LPS Spotlight
News for the Livingston Public Schools Community
CALENDAR REMINDERS
- January 19 - District Closed (MLK Jr. Day)
- January 20 - Delayed Opening for Students (PD for Staff)
- January 27 - Partial Day for LHS ONLY (Semester Change)
Click here to access 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.
About the 2026-2027 PRIDE Pre-School Tuition-Based Program:
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. In this program, students will be provided with a language-rich, research-based curriculum. They will spend their days with New Jersey-certified teachers and their peers, both disabled and non-disabled, to achieve the expectations of the school district's well-designed curriculum, based on New Jersey's Student Learning Standards for preschool. The students gather daily to develop social language, work as partners and in groups, and explore, play, create, share, and learn.
Scheduling details of the program will be shared with families who apply for consideration. The cost for students selected by lottery is $9,300 for the full 2026-2027 school year. The program takes place from 8:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. daily and follows the school district’s calendar.
A birth certificate, a copy of immunization, and proof of Livingston residency will be required of those students admitted to the program. Children must be 3 years old on or before October 1, 2026.
The application window will close on February 28, 2026.
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:
Remedial Courses (Online Only): Designed for students needing to recoup lost credit.
Bridge Courses: Preparation for students entering AP or Honors courses for the first time this September.
Enrichment Courses: Fun, interest-based classes including Art, Engineering (Elementary/Middle), and Science Research.
Math/English Enrichment (LHS): Targeted support for Grades 10–11 to meet high school graduation requirements via the Accuplacer assessment.
Registration & Tuition: Please review the program dates, times, and tuition details by clicking the link below. Note that courses are contingent upon sufficient enrollment; if a course is canceled, tuition will be refunded. Refunds are not provided for student absences.
LHS sophomore Disti Khanna recently led a holiday gift basket drive to support families and pets in need. Partnering with over seven businesses, she gathered $3,118 in in-kind donations to create hundreds of care packages!
Volunteers from the National Charity League helped prepare the packages, which Disti personally delivered in Newark and Clifton, NJ, through Bridges Outreach and Embrace Relief, directly assisting many families. She will also meet with the Livingston Town Council to share project highlights and its impact on the community. This project is part of Disti’s long-standing commitment to philanthropy, a cause she has passionately pursued for many years and considers one of her greatest passions.
The LPS Student Assistance Program provides prevention, intervention, support and instructional services for students in the district. As part of its efforts, the Student Assistance Program offers a variety of virtual programs for parents during the school year. Upcoming programs include:
January 14, 2025 (7PM): How to Address Perfectionism-Fostering High Standards Without Creating Anxiety
The Livingston High School Science Pathways program invites parents and students to attend an upcoming informational meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The event is designed to help students with their 2026-2027 scheduling decisions.
The meeting will be held in the LHS Auditorium, with the program starting at 6:30 pm. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover the diversified science pathways available within the high school and determine which option is the best fit for their future. The evening will include break-out sessions focusing on the specific pathways including Science Research, Biotechnology and Health Sciences.
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.
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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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!
