LPS Spotlight

CHILLY DAY, WARM STORY! Even with the recent deep freeze, these students found that one good way to stay warm is getting lost in a great book! There’s nothing like a little Vitamin D and a good story to brighten up a winter afternoon. Even better, this book was written by an MPE second grader. Scroll down to read more about our very own student author!

• Board of Education Meeting TONIGHT

• LPS Week of Respect Video

• LHS Women in Business Speaker Panel

• Rylan Perlman Authors Children's Book

• Student-Led FuturePath Academy Gains Non-Profit Status & Gives Back

• Middle School Forensics Recap

• Staff News: Celebrating School Counselors

• Community News: Twp. Safe Routes to School Grant, Intergenerational Dance

The Livingston Board of Education will hold a public meeting tonight, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (7PM) at the Central Office, 11 Foxcroft Drive. Tonight's agenda includes a 2026-2027 School Budget update and discussion on the 2027-2028 Academic Calendar.

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.

✅VIEW AGENDA: February 3, 2026 (7PM)

✅ REGISTER FOR WEBINAR: February 3, 2026 (7PM)

While the official Week of Respect may be behind us, the lessons our students learned have lasted all year long. We have created a special video showcasing the incredible activities, lessons, and displays of character that took place across our schools this year. From classroom pledges to school-wide celebrations, click below to see how our students made respect a way of life!

Livingston Public Schools is committed to providing students with excellent educational experiences for students of all ages this summer! The district is pleased to offer a variety of summer programs designed to help students reach their full potential through personalized teacher guidance and additional "time on task." Course Offerings include Remedial Courses (Online Only), Bridge Courses, Enrichment Courses and Math/English Enrichment (LHS)

Click here to view the 2026 LPS Summer Academy Brochure!

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open. Registration for all other grades begins on May 1, 2026. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Livingston Public Schools' P.R.I.D.E. (Pre-School Readiness Individual Development Education) Program is a full-day program with spots available for non-disabled preschool students. The application window will close on February 28, 2026. Click here to access additional information and the 2026-2027 PRIDE Program application.

Please note that Livingston Public Schools does NOT provide transportation to the PRIDE program. Additionally, there is NO before/aftercare being offered for the 2026-2027 school year for preschool-aged students.

The Livingston High School Women in Business club hosted an inspiring evening featuring a panel of four trailblazing female leaders who shared their professional journeys, challenges, and successes. The guest speakers included the Senior Vice President of Global R&D at Unilever, an Executive Director at Forbes, a Senior Specialist with the Environmental Group at Crum & Forster, and a Real Estate Lawyer.

Students remained fully engaged throughout the event, focusing on critical professional topics such as networking, work-life balance, the wage gap, and the importance of self-advocacy. The high level of engagement was a testament to the speakers' insights and the students' dedication to "knowing their worth." This event serves as a powerful stepping stone for these young women as they prepare to lead the companies of the future and, eventually, return to LHS to inspire the next generation of students.

Congratulations to Mt. Pleasant Elementary second grader Rylan Henry Perlman on the publication of The Hero Who Was Different: A SkyPlay Squad Adventure!

Set in the breathtaking world of Skyburst City, this imaginative story follows a young hero who discovers that his powers don’t work like everyone else’s—and that those differences may be his greatest strength. The Hero Who Was Different encourages confidence, resilience, and self-belief while celebrating what makes each person unique. Through action-packed adventures, teamwork, humor, and heart, Rylan shows readers that every kid has something special to offer.

FuturePath Academy, a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has formally announced a $1,000 charitable contribution to support local education and cultural enrichment. The organization recently presented donations of $500 each to the Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (LHXCS) and the Livingston Chinese Association (LCA). CLICK HERE READ MORE ABOUT THIS STUDENT-LED INITIATIVE!

The Mt. Pleasant Middle School and Heritage Middle School forensics teams recently competed in the Essex County Steering Committee for Gifted Education Forensics Interpretive Reading Competition at St. Elizabeth University.

The Heritage team took second place in the Varsity division. The Varsity Heritage Team, coached by Ms. Karin Pinto, consisted of Reyansh Arora, Rashmika Choudhury, Anvesha Gopal, Aarna Kohli and Anoushka Pandey. Katheryn Liu and Robert Meyer served as alternates. Anoushka Pandey was a finalist in the competition, earning third place.

The Junior Varsity Mount Pleasant Team, coached by Mrs. Erin Carabello, consisted of Eden Lederman, Jolie Hochberg, Natalie Florita, Simi Rao and Harini Marepalli. Eden and Jolie were finalists in the competition. Eden took home the first place prize! Sarthav Doshi and Aaradhya Bhoyar served as alternates.

Congratulations to both teams on their accomplishments!

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.

VIEW "PROCESS FOR ADDRESSING PARENT CONCERNS"

It’s National School Counseling Week! We are so grateful for the dedicated professionals in our district who help our students navigate their academic journeys and personal growth. To our school counselors: thank you for your heart, your patience, and your unwavering commitment to our kids!

Visit our Employment Opportunities webpage to learn more about available positions at Livingston Public Schools.

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 Township of Livingston will hold a Public Information Center (PIC) to inform residents, officials, and the community about the Preliminary Engineering Design of the Safe Routes to School Program on Northfield and Hillside Avenues. Residents are encouraged to participate by providing comments at the meeting, by mail, or e-mail. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

The event, formerly known as the "Intergenerational Prom," is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Livingston High School (LHS) cafeteria!

Senior citizens who wish to attend must pre-register to obtain a ticket. Residents can register in person at the Livingston Recreation & Senior Services Department, located at 204 Hillside Avenue, during standard office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For those who prefer a digital option, registration is also available online through Livingston CommunityPass. For additional information or questions regarding the event, residents are encouraged to call 973-535-7925.

Click here to learn more about the Livingston Police Department's Junior Police Academy!

The Essex Regional Educational Services Commission (ERESC) Education of Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Program has an online resource for children, youth and families experiencing homelessness. https://eresccares.org is where families can go to find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

The Livingston Public Library has something for everyone! Learn more about the library HERE.

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!

VIEW CURRENT LTV SCHEDULE

LPS Spotlight

2025-2026 School Year / No. 9

Michelle Bent

Manager of Communications

Livingston Public Schools

(973) 535-8000 ext. 8036

Email: mbent@livingston.org

www.livingston.org

LPS Spotlight is the official e-newsletter of the Livingston Public Schools.

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