September 16-20, 2024

Together we stand. 

This week, Markham Elementary students honored the brave and remembered the lives lost during its annual Patriot Day ceremony. 

School Newsletters

Click on the name of the school below to read each newsletter.

Elementary Newsletters

Middle School Newsletters

High School Newsletter

District News

Mt. Lebanon High School 2024 Great Alumni

Mt. Lebanon High School is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Great Alumni Award, honoring the remarkable achievements and lasting contributions of our distinguished former students. For more information, visit: https://mtle.bo/GreatAlumni2024

Upcoming Planned Evacuation Drills

Throughout September and October, you may see students walking throughout the community during the school day as our schools conduct evacuation drills. The purpose of these exercises will be to practice moving as a school to the alternate site safely and efficiently. MTLSD is working with the Mt. Lebanon Police Department and the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department to assist us in this safe and efficient transport. 

Technology

Enroll In The Equipment Protection Plan (EPP)!

There is still time to enroll in the District’s Equipment Protection Plan (EPP) for District-owned student devices this year!

If your student will be in grades K through 5 this year:

• Your student will be issued a District-owned device at their building. Students in grades K and 1 will receive an iPad and students in grades 2-5 will receive a Chromebook. Your building principal will provide specifics about the distribution of this equipment to your student.

If your student will be in Middle School or High School this year:

• Your student is expected to bring a non-cellphone device with them to school every day (laptop, Chromebook, iPad). If you would like to borrow a District-owned Chromebook for your student at Middle School or High School, please complete the SECONDARY STUDENT EQUIPMENT REQUEST FORM which can be found on the District’s One-to-One Resources page (www.mtlsd.org/One-to-One).

For ALL District-issued student devices (Grades K through 12):

• Students and families are responsible for any and all damage to their District-owned device. The District offers an annual program called the Equipment Protection Plan (EPP). The EPP is optional and is not required. The EPP is a one-time $50 fee and will cover a single 1:1 District-owned device for the 2024-2025 school year - starting on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2025.

To enroll in the Equipment Protection Plan (EPP):

• Click the ENROLL button on the District’s One-to-One Resources page (www.mtlsd.org/One-to-One).

The deadline to enroll in EPP this year is OCTOBER 1, 2024.

Health Services

Upcoming Health Screenings

Mt. Lebanon School District Nurses will begin the health screening process for all students as listed in this document. The screenings will be conducted throughout the school year and will be performed by the nursing office staff which may include the school nurse; the support nurse and/or trained nursing students from throughout the local universities. The screenings are mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Screenings are not to be substituted for regular exams by your healthcare provider.

Activities

Lebo United: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group 2024-2025 Application

Applications Due by September 16

The Mt. Lebanon School District is looking for students and staff to join Lebo United, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group.

This voluntary group works to move the District forward by giving students and staff the power to ensure a more equitable and inclusive district.  

Any student in grades 5-12 are welcome to join. The meeting will be a blend of virtual and in-person meetings. Our first meeting will be virtual on September 17, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.  

We invite all interested students to sign up using this link by September 16, to join us in our work group!

Mt. Lebanon High School Band Festival

September 28 at 6:00 pm

Celebrate a night of music with the Mt. Lebanon Marching Band at its Annual Festival of Bands on Saturday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. For more information, visit the band's website.

Community

International Families Welcome Back Meeting

Monday, September 23 - 6:30-8 p.m.

Mt. Lebanon Library, Meeting Room A

Welcome back to our new and returning international families. We are so glad you're here with us in Mt. Lebanon. At our meeting, we will introduce ourselves and explain the purpose of our group. Amanda Jackson from Jefferson Middle School and an ESL teacher from the district and the AIU, will both be on hand to present some important school information aimed at our international community. Connie Mathews will also give a short presentation regarding all of the amenities you can find at our library. Children are welcome to attend as we will have high schoolers available to do arts and crafts together. Light refreshments will also be served.

Register here!

Additional dates:

• Sunday, October 6, 2024, Fall Family Picnic

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Mt. Lebanon School District

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