mission focus, LT Schools enriches the entire student experience from the youngest learners through high school. LT Schools fosters a culture of community service and encourages students to identify their unique gifts, passions, and contributions to family and community. They are challenged to think in terms of the greater good and to focus on problem solving. Students actively participate in school-sponsored service and professional organizations, clubs, and student government. Honing leadership skills, shaping policy, and building community awareness develop balanced students well-prepared for their future endeavors. There are clubs and groups for almost every interest at every grade level.
Number of High School Clubs and Activities: Over 35
Performing Arts
Demonstrating exceptional talent in visual, creative, and performing arts, Katherine Makris & Isabel Standley (both LC) were selected as 2024 candidates for the US Presidential Scholars Program.
5 LT Schools advanced to the VEX Robotics State Championships, with 1 advancing to the World Competition.
In the state show choir finals, LC’s back-up band, Sweet Sound, was named Best Band.
Nationally recognized as a Best Community for Music Education for the 13th year in a row, LT Schools is known for its commitment to music, choral, and theater programs. Students start their performing arts journey in elementary school with a plethora of in-class and extracurricular options. By the time they get to middle and high school, students are eligible to take part in nationally competitive groups, performing all around the state. LT Schools groups, including the Marching Pride of Lawrence Township, have a long history of excellence and hold regional, state, and national titles. LT performing arts is a place to express creativity, excellence, and community.
Number of students in Performing Arts: 9,000 +
Athletics
Athletic excellence is apparent across the district from the elementary leagues through high school. As part of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC), LT student-athletes participate at a highly competitive level while adhering to the LT mantra of hard work, dedication, commitment, respect, and team.
The Lawrence North Girls Athletic Program won the MIC All-Sports Championship.
Offering elementary intradistrict leagues, 24 high school varsity sports along with complementary programming at the middle schools, Unified Sports, and Intramurals, over 2,500 student-athletes assist in expanding the LT winning tradition which includes 47 state championships and numerous county, conference, sectional, and regional championships.
Number of student-athletes in the Class of 2024 committed to Intercollegiate Athletics: 55
Robotics
LT Schools STEM for ALL commitment, a systematic approach of expose, explore, and experience, begins in first grade. Students at all grade levels are handson learners, mastering critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Complementing the STEM for ALL initiative, LT Schools has perfected a robust co-curricular Robotics program beginning in the elementary schools with the VEX Robotics League which has qualified teams for state, regional and world championship competitions, along with high school teams from McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology.
Number of elementary students participating in the VEX Robotics League: 200
Jaylah Lampley (LC) was honored at the 2023-2024 Gatorade Indiana Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
LAWRENCE CENTRAL GIRLS BASKETBALL ARE THE STATE CHAMPIONS!
It was a dream turned reality for the Lawrence Central Girls Basketball team, who for the first time in school history, won the Class 4A State championship in February 2024. And Coach Jannon Lampley also made history across Indiana as the first Black female coach to lead her team to a state victory. Coach Lampley called the win the result of a season of discipline and laser focus.
Coach Lampley and her staff helped lead the team to a 30-1 record on the season. In addition to the State Championship title, they walked away with Conference, Marion County, Regional, and Semi-State Championship wins.
For Coach Lampley’s players, her inspiration goes well beyond the basketball court as she builds bonds with her players and teaches goal setting and having the courage to commit 100%. She works with her student-athletes to conduct themselves as champions both on and off of the court.
While Coach Lampley celebrates this State title, she’s looking forward to doing the same next season!
Coach Jannon Lampley (LC Basketball) is the first Black female head coach in Indiana to win a state title.
The Business of Running LT Schools Corporation
MASTERY
Serving over 16,500 students requires expert leaders overseeing a dynamic infrastructure to design, manage, and deliver services necessary for student achievement, safety, and culture in a diverse community that spans 48 square miles.
Staff
The LT Schools advantage is the over 2,500 employees, of which 1,000+ are certified faculty, who work tirelessly on behalf of LT students and their families. With the goal of attracting and retaining highly effective staff reflective of the student-body, LT Schools values every employee’s contribution toward excellence. LT Schools offers comprehensive compensation packages and fosters staff development though participation in team building, leadership, and extra-curricular activities, including community partnerships.
Blue Ribbon Facilities
Every student and employee deserves a vibrant, safe environment that is conducive to learning and growing. LT Schools maintains almost 3 million square feet in 23 learning and support buildings on almost 450 acres of land. In the last 9 years, over $200M that was self-financed has been invested in renovations and expansions that addressed capacity, safety and security, enhanced learning environments, IT infrastructure, and mechanicals for every facility, culminating with an additional $230M in renovations, primarily focused on Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High Schools, financed by a capital referendum in 2019.
Finances
With the increase in families choosing LT Schools as their district of destination, having the financial resources to serve the growth trend and associated needs is critical. LT Schools is financially stable, having met the goals of a positive balance, cash balance of over $16M, and a Rainy Day fund of $9.5M for the past several years. Earning a A++ bond rating ensures LT Schools gets the most favorable financial terms. LT Schools is proud to be one of a very few school districts that has never asked the community to consider an operating referendum to cover expenses associated with running a school corporation.
