LPS Spotlight

From Wednesday, May 18, through Sunday, June 5, Livingston Public Schools will present its 37th annual District Art Show, “Art Through the Ages,” at the Livingston Mall. An opening reception will be held Wednesday, May 18, from 6-7:30PM. Selected artwork of LPS students in kindergarten through 12th grade will be displayed on the upper and lower levels and in the center court of the mall.

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: MAY 12, 2022 (7pm)

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 7 p.m. The agenda includes the bi-annual conference with the Livingston Education Association.

Tonight's meeting will be held in a hybrid format during which participants will have the ability to ask questions and make comments either in person or via the webinar. Register for the webinar using the link below. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.

*Please note that members of the public who wish to attend Board meetings in person are no longer required to register in advance or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative COVID-19 test. In addition, we are no longer requiring masks for Board meetings.

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SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KIT

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 25, 2022. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

MEET US UNDER THE TENT!

LPS Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Block, will host two informal community gatherings before the end of the school year on Tuesday, May 17 (4:30PM) and Wednesday, June 8 (7PM). He will be joined by Assistant Superintendents Lisa Steiger and Mark Stern.

Join our administrators under the tent located in the parking lot of the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive. All are welcome. Bring your thoughts and questions, or just listen in!

ELEMENTARY GT ART & MUSIC

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 26, 2022

The application window is now open to express interest for both our Elementary Gifted and Talented (GT) Art program and Gifted and Talented (GT) Music program.

These programs are for students who will be entering grades 4 and 5 in the 2022-2023 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 Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Detailed information for both the GT Art and GT Music programs, along with the applications for both programs, can be found in the links below:

⭐GT ART Elementary School Application

⭐GT MUSIC Elementary School Application

REMINDER: ATTENDANCE REPORTING

LPS parents can now report all student attendance updates, including absences, tardies and early dismissals, in the Genesis Parent Portal. Parents are no longer required to call or email their child's school for these attendance issues. Attendance reporting instructions can be found on the front page of your school's website.

Subscription Busing 2022-2023

APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 1, 2022

LPS provides free transportation for in-district 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. Subscription busing applications for the 2022-2023 school year are due by 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 1.

2022-2023 Subscription Busing Application

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

Livingston Public Schools is now accepting pre-registration for the incoming 2022-2023 KINDERGARTEN CLASS.

For more information, click HERE!

LPS SUMMER ACADEMY

Livingston Public Schools is committed to providing students with excellent educational experiences for students of all ages this summer!

VIEW THE LPS SUMMER ACADEMY BROCHURE .

QUIZ BOWL TEAM EARNS 3RD PLACE!

Heritage Middle School’s eighth grade Quiz Bowl team, which includes Jenya Narang, Arav Kaushik, Ethan Liu, and Aarav George, earned a third place finish at the National Academic Quiz Tournament (NAQT) Regional Quiz Bowl competition held recently in Darien, Connecticut. The team turned in a successful performance in a rigorous academic competition against ten other teams. In addition to the team placing in a top spot, Arav earned first place in the individual competition by attaining the highest individual score of all competitors.

POETRY CONTEST WINNERS

The poems of two Mt. Pleasant Elementary School fourth graders were recognized in the 2022 Young Writers' National Poetry Contest- "This is Me." Dana Brodsky, a student in Mrs. Szostak's class, and Udanth Sundar, a student in Mrs.Triana's class, received certificates to celebrate their winning entries, which will be included in an upcoming Young Writers' Anthology. The "This is Me" poetry contest encouraged students to explore their emotions and celebrate their individuality by writing meaningful poems in a variety of poetic styles. Read their winning poems here!

WILD THINGS!

