Thank you for visiting the Ludlow Public School's district website. It is our hope that parents, family members, students, staff and the public can use this site as an informative online resource for information regarding our school district.

The district has five schools:

• East Street Elementary School- Grades PK, K and 1
• Chapin Street Elementary School- Grades 2 and 3
• Veterans Park Elementary School- Grades 4 and 5
• Paul R. Baird Middle School- Grades 6, 7 and 8
• Ludlow High School- Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

Please click on the "Schools" link above to navigate to individual school websites for information and news.

Last Day of School Announced

Mr. Todd Gazda, Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce the last day of school for students will be Thursday, June 20, 2013.  This is a half-day for students.  The half-day release times for schools are as follows:

10:20 a.m. - Ludlow High School

10:50 a.m. - Paul R. Baird Middle School

11:20 a.m. - Elementary Schools

Best Buddies Chapter Started at Ludlow High School

Recently, members of the newly formed Ludlow High School Best Buddies®  Chapter prepared and shared a homemade lasagna dinner complete with salad, garlic bread, juice and two different cakes for dessert with district administrators including, Superintendent Gazda,  Mrs. Nemeth, Mr. Halpin, Mrs. Kurty and Mrs. Goulet. This is just one of the activities these “Best Buddies” planned when they meet two times a month during advisories.  By all accounts it was a resplendent success, which is clearly evident in the pictures provided by the LHS Life Skills Teacher, Mrs. Bedore. To learn more about how this new Chapter came to fruition at Ludow High School click here.

CHAPIN STREET SCHOOL COUNCIL

The Chapin Street Student Council has had a very fun and productive school year.  This year there are 18 members on the student council. Ms. Jodi Yarkey, a 2nd grade teacher, is this year's advisor.   Ms. Yarkey reports that the council collected over 2,000 pennies to donate to Pennies for Patients and planned many "Special Days" at Chapin Street including: Crazy Hair Day, PJ Day, School Spirit Day, and Twins Day. Currently the student members are making and selling Friendship Pins for .50 to benefit Ludlow's Relay For Life.  Many kudos for these young students who definitely are learning the importance of volunteering and are making a positive difference for both the Chapin community and the community at large.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Ludlow Public Schools is proud to announce the four recipients of the 2013 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award:

Jennifer Prior, Donna Katz, Michelle Jurkowski and Katherine Dias

Each teacher was nominated by their colleagues and then chosen by a selection committee. Click here for further information about these amazing teachers.

The Ludlow Public Schools Mission

The mission of the Ludlow Public Schools is to provide a quality education for every student by working in partnership with parents and community to assist each student in reaching his/her full potential.

8/26/12 Click here for an important update regarding the LPS Student Handbooks.