BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR 2025-2026

Updated  4/14/2025

Longmeadow Public Schools is pleased to offer bus transportation for the 2025/2026 school

year.  You must register your child for transportation annually. Students in grades K-6 who live

two miles or more from their assigned school will be transported free of charge. Other students

in grades K-12, who live more than 1 mile from their school will be offered paid bus

transportation on a first-come first-served basis.  Capacity is limited.  The fee is $260.00 per

child, with a family cap of $520.00.  This payment is required at the time of registration to be

considered registered and to be added to the route list.  Our routes are designed to travel on main

roads, however, occasionally buses will enter into neighborhoods if necessary.  Please note: 

Blueberry Hill Elementary and Center Elementary Schools do not offer busing.

The applicable form for each student will be added to your PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning

on May 5 th , 2025. Your registration must be completed by June 16 th , 2025 to be added to the

route list.  We will continue to accept registrations; however, your child will be placed at a

previously established bus stop if registration is received after June 16 th , 2025. If a bus has filled

to capacity then they will be put on a wait list. 

You must log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal and click on Forms (which is located on the

left side in the menu) to access the transportation registration form.  Each student needs to be

registered individually for bus transportation.  Please make sure you log into your PowerSchool

Parent Portal to confirm you have access to the form.  If you are having issues logging into your

Parent Portal please contact the LPS help desk for assistance at

helpdesk@longmeadow.k12.ma.us.

Please fill out the form even if you do not require transportation.

Please note: payment plans and subsidy applications are available through the Business Office if

needed. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Caitlin McCarty at the Business

Office cmccarty@longmeadow.k12.ma.us or at 413-565-4200 ext 4022. 

Your registration form will not be available until Monday May 5 th , 2025.

Glenbrook Middle School Update

January 27, 2023 - 1:26 pm

Good Afternoon,

I am writing to the LPS community with an update regarding the threat made to Glenbrook Middle School. 

While the investigation into this matter is not complete, progress is being made.  I am grateful to the Longmeadow Police Department and the Glenbrook administrative team for their diligence and determination throughout the investigation. As soon as possible and when prudent, I will provide you with updates or information on our assessment of this threat.    

In the meantime, I want to assure staff and families that a team of administrators is working thoughtfully on a plan in anticipation of student and staff re-entry on Monday, January 30.  I anticipate that the day will begin with a staff meeting led by school and district administration and which will include representatives from the Longmeadow Police Department.  With input from our LPS counselors, we will provide resources, supports, messages, and strategies to allay concerns, promote a sense of safety and assure students that they are in the care of trusted adults.  

Thank you for your support and patience as we work together to prioritize the safety of students and staff.  Additional updates will follow.  Parents/caregivers can expect additional information on our re-entry plan prior to Monday. 

Sincerely,
Marty O’Shea

Superintendent of Schools

Glenbrook Middle School Closed Friday, 1/27/23

January 26, 2023 -  8:49 pm

Good Evening,

I am writing to provide an update regarding the school safety message that you received this afternoon at approximately 4:30.  It is copied below.

Despite purposeful and tireless efforts by the Longmeadow Police Department and school administration, the investigation into this matter is not complete.  To be clear, while we have no reason to believe that a genuine threat exists, we do not yet have the confidence to confirm that the school violence threat made at Glenbrook is a criminal hoax.

Student and staff safety and a sense of security are of primary importance.  Sadly, there are too many examples of school tragedies that could have been prevented with greater due diligence and investigation.  As such, in an abundance of caution, we have made the difficult decision to cancel school at Glenbrook on Friday, January 27. Other schools will open on a regular basis with additional police presence throughout the day.  

Longmeadow staff and families can anticipate an update and additional information tomorrow morning, as early as possible.  Please let your school administrator know if your Glenbrook child or children at other schools experience unease or distress that can be addressed by the school counseling staff.

Thank you for your patience as we work together to ensure staff and student safety.

