Lawrence Public Schools
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The Lawrence Public Schools, Union Free School District 15, is a comprehensive community public school district, serving students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in the southwest section of Nassau County, New York and borders the New York City borough of Queens. Communities in the district include Lawrence Cedarhurst, Inwood, and Atlantic Beach, and sections of North Woodmere and Woodmere.
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[edit] Schools
The district consists of the following schools:
- Preschool
- Number Four School]
- Elementary Schools
- Number Two School - grades 1-5
- Number Five School - grades 1-5
- Number Six School - grades 1-5
- Middle School
- Lawrence Middle School - grades 6-8
- High School
- Lawrence High School - grades 9-12
[edit] Demographics
On December 3, 2006, Newsday reported that of 3,692 students, 52.9% are white, 16.1% are black 25.5% are Hispanic and 5.6% are "other." [1]
[edit] Administration
- John T. Fitzsimons, Ed.D. - Superintendent of Schools
- Deirdre K. Gambino - Assistant Superintendent for Business
- Michelle Lineal - Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
[edit] Notable alumni
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- Lyle Alzado, late NFL defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos.
- Mickey Hart, Grateful Dead, attended 1957-1960.
- Alan Kalter, announcer/on camera personality, "The Late Show With David Letterman".
- Aline Kominsky-Crumb, comics artist
- Peggy Lipton, actress
- Steve Madden, shoe designer
- Ira Magaziner, aide to President Bill Clinton
- Shane Olivea, starting NFL offensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers.
- Evan Roberts, radio personality
- Michael Scarola[1], Stage Director for the New York City Opera, Lincoln Center.
