Lawton Community Schools
Home of the Blue Devils
Unfortunately, we have a bus driver shortage that will impact the Squirrel Bus bus route next week on Tuesday September 8th, Wednesday September 9th, and Thursday September 10th.
Before school & after school trips for the Squirrel bus will be canceled Tuesday September 8th, Wednesday September 9th, and Thursday September 10th. Unfortunately families have to make alternative plans to make sure their child is transported to and from school. Families of Elementary students please communicate with your child’s teacher about how your child will be transported home.
If your family has significant circumstances and you cannot find an alternate transportation option, you can contact our Transportation Director Jim Turner / jturner@lawtoncs.org and we can do our best to try and help.
We do apologize for the inconvenience of this change, we are in the process of adding a bus driver and seeking sub bus drivers in an effort to minimize the future impact felt by our families. If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning to be a Bus Driver, please have them email jturner@lawtoncs.org.
Before school & after school trips for the Squirrel bus will be canceled Tuesday September 8th, Wednesday September 9th, and Thursday September 10th. Unfortunately families have to make alternative plans to make sure their child is transported to and from school. Families of Elementary students please communicate with your child’s teacher about how your child will be transported home.
If your family has significant circumstances and you cannot find an alternate transportation option, you can contact our Transportation Director Jim Turner / jturner@lawtoncs.org and we can do our best to try and help.
We do apologize for the inconvenience of this change, we are in the process of adding a bus driver and seeking sub bus drivers in an effort to minimize the future impact felt by our families. If you know of anyone who may be interested in learning to be a Bus Driver, please have them email jturner@lawtoncs.org.
There is still time to play in the Lawton Athletics Golf Outing on Friday at Lake Cora! Contact Chris Richter to get signed up, at crichter@lawtoncs.org
The Lawton Community Schools Operating Millage was overwhelmingly supported by voters, continuing to show the wonderful support that our community has for our students, staff, and schools. This approval by the voters allows us to maintain important programs and resources that our students depend on as we continue to strengthen and improve their educational experience.
We want to share our sincere thanks and appreciation for your ongoing belief in Lawton Community Schools and your love for Lawton.
We want to share our sincere thanks and appreciation for your ongoing belief in Lawton Community Schools and your love for Lawton.
We are less than a week away from a ballot item for Lawton Community Schools.
As a reminder, on August 4th 2026, voters of the Lawton Community School District will be asked to consider replacing the expiring, non-homestead operating millage, which the district has levied for many years. The proposal will allow Lawton Community Schools to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, except principal residence and other property exempted by law.
The infographic and frequently asked questions should help you understand more about the operating millage proposal on the upcoming ballot.
If you have any questions please contact Superintendent Ben Bandfield at bbandfield@lawtoncs.org or 269.624.7901
Thank you for your continued support of Lawton Community Schools.
'26 Fall sports schedule now available @ lawtoncs.org
Here are some great opportunities for 6th -12th graders provided through the Van Buren Youth Initiative
Congratulations to our Employee Finishing Year 30 at Lawton Community Schools
Congratulations to our Employee Finishing Year 20 at Lawton Community Schools
Congratulations to our Employees Finishing Year 15 at Lawton Community Schools
Congratulations to our Employees Finishing Year 10 at Lawton Community Schools
Congratulations to our Employees Finishing Year 5 at Lawton Community Schools
Congrats to LCS Employees who are finishing year 1 at Lawton Community Schools!
The Lawton Education Foundation would like to congratulate the winners of the 2026 Follow Your Dream Award! The students submitted essays and went through an interview process to explain how the award money would help them achieve their goals. High School winners are Derek Ruimveld, Jaxon Stone, and Jessica Carter. Middle School Winners are Noah & Andrew Williams, and Reagan Russon. Elementary School Winners are Remi Hall, Maeve Farrance, Julian Vigil, Payton Maxam and Braysen Lawrence. Congratulations to these outstanding Lawton Blue Devil students!
Wednesday 6/3/2026 and Thursday 6/4/2026 are half days of school . There will not be Van Buren Tech Transportation on these days.
2026 Youth Basketball Camp
Cost = $40
June 15 & 16 in HS gymnasium
3rd - 8th grades = 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
See attached flyer for more information
Cost = $40
June 15 & 16 in HS gymnasium
3rd - 8th grades = 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
See attached flyer for more information
2026 Youth Volleyball Camp
Cost = $50
June 15 & 16 in HS Gymnasium
3rd - 8th Grades = 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
See attached flyer for more information
Cost = $50
June 15 & 16 in HS Gymnasium
3rd - 8th Grades = 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
See attached flyer for more information
2026 Lawton Youth Football Camp
Cost = $10
June 18
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. @ HS Practice Field
For all Rocket-aged football players
See attached flyer for more information
Cost = $10
June 18
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. @ HS Practice Field
For all Rocket-aged football players
See attached flyer for more information
2026 Youth Soccer Camp
Cost = $40
June 22 - 24 @ Lawton Middle School Practice Field
K - 4th grades = 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
5th - 6th grades = 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost = $40
June 22 - 24 @ Lawton Middle School Practice Field
K - 4th grades = 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
5th - 6th grades = 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
2026 Lawton Track Camp
Cost $30
June 8-10 @ Stadium
1st-4th Grade = 10am-11am
5th-8th Grade = 11:15am-12:15pm
https://tinyurl.com/lildevils2026
Cost $30
June 8-10 @ Stadium
1st-4th Grade = 10am-11am
5th-8th Grade = 11:15am-12:15pm
https://tinyurl.com/lildevils2026
Congratulations Jack on signing with Elmhurst University to play football!
