"I think I would summarize my kids' experience as a Griffin as they have excelled at who they are now." Lawrence Virtual School (LVS) is an online K-12 public school that nurtures lifelong learning in a personalized, caring environment—where students are challenged academically and expected to do their best, to be responsible, and to be respectful towards everyone. Based in Lawrence, Kansas, LVS brings public education to students all across Kansas through an innovative, flexible, and inclusive virtual school experience that cultivates critical thinking, forges real-world connections, and empowers future-ready learners. Learn more about the LVS difference at: https://lvs.usd497.org ENROLL NOW for the 2025-2026 school year: https://www.usd497.org/enroll (fb)

Ready, set, learn! Look for us in tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World! This August issue of our quarterly newsletter shares the ever-important Back-to-School details for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Read through helpful resources about school hours, supply lists, bus routes, parent annual notices, and our district calendar. Take a look at the program enhancements coming to our schools this year. Finally, learn more about getting started with our new school-based communications tool, ParentSquare. Additionally, you can find back-to-school resources and information on our website, www.usd497.org/back-to-school. (fb)