Today's Staff Story Spotlight features Ms. Darla Massad, our Gateway assistant principal. We hope you'll enjoy getting to know the amazing people who are helping write this year's story.

📚 Every story matters—and we're glad they're part of ours. #WeAreLPS #LawtonPS #NewChapter #DLC
2 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A book cover displays the author's photo, name, and information. Darla Massad is shown wearing sunglasses. Details include position, years of education, favorite book quotes, and book marks.
Gateway and LVA families , please join us for Open House on Monday, August 10 from 3:30-6:30! We can't wait to see you!
5 days ago, Jenny Mason
Bright background with "Open House" in red and blue. Event date: August 10th, 3:30-6:30 PM. Meet teachers, staff, and tour classrooms and campus. For all LPS schools.
Starting the school year with grateful hearts! 💙🧡

Thank you to the Lawton Board of Education for approving a retention bonus for our staff. We truly appreciate your support and investment in our team.

Now...let's write another amazing chapter together! 📚✨
5 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy
A group of adults stand in a room, smiling and holding certificates, in front of a banner with balloons.
A man in a green shirt stands in an office, holding a piece of paper and smiling. Floral wallpaper, a door, and an open window are in the background.
Our next chapter is officially underway!

Today we welcomed our incredible Douglass Learning Center staff back for the 2026-2027 school year with breakfast, door prizes, team bonding through Swift Conversations, and introductions to our newest team members.

We can't wait to see the impact this amazing group will make as we continue helping students write their own stories. Here's to a great year ahead!
6 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy
Bags with black handles stacked on a patterned surface. A sign reads "SIGN IN" with a small checklist.
Two balloon columns, one with a strawberry and pencil, the other with a pineapple. A banner reads "Welcome."
A group of people seated around a table in a classroom with papers, cups, and laptops.
Five people seated around a table with papers, pens, and a cup. A man looks at papers in front of him.
Two people converse in a room with a tiled floor, near a trash can. A woman in black holds a folder. An orange couch and chairs are in the background.
A woman with brown hair serves food from a table. Various people are in the room. A welcome banner and balloons are on the wall.
A table with black tablecloths holds bread in boxes, toasters, and other items. Behind the table is a plain white wall.
Table displays notebooks, pencils, a cup, cards, and a box with balloons in the background.
A balloon bouquet with a pencil balloon at the top, surrounded by colorful balloons, including red, yellow, and purple.
Empty room with white walls, two balloon stands, and a "Welcome" sign. Tables have black and white designs. Flag and TV on the wall.
Every great story has memorable characters, and every great school has amazing people behind the scenes!

Today we're introducing another member of our Douglass family. As we begin a brand-new chapter this school year, we're excited for you to get to know the educators and staff who are committed to helping our students write stories filled with growth, resilience, and success.

📚 Meet Mr. Hunt, our Dean of Students!

#WriteYourOwnStory #NewChapter #LawtonPS #WeAreLPS
6 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Blue and yellow page with photo of man in sunglasses. Text includes "Author: Jay R. Hunt" and character traits.
Our story is coming to life! 📚✨

Douglass Learning Center is fully embracing our "Write Your Own Story" theme, thanks to the incredible team at the LPS Media Center Print Shop!

A huge thank you to Erin, Cody, and Mike for bringing our vision to life. We are so grateful for your talent and partnership. We can't wait for everyone to see it!
7 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy
A bulletin board with a white background displays the text "The Next Chapter" surrounded by colorful borders.
Whiteboard with "Dear future me" in pink and purple letters, an envelope, and a mailbox. Below the envelope, text reads "Write it, seal it, believe it."
Three black frames on a wall with text: "The Next Chapter Begins Here", "Welcome to Douglass", and "Stories Still Being Written".
A wooden framed sign reads "Welcome to DLC Douglass". It features a lion and books. A plant is next to the books.
A classroom bulletin board displays wooden shelves with books, a globe, and banners. A quote reads "Stories still being written."
A framed bulletin board with a white background. "Student Resources" is in large letters at the top. Below it, a colorful design.
A colorful bulletin board with books, a globe, plants, and the slogan "Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader".
A bulletin board with a colorful border displays a message "Words worth keeping". The message is surrounded by decorative elements such as hearts, stars, and speech bubbles.
A white display case with two posters. One poster reads, "Welcome to Douglass" with a lion graphic. The other poster has text and a calendar.
It's time to turn the page and introduce another incredible member of our Douglass team!

📚 Today's spotlight is Mrs. Collins! Mrs. Collins is the head principal of LVA grades K-8 and our Gateway Middle School program. Take a moment to learn more about the person helping make this school year one to remember!
#WeAreLPS #LawtonPS #NewYearNewChapter #TheStoryofDLC
7 days ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A blue and yellow background with text boxes. The top features a photo of a woman and text about Keli Collins.

📖✨ A New Year. A New Chapter. A New Story. ✨📖

Every great story begins with a single page, and we're excited to start writing ours together!

