Lacey Student Researcher Saving Local Beaches

MATES graduate Caroline Liebmann was recognized by the Garden Club of LBI for her microplastics research and local sustainability efforts.

Special Budget Meeting Planned For Lacey Schools

The Lacey Township Board of Education will present another 2025-26 budget at a special meeting Thursday.

Athletics Cut, Huge Class Sizes Possible With Lacey School Budget Gap

All co-curriculars could be cut, class sizes could reach 40 students for one teacher and more as Lacey schools grapple with their budget.

14.24% Tax Increase Considered By Lacey Township School Board

The Tax Levy Incentive Aid program would allow certain districts to exceed the 2 percent cap on tax levy increases.

Special Budget Meeting Set This Week For Lacey Schools

A special Board of Education meeting has been set for April 9 to amend the 2025-26 budget.

School Performance Reports: See How Lacey Did

How do Lacey schools compare to others? Check out the newest state data:

Taxes Up In Proposed Lacey Schools Budget

An increase in state aid this year isn't enough to cover a $6 million deficit the district faces, officials said.

Lacey Rejects $92.5M School Referendum: Unofficial Results

All three questions on the bond referendum were shot down by voters, according to unofficial results.

State Aid Increase In Store For Lacey Schools In 2025-26

A 6 percent increase in state aid is coming to Lacey schools, following the previous year's "devastating" state aid loss.

Officials Share Reminders Ahead Of Lacey Schools Bond Referendum

The March 11 bond referendum, with three questions hoping to upgrade the school district, is now only two weeks away.

4 Takeaways From $92.5M Bond Referendum Forum In Lacey

Sports games being canceled from soggy fields and cheerleaders shivering indoors in long sleeves are why the bond must pass, officials say.

Learn About $92.5M School Referendum At Forum In Lacey

Head to Lacey Township High School on Tuesday night to learn more about the upcoming referendum.

Public Info Session Set For $92M Bond Referendum In Lacey

Improvements are proposed at each one of the Lacey Township School District's six schools, but a referendum is needed for state aid.

$92M Bond Referendum For Lacey Schools In Store: What's On The Ballot

Residents head to the polls on March 11 to vote on three questions regarding proposed projects in the Lacey Township School District.

Input Sought From Residents In Lacey Superintendent Search

The school district has created a survey to see what the community wants in a superintendent.

Funding Will Expand Free Preschool Program In Lacey

The second round of Universal Preschool Facilities Expansion Grant funding will add more seats to Lacey's free preschool program.

Beware Of School Zone Construction As New Year Starts In Lacey

Work at the intersection of Haines and Western at Manchester was supposed to be done before school started, but delays prevented that.

Lacey Teachers Can Fuel Up With Free Wawa Coffee In September

Wawa is launching its "Cheers to Classrooms" initiative Monday. Teachers and school staff can get a free any size coffee through Sept. 15.

Jilliana Volponi Loves Her Lacey Students: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Roof, HVAC Replacements Planned For Upcoming Lacey Schools Referendum

Residents will vote on three separate questions in the March 2025 referendum, with various renovations and replacements for the district.

Lyndsie Maltese Gives Lacey Kids A Safe Environment: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Tori Freiday Connects With Lacey Students: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Lacey's Shannon Fisher 'Will Do Anything' For Kids: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Lacey's Marykate Casaletto Is 'Compassionate, Kind': Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Lacey School Picked For Post-COVID Learning Study

Cedar Creek Elementary School is one of 52 statewide that "demonstrated exceptional growth" when comparing pre- and post-pandemic studies.

Learn About Upcoming School Referendum In Lacey

The August school board meeting was moved to take place directly following a public information session on a March 2025 referendum:

Lacey Township School District Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Summer is almost over for Lacey students. The first day of school in the Lacey Township School District is Thursday, Sept. 5.

Jenn Ewart Makes Learning Fun For Lacey Students: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Special School Board Meeting Set In Lacey

The Lacey Township Board of Education will meet next week to discuss an upcoming referendum.

Another Difficult Budget Ahead For Lacey Schools, Officials Say

While the 2024-25 budget was just adopted, district officials are gearing up for further "painful reductions" in the future.

Sherry Heck Makes Magic In The Classroom: Lacey Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Here's Who's Running For Lacey School Board

Two seats are open for the Lacey Township Board of Education.

Mrs. Picozzi Helps Special Needs Students In Lacey: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Big Tax Increase Approved In Lacey School Budget

The "one-time" 9.9 percent increase was controversial with the public and within the board itself, but it was deemed necessary:

9.9% Tax Levy Increase In Lacey Schools Budget

Some residents opposed the tax increase, but others acknowledged that while it wasn't ideal, it was needed for the students.

Special School Board Meeting Set On Budget In Lacey

The amended budget for the 2024-25 school year is set to finally be adopted at a special meeting on June 11.

Tax Increases Possible For Lacey With Passage Of School Aid Bill

The Lacey Township School District will still have a budget gap even with the passage of a new Senate bill and a possible 9.9% tax increase.

New Date For Next Lacey Board Of Education Meeting

The upcoming Lacey Board of Education meeting will happen sooner than originally scheduled.

Lacey Hearing On 2024-25 School Budget Postponed

A special meeting for a public hearing on the 2024-25 budget has been canceled but will be rescheduled, a legal notice says.

'My Teachers Saved My Life': Lacey Students Fight Budget Cuts

Emotional students and teachers alike pleaded with the Board of Education ahead of massive budget cuts: don't let our beloved staff go.