Lawrence Schools Foundation

Lawrence Schools Foundation www.lawrenceschoolsfoundation.org

The Lawrence Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to effectively generating, managing and distributing funds for the preservation and enhancement of exemplary education provided by the Lawrence Public Schools.

We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Maximus and The Big Biscuit for their generous donations of school supplies...
08/24/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Maximus and The Big Biscuit for their generous donations of school supplies to the Lawrence Schools Foundation!

These donations will help provide much-needed supplies to Lawrence Public Schools students and classrooms throughout the school year. When our community comes together, our students benefit—and that support makes a difference!

Thank you for investing in our students and helping ensure they have the tools they need to learn, grow and succeed.

IT’S ALMOST TIME!Our 24th Annual Community Education Breakfast is just around the corner—and we’re excited to celebrate ...
08/18/2026

IT’S ALMOST TIME!

Our 24th Annual Community Education Breakfast is just around the corner—and we’re excited to celebrate another year of supporting Lawrence Public Schools and the incredible students, educators, and programs that make our community special!

📍 Burge Union at the University of Kansas
1565 Irving Hill Rd., Lawrence

📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
⏰ 7:30–9:00 a.m. | Doors open at 7:15 a.m.

🎤 Featured Speaker: Dr. Alex Hyler
A 2009 Lawrence High School graduate, Alex has built an impressive career in science, technology, and medical device innovation. She spent seven years as Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at CytoRecovery and now serves as a Program Manager for Teleflex Medical, where she oversees projects focused on surgical device development and innovation.

Tickets and sponsorships are still available but don’t wait! Seating is limited, and we expect the event to sell out soon. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you in the room as we celebrate the power of community support for public education.

Same great event. New location. Big celebrations and a big announcement at this years event!

Grab your tickets or secure your sponsorship today and join us for a morning of connection, inspiration, and celebration!

08/14/2026

We love seeing the excitement and smiles as kids head back to school. 🏫
We couldn’t let the students have all the fun, though. 😜

🥁Introducing your 2026–2027 LKPD School Resource Officers!

Lawrence Public Schools
City of Lawrence, Kansas - Municipal Government

THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR 3RD ANNUAL KIDS EXPO! Lawrence, you showed up BIG! Last Saturday, approximately 2,500–3,000 student...
08/14/2026

THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR 3RD ANNUAL KIDS EXPO!

Lawrence, you showed up BIG!

Last Saturday, approximately 2,500–3,000 students and families joined us for our biggest Kids Expo yet, alongside 78 incredible businesses, organizations and community partners who came together to support our students.

And WOW—our families braved the heat, the lines and the crowds with amazing patience and positive energy! We are so grateful to everyone who waited, volunteered and helped make the day such a success.

Families received FREE backpacks and school supplies, new shoes, haircuts, food, drinks, Kona Ice, bike helmets and connections to valuable community resources.

👟 Huge thanks to Envista Federal Credit Union, Payless, KU Athletics and Fleet Feet Lawrence for helping provide new shoes.
💇‍♀️ Thank you to Haven for Haircuts and their amazing volunteer stylists and barbers.
🌭 Thank you to Truity Credit Union, Lawrence Schools Foundation, Envista, Dillons Food Store and IHOP for helping keep everyone fed and hydrated.
🚲 And thank you to Douglas County, KS- Emergency Management for providing free bike helmets and Lawrence Public Library and Dottie and Altrusa for the free books

A Lawrence-sized THANK YOU to our incredible teachers, principals, staff, volunteers, donors, sponsors and community partners. You packed, sorted, served, directed, organized, smiled and worked your tails off to make this day happen.

The best part? Everything was completely FREE for students and families.

We saw smiles, laughter, excitement, gratitude—and plenty of tears. We watched kids light up over new shoes and parents breathe a little easier knowing their community was there to help.

The Kids Expo is more than an event. It’s a day of hope, kindness, connection and a reminder that every student deserves to start the school year feeling confident, cared for and supported.

It takes a village—and Lawrence, you ARE that village.

For Lawrence Public Schools students who were unable to attend and still need support, please contact your school directly. We’ll do our best to help get resources into your hands!

Thank you for showing up for our kids!

