LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
LPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, for MLK Day and on Wednesday, January 29th, for Lunar New Year. Students will have an early dismissal day on Tuesday, January 28th, to allow for staff PD in the afternoon.
Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year will open on January 15, 2025. Information will be posted on the front page of our website, www.livingston.org, that day. All registration will be done via our online registration portal. Children must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 2025 to register for kindergarten. LEARN MORE ...
Throughout the school year, Livingston High School names “Lancers of the Month."
"Lancers of the Month are students, faculty, and staff who model the qualities and values that define Livingston High School by empowering our community to learn, create, contribute, and grow. Each month, students and staff members are nominated and selected based on their exemplary actions around the building," said Ms. Brittany Gajewski, LHS Dean of Students. Lancers of the Month can reflect any of the pillars of the LPS Portrait of a Graduate, as well as any other admirable traits, such as kindness, civility, or resiliency.
The November 2024 Lancers of the Month included students students Michelle Adeyin and Ava Thomas, and staff members Michael Coleman and Scott Patteson.
Each honoree received a certificate in recognition of this achievement. Congratulations to all!
LHS CLUB RAISES FUNDS FOR DISABLED VETERANS
Livingston High School's Salute to Service Club raised more than $1,100 for DAV: Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. In recognition of the club's participation and the generous donation, Livingston High School received a "Field of Flags" that were displayed in front of the school. Eli Wheeler and Matthew Zocks lead the club, which is advised by health/PE teacher Michael Munley, who is a US Marine Corp veteran.
A SPECIAL VISIT!
LHS Assistant Principal Marie Battist-Rock (US Army) shared that the time around Veterans Day also brought a special visitor to LHS. She is shown here with her former student and Class of 2024 grad Kaushik Mukkavilli (second Marine from the left), who stopped by with some of his fellow soldiers. LHS principal Amro Mohammed, who is also a Marine, joined in the photo!
LHS senior Ava Rachel Lieber has won a 2025 YoungArts Award for Dance/Modern/Contemporary. YoungArts award winners are selected through a highly competitive application, which is reviewed by panels of esteemed, discipline-specific artists in a rigorous adjudication process.
MPE
MPE second grade students showed up for school dressed as a variety a different careers for "Career Dress Up Day"!
BURNET HILL
Fifth graders at Burnet Hill showed off the books their teachers purchased for the classroom at this year’s book fair!
COLLINS
Third graders are shown dressed in beautiful Ukrainian costumes as part of the third grade dance residency at Collins.
HARRISON
Second graders at Harrison recently conducted an experiment which revealed that paper is stronger when it is folded!
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.
Scheduling details of the program will be shared with families who apply for consideration. Currently, the cost for students selected by lottery is $9,000 for the full school year. The program takes place from 8:20 a.m. - 2:10 p.m. daily and follows the school district’s calendar.
A birth certificate, copy of immunization, and proof of Livingston residency will be required of those students admitted to the program. Children must be 3 years old on or before October 1, 2025.
Students who would like to be considered for general education P.R.I.D.E. classes must file an application by February 14, 2025, 12 p.m.
Applications are available on the “Special Education” page of the school district’s website, www.livingston.org.
Applicants will be notified of their child’s status no later than March 1, 2025.
Parents must provide written confirmation of attendance to the district no later than March 31, 2025.
For more information, please contact Tana Martinez, Administrative Assistant at tmartinez@livingston.org and Erin DeMiceli, Administrative Assistant at edemiceli@livingston.org.
The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund (CICRF) is a financial assistance program for New Jersey Families whose children have an illness or condition otherwise uncovered by insurance, State or Federal programs, or other sources, such as fundraising. The Fund is intended to assist in preserving a family's ability to cope with the responsibilities which accompany a child's significant health problems.
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.
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.
LISTEN TO CHILDREN PROGRAM
LPS partners with Jewish Family Services of MetroWest for the Listen to Children Program. This is a great program where students are able to have additional time connecting and talking with a trusted and caring adult, during the school day, at their school.
Parents are encouraged to contact your child's School Counselor if you are interested in your child participating in the Listen to Children program or to learn more information.
LHS SEEKS SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS
DEADLINE: February 14, 2025
Livingston High School sponsors an annual scholarship program for graduating seniors. Each spring, LHS hosts an event to present these scholarships and recognize the accomplishments of deserving high school seniors.
LHS is currently seeking local sponsors, including businesses, organizations and families, who wish to offer scholarships this school year.
"For many years, we have formed partnerships with various local organizations and families, who are willing to provide students with monetary awards to assist in the funding of their post-secondary plans. These generous awards are greatly appreciated by students and parents and your generosity will substantially and positively impact the lives of our students," said Sinéad Crews, Director of School Counseling for Livingston Public Schools
Those who are interested in partnering to offer a scholarship through the LHS program, should reach out to Sinéad Crews by early February 14, 2025, at 973-535-8000 ext 8137 or SCrews@livingston.org.
CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL TEEN RIDE
Cycle for Survival, which was started by the late Jennifer Goodman Linn, an LHS graduate, is looking for teen riders for its "Teen Ride" to be held on March 1st in Summit! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
LIVINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Learn more about the library HERE.
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!
