NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS: Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of over 16,000 Semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Seven Livingston High School students made the cut! Click here to find out who!
The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (7PM) at the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive. The agenda will include an Opening of Schools Report and a Report on Student Performance - NJSLA-A.
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.
As we work together to plan for the future of our schools, community input and transparency are our top priorities. We have created a Referendum Resources webpage that will serve as the central repository for all official materials, data, and updates discussed during Board of Education meetings as we approach the upcoming referendum vote.
Currently on the page you will find the most recent demographic studies and the Referendum Options that were presented to the Board on June 9, 2026. We will continue to add information. We encourage all residents to explore these resources, stay informed, and engage with us throughout this collaborative process.
LPS MONTH OF AWARENESS
Dear LPS Parents,
I hope your children have enjoyed a fantastic start to the 2026 - 2027 school year! As September comes to a close, we are eager to transition into the exciting programs planned for October. I am thrilled to invite you to join us as we begin our annual LPS Month of Awareness, featuring meaningful events and initiatives in every one of our schools.
Our Month of Awareness reaffirms the fundamental traits detailed in ourLPS Portrait of a Graduate. This framework is our guide to teach students to build conscientious friendships, achieve balanced lives, practice thoughtful communication, and develop collaborative leadership skills.
In step with school districts statewide, Livingston Public Schools will commemorate The Week of Respect alongside School Violence Awareness Week. As part of these statewide efforts, our schools are proudly signing the pledge to go Gold and Blue (#NJGoesGoldandBlue) to demonstrate our active commitment to positive school climates. These observances reflect our continuous devotion to creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming educational spaces where kindness and respect thrive. Additionally, we will participate in National Red Ribbon Week, empowering our youth to commit to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
All month long, students will experience activities, lessons and discussions surrounding internet safety, digital citizenship, appreciating diversity, and our student code of conduct. We are also proud to partner with our community liaison officers from the Livingston Police Department, who will join us in leading these vital safety dialogues.
For specific information from your child’s building, please explore theLivingston Public Schools’ Month of Awareness website. While October brings these topics to the forefront, we will continue these essential lessons and themes throughout the entire school year and invite you to reinforce these meaningful conversations at home.
Thank you,
Sinéad Crews
Director of School Counseling
Livingston Public Schools
US ARMY FIELD BAND TO PERFORM AT LHS
The United States Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors are bringing their nationally acclaimed sound to Livingston, New Jersey, for a free community concert. Known as "The Musical Ambassadors of the Army" and the military's most traveled musicians, the Washington, D.C.-based big band will perform on October 26 at 7:00 PM at the Livingston High School Fitness and Wellness Center.
Event Details
Date & Time: October 26 at 7:00 PM
Location: Livingston High School Fitness and Wellness Center, Livingston, NJ
Admission: Free
How to Attend To reserve free tickets in advance, attendees can scan the QR code featured on the event flyer. Tickets will also be available at the door on the evening of the performance. For additional information or inquiries regarding the event, contact Jim Hegedus at jhegedus@livingston.org.
SIGN UP FOR PARENTSQUARE!
We are excited to share an exciting update designed to enhance how we connect, share, and communicate with our school community!
Welcome to ParentSquare! We have adopted a new communication platform called ParentSquare to bring all school notifications into one centralized place. Whether you prefer email, text, web, or the ParentSquare app, you can now receive messages exactly how you want them, with automatic translation into your preferred language.
Important Next Steps for Parents: Your account has already been created, and if you have not yet registered we will continue to send out activation emails periodically throughout the school year. Please note that while you will continue to receive standard communications from the school regardless, we highly encourage you to log in using the email info to take full advantage of this all-in-one platform!
Once logged in, you can verify your contact info, download the app, and customize your notification settings. Thank you for your continued partnership as we launch these exciting new tools!
DRAFTING THEIR OWN RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
At LPS, Constitution Day wasn't just about reading history, it was about living it! Shown here, two of our elementary school students celebrated the historical occasion by signing a classroom constitution tailored to their learning community. Signing their names represents a shared commitment to upholding respect and kindness in the classroom every day.
LHS CLUB FAIR
With hundreds of students filling the Fitness & Wellness Center, this year’s LHS Club Fair was one of our biggest yet! Whether joining a long-standing student organization or starting a brand-new club, our students showed up ready to connect and make the most of the school year. Check out this snapshot of our vibrant school community in action!
STUDENT RECOGNIZED BY STATE BOARD
LHS student Patrick Bryant was among eleven outstanding New Jersey students honored over the summer by the State Board of Education and Commissioner of Education, for their school and community service, heroic efforts and academic achievements! Patrick was recognized for outstanding service to his local community. Click here to read more about Patrick's achievement!
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS REPRESENT USA AT TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Three LPS students, Emma Yang (HMS, 8th Grade) , Yug Sinha (MPM, 6th Grade) and Aaron Li ( MPM, 6th Grade), represented the United States at the 2026 ITTF Americas U11 & U13 Championships, held September 9–16 in Katy, Texas. After a week-long competition against top young players from across the Americas, Emma earned Gold in the U13 Girls’ Team event and Silver in U13 Mixed Doubles, and Yug won Bronze in the U11 Boys’ Team event. Established in 2021, the ITTF Americas U11 & U13 Championships provide young athletes with valuable international competition experience and an important step in the player-development pathway every year since. This year, the United States finished the championships with 14 gold, 11 silver and 18 bronze medals across 14 events.