STRONG SCHOOLS. STRONG COMMUNITY.
Photo by James Walker
LC Principal Franklyn Bush earned the Leadership Award from the Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators Midwest Regional Conference.
Chris Giffin, LN Boys Basketball Coach, was named County Coach of the Year.
Lawrence Township BOARD OF EDUCATION
Back row: Ms. Marta Lawrence, Member I Ms. Crystal Puckett, Secretary I Ms. Amy Norman, Vice President
Front row: Ms. Jessica Dunn, Member I Dr. Shawn A. Smith, Superintendent of Schools I Ms. Wendy Muston, President
The Lawrence Township Board of Education defines annual goals which will further the school district’s vision of being the district of destination where excellence empowers everyone to reach their potential. The 2023-2024 goals were centered around equity, student achievement, people, safe and secure 21st century learning environments, and financial stability.
Board Goal: Equity and Anti-Racism
The MSD of Lawrence Township will pursue equitable access and inclusion and continue to examine institutional beliefs, behaviors, policies, programs, practices, and structures in our School Corporation and implement culturally responsive procedures and practices that enhance the educational opportunities for students, families, and our community partners. We know that learning from the shared experiences of our diverse community will eliminate discriminatory barriers that impede a growth mindset. All board goals will be examined through the lens of equity and anti-racism.
• Implement Equitable Student Outcomes Action Plan as outlined in the Board-approved plan.
• Report progress and outcomes on dashboard.
Implemented and completed monthly with fidelity per the Board-approved plan.
Board Goal: Student Achievement
We are passionate about providing rigorous, high-quality academic instruction in a diverse and enriching environment.
• Graduation Rate - Maintain a 93% graduation rate while increasing the percentage of students earning an academic honors or technical honors diploma by 5% in every racial sub-group with accelerated growth in underperforming sub-groups.
Baseline: 2022-23 Graduation Rate: 95%, with no disparity by racial sub-group 2023-2024 Results: Graduation rate of 95%, with no disparity by racial sub-group
Increase in Honors Diplomas:
• Rigor Diagnostics – Achieve or exceed an end of year RD score of 10.0 or grow by 2.5 points from the beginning of the year.
1.7 average growth, with 2 schools at 10.0 or higher
• Increase student attendance to 95%.
2023-2024 Average weekly attendance was 92.38%.
• Average growth of 12% in the number of students meeting grade level proficiency on district benchmark Math and Reading assessments at the mid-year (MOY) and year-end with accelerated growth in underperforming sub-groups.
2023-2024: MOY 29% proficiency growth in math, 26% proficiency growth in reading Every sub-group met the goal of 12% proficiency growth.
• By June 2024, an average of 80% of all 3rd grade students, who have been enrolled in LT
Board Goals and Results
Schools for 3 years, will be proficient on the IREAD3 assessment with accelerated growth in underperforming subgroups.
Each elementary school implemented IREAD3 focused curriculum and instruction during JumpStart in preparation for June IREAD3 re-testing.
2023-2024: IREAD3 proficiency is 64.4% for all test takers. 70% proficiency for those enrolled in LT Schools for 3+ years.
• Increase by 10% the number of students designated as Approaching, At or Above Proficiency in every sub-group on the annual ILEARN assessment with accelerated growth in underperforming sub-groups.
2023-2024: ILEARN English Language Arts is 48% At, Approaching or Above (2% Growth. Math is 44% At, Approaching, or Above (3% Growth).
Board Goal: Strategic Plan, district wide plan for 2023-2026
We are committed to the vision of being the district of destination with the mission of supporting all students on their educational pathways to graduation, college, and career.
• Begin implementation of the Strategic Plan
Completed Year 1 implementation of the 3-year plan.
• Monitor and report on progress of the Strategic Plan.
Report for Year 1 was presented at the June Board of Education meeting.
• A Strategic Plan dashboard will be visible and easily accessible on the district website.
Quarterly updates have been entered into the Strategic Plan dashboard by all divisions. These updates are available for public viewing.
Board Goal: People
We value and empower employees to positively impact student achievement.
• All Employees will participate in common district-developed professional development for all job classifications. New hires will also receive equity on-boarding and on-going equity professional development in all divisions and schools.
100% Ongoing professional development for all employees
• We shall maintain our intentional focus on recruiting, hiring, and retaining bilingual staff in order to increase racial and ethnic staff diversity by 3% through recruitment and retention.
Bilingual staff
2022-2023 Baseline 12%
2023-2024: 14%
Racial and ethnic diversity
Baseline 2022 - 2023: District 48%
2023-2024: District 45%
• Recruit and retain 90% of district effective and highly effective teachers.
2022-2023 Baseline: Certified 92%
2023-2024: Certified 93%
• Implement an anonymous employee survey for all staff with an expected completion rate of 80%, the purpose of which is to better understand drivers of job satisfaction.
Survey data by Panorama has been completed, compiled, and shared with the Board of Education and leadership team. The district Climate Committee will analyze data and prepare recommendations.
