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Lawndale Elementary School District, 4161 W 147th St, Lawndale, CA 90260, USA
Featured News
![Superintendent Newsletter | October 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761697895/lawndalek12caus/b10roim7cikc2k5i2480/SuperintendentNewsletter.png","width":1080}])
Lawndale is keeping the momentum going! Smith Elementary was named a California Blue Ribbon School, Addams, Anderson, Smith, and Twain were all named 2025 Honor Roll Schools by the Educational Results Partnership, and we are proud to celebrate our very own District Social Worker, Dr. Maria Ruelas, who was recognized as the Los Angeles County Office of Education Social Worker of the Year!
![Creativity in Action: ESMoA and LESD STARTlab]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761577152/lawndalek12caus/lawndalek12caus/bbdavrbcsvxvod5kfghg/ESMoaart.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761577152/lawndalek12caus/lawndalek12caus/bbdavrbcsvxvod5kfghg/ESMoaart.jpg","width":272}])
ESMoA is partnering with LESD libraries for STARTlab, a hands-on program celebrating literacy, storytelling, and creativity. Each month, students explore themed art activities, from Dot Day to Día de los Muertos. Families are also invited to enjoy ESMoA’s free, family-friendly exhibits and events.
![2025 ERP Honor Roll School Recognitions! Addams, Anderson, Smith, and Twain!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760368785/lawndalek12caus/hk7qi6zhd62fsvcds0sf/ERPSchool2025H0norRollSchool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760368785/lawndalek12caus/hk7qi6zhd62fsvcds0sf/ERPSchool2025H0norRollSchool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760368785/lawndalek12caus/hk7qi6zhd62fsvcds0sf/ERPSchool2025H0norRollSchool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760368785/lawndalek12caus/hk7qi6zhd62fsvcds0sf/ERPSchool2025H0norRollSchool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1760368785/lawndalek12caus/hk7qi6zhd62fsvcds0sf/ERPSchool2025H0norRollSchool.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1760368785/lawndalek12caus/hk7qi6zhd62fsvcds0sf/ERPSchool2025H0norRollSchool.jpg","width":2200}])
At Lawndale Elementary School District, four schools have earned a place on the ERP 2025 Honor Roll list: Jane Addams Middle School, Lucille J. Smith Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, and William Anderson Elementary!
![Mark Twain hosted its first Garden Day of the year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761348135/lawndalek12caus/amhhxr5umlonsbubb6m2/TwainGardenOctober2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761348135/lawndalek12caus/amhhxr5umlonsbubb6m2/TwainGardenOctober2025.jpg","width":480}])
Twain hosted its first Garden Day of the year! Organized by the PTA, the event brought together families and staff for a day of community and care. Our Assistant Principal participated alongside several families, working to remove weeds and prepare the garden beds for a fresh season of planting.