LUDLOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Ludlow High School

Grades 9-12

Paul R. Baird Middle School

Grades 6-8

Harris Brook Elementary School

Grades 2-5

East Street Elementary School

Grades PreK-1

LPS NEWS 

Harris Brook Elementary School Identified as MSBA Model School

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Tiano is proud to announce that Harris Brook Elementary School has been approved to become one of the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) new Model Schools. The Model School Program was created to effectively adapt and re-use the design of successful, recently constructed school buildings.


In February, 2018 MSBA approved $27,522,934 toward the $60 million school project. After a ceremonial groundbreaking in June, 2019, Harris Brook Elementary opened for students in September, 2021. Entering its third year online, the 106,000 square foot building is home to 618 students, grades 2-5, and over 90 professional and support staff members. “Harris Brook is a great example of an elementary school environment designed to educate children in the 21st century and our students, staff, and families benefit from it every day,” Dr. Tiano explained. “I am grateful for the commitment of the building committee to shepard a project of this size through to the finish line, as well as for the town leaders and citizens who recognized the need for not only a new school, but a new community facility, and dedicated themselves to filling that need.”


Building Committee, and former Ludlow School Committee, Chairman Dr. Michael Kelliher was elated to learn of MSBA’s recognition. “It’s an honor to see the hard work and creativity of all those involved in this project are being recognized,” said Kelliher. Current School Committee Chairman, Mr. Jeffrey Laing added, “We want the best schools for our teachers in order to provide our children with the education that they deserve and this project is a great step in that direction.”



Ludlow High School named a 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best High School 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Tiano is proud to announce that Ludlow High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released August 29, 2023. The 2023-2024 edition of Best High Schools includes a numerical ranking of nearly all of the public high schools nationwide – almost 18,000 of them – based on multiple sources of objective data.

From the U.S. News profile page for Ludlow High School, “Ludlow Senior High School is ranked 140th within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Ludlow Senior High School is 45%.”  According to this report, Ludlow High School is also ranked 3,595 nationally and 14th in the Springfield, MA Metro Area. “Our educators and staff do not do the work that they do for rankings or recognition; they do it for the students and the families of Ludlow,” Dr. Tiano said.  “However, it is exciting and cause for a brief celebration to have our work and continued efforts validated by a national publication.” 

Principal Lisa Nemeth has been at the helm of Ludlow High School for 13 years.  She has worked collaboratively with her staff and district offices to push her school to be the best that it can be. “Our teachers work tirelessly to ensure that all students can reach their individual potential and be successful at LHS. All faculty and staff build relationships with students and are willing to mentor, guide, and support students in any way they can. I am so proud of our faculty and staff and I know we will keep progressing forward as a school. Receiving this recognition is an honor.” 

INTERNSHIP PROVIDES HANDS-ON JOB EXPERIENCE FOR LHS STUDENTS

LHS students Emily Huntley and Amelia Jarzabek are doing what they love- teaching. And doing it so well!

This year's internship provided both students with hands-on job experience at East Street and Harris Brook Elementary Schools. 

NEXT STOP, RETIREMENT!

As the school doors closed today for the summer, the RETIREMENT doors opened for these amazing LPS teachers. Join us in wishing them amazing adventures, fun, laughter, and time to do whatever they want to do! You all will be missed. #happyretirement #enjoylife #lpspride #thankyou #Congratulations #alwaysateacher

Hollington Lee taught for a total of 29 years- 22 years at LHS, teaching Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology.

Diane Wright taught special education at LHS for 19 years.

Marty Fanning taught in the social studies department at LHS for 30 years-- teaching every history class possible! He also coached LHS Baseball for 30 years- 17 years as the varsity coach for 140 career wins, the second most in school history.

Ben Northrup taught science for 24 years, most of which were at Baird Middle School.

Doreene Kimball taught for 25 years at Baird Middle School.

Melissa Canales taught both 4th & 5th grade ELA for 11 years at Vets Park & HBES.

 HBES 5th GRADERS MADDIE HARDICK AND CALVIN IWASINSKI RECEIVE THE COVETED 2023 GUS ADAMOPOULOS AWARD

We are proud to share the 2023 Gus Adamopoulos Award Recipients- HBES 5th-grade students Maddie Hardick and Calvin Iwaninski.  Their selection was based on the positive qualities and characteristics that were innate to Gus- who passed away due to a tragic boating accident in August 2010, the summer before beginning 5th grade- such as respecting everyone, making sure things are fair for everyone, and leaving no one out. Congratulations! 

AND IT'S A WRAP!

Ludlow High School Class of 2023, you did it- you are now officially high school graduates! CONGRATULATIONS! 

#lpspride #Congratulations #highschoolgraduate #GoodLuckEveryone

LPS SPECIAL OLYMPIANS

It was a day of fun, smiles, friendship, and making special memories for HBES and BMS students who participated in the Monson Unified Special Olympics. Many thanks to the Monson Public Schools for hosting this amazing event. Additional photos can be found on the LPS Facebook page. #lpspride #specialolympics #unified #congratulations

CELEBRATING OUR 2023 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING RECIPIENTS

It was a perfect evening to celebrate our Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award recipients at the Log Cabin ceremony.

CONGRATULATIONS East Street School Kindergarten Teacher Nicole Carbonneau, BMS Math Teacher Suzana Seara,LHS Social Studies Teacher Emily Conroy, HBES 2nd grade Teacher Jodi Yarkey with Superintendent Frank Tiano. #lpspride #teachersofexcellence #thankyou Thank you for the photo, Mrs. Raymond.

LHS CULINARY TEAM COMPETES AT DISNEY WORLD

During the April vacation, the LHS Culinary Team wowed the judges with their cooking skills at the Disney World Cook Around the World competition.

BMS TRAVEL CLUB JOURNEYS TO WASHINGTON D.C.

During the April vacation, members of the BMS Travel Club journeyed to Washington, D.C. to explore several historic and memorable sites, including the White House, the African American History Museum, the Holocaust Museum, the FDR, MLK, and Jefferson Memorials, and many more.