Our Mission: Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to inclusive educational practices that embraces and affirms all student identities and cultures. In the LPS strategic school improvement plans, educators continuously examine, revise, and refine curricular materials to increase diverse representation and to uplift the voices of historically marginalized, non-dominant groups. LPS educators undergo professional development that is culturally responsive and attentive to individual student needs. LPS is committed to leveraging social and emotional learning to promote a respectful, caring, safe, inclusive, and empathetic school environment.  Critical conversations about social justice issues occur in a developmentally appropriate, standards-based, methodical, and collaborative manner at all schools. LPS leaders and educators are committed to removing obstacles and barriers to student success. As an organization, LPS strives to actively and aggressively close achievement and opportunity gaps for all learners.

Student Engagement

LPS schools are dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging for all students. Thus, we offer students the opportunity to join clubs and activities that promote equity and inclusion.

LHS has ample student clubs that affirm student identities and promote connectedness: American Sign Language Club, Best Buddies Club, East Asia Club, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Girls Who Code, Her First, Korean Language Club, Lend A Helping Hand Club, Spanish Club, Students Together Against Negative Decisions (STAND), Unity Club, Women In Stem, FATE (Females Allied To Empower), and Key Club.

Glenbrook Middle School & Williams Middle School have the Student Council, Reality Club, and World Cultures Club (WMS).

Blueberry Hill School, Center School, and Wolf Swamp Road Elementary School have Student Councils.

All LPS students are provided with opportunities to engage in acts of service benefiting organizations, such as the Springfield Rescue Mission, the American Heart Association, the Gray House, local food pantries, Rachel's Table of Western Massachusetts, and Open Pantry's Emergency Food Pantry in Springfield.

Community Conversations

LPS is committed to seeing families as partners in educating, empowering, supporting, and uplifting students. 

Below are a few of our 2024-2025 topics:

• Creating Affirming Spaces in our Schools: Combating Anti-Semitism

• Social Media & Internet Safety

• Building a Positive Learning Community: How to Support your Child’s Wellbeing and Sense of Belonging

• Inclusive & Affirming School Communities for LGBTQIA+ Youth

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• Learning for Justice

• Anti-Defamation League

• Equity Literacy Institute

• Other & Belonging Institute

• National Conference for Community Injustice

• GLSEN

• National Equity Project

• Teaching for Change

• Universal Design for Learning

• CASEL