Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Battlegreen Run
11:15 a.m. — Kids Fun Run
12:15 p.m. — Runs & Walks
Lexington High School
251 Waltham Street
Walk, run, or cheer with our community and help raise funds for LexSEPTA.
Race Details & Join Our TeamSave Race Day to Google Calendar
Saves an all-day reminder with both start times in the notes.
OCTOBER 22–31, 2026
Halloween Opportunities
Friendly fun for every kind of ghoul!
Explore six inclusive and sensory-friendly Halloween activities in Lexington and nearby towns.
Trick-or-treating, a museum evening, crafts and more—with dates, descriptions and registration links.
Open Halloween Guide (PDF)Two-page family guide • Cute characters included
Check availability with each organizer.
Literacy Support Parent Meetups
For parents and caregivers of children with reading or writing challenges.
November 2, 2026
9–10:30 a.m.
Revival Cafe + Kitchen
November 16, 2026
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Il Casale, Lexington
Dyslexia/ADHD Peer Mentoring
December 5, 2026
1–2:30 p.m.
Lexington Community Center
Grades K–8: connect with high school mentors through crafts, games, and more. New mentees welcome!
Details & how to joinAll meetup times are Eastern.
VIRTUAL • DDS METRO REGION
DDS 101: What You Need to Know
Learn about eligibility, transition, self-direction, and autism supports for children and adults.
November 10, 2026
12–1 p.m. Eastern
Register for November 10
December 9, 2026
6–7 p.m. Eastern
Register for December 9
Choose either session. Meeting links emailed after registration.
Open DDS 101 Flyer (PDF)WELCOME TO LEXSEPAC & LEXSEPTA
Parents Supporting Parents
A community for families of children with disabilities and special education needs in Lexington Public Schools.
Whether you’re just getting started or have been navigating special education for years, you don’t have to do it alone. Connect with other parents, find helpful resources, and share your questions and experiences.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED • ESTABROOK ELEMENTARY
Help Students Understand Our Differences
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 • 9:15–10:30 a.m. Eastern
Estabrook Elementary School • Grade 5 Autism Unit
Help build inclusion and acceptance through Understanding Our Differences (UOD), Lexington Public Schools’ hands-on disability awareness curriculum. Volunteers help lead interactive small-group activities.
No experience required! Parents and guardians of students in any grade may volunteer. The signup includes Estabrook’s UOD dates for the year—choose one or more sessions.
Volunteer: View Dates & Sign Up
Questions? Email Health Teacher Danny Mirisola.
Date shown follows the highlighted October 21 school update. The email subject lists November 4; please confirm your session date on the signup page or with the school.
LPS FAMILY LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
K–5 ELA Fall Information Night
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • 7–8 p.m. Eastern
Virtual • All K–5 LPS families are encouraged to attend
Learn about Lexington Public Schools’ new Arts & Letters English Language Arts curriculum and Lex Flex Literacy Block.
Arts & Letters engages students in complex texts, writing, and academic discussion. Lex Flex provides daily, differentiated instruction in foundational literacy skills with the classroom teacher, along with independent reading and writing practice.
Register for the K–5 ELA Information Night
Shared from an LPS update by Sara Fenzel, Director of Special Education.
Need help with an IEP or school concern?
Find a local parent connection, district information, and independent special education guidance.
Parent connections offer peer support, not legal advice or emergency response.
Connection, information, and a voice
Share your perspective through LexSEPAC
The Special Education Parent Advisory Council meets regularly with LPS administration to bring forward families’ concerns, questions, and ideas about special education programs.
Connect and learn with LexSEPTA
The Special Education Parent Teacher Association supports our parent community through educational speakers, workshops, and opportunities to meet other families.
Our shared goal is to help children access safe, equitable, and supportive educational opportunities.
LEXSEPTA • 2026 BATTLEGREEN RUN
Let’s Move Together!
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Lexington High School
Walk, run, or cheer with family and friends. Your participation helps raise funds for LexSEPTA, Lexington’s Special Education PTA, supporting students with disabilities and their families.
Race Details & Join Our Team