Thank you for all that you do! ❤️
08/08/2026

Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Stitch On and the incredible group of sewers, stitchers, and community volunteers who generousl...
08/07/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Stitch On and the incredible group of sewers, stitchers, and community volunteers who generously shared their time, talent, and creativity to support our students!

Together, they handcrafted more than 175 unique pencil bags in a variety of fun colors, patterns, and styles for our Lawrence Public Schools students.

Every stitch represents kindness, generosity, and a reminder to our students that their community cares about them. These handmade gifts will bring smiles to so many students and educators as they head back to school.

Thank you for using your talents to make a lasting difference—one pencil bag at a time!

It's Almost Here! Our 3rd Annual Kids Expo is THIS SATURDAY! 📅 Saturday, August 8⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Lawrence Public Sc...
08/06/2026

It's Almost Here! Our 3rd Annual Kids Expo is THIS SATURDAY!

📅 Saturday, August 8
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Lawrence Public Schools District Office/Campus
110 McDonald Drive

We're counting down the days to what is shaping up to be our BIGGEST Kids Expo yet!

This year, we're welcoming 75+ businesses, organizations, and community partners who are coming together to make sure local students and families are ready for a successful school year.

✨ Here's what families can enjoy:
🎒 FREE backpacks & school supplies
👟 FREE new shoes
💇 FREE haircuts (By appt only)
🌭 FREE food & drinks
🎨 Activities & games
🎁 Prizes & giveaways
⭐ Special guests
…and so much more!

The best part? Everything is completely FREE for students and families.

For one special day, families can set aside the stress and financial worries that often come with preparing for a new school year. Instead, they can simply enjoy time together, feel welcomed, and know they are supported by a community that truly cares.

Last year, more than 2,000 people attended—and we're expecting an even bigger crowd this year!

NEW THIS YEAR! We've expanded the Expo!
Please check out our updated event map, featuring:
✅ Vendor locations
✅ Our new Family Engagement Center
✅ Separate entrances for shoes, backpacks, and haircuts to improve traffic flow and reduce wait times

📌 Please Note:
• STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT to receive backpacks, school supplies, shoes, and haircuts.
• Supplies are available while they last.
• Please allow extra time for parking and lines due to the large attendance expected.

We can't wait to welcome our community for a day filled with fun, connection, and everything students need to start the school year with confidence. See you Saturday!

Before the doors even open, our community has already made a tremendous difference. 💙A HUGE thank you to every volunteer...
08/05/2026

Before the doors even open, our community has already made a tremendous difference. 💙

A HUGE thank you to every volunteer, donor, business, and community partner who gave their time, resources, and hearts to help pack backpacks and prepare for our 3rd Annual Kids Expo this Saturday!

Because of your generosity, we will be able to provide more than 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies, and more than 1,200 pairs of brand-new pair of shoes at this years event - and donations are still coming in!

Thank you to all of the businesses who were also collection sites this year!

Together, we're helping students start the school year with confidence and showing them that our community believes in their future. Thank you for making this possible!

08/04/2026

We are ready for students to return! We are here to support you!

Behind the scenes, the excitement is building! 🎒👟Today, our incredible team was hard at work preparing for the 3rd Annua...
07/29/2026

Behind the scenes, the excitement is building! 🎒👟

Today, our incredible team was hard at work preparing for the 3rd Annual Kids Expo happening next Saturday, August 8!

✅ Packed the first 600 pre-filled backpacks with school supplies. (More to come!)

✅ Unpacked, sorted, and organized more than 1,000 pairs of brand-new shoes—from our youngest Pre-K students all the way through high school—to help Lawrence Public Schools students head back to school with confidence.

Every backpack packed and every pair of shoes sorted brings us one step closer to helping hundreds of local students start the school year ready to learn and succeed.

A huge thank you to our amazing volunteers, donors, and community partners who are making this possible.

And we're not done yet... more exciting things are still to come! Stay tuned as we count down to the 3rd Annual Kids Expo on Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We can't wait to share this special day with our community!

Address

110 McDonald Drive
Lawrence, KS
66044

Opening Hours

Monday 8:45am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 8:45am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 2:15pm
Thursday 8:45am - 3:45pm
Friday 8:45am - 3:45pm

Telephone

+17853301941

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