Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matt Block, hosted a "Chat with the Superintendent" event on Thursday, October 14, from 4-6pm at the Gazebo on the Memorial Park Oval. Joining Dr. Block was Assistant Superintendents Lisa Steiger and Mark Stern. Several parents showed up to the informal event and spent two hours discussing a variety of topics with the administrators. Dr. Block plans to hold additional informal community "chat" events at different times and on different days over the course of the school year. 

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. The public meeting agenda includes an update on Summer Curriculum Writing, Week of Respect video presentation, and discussion about district athletic fields.

Tonight's meeting will be held in a hybrid format. While registration for in-person attendance at Livingston Board of Education meetings will be limited to the first 20 individuals who sign-up, the Board will continue to allow members of the public to participate virtually via webinar. Registration is required for the webinar. The meeting will also be livestreamed on the district's Facebook page, @LivSchools.

Livingston Public Schools’ Equity Goal seeks to improve the culture and community with LPS by enhancing inclusiveness, cultural awareness, anti-racism, and acceptance of individual differences through mandated curricular programming, extracurricular programming, and district operations. We are in the very early stages of our work and with each day we realize how much more we need to do in ensuring each of our students know they belong and are sure they are valued in our schools. READ MORE...

The LPS Equity Teams have been contacted by school community members with interests in creating smaller "affinity groups." Affinity groups are defined as “a group of people sharing a common interest or goal, or acting together for a specific purpose.” At this time, members of our school community and equity teams have made specific requests for an LGBTQIA+ group and an AAPI group.  We welcome additional affinity groups as part of our work in equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. If you have a suggestion or a desire to partner with the district equity team in creating any additional affinity groups, please contact Lisa Steiger at lsteiger@livingston.org or your building principal. These groups, which will meet approximately three times per year, will serve as an advisory group to the District Equity Team by offering their experiences, their voices, their interest in collaborating with us and their resources. To indicate your interest in participating in the LGBTQIA+ and/or AAPI affinity groups, please add your name and contact to our list by using the links below. Should additional Affinity Groups be requested, we will send out sign-up information in the Discover newsletter and post it on the district website.

Please take a moment to read this letter from the Director of School Counseling and visit the LPS Month of Awareness website to learn more about programs and activities that will be held across the district this month to highlight and celebrate acceptance, inclusivity, tolerance and kindness!

Voluntary COVID-19 testing is now available to LPS staft, students and families every Tuesday from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  BacktoWork Solutions offers the highest quality PCR testing available with a quick 24-48 hour turnaround. Click here to register for a quick Telemed Evaluation. Following the Telemed Evaluation you will be invited to schedule your COVID test. Testing location: Riker Hill Media Center.

Parents are invited to attend a program about addictive and compulsive behaviors in today's adolescents presented by Paul Lavella, MA, LPC, LCADC, ACS of NJ Recovery & Wellness on Wednesday, October 20, at 7PM.