It was just announced that LPS (Lawton Public Schools) will be temporarily closing down all of its campuses for in-person learning for the remainder of the week. All LPS schools will be closed starting tomorrow and since this Monday is a holiday "Martin Luther King Jr. Day" they'll remain closed through Tuesday, January 18th (01-18-22).
It's back! LPD's (Lawton Police Department's) CPA (Citizens' Police Academy) returns in 2022 on Thursday, January 6th (01-06-22). Space is limited so if you're interested you'll need to get signed up ASAP. Anyone who is 18 years of age or older and lives in the Lawton, Fort Sill community is welcome to be a part of CPA...
This week, OK Teacher of the Year Nominations were announced and one of the nominees has ties to Lawton, Oklahoma! Sheila Treadwell, currently a Pre-K Teacher in Snyder, OK, grew up right here in Lawton!
Oklahoma is featured in a new documentary called "Behind the Mask" that details the stories of healthcare professionals, frontline workers, caregivers and patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
All this week McDonald's has been giving teachers and educators a FREE BREAKFAST as a thank you for everything you do. If you're a teacher or school administrator you still have some time this week to stop by McDonald's and get your free breakfast.
It's going to be a good time and for a great cause. Get signed up today for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation "Grit Series" 5-K. The closest "Grit Series" event will take place in Fort Worth, TX. in the Stockyards on Saturday, November 13th (11-13-21).