Lebanon Public Schools

– John F. Kennedy

Thank you to all the students, staff and community members who attended the Public Hearing on April 14th. The turnout was amazing and clearly demonstrated that the residents of Lebanon are committed to participating in the budget process.

The Board of Finance has raised their proposed increase to the education budget to 4.0%. This will be presented at the Town Meeting on Monday, May 5th at 7:30 in the Lyman Memorial High School auditorium.

Highlighting Career Exploration: EASTCONN’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab Visits LMS

This past month, 7th and 8th grade students at LMS had the exciting opportunity to engage with EASTCONN’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab—a hands-on experience designed to spark interest in the world of manufacturing. The lab serves a critical purpose: to educate and inspire students about the innovative and expanding field of manufacturing, starting at an early age.

The experience is part of a broader effort to introduce students to potential career paths and to build awareness of related coursework available at Lyman Memorial High School. With Connecticut being home to numerous manufacturing pioneers, and with job opportunities in this field growing rapidly across our region, this kind of early exposure is invaluable. Many of these positions not only offer high wages but are also in high demand, making them attractive and accessible career options for our future graduates.

EASTCONN’s Mobile Manufacturing Lab brings real-world applications directly into the classroom, serving as a dynamic bridge between education and industry. It allows students to see firsthand how their skills and interests could translate into meaningful, well-paying careers in making, building, and innovating—right here in our state.

We’re excited about the potential this experience ignites and are grateful not only to EASTCONN, but also for our ongoing partnership with Electric Boat, whose collaboration helps strengthen our efforts to provide students with access to authentic, high-quality career exploration opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

Lyman Memorial had 15 Students attend the Project MFG Discovery event at Ella T. Grasso Technical High School on April 28, 2025. Students met with representatives from General Dynamics Electric Boat, Senedia, Leonardo DRS, Three Rivers Community College, Eastconn, Porter and Chester Institute, Navy STEM at URI and UCONN, Westerly Education Center, American Job Center, and Collins and Jewell Company. Students were able to explore education and career opportunities in the trades and manufacturing.

The last day of school is Friday, June 13th.

6-11 LES 4th Grade Moving Up Ceremony- 6:00pm

6-13 LMS 8th Grade Promotion- 6:00pm

6-12 LMHS Graduation- 6:00pm

I am pleased to announce that Mr. Steve Wrona has joined Lebanon Public Schools as our new Armed Security Officer. Steve brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise that make him an outstanding fit for this vital role.

Steve’s professional background makes him uniquely qualified for this position. A graduate of Rockville High School, Steve went on to serve five years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps, where he specialized in Marine Security Forces.

In 2008, Steve began his law enforcement career with the Bloomfield Police Department, serving as a patrol officer and taking on several key roles, including Senior Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, and School Resource Officer at Bloomfield High School. He retired from the department in January 2021 and has since continued to serve school communities through security roles at Bloomfield High School and Global Experience Magnet School.

Steve’s deep experience in security, law enforcement, and school safety, paired with his clear dedication to protecting others, will be an asset to our district. We are excited to welcome him to Lebanon Public Schools and look forward to the leadership he will bring to this critical area.

Please join me in warmly welcoming Mr. Steve Wrona to his new role!

At Lebanon Public Schools, we are proud to celebrate the incredible dedication and impact of our paraeducators, whose work is vital to the success of our students and school community. These compassionate and skilled professionals go above and beyond each day to foster meaningful relationships with students, staff, and families, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every learner can thrive. Whether providing individualized academic support, helping students navigate social challenges, or collaborating with teachers to enhance instruction, our paraeducators play an essential role in nurturing growth, confidence, and connection. Their unwavering commitment and care truly make a difference in the lives of our students and the heart of our schools.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Parrish, Mrs. Cofrancesco, and Mrs. Nowosad for all they do in the Lebanon Public Schools libraries! Your dedication creates enriching spaces where students are inspired to explore, discover, and grow a lifelong love of reading and learning.

On behalf of Lebanon Public Schools, I would like to extend a heartfelt appreciation to our bus drivers for the continued dedication to safely transporting our learners to and from school each day. Their commitment to student safety and reliability plays a vital role in supporting our educational mission.

We are especially grateful for the positive relationships the drivers foster with our students and families. The positive daily interactions help build a strong sense of community and trust, and we are proud to consider them valued members of the Lebanon Public Schools family.

Thank you for all that you do!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the incredible team at Lebanon Public Schools! Their dedication, organization, and behind-the-scenes support are the backbone of our schools’ success. Whether coordinating schedules, managing communications, or ensuring smooth daily operations, their work makes a lasting difference for our students, staff, and families. We celebrate and thank Chelsea, Kimberly, Ashley, Bev, Tiffany, Jennifer, Abby, Kristy, Christine and Hailey for their unwavering commitment and the positive impact they make every single day.

