A Message from Superintendent
Dr. Michael R. Lonergan, DSW

Dear Residents,

Welcome to the start of a new school year.

September marks a new beginning for me as your superintendent. I am embarking on this venture with a clear goal in mind: the success of every student.

To achieve this goal, I am inviting you to partner with the Longwood staff to ensure that all students reach their individual potential; team with us to help our young people realize the exceptional promise each of them holds. Our expectations must be high.

Whether you are a parent, community member or staff member, it is our collective obligation to rededicate ourselves to this mission for the future of Longwood's children. It will take hard work on everyone's part, along with determination, but we have a sound foundation on which to build.

Last spring, Longwood Junior High School was named an Essential Elements School to Watch, selected by education leaders for its academic excellence, its responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adolescents, and its commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels. In June, the staff was honored in Washington.

Their achievement mirrors the hard work that is being done by Longwood's staff and Board of Education at every level.

The African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child,” may be overused, but only because it is so fundamental to the success of all children.

In June, the Longwood community dedicated the final war memorial at Bartlett Pond Park, honoring more than 200 of Longwood's own who have served in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Gulf War. This school/community celebration reflects the very best of who we are and what we can accomplish when our community spirit enjoys a single-minded purpose.

Schools cannot operate effectively in a vacuum. I call upon you to play a critical role in this process, and I welcome your input, participation, phone calls and support. I hope to see you at many school functions that are planned this year. Stop by Board of Education meetings to see the work being done on behalf of Longwood's children and community.

In closing, I thank you for entrusting us with your children. I urge you to accept my invitation to become essential partners in the education of Longwood's youth.

Their academic success rests with all of us!

Sincerely,

Michael R. Lonergan, DSW