District 186 offers Summer Food Service Program

May 20, 2013 The Springfield School District 186 is pleased to offer the Summer Food Service Program to anyone 18 years and younger. Free meals will be served at breakfast and lunch. The program will be available at these 6 locations, please notice the dates and times. The doors will open and close promptly at the scheduled times. Lee Elementary, June 3rd - June 28th 1201 Bunn Avenue, Springfield Breakfast 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. READ MORE

Exploring Careers in Food Service

Apr 24, 2013 We were able to enjoy meals from a list of about 10 different entrees. We drank Coke products, and took pictures of the delicious meals that we ate. We toured the marvelous American Harvest kitchen. "If you put your mind to something, you can do it," was a quote from the chef, which is true not only for opening a restaurant but for achieving your goals in life as well. READ MORE

World Book Night 2013

Apr 23, 2013 World Book Night is a celebration of reading and books, which was created to encourage people across America to spread the joy and love of reading. It is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books. Lawrence Education Center will join tens of thousands of readers across the nation when we give out free World Book Night paperbacks. Faculty and staff will be passing out books on Monday, April 23, 2013. READ MORE

Plant a Tree with LEC!

Apr 15, 2013 Springfield, Illinois - Lawrence Education Center will distribute trees to students in order to celebrate Earth Day. During the event, students will be educated about trees and how they help the environment. The trees will be given to students along with a postcard to give back to the Lawrence Education Center that will mark the location of where the trees are planted. The school will create a map that will include the location of the trees that were planted. READ MORE

Exploring Careers in Food Service

Mar 22, 2013 We got to try types of food. Some of us were reserved, but the chefs really opened our minds! It was an overall wonderful experience and very informative. I had a great time. Written by, Domnika --- Exploring Careers in Food Service workshops are made available to students by a grant received from the Springfield Public Schools Foundation.

Students (and faculty) Can Earn Free Books for Lawrence Education Center!

Mar 18, 2013 Starting on March 19 and continuing through April 5, 2013, Lawrence Education Center will be eligible to participate in an exciting reading challenge on We Give Books! When Lawrence Education Center has 50 or more books read on its behalf during Read for My School, we will be eligible to earn up to 500 free books donated by We Give Books! So let's work together and read... Read... READ! Login to http://www.wegivebooks. READ MORE

Lawrence Education Center celebrates Pi Day

Mar 14, 2013 The entire school celebrated Pi day on March 14. We learned of the importance of Pi (3.14) with a variety of activities and events. --- Thank-you Schnucks for donating pie to Lawrence Education Center so the students could have learning about Pi. Below are some notes and quotes from students who enjoyed learning about and eating Pi. Thanks for pie day. It was educational and very delicious. Stacy Thanks for sharing Pie Day with me. It was interresting to know that it exists. READ MORE

Exploring Careers in Food Service

Mar 13, 2013 Our class got the opportunity to take a field trip to MJ Kellner. We got to prepare our lunch using their kitchen. We prepared, grilled chicken, Italian pasta salad, Kriss-cut FFs, and yummy chocolate chip cookies. Delicious and a very fun learning experience. Also, learning on how they distribute large amounts of food. READ MORE