Life at Lawrenceville
Every day will challenge and transform you.
House, Harkness, & Heart
Through House and Harkness, Lawrenceville fosters a unique sense of belonging, gathering talented young people from far and wide to learn with and from each other. Students thrive on rigorous, creative engagement with exceptional teachers who inspire confidence, instill initiative, and spark a sense of optimism and purpose. Students discover who they are and what they stand for, strive to support a School culture of belonging, and contribute their unique intellect, passion, and drive to a strong and ever-evolving community.
Student Life
At Lawrenceville, every moment is an opportunity to unleash your potential and find your path to excellence. From a rigorous academic schedule, to competitive sports and clubs, to theater rehearsals and community service — your busy days at Lawrenceville will pave the way to the person you will become.
Harkness Learning
Harkness learning means forming your own opinions, recognizing the value of your peers’ viewpoints, and begining to understand the world from multiple perspectives.
Community
We are committed to nurturing a welcoming and inclusive community. Developing cultural competency is an integral part of life and learning at Lawrenceville. From the classroom to clubs and social events, and from diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to service efforts, there are myriad opportunities for personal and community enrichment.
Lawrenceville School News
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It’s not easy to hear Chris Herren tell his life's complex story. A high school and college basketball superstar, Herren was drafted into the NBA in 1999 and ended up playing for his hometown Boston Celtics. His hardwood stats are impressive, but it’s his off-the-court journey that will truly earn your respect. A recovering alcohol and drug addict, Herren - now an author, motivational speaker, and wellness advocate - was the keynote speaker in the Kirby Arts Center on Jan. 15 for Lawrenceville’s Wellness Week.
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Michaela M. Chipman will join The Lawrenceville School as its new Meng Family Dean of Campus Wellbeing on July 1, 2025.
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Lawrenceville is beginning 2025 with a week dedicated entirely to student wellness. From January 9-16, the School will offer a range of activities, interspersed with regular classes, designed to help Lawrentians enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. Expanding on previous initiatives, Wellness Week aims to provide the community with opportunities to explore, learn about, and practice habits that promote holistic health.
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By Sam Vachris ‘27/Big Red Sports Network Reporter
While Lawrenceville students return home for winter break, the boys’ varsity ice hockey team will stay on campus and compete in the 76th annual Lawrenceville Invitational Hockey Tournament. This three-day, eight-team tournament is one of the most prestigious and oldest independent preparatory tournaments featuring teams from the United States and Canada.
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Big Red has been busy giving back this month, with student-led community service projects taking front and center.
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By Lena Haefele ‘25 and Sathvik Samant ‘26
Lena Haefele ‘25 and Sathvik Samant ‘26 are members of Lawrenceville’s student-led AI Council, which meets regularly to discuss research, experiment with new tools and platforms and evaluate campus AI projects.
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Earlier this week, Fourth Former Miranda De Olden got to be front and center seeing her advocacy work in action. De Olden was personally invited by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to attend the signing of the New Jersey Freedom to Read Act into law.
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Michelle Kasmarek encourages her students to embrace the creepy side of creativity. With their art, that is.
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Students in the Honors Spanish: Muralists of Mexico concluded the fall term with presentations, en español, of an issues-based artwork they created, done in the spirit of one of the artists they studied during the term.
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By Sophie Lui ‘27/The Lawrence
On the evening of November 6, Lawrentians presented their research at the Fall Academic showcase at the Kirby Math and Science Center and Woods Memorial Hall.
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Campus and Location
Life at Lawrenceville means more than just having access to inspiring people, invaluable resources, and beautiful facilities. It means having access to some of the top historic and cultural destinations in the world. Situated near New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., Lawrenceville offers a wealth of learning experiences beyond the classroom.
