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I hope your summer break has been a time of relaxation and joyful moments!
As we prepare for the 2024-2025 academic year, I am excited to extend a warm welcome to all our returning and new students, along with their families, to Mt. Lebanon School District.
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There is much anticipation and excitement for students to return to our schools on Tuesday, August 20 for grades 1-12, with Kindergarteners beginning their Mt. Lebanon School District journey on Thursday, August 22.
Our dedicated team of educators and support staff have been working diligently to prepare for the academic year, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of our students. While our classrooms are quiet, our facilities team has been working hard to prepare our schools for the new year and we thank them for their hard work.
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Educational excellence and our students' well-being remain our top priorities. This year, we will collaborate with our staff, families, and community to create a strategic plan that will guide the future of MTLSD. I look forward to the opportunity to build our future together.
Enjoy your remaining summer break with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming our students, families, and staff back soon.
Sincerely,
Dr. Melissa Friez
Superintendent of Schools
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Welcome From Our Assistant Superintendents | |
As the assistant superintendents of Mt. Lebanon, we are committed to fostering and supporting the educational journey of every student in the District. | |
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On behalf of the entire leadership team, we look forward to seeing all our students and their families very soon! For the upcoming school year, we have made a schedule adjustment for students receiving education in Spanish. This year, students will receive 45 minutes of instruction per week. Further, the elementary team will be working on the following projects:
- Reviewing our Elementary program
- Develop a MTSS program
- Select classes will be conducting a pilot of Science instructional resources in preparation for the implementation of new state standards
- Continuation of ELA program review
This work will result in recommendations that will be used to develop multi-year action plans for continuous improvement of our student experience.
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Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! I hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer. As we return to our academic routines, I am filled with optimism and enthusiasm for the opportunities that lie ahead.
Our dedicated team of faculty, staff, and administrators have been working hard to prepare for a successful year, ensuring that we provide a supportive, engaging, and enriching environment for all our students. We are committed to fostering a culture of learning, growth, and achievement.
I encourage you to stay involved, communicate with our teachers and staff, and take advantage of the various resources and programs we offer. Together, we can make this school year a remarkable and rewarding experience.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
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Key Dates to Prepare for the
2024-2025 School Year
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Leading up to the first day of school, parents/guardians will receive important communication from the District. Key communication dates include: | |
Monday, July 29 - Parents/guardians will receive an email from your student’s school. This will include school-specific information, such as dates for upcoming back-to-school events, school supply lists, | |
Thursday, August 1 - Student schedules and homerooms will be sent to families via email by noon on Thursday, August 1. | |
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Friday, August 2 - The PowerSchool/Dashboard portal will be open by 10:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, August 20 - First day of school for students in grades 1-12. | |
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Thursday, August 22 - First day of school for Kindergarten students.
A copy of the 2024-2025 academic calendar can be found on our website. To stay informed on important dates, events, and academic schedules throughout the year, visit our website.
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Publications & Annual Notices | |
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Mt. Lebanon School District develops annual notices for parents/guardians and students. Please review these documents prior to the start of the school year.
School Handbooks: Our school handbooks cover the basics from activities to homework and key procedures. Our handbooks are broken down by elementary, middle school, and high school. Included in the handbooks is the District’s behavior expectations, explaining how the District handles matters of conduct and discipline consistently and fairly. Copies of these documents can be found below on our website.
Annual Notices: Various federal and state laws mandate that school districts provide students, parents, and the public with annual notices, many of which must be issued at the start of the school year. These annual notices are available on our website.
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Safe Walking Routes & Crossing Guards | |
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The Mt. Lebanon School District takes pride in being a walking school district. Every year, we partner with the Mt. Lebanon Police Department (MLPD) to promote safe walking awareness. At the start of the school year, we emphasize safe walking rules with students, and the MLPD has even established Safe Walking Routes for each elementary school. We encourage you to review these routes with your child regularly throughout the year.
For MLPD safe walking routes and rules, visit our website.
