SUPERINTENDENT 

LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS  |  535 BLISS ROAD  |   LONGMEADOW, MA  01106  |  P  413-565-4200  |   F 413-565-4215

THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

The office of the Superintendent is responsible for overseeing the successful operation of the district’s six schools, inclusive of all school-sponsored activities and student experiences. School programs and student activities as well as finances, special services, instruction, technology, and professional development are coordinated through the office of the Superintendent. 

The Superintendent along with his Administrative Team consisting of the School Principals; the Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Operations; the Director of Curriculum and Instruction;  the Director of Special Education; the Director of Student and Family Support;  the Director of Technology work collaboratively to keep a focus on "eyes on the child - learning". 

Individuals with questions regarding any aspect of the district’s operation are encouraged to call, write or email the Superintendent of Schools. Inquiries will be directed to the appropriate school personnel and a response will be forthcoming. 

FY 27 Budget Presentation

August 20, 2026

Good Afternoon Longmeadow Staff and Families,

I hope this email finds everyone rested and recharged for the 2026-2027 School Year!  Resting and recharging for me happened with a trip to coastal Oregon!  The majesty of the Pacific Northwest was awe-inspiring!

I am grateful to the team of full year employees who have worked tirelessly to prepare classrooms, offices, schedules and equipment for the staff’s return on August 21 and the return of K-12 students on August 27.  PreK and K students (members of the class of 2039!) return on August 28.

In a format made for end-of-summer consumption here, in no particular order, are some items of interest:

• We kick off the academic year tomorrow with 25 new staff members joining us for a formal welcome and orientation!

• More than most realize, our educators are in and out of their classrooms throughout the summer.  This year over 50 educators were engaged in 25 curriculum projects sponsored by the District!

• Our opening day of professional development will consist of a full staff convocation and a variety of workshops taught by LPS educators for LPS educators.  Among the topics: technology and AI, teacher and student well-being, instructional design, pedagogy and classroom management.  Staff should look for the schedule sent by Curriculum Director Dr. Beth Nelson

• In our continual effort to reduce back-to-school forms and paperwork, parents and caregivers can look forward to a streamlined, online way to sign off on student handbooks, media release forms, student activity waivers and more!

• With off-site roadway improvements associated with the new Middle School nearly complete, Fontaine Brothers will turn their attention to the Williams campus.  Williams parents and staff can look forward to the opening of a new access road in mid-September!  The Middle School Project page has a weekly “construction look-ahead.”

• The latest edition of the Superintendent’s Corner features a conversation with our two new principals, Dr. Peter Gillen (Longmeadow Middle School) and Mr. Andy Villamaino (Center Elementary School.)

• LPS will be introducing an optional Chromebook Protection Plan.  The Plan will serve as a financial safeguard for families, providing peace of mind against high out of pocket costs for device repairs and replacements. For a modest annual fee, it will ensure that typical student accidents such as drops, liquid spills and cracked screens do not result in a $300 replacement fee. In the days ahead, Principals will share additional information!

• In 2026-2027, we hope to advance LPS's commitments to student data privacy, digital citizenship and digital literacy.   At the middle school level, Glenbrook and Williams will be piloting a new Information Literacy class for a limited number of 8th grade students.  And I am grateful to our K-12 Librarians for using summer curriculum work to identify ways to integrate digital citizenship and digital literacy into Library services.  For more information on tech safety, check out the Technology Department’s parent and caregiver page. 

• I look forward to LPS’s continued partnership with the students and families of Longmeadow.  Opportunities abound.  Look for invitations to join the Longmeadow Educational Excellence Foundation, the Special Education Alliance of Longmeadow, the Friends of Longmeadow Music, school-based PACs, PTOs and PTAs and more. In the coming months, parents will also have the opportunity to shape the programming and identity of the new Middle School and provide feedback on how LPS can meet new state wide graduation requirements!

As we begin this exciting new school year, we want every member of the LPS community to feel safe, welcomed, and supported. Please accept my very best wishes for a happy, rewarding school!

Respectfully,

Marty O'Shea

Superintendent of Schools

Superintendent Corner - Middle School Project Videos

Superintendent Corner - 9/2025 Town Meeting Preparation, Lyn Simmons - Town Manager

Superintendent Corner - 09/25 Dave Fontaine, Fontaine Bros, CEO

Superintendent's Corner - 06/12/2025 Ananda Lennox, CLOSE Community Coalition

Superintendent's Corner - Social Emotional Learning - October, 2023

Superintendent's Corner - Middle School Building Project September, 2023

Superintendent's Corner - Longmeadow Middle Schools October, 2022

Superintendent's Corner - 11/19/2021

Superintendent's Corner - 5/22/2020

Superintendent Update - 4/8/2020 School Calendar 2019-2020

Superintendent Update - 3/20/2020

Superintendent's Corner -  2/25/2020 Partnership between LPS and LEEF

Superintendent's Corner - 3/5/2019 Focus on Curriculum

Superintendent's Corner Ep5 - 4/26/2018 with students from Longmeadow High School

Superintendent's Corner Ep4 - 12/19/2017 with Shelly Warren and Paul McNeil of the Close Community Coalition

Superintendent's Corner Ep3 - 11/21/2017 with Fire Chief, John Dearborn and Police Chief, John Stankewicz

Superintendent's Corner Ep2 - 9/22/2017 Elementary Homework Guiding Principles and Elementary Standards-based Report Card

Superintendent's Corner Ep1 - 8/8/2017 Update on activities to prepare for 2017-2018 School Year

In accordance with "An Act to Improve Public Records," Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2016, Longmeadow Public Schools has provided the following information in compliance with the new act effective January 1, 2017: Custodian of Records and Records Access Officer (RAO): Dr. M. Martin O'Shea, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools Longmeadow Public Schools requests that all Public Records and Freedom of Information requests be in writing. Requests can be submitted via email or USPS:

 RAO:  RAO@longmeadow.k12.ma.us or Dr. M. Martin O'Shea, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools, 535 Bliss Road, Longmeadow, MA  01106