Find your spark
Share your light
Lawrence Academy provides approximately 400 students in grades 9 to 12 with a college-preparatory curriculum that ensures individual attention and fosters personal growth. Established in 1793, LA enjoys its heritage as one of the oldest independent schools in the country while embracing a contemporary student-centered approach that supports its mission.
Lawrence Academy is situated on a 140-acre campus in the center of Groton, Massachusetts, just 45 minutes from Boston.
During his first Monday assembly back from sabbatical, Head of School Dan Scheibe spoke about what he most missed at Lawrence Academy during his time away.
A familiar face returned to the Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center (RMPAC) podium on Monday, January 5, 2025. Head of School Dan Scheibe returned to campus and the podium.
The “acting” adjective before any title is often overlooked and underwhelming, primarily because of its temporary nature. However, the LA community will attest that Libby Margraf’s profound impact on our school is anything but temporary.
Lawrence Academy recently hosted the 3rd Annual Independent School League (ISL) Changemakers Conference, bringing together student athletes and educators from ISL schools for a day of learning, growth, and community building.
As the guest speaker at LA's Pizza & Politics lunch series, and with the nation so close to a presidential election, UMass President Marty Meehan spoke about his political beginnings and why public service remains essential.
To start the 2024-2025 school year, Lawrence Academy invited all students, alums, and families to attend our inaugural Concordia Day!
Advisory groups are much more than a required daily check-in: they’re close-knit units where students should gain confidence and inspiration, and feel safe to share both triumphs and struggles.
The two-week mini-term in March is a central feature of LA’s educational program, breaking students out of their normal routines and encouraging them to open their minds, bodies, and hearts to new experiences.
With the aim of meeting students where they are and setting them up for success, LA offers various programs to help students work toward their full potential, both as scholars and as human beings. Students will learn to advocate for themselves, and to ask for help when they need it.
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![Thank You, Mrs. Margraf]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736348861/lawrence/qh4p0c0isasxdrageqnn/LC9A4744.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736348861/lawrence/qh4p0c0isasxdrageqnn/LC9A4744.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736348861/lawrence/qh4p0c0isasxdrageqnn/LC9A4744.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736348861/lawrence/qh4p0c0isasxdrageqnn/LC9A4744.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736348861/lawrence/qh4p0c0isasxdrageqnn/LC9A4744.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736348861/lawrence/qh4p0c0isasxdrageqnn/LC9A4744.jpg","width":2200}])
![LA Hosted 3rd Annual ISL Changemakers Conference]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730823333/lawrence/h9mmxyca08lzr5x2xol0/464462626_18468788260013256_6291290919869704007_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730823333/lawrence/h9mmxyca08lzr5x2xol0/464462626_18468788260013256_6291290919869704007_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730823333/lawrence/h9mmxyca08lzr5x2xol0/464462626_18468788260013256_6291290919869704007_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730823333/lawrence/h9mmxyca08lzr5x2xol0/464462626_18468788260013256_6291290919869704007_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730823333/lawrence/h9mmxyca08lzr5x2xol0/464462626_18468788260013256_6291290919869704007_n.jpg","width":1440}])
![Mr. Meehan enjoys a slice before his presentation. Photo: Ms. Schulze]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730308073/lawrence/rwk6ushj5qccqhoof3wo/meehan_pizza.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730308073/lawrence/rwk6ushj5qccqhoof3wo/meehan_pizza.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730308073/lawrence/rwk6ushj5qccqhoof3wo/meehan_pizza.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730308073/lawrence/rwk6ushj5qccqhoof3wo/meehan_pizza.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730308073/lawrence/rwk6ushj5qccqhoof3wo/meehan_pizza.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730308073/lawrence/rwk6ushj5qccqhoof3wo/meehan_pizza.jpg","width":1920}])
![To start the 2024-2025 school year, Lawrence Academy invited all students, alums, and families to attend our inaugural Concordia Day! As you can see from the photos, participants engaged in a series of fun and exciting community-building exercises and activities.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724099035/lawrence/ermmuzgjfkd6ixqoeqj9/BAE5FE2A-EF6B-455F-AA84-1A04BCF46B2A.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724099035/lawrence/ermmuzgjfkd6ixqoeqj9/BAE5FE2A-EF6B-455F-AA84-1A04BCF46B2A.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724099035/lawrence/ermmuzgjfkd6ixqoeqj9/BAE5FE2A-EF6B-455F-AA84-1A04BCF46B2A.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724099035/lawrence/ermmuzgjfkd6ixqoeqj9/BAE5FE2A-EF6B-455F-AA84-1A04BCF46B2A.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724099035/lawrence/ermmuzgjfkd6ixqoeqj9/BAE5FE2A-EF6B-455F-AA84-1A04BCF46B2A.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724099035/lawrence/ermmuzgjfkd6ixqoeqj9/BAE5FE2A-EF6B-455F-AA84-1A04BCF46B2A.jpg","width":2048}])