The 2026 U.S. U11 & U13 Junior National Teams consist of eight boys and eight girls in each age group. Team members were selected based on the total points they earned across four national events held between January and July 2026: Junior National Ranking Tournaments I and II, their best Regional Championship result, and the U.S. Nationals for U11 and U13 players.
FIRST PLACE IN PIANO COMPETITION
Audrey Ma, a second-grade student at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School, earned first place in both the Elementary Solo and Concerto categories in the 2026 Carmel Klavier International Piano Competition. This annual event featured over 200 outstanding young pianists from all over the world. Audrey decided to donate her cash prize to several music-related foundations. She hopes to inspire other young musicians and share her music with the wider community.
Milestone pin presentations at LPS are meant to be personal moments of gratitude, but the pride our staff members carry every day is something worth sharing with our whole community! We invited our team to snap a selfie with their milestone pins, and we put together a short video with the ones we received to highlight their years of service and dedication to our schools.
DR. SUNGA PERFORMS AT CARNEGIE HALL!
Over summer break, St. Mary's Chamber Choir of Pompton Lakes, which includes LHS English and AAPI Studies teacher Dr. Michael Suñga, sang in concert at Carnegie Hall, Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage. The group joined the New England Symphonic Ensemble and choruses from across the country to perform Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, under the direction of Dr. M. Nicholas Farr.
HELP WANTED: SUBSTITUTE NURSES!
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a flexible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Join our team of Substitute Nurses and become an important part of the LPS community.
Why substitute with us?
$250 per day
Flexible scheduling - work when your schedule allows
A rewarding opportunity to work with students and support their health and well-being
Be part of a welcoming and supportive school environment
Qualifications:
Current license issued by the NJ Board of Nursing as a professional Registered Nurse (RN)
Must possess or be eligible for a Substitute Nurse Certificate
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply via our online application. Our administrative staff will be reviewing resumes and contacting those individuals who they feel will best meet the needs of the positions we have available at this time. Some screening will be conducted over the phone, and some interviews will be in person and others will take place online using online platforms. Since we have many positions available, we are not able to return phone calls regarding open positions or status of applications.
LPS takes school security very seriously and follows all of the safety protocols that are practiced regularly with the Livingston Police Department. These protocols include school lockdowns, which are a vital safety procedure to protect everyone in the building. They can be used for a wide range of situations, including medical emergencies, to ensure the well-being of all students and staff. Parents have a part to play in school lockdown safety as well!
5 WAYS THAT PARENTS CAN HELP DURING A LOCKDOWN SITUATION:
Try Not to Panic: It's easy to assume the worst when a school goes on lockdown, but there are many reasons why lockdowns are enacted for the safety of students and staff. Remain calm for both yourself and your child.
Check Texts/Emails: The district will send out a notification when a lockdown is enacted, as well as updates, and a notification when a lockdown is lifted via text and email. Make sure that your emergency contact information is up to date in the Genesis Portal.
Don't Share Lockdown Info on Social Media: In most cases, detailed information and transparency are good things, but they can be harmful during situations that cause schools to lockdown.
Don't Call the School: During lockdowns, every staff member has a job to do to contriubute to a safe and positive outcome. Fielding phone calls distracts from these responsibilities.
Don't Go to the School: During a lockdown situation, schools are not accessible and the law enforcement officers need to focus on the situation, not crowd control.
*We appreciate that these situations can be upsetting for those involved. Please know each of our schools have counselors that are available to help students process any thoughts or feelings they are experiencing following a lockdown situation.
PARENT CONCERN PROCESS
Livingston Public Schools strives to respond to concerns and/or questions as quickly and effectively as possible. In a school system, as in any organization, the “chain of command” refers to communication levels of authority in the school district. The philosophy behind the chart in the link below is to refer community members to those people in the organization who can best solve any concerns or questions that may arise, and then direct them to the appropriate people if issues are not able to be effectively addressed at the first level.
LPS World Language Supervisor Gabriela Colon and School Board member Fang Gong had a wonderful evening at the Livingston Chinese Association's (LCA) The Sound of Harvest annual concert. This is the third consecutive year that the LCA has supported this celebration, which brings together musicians from different cultures, musical traditions, and generations.
Check Out These Community Programs for Children!
LIVINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Looking for homework help, a quiet study nook, or your next favorite read? The Livingston Public Library offers endless opportunities for Livingston Public Schools students and families. Beyond thousands of print books and audiobooks, your library card unlocks free access to online databases like Tutor.com, Mango Languages, research tools, and museum passes.
Whether you're stopping by for after-school programs, tech gear from the Library of Things, or just a quiet spot to focus, the library is your dedicated space to learn, create, and connect. Visit livingstonlibrary.org or stop by 10 Robert H. Harp Drive to sign up for your free library card and learn more about all that the library has to offer!
WATCH LTV! IT'S ALL ABOUT LIVINGSTON!
LTV, Livingston, NJ's community access television channel, can be found on cable television via Comcast (Channel 34) and Verizon (Channels 26 and 28). Additionally, LTV can now be found online at www.LivingstonTV.org, which provides a live stream of the cable channel plus numerous shows available to watch ON-DEMAND! LTV is operated by the Livingston Public Broadcasting Committee, a group of volunteers (adults and high school students) who recognize all the good that Livingston has to offer; have an interest in television programming, production, operations and marketing; and give their time toward promoting local information, entertainment, and education to all members of the Livingston community!