Sincerely,
Marty O’Shea

Earlier Message:

Good Afternoon,

In collaboration with Longmeadow Police Chief Robert Stocks, I am writing to notify all staff and families of a situation that is currently under investigation at Glenbrook Middle School.  At approximately 2:35 this afternoon, a student reported seeing a message on a restroom wall threatening future school violence.  Longmeadow Police quickly responded and are actively investigating along with our administrative team.  Police and school personnel are taking this matter very seriously.  Students, parents/caregivers or staff with information should contact the Longmeadow Police.  Parents/caregivers and staff can anticipate additional information and updates in the hours ahead.  

Sincerely,
Marty O’Shea
Superintendent of Schools 

Early Release - Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Due to inclement weather, Longmeadow Schools will follow a half-day, early release schedule tomorrow, January 25.  

Longmeadow High School will be dismissed at 10:45.  Elementary and Middle Schools will be dismissed at 11:30.

Limited lunch options that can be quickly served will be available at all three levels.   

All after-school activities are cancelled. 

After School/Evening Activities Postponed 1/23/2023

LPS is postponing after school and evening activities due to today's (January 23) inclement weather.

Dec. 23, 2022 - Glenbrook Middle closed

December 23, 2022  9:32 am

Good Morning,

Unfortunately, school and town officials do not have certainty that power can be restored at Glenbrook in time to allow for the delayed opening we announced earlier this morning.  As a result, Glenbrook Middle School will be closed today, Friday, December 23.  Following the vacation, a plan to make up this day of school will be developed and announced to staff and families.

Middle School Public Forums

Longmeadow Public Schools will be hosting interactive informational sessions for members of the general public to learn more about the facility-related needs of Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools.  

Public Forums will be held on Thursday, September 8 at 7 p.m. at the Williams Middle School auditorium, Friday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. in the large LPS District Office Conference Room located at 535 Bliss Road, Longmeadow and on Wednesday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m., also in the District conference room.  Community members unable to attend will also have the opportunity to view an upcoming panel discussion that will be aired on Longmeadow Community Television.  

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the condition of the two Middle Schools and the District’s strategic approach to addressing these needs through a partnership with the MA School Building Authority (MSBA).  At the October 25, 2022, Annual Town Meeting the District will seek authorization to conduct a major Feasibility Study to assess existing conditions, study enrollment patterns, evaluate existing and needed educational space, and ultimately identify cost effective and educationally appropriate solutions.   

In March 2022, the MSBA invited Longmeadow into a grant program to address the pressing physical plant needs of Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools.  In the current 270-day Eligibility Period, the District is working with the MSBA to fulfill several requirements including forming a building committee, completing a district enrollment study, and executing a commitment to fund and initiate a feasibility study.   Upon completion of these requirements the District would be considered for an invitation into the next phase of the MSBA capital pipeline.

Community members interested in learning more about the facility needs of Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools may review reports and presentations posted to the LPS website.

Public Hearing - Naming Proposal

The Longmeadow School Committee will hold a public hearing, during their meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:30 pm to discuss a Naming Proposal to name the Longmeadow High School’s history resource room after John J. Fitzgerald.  

Mr. Fitzgerald was a long-time history teacher and department chair at Longmeadow High School as well as a former School Committee member.  Mr. Fitzgerald was a teacher in Longmeadow from 1971 – 2004 and served 3 terms on the Longmeadow School Committee.

All those interested in providing public comment on the proposal to name the High School History Resource Room as Mr. John J. Fitzgerald are invited to attend the public hearing.

Application to School Building Committee

The Longmeadow School Committee and Longmeadow Select Board are inviting residents to apply to serve on a School Building Committee (SBC), responsible for monitoring and advising the Town of Longmeadow and the School Committee during the application, design and construction phases of an approved middle school building project.  

