Lawrence Township Public Schools + Mercer County Library News | December 23, 2025

As the Lawrence Township Public Schools community approaches winter break from December 24 through January 4, the district has announced key updates, including a revised 2026–2027 calendar that sets the school year to run from September 1 to June 17. Significant progress is being made on facility improvements with the recent groundbreaking of the Lawrence Middle School auditorium renovation, alongside student enrichment activities like the "First Oval Office Project" history field trip. Looking ahead to the new year, the district has scheduled a Senior Class Parent Information Night for January 5, a parent workshop on Artificial Intelligence for January 14, and the opening of preschool lottery applications on January 15. Additionally, the Mercer County Library System has adjusted its holiday hours, closing early on Christmas Eve and remaining closed on Christmas Day, while encouraging patrons to utilize digital services like Kanopy and New York Times All Access during the closure.