
The Griffin's Nest
Lawrence Virtual School News - Summer 2024
Summer Break May 27 - August 13, 2024
LVS Summer Hours
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Thursday
School starts Thursday, August 14, 2024
SUMMER ACTIVITY OPPORTUNITIES!
Check out these great summer activities.
Kansas
A program from Kansas Tourism that offers Kansas families free admission to 200+ attractions across the state, throughout the summer. Click the logo to start your adventure!
LAWRENCE
Is your student insterested in theatre; or just the class clows? If so, consider enrolling your child in drama classes at Theatre Lawrence. There are many offerings--from preschool through middle school. There is even a Taylor Swift class!
Check out more information here!
Read books, attend events, and win prizes!
Our all-ages Summer Reading Challenge starts May 22 and is all about adventure! Read 10 books (or) log 30 hours to win prizes. Let's gooooo!
KU SUMMER SPORTS CAMP
KU is offering a Sports Camp for students entering 3rd-6th grade. There will be two session at a cost of $100 per session.
- Session 1: June 3-June 14th
- Session 2: June 17-June 28th
For more information and to register visit their website.
TOPEKA
There is lots of Free Fun in Topeka this summer. First Friday Artwalks, museums, nature trails and much more. Click the Visit Topeka logo for info on all of the free fun.
Summer Theatre Camp 3-Week Session Dates
Topeka Civic Theatre offer three (3) week summer camps beginning June 3, 2024. Click their logo above for more informtion.
JOHNSON COUNTY
Summer Reading 2024: Adventure Awaits!
Johnson County Library kicks off their Summer Reading Program on June 1st. Click the logo above to join fellow readers.
Check out the Johnson County's Summer program by clicking the picture above.
WICHITA
Wichita has it all this summer. Sports, dance, music, art, and much more. Click the logo above for more information.
A Friend Asks App
Suicide Prevention Hotline simply dial 988!
Scholastic Book Clubs
Scholastic Reading Club is an opportunity for K-8 students to order books from Scholastic Book Clubs that are delivered directly to your home. When you use the LVS code to purchase books, we can offer free books to share with students.
Shop Online: http://scholastic.com/readingclub
One-Time Class Activation Code: LVYZB
Please associate your student with Marcia Riggis' “class” when prompted to connect your student to a class. Book orders are due on the 29th of each month.
Questions? Contact Marcia Riggins
Parent/Guardian Information
Need IT Help?
If you are still having technical issues with your school-issued device contact IT by sending a work order to: itworkorder@usd497.org
You may also call IT for support at 785-330-HELP (4357).
NEW ADDRESS, EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER?
Don't forget to alert LVS
All contact information changes should now be completed in 2024-2025 Annual Registration.
PowerSchool Parent Access Information
New Parents, please make sure you have your PowerSchool account registered and active. The Enrollment department should have provided you with the information required to set up your parent account. If you did not receive the information please contact lvsapplicant@usd497.org and they will provide you with the information needed.
Please visit this page for more information.
Pay Student Fees Online
Should your student withdraw from Lawrence Public Schools you will no longer be able to pay fees online. To pay with a credit card please call the Cindy in the LVS Business Office at 785-330-4375.
Opportunities to Help Raise Funds for LVS
Dillons Community Rewards
You're only three easy steps away from earning rewards for LVS.
1. Create a digital account using your Dillon's Card. (must have a digital account to participate)
2. Go here to search for Lawrence Virtual School.
3. Select LVS and start shopping!
Every little bit helps.
For more information visit Dillons Community Rewards FAQs.
Box Tops for Education Earns $$$$ for LVS
Buy. Scan. Earn. (Yes, it's that easy!)
LVS earns cash when you purchase participating Box Top items and scan the receipt containing those items. Our goal is to earn $1,000 this year which we can use for student events.
Download the Box Tops App on your phone and start scanning those receipts.
Target is offering 40 Bonus Box Tops when you buy 4 select General Mills items. Click above for more information.
Meet Our Office Team
Zach Harwood: Principal
Jeff Hamlin: High School Registrar
Daiceonna Henderson: Enrollment
Cindy Hills: Business Office