This year at Douglass, our theme is "Write Your Own Story." We believe every student has the power to create a future filled with hope, growth, and success. No matter where your story has taken you, 2026–2027 is a new chapter—a chance to learn, grow, overcome challenges, and discover what's possible.

Throughout the year, we'll celebrate the people who help make Douglass a place where every story matters. Meet the educators, staff, and leaders who are ready to help our students turn the page and write their best chapter yet!

📚 Our first staff spotlight is the leader of our story: Mrs. Mason! She is the coordinator of all LPS alernative education programs. #WeAreLPS #LawtonPS #NewYearNewChapter #TheStoryofDLC

13 days ago, Sarah Keith
A colorful page displays information about Jenny Mason, featuring a photo, personal details, and favorite items.

Today we celebrate an incredible educator and an even more incredible person — Rebekah Davis! 💐📚

After more than 30 years of dedicated service to Lawton Public Schools, Rebekah is beginning a well-deserved retirement. She was always the first to step in wherever she was needed — helping with enrollment, testing, activities, and so much more — all with a smile on her face and kindness in her heart.

Her positive spirit, willingness to help, and love for students and staff made a lasting impact on everyone around her. Rebekah truly helped make Douglass a special place. ❤️

As she begins this new chapter, we wish her endless joy spending time with her grandchildren, reading lots of good books, enjoying movies, and finally getting to sleep a little later! ☀️📖🎬

Thank you, Rebekah, for your years of service, compassion, and dedication. You will be deeply missed!

Congratulations and happy retirement! 🎉💖

3 months ago, Sarah Keith
Person wearing glasses and a blue shirt celebrating retirement at a table with balloons and decorations.
A woman in a blue dress sits at a desk, waving, with a retirement banner in the background.
A pink plate and two napkins with "Happy Retirement" text and floral patterns on a gray surface.
Cupcakes with white frosting swirls and colorful sprinkles on top, displayed in a clear plastic container.
Summer School Opportunity for LPS students in grades 9-12: See flyer for details! #WeAreLPS #LawtonPS #DLC
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
An advertisement for a Virtual Summer School at the Douglass Learning Center. Dates are May 27th to June 26th. Details include online options and in-person support.
The end of the year is rapidly approaching! If you have a student in Kindergarten, 1st, 8th, or 12th grades or plan to leave the district, please see the information below regarding device check-in. ALL HOTSPOTS must be returned! #LawtonPS #WeAreLPS #GSC #LVAanywhere
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
A blue poster announces a device check-in event on May 21st, 8am-11am and 1pm-3pm at Douglass Learning Center.
Attention LVA families: The last day for students to use the Zen Den will be this Friday, May 15th. Students will continue working through May 21, but Zen Den rooms will be closed next week. Thank you!
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Blue poster with white text: "LVA Students & Parents: Friday, May 15th is the final day that the zen den will be open."
💚✨ And just like that… our Wicked for Good Teacher Appreciation Week came to a delicious ending! ✨💚

Day 5 was filled with comfort food, full hearts, and grateful smiles as teachers enjoyed fried chicken and all the fixin’s from Golden Corral! 🍗

A huge THANK YOU to Michael O’Malley for providing such a wonderful lunch for our staff! Your kindness helped make our teachers feel extra appreciated and celebrated. 🌪️💚

We also want to give a standing ovation to our AMAZING administration for organizing all the magical meals, treats, surprises, and fun throughout the week. From start to finish, they made sure our teachers felt truly “popular.” 😉✨

Our teachers are simply the best “good witches” around, and we are so thankful for everything they do each and every day! 💚
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WickedForGood #WeAreDLC #ThankATeacher
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Three people at a buffet table with food. One person waves. A large painting is behind them.
A woman stands at a table holding a plate with food, while others gather around food displays.
Display table with food and treats. A banner reading "Thank You, Teachers!" above. Background features purple and green streamers.
Two boxes of fried chicken on a purple table with a sign on the right. A stack of white plates on the left.
A sign with "FRIDAY" in large letters. A witch and a princess are illustrated. Text reads: "You're Golden." A menu lists "Chicken, Rolls & Sides."
A table with two boxes of sandwiches, assorted vegetables, dips, and fruits in plastic containers.
✨There’s no place like a QDOBA lunch bar…✨

Day 4 of our Wicked Teacher Appreciation Week was filled with delicious bites and happy hearts thanks to Edmentum! 💚🌪️

Teachers enjoyed a “build-your-own” burrito bowl from Qdoba, with tea, lemonade, and cookies to top it all off! 🌯🍪🍋

After all the magic our teachers bring each day, it was wonderful to treat them to a lunch that was practically “popular.” 😉💚