The SBC will work under the requirements of the MA School Building Authority (MSBA), a state agency that administers a competitive grant program to support and co-fund the design and construction of educationally appropriate and cost-effective public school facilities.  In March 2022, the MSBA invited Longmeadow into a grant program to address the pressing physical plant needs of Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools.  In the current 270-day Eligibility Period, the District will work with the MSBA to fulfill several requirements including forming a building committee, completing a district enrollment study, and executing an agreement to complete a feasibility study.   Upon completion of these requirements the District would be considered for an invitation into the Feasibility Study phase of the MSBA capital pipeline.

Residents interested in serving on the SBC may access the application by following this link:  School Building Committee Application.

Two residents familiar with the District’s educational mission and the function of educational facilities will be appointed by the Longmeadow School Committee and two residents with experience in architecture, engineering and/or construction will be appointed by the Longmeadow Select Board. Residents interested in applying for one of the positions appointed by the School Committee should apply by noon on August 30. Residents interested in applying for one of the positions appointed by the Select Board should apply by noon on August 31.  Members of the Committee will be expected to serve for several years, through the duration of an approved project.

Community members interested in learning more about the facility needs of Glenbrook and Williams Middle Schools may review reports and presentations posted to the LPS website.

Happy Summer!

Wishing all our students and staff a very happy summer vacation!  Be safe, relax, and we will look forward to welcoming you back in August, 2022.
Please check your child's school website for summer reading lists!  
The district offices are open all summer, preparing for the new school year.  Our hours are 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

New School Year 2022-2023

The first day of school for students in Grades 1-12 is Monday, August 29, 2022.  First day of school for Prek and K is Tuesday, August 30th.
Wishing all our students a wonderful new school year!  

Longmeadow High School - 2 hour delay 5/9/2022

Longmeadow High School will be opening with a 2-hour delay for students on Monday, May 9, 2022.

BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR 2022-2023  

Longmeadow Public Schools is pleased to offer bus transportation for the 2022/2023 school year.  You must register your child for transportation annually. Students in grades K-6 who live two miles or more from their assigned school will be transported free of charge. Other students in grades K-12, who live more than 1 mile from their school will be offered paid bus transportation on a first-come first-served basis.  Capacity is limited.  The fee is $235 per child, with a family cap of $470.  This payment is required at the time of registration to be considered registered and to be added to the route list.  Our routes are designed to travel on main roads, however, occasionally buses will enter into neighborhoods if necessary.  Please note:  Blueberry Hill Elementary and Center Elementary Schools do not offer busing.

The applicable form for each student will be added to your PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning on May 9, 2022. Your registration must be completed by June 17, 2022 to be added to the route list.  We will continue to accept registrations however, your child will be placed at a previously established bus stop if registration is received after June 17, 2022. If a bus has filled to capacity then they will be put on a wait list. 

You must log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal and click on Forms (which is located on the left side in the menu) to access the transportation registration form.  Each student needs to be registered individually for bus transportation.  Please make sure you log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal to confirm you have access to the form.  If you are having issues logging into your Parent Portal please contact the LPS help desk for assistance at helpdesk@longmeadow.k12.ma.us.

Please fill out the form even if you do not require transportation.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Talbot-Barry at the Business Office mtalbot-barry@longmeadow.k12.ma.us or at 413-565-4200 ext 4025. 

Your registration form will not be available until Monday May 9, 2022. 

Bus Routes 2022-2023

School Choice 2021-2022

Posted March 17, 2022

The Longmeadow School Committee voted during the meeting of March 15th to open seats under the School Choice program for entrance into the Longmeadow Public Schools in the 2022-2023 school year.  School Choice seats are available in Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 4 only.    The School Choice lottery will be held at the end of April, 2022. 
The School Choice application is available here:  2022-2023 School Choice Application

Snow Day - January 7, 2022

Longmeadow Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 7, 2022 due to the impending snowstorm.

