A department of the Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization 740-533-9077Mon–Fri 8:00–4:30

For families

The everyday essentials: handbook, menus, health rules, and what to do when the weather turns.

Family essentials

Family handbook

Policies, daily routines, and what to expect, all in one place.

Read the 2026–2027 Family Handbook (PDF, 2.8 MB) →

Menus & nutrition

Breakfast, lunch, and snacks served free to every child through CACFP, planned to USDA standards.

CACFP nondiscrimination statement →

Calendar

Closures, parent nights, and registration days.

See the calendar →

Health & safety

Illness policy, immunizations, medication, and emergency procedures.

Detail pages coming with client review

Weather closings

When all Lawrence County school districts close for weather, the Academy closes too. Families are notified through Brightwheel.

Family resources

County and state services, developmental milestones, and reading tips, connected through our family services staff.

Questions about any of this?

Your family services worker is the fastest path. Or call the Academy office and we will point you the right way.

Call 740-533-9077