• Offer an exit interview to every employee who leaves through resignation or retirement.
Exit interviews have been designed and offered to all exiting employees.
Board Goal: Operations and Finance
We are responsible for 23 facilities, more than 16,000 students and over 2,500 employees.
• The MSD of Lawrence Township will ensure a strong and stable financial outlook by maintaining a cash balance of $13M in the education fund at the end of each calendar year.
2022 Baseline: $17.6M with a Rainy Day fund of $11.1M
2023: Over $16M with a Rainy Day fund of $9.5M
• All taxing funds will maintain a positive balance at the end of the fiscal year.
2022 Baseline: Positive Balance
2023: Positive Balance
• The MSD of Lawrence Township will increase Minority Vendor spend by 3%.
2022 Baseline: Minority vendor spend of $1.95M
2023 Minority Vendor spend of $5.8M (200% increase)
Board Goal: Safety and Security
We are committed to creating safe and secure schools for our community.
• Requirements per Indiana Code: Emergency Preparedness Plans and Drills
All school buildings have submitted their plans to the State.
• Annual site and building security assessment
Completed and on-going
• Review and update Board policies and guidelines.
District Safety Committee met and completed updates per state statute.
• Expand on updating internal school plan, including new equipment and personnel.
Continue renovation upgrades and security device upgrades.
Enrollment by Grade Numbers 2023-2024
Financial Results
Graduation Rates
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP
Enrollment Trends
Executive LEADERSHIP TEAM
DR. SHAWN A. SMITH Superintendent of Schools
MR. RODGER SMITH Chief of Operations
DR. STEVE GOEGLEIN Chief Technology Officer
DR. EMILY HAAS BROWN Assistant Superintendent for Elementary
DR. TIM HARSHBARGER Chief of Support Services
MS. STEPHANIE LAPLANTE Chief of Programs
MR. DAN KUZNIK Assistant Superintendent for Secondary
MS. CARLA JOHNSON Chief of Human Resources
MS. KAREN NIEMEIER Director of Exceptional Learners
MR. MATT MILES Chief Financial Officer
MR. TROY KNODERER Chief Academic Officer
MS. SHAWN BUSH Director of Student Services
Employees of the Year
SUSAN JORDAN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR
Conni Davis
ELC-Winding Ridge
ELC AMY BEVERLAND
Leah Beardslee
ELC BROOK PARK
Helisha Klipp
ELC MARY CASTLE
Jennifer McNamara
ELC WINDING RIDGE
Casey Krummel
AMY BEVERLAND
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lindsey Lewis
BROOK PARK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Audrey Johnson
CRESTVIEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kristine Booth
FOREST GLEN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kelis Barber Benitez
HARRISON HILL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Emily Ross
INDIAN CREEK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sylvia Marrero Olivo
MARY CASTLE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Debra Ann May
OAKLANDON
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jill Ambre
SKILES TEST
ELEMENTARY SCHOOl
Reginald Golder Jr.
SUNNYSIDE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Beatriz Smith
WINDING RIDGE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ruth Sheldon
DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Gracie Sahm
McKenzie Center for innovation and Technology
BELZER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lauren Hill
FALL CREEK VALLEY
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kayci Troyer
LAWRENCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Amber Leonhard
LAWRENCE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Samantha Good
LAWRENCE ADVANCE ACADEMY
Steve Helgeson
MCKENZIE CENTER FOR INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Gracie Sahm
DISTRICT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Julie Hils, RN Indian Creek Elementary School
Lawrence Township SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Founded in 1983, the Lawrence Township School Foundation (LTSF) has served as the philanthropic arm of the MSD of Lawrence Township, raising funds and investing millions of dollars to fund student achievement. Partnering with the school district, LTSF funds impactful programs that empower students and educators. This community-driven effort is made possible by generous individuals, business partners, and service organizations who share in LTSF’s mission to connect resources that enable all Lawrence Township students to reach their full potential.
LTSF programs are designed to Empower, Prepare, and Support students at every stage of their educational journey. By investing in these three program pillars, the Foundation helps students succeed—from hands-on learning experiences and career exploration to post-graduation opportunities and professional development for educators. LTSF’s initiatives are built to Power Their Potential, supporting the school district’s pillars of excellence. On behalf of the over 16,500 students and 2,500 employees these gifts impact, THANK YOU!
LT Schools of Excellence
EARLY LEARNING CENTERS
ELC Amy Beverland
ELC Brook Park
ELC Mary Castle
ELC Winding Ridge
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Amy Beverland Elementary School
Brook Park Elementary School
Crestview Elementary School
Forest Glen Elementary School
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Indian Creek Elementary School
Mary Castle Elementary School
Oaklandon Elementary School
Skiles Test Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School
Winding Ridge Elementary School
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Belzer Middle School
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
HIGH SCHOOLS
Lawrence Central High School
Lawrence North High School
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
McKenzie Center for Innovation & Technology
Lawrence Advance Academy
LAWRENCE EDUCATION & COMMUNITY CENTER (LECC)
6501 Sunnyside Road
Indianapolis, IN 46236
317.423.8200 LTschools.org
