With parents’ help, the LSPA works to enrich the Laurel School community in many ways. Below is a list of some of the things that we do to assist the school, parents and students at Laurel School.
Support, Development and Education of the Laurel School Community
Faculty & staff appreciation events throughout the year
Grants to Head of School and Division Heads
Host LCRG events, forums, and special guest speakers
Gift school jackets to all 9th Grade students
Back-to-school and end-of-year parties
Welcome coffee for parents
Staff Admissions events
Run Book Swap
Plan and run parent parties in all grades
Host new incoming families
Represent Laurel in Cleveland Consortium of Independent Schools (CCIS)
Host and support Grades 4 and 8 Promotions
Support to the Performing Arts Committee
Support service projects for various local non-profits
Humanitas Award
Hospitality and flowers for events throughout the year
Special events and treats for all grades including during exam week
Host and assist with the following special events:
Green & White Day
Gator Day
Grandparents Day
After Prom
Dance chaperones
Class breakfasts
Song Contest breakfast
Field trip chaperoning
Holiday parties
Archaeological Dig lunches and treats
Kindergarten’s Iron Girl
Greek Olympics
Native American Day
Lilly’s Plastic Purse Party
Snowflake Ballet
Organize and Manage Fundraising Events
School pictures
Used School and P.E. Uniform Sale
Gator Lane (school spiritwear store)
Gator Bites (after-school snack cart)
Heinen’s Rewards
Giant Eagle Apples for the Students
Box Tops
Amazon Smile
Label Daddy
For more information about volunteering for the LSPA please visit Ways to Volunteer or contact Holyn Koch at holynkoch@gmail.com with questions.
Leighann DeLorenzo, Dean of Students for the Upper School, was recently included in a Currents Magazine piece centered on how students are actively engaged in becoming leaders in the community through various opportunities at school.
Each year the Cleveland Institute of Art hosts the Scholastic Art & Writing Competition that recognizes creative achievement in area 7-12 grade students. Applicants can submit in 28 different categories of art and writing.