Mount Pleasant Middle School (MPMS) students and staff recently had the opportunity to interact with a menagerie of animals! While grade six science teachers were receiving professional development, K-6 Science Supervisor Dr. Dorian Gemellaro and Principal Bronawyn O'Leary arranged for all science classes to meet in the MPMS media center for two days of hands-on wildlife presentations from the NJ Snakeman and his staff. On the first day, rescued, injured, and trained birds came to visit. The presenter succeeded in her goal of changing perceptions on these majestic creatures. Day two saw students and staff handle snakes and assorted reptiles, while learning about their adaptations to the environment. Students learned about native/invasive species, and the role humans play in introducing non-native organisms into the environment - with often negative consequences. “So much learning took place, and the event was popular with students and staff alike!” said Gemellaro.

IT'S OPENING NIGHT AT HMS!

SAVE THE DATE! Heritage Middle School will present its spring musical, “The Addams Family, Jr. Edition," on May 12,13 and 14 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door.

The musical revisits the classic television series with a few modern twists; Wednesday is all grown up and finds herself in love and hoping to marry Lucas, a young man who is quite the opposite of her “colorful” family. Come out to support the talented cast!

COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

Follow me on Twitter (@LivHS_College) and Instagram (@livhs_college) or visit the LHS College Counseling Website to find information, see updates, and contact me!

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LHS CLASS OF 2022 LAWN SIGNS

The LHS Boys Lacrosse Team will be selling personalized graduation lawn signs for the Class of 2022!

SIGN: Each 18" x 24" corrugated plastic sign will be delivered and placed on your front lawn (contact free)
ORDER DEADLINE: June 1, 2022 (no exceptions)
COST: $30
PAYMENT: Venmo @LancerLaxBoys
QUESTIONS: Email LHSgradsigns@gmail.com
Click HERE TO ORDER!

HELP WANTED

Visit our Employment Opportunities webpage to learn more about available positions at Livingston Public Schools.

FOLLOW OUR TEAM!

Follow @LivSchoolsTEAM on Twitter where we highlight LPS employees and careers!


Summer Youth Job Opportunities The Essex County Summer Youth Job Opportunities program is currently accepting applications. Individuals must be Essex County residents, age 16-24. The application deadline is May 20, 2022. Scan the QR code or visit the application website.	LPD Jr. Police Academy The Livingston Police Department will be offering its Junior Police Academy again this summer! The program, which is for students entering grades 6, 7 and 8, will be held from July 11-15, 2022. View the flyer for more information.	Free Virtual Program The Livingston Health Department is hosting a free virtual program "Coping with Stress, Anxiety & Depression" on Thursday, May 19, from 7-8 PM. This program is presented by MHA Intensive Family Support Services and the NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program. View program information.

Summer Youth Job Opportunities

The Essex County Summer Youth Job Opportunities program is currently accepting applications. Individuals must be Essex County residents, age 16-24. The application deadline is May 20, 2022. Scan the QR code or visit the application website.

LPD Jr. Police Academy

The Livingston Police Department will be offering its Junior Police Academy again this summer! The program, which is for students entering grades 6, 7 and 8, will be held from July 11-15, 2022. View the flyer for more information.

Free Virtual Program

The Livingston Health Department is hosting a free virtual program "Coping with Stress, Anxiety & Depression" on Thursday, May 19, from 7-8 PM. This program is presented by MHA Intensive Family Support Services and the NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program. View program information.

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Michelle Bent

LPS Spotlight

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LPS Spotlight

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May 12, 2022

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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING: MAY 12, 2022 (7pm)

SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KIT

MEET US UNDER THE TENT!

ELEMENTARY GT ART & MUSIC

REMINDER: ATTENDANCE REPORTING

Subscription Busing 2022-2023

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

LPS SUMMER ACADEMY

QUIZ BOWL TEAM EARNS 3RD PLACE!

POETRY CONTEST WINNERS

WILD THINGS!

IT'S OPENING NIGHT AT HMS!

COLLEGE COUNSELING CORNER

LHS CLASS OF 2022 LAWN SIGNS

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY 2022

HELP WANTED

FOLLOW OUR TEAM!

Summer Youth Job Opportunities

LPD Jr. Police Academy

Free Virtual Program

Summer Youth Job Opportunities

LPD Jr. Police Academy

Free Virtual Program

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