DESE – Tiered Focus Mentoring Review

 Posted 11/29/2021

During the week of January 3, 2022, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Public School Monitoring (PSM) will conduct a Tiered Focused Monitoring Review of Longmeadow Public Schools. The Office of Public School Monitoring visits each district and charter school every three years to monitor compliance with federal and state special education and civil rights regulations. Areas of review related to special education include student assessments, determination of eligibility, the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team process, and IEP development and implementation. Areas of review related to civil rights include bullying, student discipline, physical restraint, and equal access to school programs for all students.

In addition to the onsite visit, parent outreach is an important part of the review process. The review chairperson from the Office of Public School Monitoring will send all parents of students with disabilities an online survey that focuses on key areas of their child’s special education program. Survey results will contribute to the development of a report. During the onsite review, the Office of Public School Monitoring will interview the chairperson(s) of the district’s Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Other onsite activities may include interviews of district staff and administrators, reviews of student records, and onsite observations. 

Parents and other individuals may call Sandra Hanig, Public School Monitoring Chairperson, at (413) 314- 6707 to request a telephone interview. If an individual requires an accommodation, such as translation, to participate in an interview, the Department will make the necessary arrangements.

Within approximately 60 business days after the onsite visit, the review chairperson will provide the district with a report with information about areas in which the district meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and areas in which the district requires assistance to correct or improve practices. The public will be able to access the report at http://www.doe.mass.edu/psm/tfm/reports/ 

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Middle School Facility Forums

Posted 11/3/2021

The Longmeadow Public Schools invites the public to attend one or both of two public forums being held to provide the community with the opportunity to learn more about the physical plant needs of our two middle schools.  Following a brief presentation on a recent Facilities Condition Assessment and a Statement of Interest that was submitted to the MA School Building Authority, participants will have an opportunity at the forums to ask questions and share feedback.

If you are interested please choose from

• An in-person forum on Monday, November 8, at 7 p.m. in Room A15 of the Central Office of the schools (535 Bliss Road).  If you are interested in this in-person event, please register by emailing: dgeorgantas@longmeadow.k12.ma.us or use this very simple google form.   

• A live, interactive broadcast held on Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m.  The YouTube broadcast can be viewed using this link.   Our intention is to record this virtual forum for re-broadcast.  If you are interested in this virtual event, please register by emailing: dgeorgantas@longmeadow.k12.ma.us or by using this simple google form

We will use the name and email contact information to provide attendees with a chance to provide feedback after the forum.

Community members interested in learning more about the facility needs of our middle schools can review information posted to the Longmeadow Public Schools website. 

1- Hour Delay at Center School - 10/8/2021

** Update ** 

Center School will welcome students beginning at 9:25 following this morning's one-hour delay.  Electrical power is currently being restored. 

______________________________

Good Morning Center School Staff and Families:

Center School is currently without electrical power and has limited back up generator capability.  

At this time we have no estimate of when power will be restored.

As a result, Center School will need to open following a one-hour delay.  

Staff and families can expect an update as soon as possible.  We are hopeful that a lengthier delay or cancellation is not necessary.

Respectfully,

Marty O'Shea

Superintendent of Schools

Food Truck Thursday - 10/14/2021

Posted 9/29/2021

CLOSE Community is sponsoring their first parent event since 2019!   

Cannabis:  What's the Big Deal? with Rick Cresta, LicSW, MSW, MPH of Boston University.
Food trucks arrive at 5:30 pm with the presentation starting at 7:00 pm at Longmeadow High School.

New School Year 2021-2022

Welcome to the new school year!  

The first day of school for students in grades 1-12 is August 30, 2021.  First day for PreK and K is August 31, 2021!  

Summer 2021 - Enrichment

Posted 5-28-2021

Summer of 2021 Enrichment courses will be offered Monday July 12th - Friday July 30th
LPS Enrichment page

Register for a course here

• A separate registration form must be submitted for each child and course.

• Payment for courses will be processed using UniPay.

