Superintendent’s Message

 

Dear Students, Parents, Staff, and Community Members,

As we close out the 2024–2025 school year, we have so much to celebrate across our school community!

🎉 Congratulations to Our Graduates – Big and Small!
On June 21st, we celebrated the Class of 2025 as they walked across the stage and into their bright futures. Congratulations to each of you—we are so proud of your accomplishments!

On June 24th, we also celebrated two major milestones in the journey of our youngest Bulldogs:

• Our 5th graders walked across the stage as they officially moved from Elementary School to the Middle High School.
• Our Kindergartners took part in their Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony, marking the completion of a significant milestone.

Whether you’re finishing kindergarten, transitioning to middle school, or graduating from high school—this week is about recognizing your growth and all you’ve achieved. We’re proud of every one of you.

🎓 Congratulations to Our Retirees
We also extend heartfelt congratulations and deep gratitude to our retirees. Thank you for your many years of dedicated service to the Livonia community. Your impact has been profound and lasting, and we wish you the very best in this next chapter.

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Capital Project Update

This summer, significant construction work will take place across our campus as part of our ongoing capital project. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience.

• The new MHS Main Office will be open throughout the summer.
• All other parts of the MHS building will be closed to public access while major infrastructure upgrades are completed.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to improve our facilities for the future.

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Summer Programming

All summer programs—including Summer Skills, Extended School Year, Credit Recovery, and Driver’s Education—will operate out of the Elementary School building.
For questions, please contact:

• Nicole McGarry
• Erin Weingaertner

📞 The best contact number during the summer is the Elementary School Main Office at (585) 346-4000 x5000.

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NYS Audit Report

The New York State Office of the State Comptroller has released the final audit report for Livonia CSD.
The full report is available on our Audit Transparency webpage.

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Updates for the 2025–2026 School Year

📵 Cell Phone Policy Changes
As part of new state legislation, all internet-connected personal devices (including phones and smartwatches) will be subject to a bell-to-bell ban during the school day.
This does not apply to school-issued Chromebooks.

• At MHS: Phones must be turned off and stored in lockers.
• At ES: Phones must be turned off and stored in backpacks.

Each building will share additional details as we approach the new school year.

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🚗 MHS Drop-Off & Pick-Up Reminder
With the opening of the new MHS Main Office this summer, Dr. Calzi would like to remind families that drop-off and pick-up procedures will remain unchanged for next year.

• Morning doors will lock at 7:40 AM. Students arriving after that time should enter through the new Main Office doors.
• All school-day visits, pickups, and drop-offs will now take place through the Main Office entrance under the canopy.

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🖥️ Student Technology Updates
All student Chromebooks and chargers must be turned in by the end of this week. We will be conducting a full cleaning, refresh, and inventory of all devices over the summer.
Looking ahead to fall:

• We are updating our Acceptable Use Policy, Chromebook Agreement, and Damaged Chromebook Procedures.
• All students and parents/guardians will need to sign the updated forms before Chromebooks are reissued for the 2025–2026 school year.

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📘 NY Inspires Diploma Plan
The NYS Education Department has announced significant updates to diploma requirements under the “NY Inspires” initiative. These changes will be phased in over the coming years.
Our MHS Administration and Counseling Office will keep families informed throughout this transition. For those interested in learning more now, please visit:
🔗 NY Inspires Overview Flyer (PDF)

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Wishing each of you a joyful, restful, and safe summer. Thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and partnership this school year. We’re grateful to be in this work with you.

Best,
Dr. Jeremy Lonneville
Phone: 346.4000 ext. 4100  |  Email