Our Crossing Guards help to ensure the safety of our students and pedestrians in the community. If you or someone you know may be interested in becoming a crossing guard, information is available on the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon website.
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Technology plays an important role in your student’s education and provides our parents/guardians with important information.
MTLSD has been designated by Google as a Google Reference District. This means that our students from Grades K through 12 are given MTLSD login accounts which synchronize with Google to provide them access to apps.
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At Mt. Lebanon School District, we utilize two important resources:
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PowerSchool: The District's Student Information System (SIS). A SIS is a centralized record system that manages student data, including enrollment, course registration, and final grades. Before the start of the school year, please ensure your contact information is current in PowerSchool.
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Schoology: MTLSD’s Learning Management System (LMS). A LMS is a centralized online education hub where educators create and manage lessons, assign quizzes, and assignments, and grade student work. To learn more about Schoology, visit our website.
Student Devices
- All MTLSD students in grades K-5 are issued a device for their learning at school and home. Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade receive iPads, while students in grades 2-5 are issued Chromebooks.
- Students in grades 6-12 are required to bring a non-cell phone device with them to school every day.
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If you would like to borrow a device for your student in grades 6-12, please submit a request.
MTLSD Equipment Protection Plan (EPP)
- For all District-issued student devices, families have the option of purchasing an Equipment Protection Plan (EPP). The EPP is OPTIONAL and is NOT required. The EPP will cover a single 1:1 District-owned device for the 2024-2025 school year - starting on July 1, 2024, and concluding on June 30, 2025.
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For more information, visit our website.
Technology Safety
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Learning how to make good choices and be safe online is one of the most valuable skills we can teach our students. Please visit our website for technology safety resources.
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The MTLSD Nursing Services Department’s mission is to foster the growth, development, and educational achievement of each student by promoting his or her health and wellness in a safe and supportive environment. | |
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Parents/guardians should contact their child’s certified school nurse with any special healthcare needs.
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A database of key health-services-related forms can be found on our website.
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Our Food Service Department promotes good nutrition by providing quality meals while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction.
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Menus
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To view lunch menus and meal prices, visit the Food Services section of the MTLSD website.
PaySchools Central Account
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MTLSD cafeterias utilize PaySchools Central, a computerized debit system, in the cafeteria lunch lines. All first graders and students new to the District will need to create an account with PaySchools Central.
Free and Reduced Lunches
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Your student(s) may qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. For more information, visit our website.
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Arts, Activities, & Athletics | |
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Mt. Lebanon students thrive with opportunities to participate in our award-winning arts, athletics, and extracurricular activity programs.
Arts & Activities
- Each school offers unique ways for students to become involved with clubs, music, and art activities. Additional information will be shared from your student’s school once the new year begins.
Athletics
- The Mt. Lebanon Athletic Department will host a pre-participation parent meeting on Wednesday, August 7th at 7:00 in the Little Theater.
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For details on MTLSD athletics, including tryout information and schedules, please visit our athletics website.
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The Girls' Basketball team is hosting a basketball camp for students in grades K-8 on August 6, 7, and 8. For more information, view this flyer.
Participation Fees
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MTLSD has a participation fee structure for certain extra-curricular activities, such as interscholastic athletics, marching band, intramurals, and various select ensembles or clubs. Visit this website for full details on participation fees.
Support Our Schools - Join the PTA
- Our PTAs (Parent-Teacher Associations) play a crucial role in supporting schools by fostering a strong connection between parents, teachers, and students. In email communication from our student’s school next week, you’ll learn more about ways to support your PTA.
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MTLSD welcomes and values volunteer participation in our schools. To ensure the safety of our students, MTLSD requires volunteers to comply with the MTLSD Policy IJOC School Volunteers, which can be found on our website.
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The MTLSD Human Resources Department’s mission is to provide the necessary human resources and organizational culture to support the District’s mission to provide the best education possible for each and every student. Help support our students by joining our team! For more information on employment opportunities, visit our website. | | |
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Mt. Lebanon School District
7 Horsman Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228
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