The students discussed pertinent issues facing teen athletes, including changing/enhancing certain team cultures, goal setting as leaders of their respective teams, and learned about different leadership styles, principles, and behaviors. The students also networked with other athletes from across the ECC and shared some of their own experiences and perspectives.

Congrats to Nora Rodgers for taking first place in the Lyman Memorial High School Spelling Bee which took place on Wednesday, April 9th. Nora competed along with 14 other students and won by spelling the word miscellaneous.

The Rockets indoor soccer team won the 2nd session indoor championship at WWIS and went undefeated playing up in the U13 age bracket coached by Jason Merritt, with 8 LMS students making up the team

Families, we are sharing this flyer with you again to encourage you to create a FREE MyPaymentsPlus account to make payments, view balances and better understand the purchases your child is making in the cafeteria.

In following our Board of Education Meal Charging Policy (5004) the district will contact the parents/guardians of students who charge meals to their meal accounts in order for the District to collect the delinquent debt. The first such communication will be a written communication, by mail or e-mail. Subsequent written and verbal communications with parents/guardians concerning delinquent debt will be made by the building administrator or designee, as may be necessary and appropriate.

Lebanon Public Schools actively seeks to assist children and families by locating, identifying, and referring children from birth to age 22 who require special education and related services. If you are concerned about a child's development, you are encouraged to contact Lebanon Elementary School to receive information about Early Childhood Screenings.

If the child is younger than 3 years of age, you may choose instead to contact the Connecticut Birth to Three System at 1-800-505-7000.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact 860-642-5636.

Sabena Escott, MSW sabena.escott@lebanonct.org

Lyman Memorial High School Social Worker and District Family Care Coordinator

With legislation over the summer, a family care coordinator has been added to the growing number of mental health staff that CT recognizes will further support our children and families in the school setting. The family care coordinator role already encompasses what our Lebanon school district mental health teams provide for students and families. Providing students with access to mental health resources within the community and bringing mental health services to students inside of the school has always been a priority in our district. Please reach out if there are any specific mental health topics, community programs, therapeutic referrals or town programs and resources that you would like to know more about. Below are a few programs and resources for students and families.

Lebanon Social Services Office offers a variety of services to Lebanon children, adults, and seniors. Social Services Administrator Shelly Ashcom works with federal, state, and local organizations to provide assistance to Lebanon residents in need. Town of Lebanon Social Services

*The use of the resources/programs in this section are not required by LPS to be used by parents/guardians. They are recommendations only.*

Every other Tuesday from 11:15am to 11:45am at the Church of Hope/Red Barn – 26 Pendleton Drive, Hebron, CT. Everyone is welcome and please be sure to bring your own shopping bags. There are no forms to fill out for the mobile distribution.

Call or text a trained crisis counselor to talk:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. They’re free and available 24/7:
  Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

• Trevor Project (crisis intervention & suicide prevention for the LGBTQ community): 1-866-488-7386 or Text 678678

• Crisis Text Line: text CTL to 741741

NIMH offers brochures and fact sheets on mental health disorders and related topics for children, adolescents and their families. Printed materials can be ordered free of charge. Brochures and fact sheets in English and Spanish.

Housing and Homeless Services can be accessed through Coordinated Access Networks (CAN). Persons are prioritized for housing services based on an assessment to be completed after calling 211.

Housing and Homeless Services

Lebanon Public Schools is now in the App Store. On your phones, in the "app store" you can search Lebanon Public Schools and you should see our logo. Please install as another way to get notifications and news from our school district.

Scan these QR Codes and be brought to our Lebanon Public Schools webpage or the Superintendent Instagram page!

The Lebanon Public Schools, in partnership with families and the community, will prepare students to be contributing members of a diverse global society. We will provide a safe, nurturing, rigorous, and student-centered learning environment.

The school community of Lebanon is committed to the mission of honoring and celebrating the diversity of our students, our community, and our nation. We strive to guide our students to conscious, deliberate, individual and collective actions that cultivate the respect of all races, religions, and social backgrounds. Our school community endeavors to produce graduates who are equipped with a greater understanding of the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Lebanon Board of Education, in compliance with federal and state law, affirms its policy of equal educational opportunity for all students and equal employment opportunity for all persons. It is the policy of the District to promote nondiscrimination and an environment free of harassment and the District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other category protected under state or federal law in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program or activities. The District also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups and is specifically required by Title IX not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs and activities. The District shall make reasonable accommodations for individuals with identified physical and mental impairments that constitute disabilities, consistent with federal and state statutes and regulations.

The following person has been designated to handle inquires regarding Title IX sex discrimination policies: Dawn DeLia, Title IX Coordinator, 891 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT; 860-642-5764

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding other non-discrimination policies: Dawn DeLia, 504/ADA Coordinator, 891 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT; 860-642-5764

Email: andrew.gonzalez@lebanonct.org
Website: https://www.lebanonct.org/
Location: 891 Exeter Road, Lebanon, CT, USA
Phone: 860-642-5637