Questions?  Email John Wills, Enrichment Coordinator:  jwills@longmeadow.k12.ma.us

Glenbrook Middle School - 1/2 Day Monday, 6/7/21

Glenbrook Families, 

Due to the extreme heat, Glenbrook Middle School will have an early release tomorrow, June 7th.  Students will end the school day at 11:30 am.  The DPW and administrators have been assessing the challenges throughout the day today, and with temperatures expected in the '90s have determined the Glenbrook cooling system will be challenged to keep the building at a reasonable temperature.  This message is for Glenbrook students only, all other LPS schools will have a full day of school tomorrow.  

Sincerely,

Marty O'Shea

LPS Special Programs Committee

May 13, 2021
THE LPS SPECIAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

invites you to 

a facilitated discussion of the findings and recommendations of the recently released LPS Equity Audit

TWO SESSIONS ON MAY 20TH  

10:30 a.m. under the Tent behind Longmeadow High School

AND

7:00 pm in the Longmeadow High School Auditorium

MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED; LIMIT OF 20 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION. 

RSVP BY Tuesday May 18th at 5pm at this link https://forms.gle/EuK7UjFypeM4HZ9M9

Depending on interest an additional session at the end of May may be offered

If you are attending the morning session, please park in the front (Grassy Gutter) of the school or side of the school (Bliss Road).  You may either walk around the building, or enter through the pool doors and proceed down a short corridor to the back of the school.   

School Choice 2021-2022 

Posted March 31, 2021 - Updated May 7, 2021

The Longmeadow School Committee voted to open up two (2) seats under the School Choice program at grade 9 for entrance into the Longmeadow Public Schools in the 2021-2022 school year.  The application for those available seats is here:  2021-2022 School Choice Application.

The School Choice lottery was held on April 29th.  Applicants were notified and a wait list was established.  Any applications received now will be added to the end of the waitlist in the order they are received.

Wolf Swamp Road School Principal Search

https://sites.google.com/longmeadow.k12.ma.us/wolfswampprincipalopening/home 

Kindergarten Registration for SY 2021-22

Posted February 11, 2021

The district mailed kindergarten registration materials on Friday, February 5th.   Please be patient as you wait for the kindergarten packet's arrival.  We are being told by the USPS there are delays with mail delivery across the country caused by the pandemic.
If your child will be 5 years old by August 31st, 2021, and resides within the Town of Longmeadow, please watch your mail for the packet of information. 
Please do not hesitate to email:  register@longmeadow.k12.ma.us to provide your child's name, DOB, and address so that we can check our list of anticipated kindergarteners.  If your child was not on the list, we will get a packet out in the mail to you.

Remote Learning Day - 2/9/2021

Due to the inclement weather, Tuesday. February 9th will be a remote learning day for all students and staff.

Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards

Posted:  February 4, 2021

The Longmeadow Public Schools is pleased to announce that the following individuals have been awarded the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award:

• Diana Landry, Second Grade Teacher at Blueberry Hill 

• Maryellen Gallant, 7th Grade Science Teacher at Glenbrook Middle School

• Kate Mard, Life Skills Teacher at Longmeadow High School

Please join LPS in congratulating Diana, Maryellen and Kate.  I know that they proudly represent the excellence and commitment of all our educators!    Congratulations to all of our nominees!

Tuesday, February 2, 2021- Remote Learning Day

 Due to inclement weather, Tuesday, February 2, will be a remote learning and teaching day for all students and staff.   

FY22 Budget Hearing

The Longmeadow School Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed school department FY22 budget on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be conducted remotely via the Zoom Meeting Platform.   To join the Zoom Meeting:  
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FY22 Budget Documents - proposed

FY22 Slide Deck - Updated 1/29/2021

No Curbside Meal Pickup 2/1/2021

Due to the storm, there will be no curbside meal pickup at Longmeadow High School on 2/1/2021.

