In the News

We're proud to share the achievements of our students and faculty. Here are the latest exciting events at LWA.

LWA Teacher Gets Involved in "Mustaches for Kids"
December 18, 2007
James Bogdan, a Middle School science teacher, has been looking a little different lately in an effort to inspire people to raise money for kids.

Papp's Poetry Cafe
November 20, 2007
As bongos played, twenty-two LWA juniors took to the podium to present their poems at Papp’s Poetry Café in room SO1. Tables were covered in red and white gingham tablecloths, and the beatnik poets themselves sat back in black clothes and berets.

LWA Kicks Off "Academy Connections" With Law Networking Event
November 19, 2007
David Feldman ('78W) and Barbra Barth Feldman ('82W) hosted our first Academy Connections networking event for those considering a career in law or looking for networking opportunities to advance their career on Thursday, November 15, 2007 in Manhattan.

College Board Announces AP Scholars 
November 1, 2007
This fall, the College Board announced that three current students at Lawrence Woodmere Academy earned the designation of AP Scholar by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college-level Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams.

Nancy Falchuk ('62W) National President of Hadassah
October 29, 2007
Nancy Falchuk, a native of Woodmere, accepted the position of National President of Hadassah in July of this year. She is a current resident of Newton Center, Massachusetts.

Kindergarten Studies Korean
October 19, 2007
Global awareness starts early here at LWA, just ask any Kindergarten student. The class has recently begun their study of the Korean Language, led by Caroline Kim, Middle and Upper School English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher.

LWA Middle School Helps Break Guinness World Record
October 18, 2007
Middle School students at Lawrence Woodmere Academy helped break the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people to “STAND UP AGAINST POVERTY” in 24 hours.

Middle School Students Pursue Global Citizenship
September 28, 2007
On Friday, September 28, our Middle School students will begin their pursuit of global citizenship through Concern Worldwide, an organization committed to the relief, assistance and advancement of people in need in the least developed areas of the world.

LWA Girls' Varsity Soccer Season Is Off to a Great Start
September 19, 2007
It was déjà vu for many members of the Lawrence Woodmere Academy Girl's Varsity Soccer Team yesterday. They celebrated a 3-2 victory over the Long Island Lutheran Crusaders.

LWA Names New Middle School Director
September 13, 2007
We are excited to announce the arrival of our new Middle School Director, Donna Linton. Ms. Linton comes to us with invaluable experience in New York City independent schools, as well as with her enthusiasm for education and a bright perspective on our Middle School program.