LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
PLEASE NOTE: Families must register every year; subscriptions are not automatically renewed.
READ: Information and instructions for 2025/2026 Subscription Busing
Rates for the 2025/2026 school year:
- Round Trip - $900
- One Way - $450
The application window is now open to express interest in both our Elementary Gifted and Talented Art Program and Gifted and Talented Music Program. These programs are for students who will be entering grades 4 and 5 in the 2025-2026 school year. Students previously enrolled in either GT Art and/or GT Music do not need to reapply. All applications must be submitted electronically no later than Friday, May 23, 2025.
Detailed information for both the Elementary GT Art and GT Music Programs, along with the applications for both programs, can be found at the links below:
The deadline for LPS Summer Academy registration is fast approaching. June 1 is the deadline for registration and payment for our courses. VIEW THE 2025 LPS SUMMER ACADEMY BROCHURE.
The following courses still have space:
BRIDGE COURSES:
- Biology Honors
- Chemistry Honors
- Pre-Algebra Grade 7
- Algebra II Honors
- Pre-Calculus Honors
ENRICHMENT COURSES:
- Music (Guitar/Ukulele)
- DIP
Please note that this year, all registration and payments will be made through MySchoolBucks. If you do not have a MySchoolBucks account, please register for one, so that you can secure your spot!
Happy May! As we bask in this beautiful weather (OK, MAYBE NOT TODAY), it is the perfect time to announce that we are expanding our social media horizons and soaring over to Bluesky. Follow us on Bluesky @LivSchools!
Haily Dai, a 4th grade student at Harrison Elementary School, earned a spot in the New Jersey American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Elementary Honors Choir. She showcased her talent on May 3rd at a statewide festival, performing alongside outstanding young vocalists from across New Jersey.
The Hillside Elementary School chess team took first place in the 2025 NJ Elementary Chess championship in the grades 3-5 division. The team includes Gavin Situ (Grade 4), Neil Rao (Grade 4), Ethan Yang (Grade 4), and Aanav Karn (Grade 5). Congratulations to all!
The Heritage Middle School Select Chorus and Chamber Orchestra recently experienced the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Montclair State University Singers, and soloists perform Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at NJPAC. It was a performance of epic proportions! After the performance, students were able to have a meet and greet with violinist JoAnna Farrer (pictured) and baritone soloist, Reginald Smith, Jr.
Livingston Public Schools is proud to share that our P.R.I.D.E. (Pre-School Readiness Individual Developmental Education) Program is a full-day program with spots available for non-disabled preschool students. In this program, students will be provided with a language-rich, research-based curriculum. They will spend their days with New Jersey certified teachers, and with their disabled and non-disabled peers, to achieve the expectations of the school district’s well-designed curriculum based on New Jersey's Student Learning Standards for preschool. The students gather daily to develop social language, work as partners and in groups, and explore, play, create, share, and learn. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.
Livingston Public Schools strives to respond to concerns and/or questions as quickly and effectively as possible. In a school system, as in any organization, the “chain of command” refers to communication levels of authority in the school district. The philosophy behind the chart in the link below is to refer community members to those people in the organization who can best solve any concerns or questions that may arise, and then direct them to the appropriate people if issues are not able to be effectively addressed at the first level.
STAY CONNECTED
LPS is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community, and as such, we strive to provide accurate and timely information to our stakeholders.
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
The FCC recently approved a new 3-digit dialing code, 988, for mental health crisis and suicide prevention.
The 988 line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for calls, texts, and chat. Learn more about the new nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
LPS students, staff members, and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.
We've refreshed our LinkedIn page. Check it out to find our current job openings!
➡️ CLICK HERE or search "Livingston Public Schools" on LinkedIn and "Follow" us today!
#SimplyTheBestLPS
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply via our online application. Our administrative staff will be reviewing resumes and contacting those individuals who they feel will best meet the needs of the positions we have available at this time. Some screening will be conducted over the phone, and some interviews will be in person and others will take place online using online platforms.
Since we have many positions available, we are not able to return phone calls regarding open positions or status of applications.
WATCH LTV... IT'S ALL ABOUT LIVINGSTON!
LTV, Livingston, NJ's community access television channel, can be found on cable television via Comcast (Channel 34) and Verizon (Channels 26 and 28). Additionally, LTV can now be found online at www.LivingstonTV.org, which provides a live stream of the cable channel plus numerous shows available to watch ON-DEMAND! LTV is operated by the Livingston Public Broadcasting Committee, a group of volunteers (adults and high school students) who recognize all the good that Livingston has to offer; have an interest in television programming, production, operations and marketing; and give their time toward promoting local information, entertainment, and education to all members of the Livingston community!