Early Dismissal, Monday, 2/1/21

Due to the impending snowstorm, Longmeadow Public Schools will release all students early following a half day of instruction on Monday, February 1st.  Longmeadow High students will be released at 10:45, while all elementary and middle students will be released at 11:30.  Morning (a.m.) preschool will be run as scheduled, in-person.  The afternoon preschool is canceled.

Friday, January 29th - Remote Learning Day

All teaching and learning will be conducted remotely on Friday, January 29th.

We are expecting temperatures to be in the single digits at sunrise and a National Weather Service Advisory tells us to expect wind chills as low as 20 below zero. 

Given these conditions, the normal strategies we use to promote air exchange will not be available to us. More specifically, we will not be able to rely on open outside air dampers or open classroom windows as a way to dilute inside air and increase the amount of outside air in classrooms and offices.   Heightened air exchange mitigates against the spread and transmission of COVID.  

We apologize for this disruption, but expect that we will resume instructional schedules next week, when the temperatures are forecasted to be more favorable. 

Public Hearing - Naming LHS Track

posted 12/22/2020

The Longmeadow School Committee has scheduled a Public Hearing to solicit public input on an application/proposal to name the LHS Track after retired School Adjustment Counselor and Track Coach, John Devine.  Click here to view the application, back up, and the School Committee's naming policy.

The public hearing will be on January 14, 2021 at 6:30 pm.  The public can access the meeting remotely via the Zoom meeting platform.

Join Zoom Meeting

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Snow Day - Thursday, December 17, 2020

Posted 12/16/2020 2:37 pm

Good Afternoon,

It is increasingly clear that the nor'easter headed our way will have significant impacts.  According to the National Weather Service, our region can expect 12-18 inches of snow and 20 mph winds with higher gusts probable.   Given the timing and severity of the storm and the likelihood that it will disrupt remote learning and teaching, there will be no school and no remote learning in Longmeadow on Thursday, December 17.  The June, 2021, calendar will be adjusted to make up the day of instruction.  

Stay safe and enjoy an old-fashioned snow day.

Best,
Marty O'Shea
Superintendent of Schools

2-Hour Delay Monday, Dec. 14th, 2020

Good morning.  There is a 2-hour delay this morning due to Google connectivity issues.  As a result there is no morning PreK.

Remote Learning

Posted 12/08/2020 

Good Afternoon LPS staff and families,

I am writing to announce that following considerable deliberation by our administrative team and thoughtful consultation with town officials we have made the difficult decision to transition Longmeadow Public Schools to remote learning beginning Wednesday, December 9.  With the exception of students in the Integrated Pre-School and the district’s 11 intensive special needs programs, LPS students will switch to remote learning from Wednesday, December 9 through December 23.  It is possible that remote learning will need to be extended to include school days at the start of 2021.  However, we would like to keep open the option of safely returning students to their current learning model on January 4. The return date will be subject to ongoing review and communication. 

The Integrated Pre-School and the district’s 11 intensive special needs programs will be remote from Wednesday, December 9 through Friday, December 11.  In-person learning for students in these specialized programs will resume on Monday, December 14 through Tuesday, December 22.  Wednesday, December 23 will be a day of remote instruction for students in these programs.  (Staff and families associated with the Integrated Pre-School and 11 intensive needs programs will receive a separate email with more specific information).  

There are a multitude of factors that, when combined, caused us to make this difficult decision.  Those relating to health and safety are paramount, but this decision is also associated with critical operational challenges. 

First, we have seen a steady increase in the number of staff and educators at all levels subject to quarantining due to out of school exposure.  Yesterday alone, four additional direct-service educators were required to quarantine.  Additionally, we have seen an increase in the number of routine absences as staff appropriately opt to stay home at the first sign of flu-like illness. We have reached a point where it is difficult in all cases and impossible in many cases to cover classrooms in a way that doesn’t compromise safety or instructional services.  Operational and administrative services have also been affected.

