Lunenburg Public Schools

08/26/2026

Dear Lunenburg Families,

I hope you are all enjoying these final, beautiful days of summer! As we gear up for an exciting new school year, I am absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful news with our community.

We have officially received the Ignite Virtual Tutoring Grant from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)! This means the cost of many of our students' tutoring seats will be completely covered. Even better, this grant frees up $129,458 from our original additional state aid request, giving us the flexibility to reinvest those funds right back into our schools where our students need it most.

At tomorrow evening's School Committee meeting, I am looking forward to presenting three thoughtful options for how we can best use these available funds to support our children:

Option 1: Financial Accuracy & Transparency. This would fund an independent review of our financial operations, ensuring we are building a strong, transparent foundation for our district's future.

Option 2: Core Learning & Literacy. This option focuses directly on the classroom by adding a 2nd-grade teacher to help keep class sizes small, alongside expanding reading support programs for our older students.

Option 3: Behavioral Stability & Intervention. This would allow us to hire a dedicated behavioral specialist (a Board Certified Behavior Analyst) to proactively support our students' well-being and create the most positive, focused learning environments possible.

All three scenarios include restoring athletic transportation.

The School Committee will carefully review these options tomorrow night and select the path that will move forward to the Finance Committee on Thursday. This decision will help guide our plan of action for a successful year ahead!

Thank you so much for your continued partnership and support. I am so proud of our district and can't wait to see all that our students will accomplish this year.

Updated Presentation Strategic Spending of Additional State Aid for Education - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fG47nWu-N0bNyjVCQEE7FZ5fXVgJC5YZ/view?usp=sharing

08/21/2026

If you've been wondering why the LHS student parking lot has been closed recently, it's because our seniors are busy decorating their parking spots and starting a new tradition! The works of art will be ready to reveal before school begins! 🎨 🚗 🎨

08/18/2026

Below please find the 2026-2027 Bus Routes for Dee Bus Regular Transportation. This does not include Van Pool Special Education bussing.

2026-2027 Bus Route Listing - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_7IS_FPWd4OrOrlkP8uWzUVwvte-omCX/view?usp=sharing

If you have not filled out a transportation form and need transportation, please follow the instructions below. Please be aware that there may be a delay in transportation if you did not sign up by the May 1st deadline.

To sign up for the 2026–2027 school year, please follow these steps:

Go online to www.lunenburgschools.net

Scroll down to IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.

Click the link for the Transportation Form Link for the 2026–2027 School Year.

Read the instructions carefully, click Next to complete the form, and click Submit at the end of each section.

Bus Fee Information:

One child: $180.00

Family rate (2+ children): $270.00

$75 Families w/2+ children that qualify for a reduced fee (will be verified)

Free-Families that have qualified (this will be verified)

You may pay using one of two options:

Online via RevTrak: Please note that RevTrak charges a small processing fee.

By Check: Make checks payable to the Town of Lunenburg and include your student’s name(s) in the memo line. Send to Lunenburg Public Schools Central Office, 129 Northfield Rd, Lunenburg, MA 01462

Thank you and enjoy the last weeks of summer!

In Partnership,
Jodi L. Fortuna Ed.D
Superintendent Lunenburg Public Schools

08/17/2026

There will be another LHS yearbook pickup date on Wednesday, 8/19 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in Mrs. Yourk's classroom - B201

08/17/2026

LMHS Chromebook Protection Plan for 2026-2027 (available to add through September 11)

Lunenburg Public Schools has partnered with K-12 Tech Rocket to offer a simple way to care for your student’s school device through the Device Complete Club. The membership includes unlimited repairs, quick turnaround, and 20% off accessories.

Important Details:
* Enrollment is between August 1st and September 11th. You cannot register after the deadline unless you’re provided an access code.
* Membership ends on the last day of school.
* The annual membership fee is $31.50, compared to the average Chromebook repair cost of $60-$200.
* If your student’s device gets damaged, the Technology Department coordinates the pick-up with K-12 Tech Rocket to ensure it gets fixed in a timely manner.
* If you have any questions, please reach out to your school’s technology department at [email protected]

Chromebook Protection Plan flyer - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Oo4sars9v10IXkIz3CaqOnlu4z6DrcNY/view

Register by September 11

Direct link to protection plan - https://rocket.k12techrepairs.com/club/lunenburg-public-schools/h4M1A2

Chromebook Insurance information - https://sites.google.com/a/lunenburgschools.net/newlhswebsite/chromebook-information

08/12/2026

The High School yearbooks have arrived! Mrs. Yourk will be doing a pickup time this Thursday, August 13 from 9 to 11 AM in the cafeteria. There will be additional days and times announced soon.

07/31/2026

ATTENTION LMHS FALL ATHLETES!

Please make sure that you register on Final Forms https://lunenburg-ma.finalforms.com/ and make sure to have an up to date physical on file.

To apply for an LMHS Athletic Fee Waiver, use this online form - https://forms.gle/bpccnoFxn9PRETx19

If you have any questions, please reach out to
Courtney Fuller - Athletic Secretary
978-582-4115 x3103
[email protected]

07/29/2026

Attached is the School Committee Agenda for the hybrid meeting taking place tonight both virtually and in person in the LMS Collaborative Room at 7pm. Topics of interest include donations for football helmets, transportation,color guard uniforms, and LEAF Grants. There will be a discussion regarding fireworks for the Lunenburg 300th anniversary. In regards to the budget, there will be an update as to year end for FY26, and additional state aid for FY27. The Custodial MOU will be potentially approved and signed.

2 REVISED Meeting Notice Agenda 7-29-26 -

07/22/2026

It was necessary to make some minor changes in the 2026-2027 School Calendar in regards to Nature's Classroom dates, Kindergarten Screening, etc.

The updated 2026-2027 School Calendar is linked below and located on the district website. Please discard any previous versions.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/14SKRd-PBvsXiwvyljXFaTTbUIqn8PRl6/view

07/21/2026

Below please find more information about the Additional Town Revenue Spending Plan -

Additional Town Revenue Spending Plan Location Item Cost Funding Source Primary School 1.0 Reading Specialist $103,722 Health Insurance Savings FY27 THES 1.0 Reading Specialist $103,722 November TM LHS .5 Assistant Principal $90,450 November TM Primary School 52 Ignite Se...