A huge THANK YOU to Edmentum for helping us celebrate our incredible staff in such a tasty way! ✨
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Edmentum #DLC #LawtonPS
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Five people stand in a room, three women and two men. They stand in front of a colorful arch with a rainbow and a castle.
A white board with the title "THURSDAY" and text: "Thanks for keeping our school refreshed and running strong! Lunch from Qdoba 11:15 AM, Room 9. Sponsored by Edmentum."
Man in glasses holds bowl of food. White sign on wall says "BEEF." Window in background.
A table holds four aluminum pans filled with different foods: one with black beans, one with brown beans, and two with brownish-yellow food.
A collection of cookies, including chocolate chip, chocolate-coated, and M&M's cookies, arranged in a row and covered with plastic wrap.
A man in a red shirt holds a bowl of food and points at it. A white board is behind him.
Woman seated at a table with a bowl of salad, smiling. Behind her, a desk and couch are visible.
🫧 Bubble trouble? Oh yes, please!
STEM Day fun is floating on the breeze! ☀️🔬

LVA Elementary families — join us tomorrow for our FINAL in-person STEM Day of the year! 🎉

We’ll be popping, swirling, testing, and playing our way through bubble-themed STEM stations all around the playground! From science to smiles, it’s sure to be a bubbly good time! 🫧💡

Don’t burst our bubble — we can’t wait to see you there! 💙
#LVASTEM #BubbleScience #STEMDayFun #LVAanywhere
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
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🏁🩷💚 Day 3 of our “Wicked for Good” Teacher Appreciation Week was definitely fueled by kindness, caffeine, and a little school spirit! 🥤✨

A huge THANK YOU to Lawton Speedway/American Truck Driving School for sponsoring Wednesday’s Sonic drink treat! From sweet tea to favorite sodas, our teachers were refreshed and ready to keep “defying gravity” in the classroom. 😉

As if that wasn’t sweet enough, our amazing admin team surprised staff with custom Douglass ID badge holders — because our teachers deserve accessories as fabulous as they are! 💚

We are so thankful for the support from our community and the little surprises that make our staff feel appreciated for good!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WickedForGood #DefyingGravity #TeacherFuel #SonicDrinks #DLC
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Three people in front of a backdrop of a castle with a rainbow arch. They are holding cups.
Woman with green hair wearing headphones, holding a Sonic Drive-In cup, smiling. A phone is on a table with a colorful tablecloth.
Hand holds black ID card featuring lion logo, text "DLC DOUGLASS Learning Center, One School, Multiple Pathways." Background shows bookshelf with books.
A promotional sign displays a witch with a hat holding a pink cup and a potion bottle. Text reads "WEDNESDAY Because every WICKED great teacher deserves their POTION!"
A woman with glasses sits in a chair, smiling, and holding a cup with a blue straw.
A person sits at a desk with a computer and drinks from a cup while wearing glasses.
🩷💚 Day 2 of our “Wicked for Good” Teacher Appreciation Week was practically POP-u-lar! 🥔✨

Our amazing staff followed the yellow brick road straight to a delicious baked potato bar from Texas Roadhouse — loaded with all the fixings and LOTS of smiles!

A huge THANK YOU to Jennifer Robinette Insurance Agency for sponsoring today’s lunch and treating our teachers “for good.” Your generosity made our day extra magical! 💫

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WickedForGood #ThankATeacher #TexasRoadhouse
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
Two people behind a table, smiling. Banner behind says "Thank You, Teachers!" Food on table.
A table holds a silver tray with a bowl of yellow food. A sign with "Tuesday" and a witch reads "Fueled by friends, powered by potatoes!" It also includes details about a potato bar.
Trays of prepared food on a table with pink curtains in the background. Items include meat, cheese, and fruit.
Tray of salad with shredded carrots and eggs, arranged on a black surface. Colorful decorations in background.
Tray with baked rolls, some golden brown. Metal tongs on the left. Background includes colorful drapes.
Join us in celebrating our April Teacher of the Month at Douglass—Robert Ledford! 🎉

Mr. Ledford truly does it all. His hard work, organization, and steady commitment help ensure everything runs smoothly during one of the busiest times of the year.

Beyond his incredible work ethic, Mr. Ledford is known for his kindness and the respect he shows to everyone he meets. He goes above and beyond for students and staff alike, making a difference every single day.

After a month of nonstop state testing, we hope he gets a well-earned day out on the golf course! ⛳

Congratulations, Mr. Ledford, and thank you for everything you do for Douglass! #LawtonPS #WeAreLPS #DLC #LVAanywhere #GSC
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
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This Friday, May 8th is our spring blood drive here at DLC! Get a free t-shirt AND free ticket to Frontier City with your donation! Walk-ins are welcome! #LawtonPS #WeAreLPS #DLC #GSC #LVAanywhere
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
An advertisement for a blood drive on Friday, May 8. A gray t-shirt with a Route 66 design is shown.
LVA 5th Grade: Promotion is just down the road! 🛣️Please plan to "drive thru" 5th grade, so we can celebrate you on May 21st! 🚘Mrs. Carney has the details! #LVAanywhere #WeAreLPS #LawtonPS
3 months ago, Lawton Virtual Academy/Gateway Success Center
An illustration of three cars with balloons on a grassy road. Text reads "LVA Elementary 5th Grade Promotion" and "Thursday, May 21st".