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| Students in Mrs. Kurtz's classroom at Anna Merritt Elementary School read an information piece on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and had a discussion activity about the impact he had on the civil rights movement for justice and equality for African Americans. | Mrs. Miles' second grade students at Charles Upson Elementary School celebrated by drawing pictures of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They read and discussed together what they found most interesting about his life and what else they wanted to learn. | Mrs. Perry's first grade class at George Southard Elementary School learned about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and are sharing their MLK figures that they made during centers. |
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| English Language Arts (ELA) students at Aaron Mossell Junior High School studied a social justice unit. Students paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by watching the famous, “I Have a Dream” speech. Students discussed how powerful MLK was during his time and the importance of one person’s voice and dreams. Using Google Slides students wrote dreams they have for themselves, their community, and the world. | Lockport High School celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the LHS Cultural Studies / Unity Club taking charge. Students were asked to post messages related to their dreams exemplifying the quote from MLK's famous speech "I have a dream". The purpose of the Cultural Studies Club is to promote awareness, acceptance, and appreciation of diverse cultures. | In music class at Roy B. Kelley Elementary School students learned the song "Sing About Martin" by Jackie Silbert. They read the book "Martin's Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport, and discussed the key words and ideas. Then, students analyzed the lyrics to "Sing About Martin" and found similar words and ideas. |
In music class at Roy B. Kelley Elementary School students learned the song "Sing About Martin" by Jackie Silbert. They read the book "Martin's Big Words" by Doreen Rappaport, and discussed the key words and ideas. Then, students analyzed the lyrics to "Sing About Martin" and found similar words and ideas.
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| Emmet Belknap Intermediate School students researched Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and discussed growth mindset. Individuals who believe their talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and input from others have a growth mindset. Students wrote a research report and created a 3D figure to hang on their lockers. | "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired his generation and the generations that followed him to never give up on this most worthy dream. At Lockport High School West, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was highlighted over the announcements and discussed during Social Studies and English Language Arts lessons. | Mrs. Leuer’s kindergarten class at Charles Upson Elementary School is filling up their kindness jar in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. They have learned how important it is to be kind, respectful, and love others. Every time someone does something kind for someone they put a teddy bear in the jar. Our goal is to overflow it with kindness. |
"I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired his generation and the generations that followed him to never give up on this most worthy dream. At Lockport High School West, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was highlighted over the announcements and discussed during Social Studies and English Language Arts lessons.
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George Southard Elementary School ELL (English Language Learners) are studying animals that hibernate in the winter. | Anna Merritt Elementary School Students participated in the Niagara County Cornell Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed nutrition workshop where they learned about healthy snack options. Students were taught how to make turkey cranberry quesadillas using whole wheat tortillas, honey glazed turkey, mozzarella cheese, spinach, and dried cranberries. | Emmet Belknap Intermediate School Students studied Aztec culture in their social studies class and used modeling clay to create an artifact that they have researched. The Aztecs were Native American people who ruled an empire in what is now central and southern Mexico. |
George Southard Elementary School
Anna Merritt Elementary School
Emmet Belknap Intermediate School
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Roy B. Kelley Elementary School Students show off their Bills spirit! Students in Miss Regan and Mrs. Rubert’s classes recreated Josh Allen’s famous “potato” Buffalo Bills drawing. | Charles Upson Elementary SchoolFirst grade artists created fish using lines, shapes, and patterns after listening to the story "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. "The Rainbow Fish" is known for its message about selfishness and sharing and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the Rainbow Fish. Artwork by Gunnar Kilmer. | Aaron Mossell Junior High School English Language Learners (ELL) proudly display their completed Google slide presentations. Students created the presentations to teach staff members about their own countries. The presentations will be shared with AMJHS staff to help them better understand the students’ backgrounds from the students’ perspectives. |
Roy B. Kelley Elementary School
Charles Upson Elementary School
First grade artists created fish using lines, shapes, and patterns after listening to the story "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. "The Rainbow Fish" is known for its message about selfishness and sharing and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the Rainbow Fish. Artwork by Gunnar Kilmer.
Aaron Mossell Junior High School
Dear LCSD Colleagues and Families,
As we find ourselves continuing to manage the pandemic during a third school year, the beginning of a new calendar year is a time to refocus and recommit to the values and beliefs that guide our work in the Lockport City School District. In the early part of 2022, let us reflect on the past and resolve to have the mindset to plan for the future in Lockport.
Thank you to students, staff, and parents for their incredible efforts and remarkable endurance during very stressful times. As we continue to work together to keep all people safe and well, we constantly find ourselves rebounding and moving forward, resetting our initiatives and priorities, and reigniting teaching and learning in the Lockport City School District. Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2022. Stay safe and be well.
Michelle T. Bradley, Superintendent
"Pride in Our Past; Faith in Our Future"