Truman Elementary School

Thank you! The budget for the 2026-27 school year has passed. Proposition #1: Budget- YES- 482 NO-246 Proposition #2: Transportation Policy Change- Yes 571 No 154 The two...

Truman Elementary School celebrated Steeler Service Week! This is a special time when our students come together to give back to the community and show pride in our school and d...

Mrs. Szczesny, the school psychologist, works with students in a kindergarten class on how to play with others. At the kindergarten level, play is an essential part of social, emo...

Kindergarten and first grade students in Mrs. Heinen’s reading groups have been hard at work building their literacy skills through the Orton-Gillingham approach. This structured...

Truman Elementary School is ready for the month of May! Check out important dates, celebrations and events for students and families below. May Events and Important Dates: M...

Emergency Drill Notification week of May 25

Lackawanna Schools, in partnership with YWCA WNY and BestSelf Behavioral Health, invites families to attend Wired Minds: The Impact of Screen Time & Social Media on Kids’ Mental H...

This week's staff spotlight is ELA Instructional Coach at Truman Elementary. Read Melissa's bio below! "I have always had a deep love for literacy, which led me to earn my master...

Showcasing our latest Staff Spotlight! This Friday, we recognize Truman Instructional Math Coach Hilary Donegan. Check out Hilary's bio below! "I'm currently in my second year a...

Recognizing this week's Student of the Month, Truman Pre-K student Chloe! Chloe is loving her time at Truman Elementary. Her favorite class activities are learning in the art cen...

Many families in our community may qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides monthly support to help households buy healthy food. If you’re ...

Update: April 13, 2026 We are pleased to share that the sidewalk alongside the Middle School (Martin) is no longer closed. After working closely with the contractors, they have agr...

During the week of March 23–27, students across the Lackawanna City School District participated in a dynamic and engaging District-Wide Career Week, designed to spark curiosity, ...

Truman Elementary School is gearing up for a busy month of April filled with important dates, celebrations and opportunities for students and families to stay engaged. April Eve...

What an incredible evening at Truman Elementary! Our STEM and Art Family Night brought together students, families, and staff for a night full of creativity, curiosity and hands-o...

Recognizing an outstanding Lackawanna staff member, Truman Pre-K Teacher Kate Wilkinson. "It has been an honor to work for the Lackawanna City School District for the past 35 yea...

Our school is excited to participate in the Art to Remember fundraiser, a creative opportunity that celebrates student artwork while giving back to our school community. Families...

Lackawanna schools are proud to observe National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week from March 15 to 21. Building a healthy future begins with honest and open conversations. Across the ...

Dr. Seuss Week was in full swing and oh what a time we had! From wacky and dressy to green from head to toe, our students celebrated in true Seuss style all week long. Classrooms...

For this week's Staff Spotlight, we recognize 1st Grade Teacher Alicia Morris. Check out Alicia's bio below. "Since third grade, I aspired to become a teacher. I earned my bache...