LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
LPS students will have early dismissals from June 16th-18th. The last day of school for all students (and graduation day for LHS) will on Thursday June 18th. The district is closed on June 19th for Juneteenth.
DEADLINE IS 4PM ON JULY 27, 2026
Now is the time to consider school board candidacy for the Livingston Board of Education. In November, voters will elect one candidate to serve for a three year term. A candidate must file a nominating petition with the county clerk for his or her name to appear on the ballot during the annual school election. The deadline to submit the petition is 4 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The 2024-2025 NJDOE School Performance Reports are now available online. This year's newly redesigned reports feature interactive dashboards, making it easier than ever to view and compare student progress, climate metrics, and academic achievement over time. We encourage our community to visit the NJDOE website and search for our district schools to explore our latest data.
Click here to view 2024-2025 NJDOE School Performance Reports.
Deadline is July 9th!
Registration for Subscription Busing for the 2025/2026 school year is now open and can be completed in the Genesis Parent Portal. Applications will be accepted through 4PM on July 9, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Families must register every year; subscriptions are not automatically renewed.
Click here for more information.
Rates for the 2026/2027 school year:
- Round Trip - $920
- One Way - $460
Four Livingston High School students have been recognized for their outstanding community service impact in the 8th Annual National Community Service Awards! Sponsored by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView, this national program connects student service activity directly to the UN Global Goals, highlighting these students as true inspirations for their peers to get involved in making a difference.
This year’s awards also featured a special focus on environmental and social sustainability, recognizing students who are actively working toward a world of Zero Hunger and Zero Waste.
Please join us in celebrating our exceptional student leaders:
Honor Awardees: Jason Qi & Allison Zhou
Merit Awardees: Aarush Gupta & Katelyn Wang
Zero Hero Awardee: Jason Qi (Special recognition for Zero Hunger/Zero Waste impact)
Emma Yang, a 7th grader at Heritage Middle School, was recently recognized internationally by the International Table Tennis Federation, which awarded her the “With the Future in Mind” Scholarship following her third-place finish at the 2025 World Hopes Challenge in England. The scholarship supports promising young athletes across the globe with future training and development opportunities.
On the weekend of May 16–17, the 2026 USATT Northeast Regional Championships were held at the Westchester Table Tennis Center in upstate New York. Emma captured two championship titles in the U13 Girls and U15 Girls divisions.
Aashvi Gairi, a 6th grader at Mount Pleasant Middle School earned a first place finish in the 2026 Little Mozart International Music Competition in the violin instrument category. She earned First Place for her Violin rendition of Concerto in B Minor, Op. 35: III.Allegro moderato among a field of talented international musicians.
Aashvi made her violin winner's recital performance debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City while participating in the Little Mozart international music competition.
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.
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The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We have recently installed Blue Light Safety Beacons at the primary entry points of every school building to provide an immediate visual alert during a lockdown or emergency drill.
If you see a flashing blue light upon arrival, a lockdown is in progress. Please follow these mandatory steps:
Do Not Attempt to Enter: Entry points must remain secured for school and law enforcement use.
Move Away From the Building: Immediately retreat to a safe distance or return to your vehicle.
Wait for Clearance: Do not approach until the lights are deactivated or you receive official notification.
Do Not Call the School: Phone lines must remain clear for emergency coordination.
Notifications: For mandated drills, the principal will email the school community. In a real emergency, updates will be sent via our mass notification system. Permanent signage is located next to each beacon for quick reference. These tools ensure visitors do not unknowingly enter a sensitive situation, allowing responders to focus entirely on safety.
In compliance with New Jersey State Law (NJ S4654), which went into effect on March 1, 2026, Livingston Public Schools has launched a new official repository for all mandated legal notices.
This change is designed to provide the LPS community with streamlined, centralized access to district public notices in one convenient location. We encourage parents and community members to visit our website to stay informed and view the latest updates. Click here to view the district's Legal Notices page.
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.
STAY CONNECTED
LPS is committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and the community, and as such, we strive to provide accurate and timely information to our stakeholders.
988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
The FCC recently approved a new 3-digit dialing code, 988, for mental health crisis and suicide prevention.
The 988 line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for calls, texts, and chat. Learn more about the new nationwide 3-digit dialing code for crisis and suicide prevention.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
LPS students, staff members, and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language. This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service provided by LPS. Learn more about Care Solace.
LIVINGSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Learn more about the library HERE.
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!