We have also been closely monitoring transmission and case acceleration.  As a community, we have been successful in limiting transmission.  However, we are seeing signs that this is changing and it is important to act at the first sign of acceleration. Yesterday, the number of active cases in town increased by 12.  Last week and this week, we had our first instances of staff positive cases and we have seen a steady increase in the number of active student cases.  This is occurring at time when we have experienced concerning lags in contact tracing outside of Longmeadow, longer wait periods for testing results and generally higher incident rates regionally.  Student attendance data also points us toward a decision to move remote.  In the last few weeks, we have seen a steady increase in the number of families opting for cohort c and a steady increase in routine student absences. 

I recognize that this decision places a significant burden on many families and children.  For countless reasons, children need to be in school and we remain committed to providing as much in-person as we safely can. 

As always, I welcome your questions and concerns.

Respectfully,
Marty O’Shea
Superintendent of Schools

Community Conversation - Equity and Diversity

Dear Longmeadow Community,

 One of the primary commitments LPS makes to the community is that our students and staff have the knowledge and skills to work effectively to support, engage and include the diverse cultural backgrounds of students and their families.  Indeed, developing all staff's capacity to be culturally responsive and competent was a central focus of the District's in-service, professional day on March 15. We understand that our work in this area is never complete, however.

 To deepen our commitment to becoming a more culturally proficient learning community and to understand how we can improve in this area, LPS parents are invited to the next installment of our Community Conversation series focused on equity and diversity in LPS.  Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about practices, programs and initiatives currently underway that promote cultural inclusivity and responsiveness. Additionally, attendees will be invited to provide feedback to me and other administrators to help us understand how we can leverage the "dynamics of difference"* to improve the learning and experience for all students.

The Community Conversation on equity and diversity in LPS will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. in Central Office conference room A-15.  Each session will last no longer than 90 minutes. Attendance will be limited to the first 25 parents who register at http://lpsconversation-equitydiversity.eventbrite.com/?s=94409005

I hope you will consider participating in this "Community Conversation."

Sincerely,

Marty O'Shea

Superintendent of Schools

Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award 

Posted 2/7/2019

It is with pleasure LPS announces that the following educators were chosen to represent Longmeadow Public Schools as winners of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award:

• James Dibbern - Science Teacher LHS

• Kathleen Russotto - Health Teacher Williams Middle School

• Jennifer Serafino - Grade 2 Center School

• Colleen Grady (new teacher category) - Music Teacher Glenbrook

Please join LPS in congratulating Jamie, Kathy, Jenny and Colleen.  I know that they proudly represent the excellence and commitment of all our educators!  Our winners will be celebrated at the Grinspoon Excellence in Teaching Awards Banquet at the Log Cabin on Thursday, May 9!

Congratulations to all our nominees!

"Safe Routes" Community

posted Sept. 12, 2017

The Longmeadow Police Department would like to remind parents who have children that walk or ride their bicycles to our elementary and middle schools that Longmeadow is a “Safe Routes” Community. There are twenty three crossing guards strategically positioned at high traffic intersections and crosswalks to ensure your children arrive to school safely and return home safely. We encourage parents to remind their children to cross where there is a crossing guard, to heed the instructions of the crossing guard, and for those who ride their bicycles, wear a helmet. (Required by law 16 and under must wear a helmet)

Last school year, Blueberry Hill School was awarded the “Gold Level Award” for their part in the Massachusetts Safe Routes School Program (SRTS). The Longmeadow Police Department has been working with SRTS and the Principals from each Longmeadow elementary and middle schools to make all the elementary and middle schools a “Gold Level Award” winner. 

On October 4th, 2017, the Longmeadow will be participating in International Walk to School Day (iWalk).  Members of the Longmeadow Police Department will be walking with elementary school children from Center School, Blueberry Hill School, and Wolf Swamp Road School. This nationwide event allows the Longmeadow Police Department to build a relationship with the children with the focus on demonstrating the importance of pedestrian and bicycle safety.