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Dr. Block met with Heritage and Mt. Pleasant Middle principals and students this week to check out the new middle school signs!
New This Week
  • Public Forum and Board of Education Meeting Tonight
  • Board of Education Candidates Kit
  • Governor's STEM Scholar
  • National Merit News
  • LHS Science Symposium
  • District Art Show at Livingston Mall
  • Celebrating Diversity
Board Meeting
TONIGHT! Public Forum
On Board Size
The Board of Education will hold a virtual Public Listening Forum on board size on Monday, May 24, 2021 at 6 p.m. The Board has been discussing increasing the size of its Board from 5 members to 7/9 members. This forum will give members of the public a chance to share their thoughts on the matter.
Public Meeting: May 24, 2021 at 7 p.m.
The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 24, 2021, at 7 p.m. following the Public Forum on board size. The public meeting agenda includes a presentation on the "Math in Focus" program, an update on District Goals, and conference with the Livingston Education Association.

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. The meeting will be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.
Nominating Petitions Available
Local school board membership is a challenging and rewarding way to serve your community. Now is the time to consider school board candidacy for the Livingston Board of Education. In November, voters will elect two candidates to serve for three years each.*
 
A candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for his or her name to appear on the ballot during the annual school election. The deadline to submit the petition is 4 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 2, 2021.
 
Prospective school board candidates can download candidate information from the New Jersey School Boards Association’s website. The School Board Candidate Kit includes information about nominating petitions, legal qualifications for school board candidacy, and the role of the school board member. Information about the New Jersey School Ethics Act and important dates in the school election process are also included.

*The discussion on Board size will not affect this year's election.
Student News
Governor's STEM Scholar
Livingston High School senior Joey Li has been named a Governor's STEM Scholar! This honor recognizes New Jersey's highest achieving STEM students from tenth grade to the doctoral student level. The 2021 class includes 75 students from 21 NJ counties. Read more about Joey and her science research HERE.
The LHS Filipino Club demonstrated and taught the tinikling, a traditional folk dance
Celebrating Diversity
On Friday, May 21, fifteen members of the LHS Chinese Culture Club, Chinese Honor Society, and Filipino Club led a special outdoor event for the students at Hillside Elementary School to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Chinese Culture Club and Chinese Honor Society read aloud children's books by authors of Asian descent, and the Filipino Club demonstrated and taught the tinikling, a traditional folk dance. 

"It was a fun and meaningful community building-experience, which will now become a yearly tradition!" said Dr. Michael Sunga, who advises the club along with Ms. Xin Cai.
National Merit Scholarship News
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has begun to announce the winners of its annual scholarship competition. Six LHS students were among the Corporate Sponsored and $2,500 National Merit Scholarship winners. Check out the list so far!

  • Aditya Desai has been selected as a winner of the National Merit $2500 Scholarship underwritten by National Merit Scholarship.
  • Leo Stepanewk won a National Merit Moody's Scholarship. 
  • Lucy Xu earned a National Merit Novartis Scholarship. 
  • Edward Wang was named a winner of the National Merit Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Scholarship.
  • Kasey Wei won a National Merit Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Scholarship. 
  • Joyce He earned a National Merit BASF Corporation Scholarship.  
HMS Law
HMS Law Adventure team eared second place in the Law Adventure Mock Trial competition sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation! Students were required to submit an original mock trial case on a specific topic suitable for use in the classroom as a tool to teach students about legal issues. The seventh grade team's award-winning entry was entitled, Lost in Translation: Acid vs. Board of Education.
Science Research Symposium
NEW DATE! The 16th annual Livingston High School Science Research Symposium will be presented virtually on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:30pm. More information to come!
The Arts
District Art Show Opens May 26
Livingston Public Schools will present its 36th annual District Art Show, Art Through the Ages, at the Livingston Mall. The show, which features the work of students in kindergarten through 12th grade, opens this Wednesday, May 26 and will be on display from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sunday, June 13. Artwork will be displayed on the upper and lower levels and in the center court of the mall.
Elementary GT Art & Music
Applications Due May 28, 2021
Registration for both the Elementary Visual Arts and Elementary Music Gifted and Talented Programs is now open. Enrollment is online and submitted electronically. These programs are for students who will be entering grades 4 and 5 in the 2021-2022 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 can log in as their child to view the application. All applications must be submitted no later than Friday, May 28, 2021.

All of the information for both the GT Art and GT Music Program Applications can be found by clicking the following links:
College Prep Happenings
LHS College Counseling
Summer Series
Livingston High School is getting ready to kick off its 2021 College Counseling Summer Series for the Class of 2022! This summer's offerings include College Application Boot Camps, College Essay Writing Workshops, small group sessions to support the post-secondary process and more!
Parent Matters
LPS Summer Academy 2021
Livingston Public Schools is committed to providing students with excellent educational experiences. For some students, additional time on-task, under the guidance of certified teachers, permits them the time and attention to achieve their potential. We are pleased to welcome your children back for in-person instruction this year for our summer options!
Class of 2021 Lawn Signs
It's that time of year! The LHS boys' lacrosse team is selling personalized graduation signs. Constructed of corrugated plastic each 18" x 24" sign costs $30 and will be delivered and placed on your lawn (contact free).
ORDERING IS EASY (click the link to see detailed flyer)
  • Step 1: Complete the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/cJh4Jg9dBHcEd3yE6
  • Step 2: Pay by Venmo: @LivLaxLHSBoys

Email questions to: LHSgradsigns@gmail.com
Student Services Spring News!
The Department of Students Services' mission is to identify students who meet the federal and state guidelines as a student with a disability. Its dedicated staff is focused and committed to providing a program to meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of our students. Click the link below to read up on Student Services news and learn about upcoming events.
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Staff Information
Community Notes
ShopRite Offers Vaccines for LPS Students
Livingston Shoprite has reserved Pfizer vaccination appointments for Livingston Public School students age 12+ this Wednesday, May 26, 2021. To make an appointment, visit vaccines.shoprite.com or call 908-527-3600.
Livingston Public Library
The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Visit its website to learn more about library news, departments, programs and services!
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