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Livingston Public Schools
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Feature Photo/Video: "Still Makin' Music"
These Heritage Middle School students couldn't be together in 2020 because of the health crisis, but that couldn't stop them making music together. PRESS PLAY and WATCH!
New This Week
Don't stop scrolling!
Find information on the following news, and more, in this week's DISCOVER.
  • Board of Education Meeting Tonight
  • Erin Chang Wins National Merit Scholarship
  • Subscription Busing Application
  • Science Symposium Goes Virtual!
  • US Marine Band Clinic
  • PHOTOS WANTED: Senior Spotlights
Board Matters
May 18, 2020 Board Meeting Information
The Board of Education will meet on Monday, May 18, at 7 p.m. Due to the current health crisis, we will continue to hold Board of Education meetings virtually until further notice. Meetings will be held in a webinar format during which participants will have the ability to ask questions and make comments. Registration is required. Click the link below to register for the meeting. Meetings will be livestreamed on Facebook @LivSchools.

Members of the public who are not able to participate in the webinar may email questions/comments, with their NAME and ADDRESS to mbent@livingston.org before or during the meeting. The questions/comments that are emailed in will be read to the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting. Please note that the Board will not be communicating through the livestream comments on Facebook.
Superintendent Matters
District Matters
*SCHOOLS CLOSED - BUS REFUND FOR 2019-2020 Please be advised if you paid for subscription busing for the 2019-2020 school year, we will be mailing you a refund check for the number of days the school district was closed based on the decision made by the Superintendent and Governor. For recordkeeping purposes, the district cannot provide parents with a credit toward the 2020-2021 bus payment. 
Reserve a Seat on the Bus
The district provides free transportation for students who live more than 2 miles from school in grades K-8; and more than 2.5 miles from the high school.  Subscription busing is available for students who are not eligible for free busing. Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are due by 4 p.m. on Monday, June 15. The district guarantees busing to all students who apply and pay by the deadline.

The cost of subscription busing will not increase for the 2020-2021 school year. It will remain $810 for round-trip and $405 for one-way. Payment may be made through myschoolbucks.com (the same system we use for the lunch program).

Learn more by clicking  HERE.
Summer Academy 2020
Check out what Livingston Public Schools' Summer Academy has to offer! Five options exist for students looking for an additional academic challenge this summer: Remedial Courses, Summer Bridge Courses, Enrichment Courses,  Science Courses and new this summer, the online Personal Financial Literacy Course.

  • Summer Academy Registration Deadline - June 17, 2020
  • STEM Research Experience 1 Proposal Deadline - May 26, 2020
There's An App for That!
Livingston Public Schools is pleased to announce our new mobile app. Visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play Store to download this free app or scan the QR code shown here.

If you use the Google Play Store, you must search in the app section for Livingston Public Schools - you will have to scroll down to find us! Look for the LPS logo or if you scan the QR code, it will bring you right to the download area.
Lancer Matters
Erin Chang Wins
National Merit Scholarship
Livingston High School senior and valedictorian of the Class of 2020, Erin Chang, was selected as one of 2,500 seniors across the country to be awarded a $2,500 scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Her award made the local news! Read below!
LHS Science Symposium
Goes Virtual!
Mark your calendars! For the first time ever, the Livingston High School annual Science Research Symposium will be held virtually! The Symposium will take place on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required for the Welcome and Awards Ceremony at 6 pm. However, all poster presentations and live senior presentations will be completely open to the public.
Send in Senior Spotlights!
We want to highlight members of the Class of 2020 on social media by sharing their photo and a special memory!

Participation is not mandatory, but if your senior would like to be featured please send in their name, a photo, and their answer to the following question in 50 words or less:

What is your favorite high school memory?

Send emails to mbent@livingston.org with "Senior Spotlight" as the subject!
Personalized Lawn Signs
ATTENTION all parents of Livingston High School Seniors! The LHS boys' lacrosse team is holding its annual fundraising sale of personalized graduation lawn signs that proud parents of 2020 graduates can display in honor of their child's achievement. The deadline to order is June 8!
The Arts Matter
US Marine Band Clinic
The Heritage Middle School seventh grade band was lucky to be joined by Sgt. Kristin Bowers of the United States Marine Band - President's Own for a clinic. Ms. Bowers presented the clinic as part of the Marine Band's education outreach program to schools during this period of social distancing. Ms. Bowers shared her practice strategies with the students, and also her experiences playing as a professional musician in the service bands. They were even treated to a sample of a solo she is preparing to perform with the Marine Band, the Gershwin  Three Preludes!
GT Art and Music Applications
Registration for both the Elementary Visual Arts and Elementary Music Gifted and Talented Programs is now open. Applications must be submitted electronically and are due no later than Friday, May 29, 2020.

These programs are for students who will be entering grades four and five in the 2020-2021 school year. Students previously enrolled in either GT Art and/or GT Music do not need to reapply.

In order to view both the GT Art and GT Music applications, parents will need a Google account to access the site or may log in as your child to view the application.

All of the information for both the GT Art and GT Music Program applications can be found on the following websites:
Student Matters
Storytime with LPS
Reading aloud with children is such a personal, special, and warm way to invite them into books. We will continue to post new read alouds from either Assistant Superintendent Lisa Capone-Steiger or a guest reader. Stay strong, stay connected, keep reading!
Resources for Well-Being
What is Social Emotional Learning? What are some ideas for mindfulness activities? How can we keep up with our health and wellness?

Find the answers to these questions and more on the "Social/Emotional Support for Families" page has been set up on the district website to house information about social and emotional support, as well as resources in order to help reduce stress and keep mentally healthy during times of crisis.
Staff Matters
Follow @LivSchoolsTEAM
On our new Twitter feed, @LivSchoolsTEAM, we will be advertising open positions, introducing newly hired staff, highlighting achievements, and profiling current members of our amazing LPS Team!
Parent Matters
What's On Your Mind?
We're interested in hearing what's on your mind. Share a story. Ask a question. Let us know about your concerns, anything from school safety and security to budget matters. Give a shout out to a special teacher. Talk with the Superintendent or Board of Education. Email your message c/o the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator.
Follow, Like, and Please Share!
Parent Academy
Our Parent Academy website is designed to ensure that all resources provided at our events are accessible to all community members. We hope you find these helpful as you engage in your child’s education!
Find Important Information
LPS invites parents to visit our "Parent Resources" page to find information regarding the Genesis portal, academic calendars, food services, new student registration, transportation, district communications, forms, and more.

In addition, to subscribe to news based on your child's school and your interests, visit our "District Communications" page and sign up for newsletters, e-blasts, and more.
Community Matters
FREE Online Resources & More!
The Livingston Public Library is closed until further notice, but offers MANY FREE ONLINE resources! Read more HERE !
Support Neighbors in Need
Livingston Public Schools is partnering with Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors (LNHN) during this challenging time. Please consider making a donation to LNHN, an organization that directly supports the Livingston community.
DISCOVER is the e-newsletter from Livingston Public Schools with stories about students, teachers, and programs, and news about recent accomplishments and awards.