Donate School Supplies In Lower Merion To Help Local Students

Many families in the region struggle to equip kids with school supplies. But you can help by donating to Montco's Back to School Drive.

Wynnewood Teacher Gives '101 Percent' Every Day: Teacher Spotlight

"She is uniquely able to tailor her curriculum to meet the needs of each child regardless of neurodiversity," the submitter wrote.

2 Lower Merion Students Win National Merit Scholarships

Two Lower Merion High School students were named winners of college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships. Congratulations and good luck!

LMSD Names Acting Superintendent Amid Steven Yanni's Exit

With Superintendent Steven Yanni, Ed.D, leaving for the Central Bucks School District, Megan Shafer has been named acting superintendent.

See Police Call Data For Lower Merion Schools In 2022-2023

Pennsylvania public schools called police 16,850 times during the 2022-23 school year, a 10 percent increase in calls from the year before.

3 Lower Merion High School Students Win National Merit Scholarships

These three and the 2,500 other awardees were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding finalists​ in the 2024 program.

Superintendent Dr Steven Yanni Leaving Lower Merion School District

"Thank you, Lower Merion, for welcoming me into your community," LMSD Superintendent Dr. Steven Yanni said in his announcement.

Lower Merion School District Gets $248K In Safety Funding

The grant funding allocations hope to improve safety, security, and mental health supports for students and staff at schools in the state.

LMSD Walks Back Walk Zone Expansion Plans For 2024-25 School Year

The Lower Merion School District planned to expand the walk zone for students next year, but officials said it will keep the existing zone.

2 Lower Merion High Schools Among PA's Best: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report released its list of the top high schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. See how Lower Merion schools fared.

No Damage To Lower Merion Schools After 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake

The Lower Merion School District said Friday's will operate on its regular schedule, as its buildings suffered no damage in the earthquake.

Student Sexual Misconduct Allegations Made Against Main Line Teacher

A longtime teacher at Friends' Central School in Wynnewood has been accused of sexual misconduct with a student about 20 years ago.

Lower Merion Among 'Most Envied' School Districts In US: New Survey

Test Prep Insight shared its list of the "most envied" school district's in the nation, and Lower Merion came in at No. 1.

Snow Forces Virtual Instruction Day For Lower Merion Schools

All after school sports and activities, save for the LMHS A Capella Invitational, planned for Tuesday have been canceled.

Snow Day For Lower Merion School District Friday

A winter storm warning has been issued in Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks counties.

2-Hour Delay For Lower Merion School District Wednesday

All district schools and offices are opening two hours late Wednesday.

Lower Merion School District Closed Tuesday

The district initially planned for a delayed opening but weather and road conditions led the district to close Tuesday.

LMSD Super Lays Out Plan Ahead After 'Merionite' Controversy

Two pieces regarding the Israel-Hamas war caused controversy among the Lower Merion School District community recently.

LMSD Stands By Free Speech After Student Pieces On Israel, Palestine

Two pieces in the student publication "The Merionite" touch on the Israel-Hamas war, as well as the history of violence in the region.

Gaza Ceasefire Sit-In Ongoing At Haverford College

"We support our students’ rights to expressive freedom and peaceful protest," a Haverford College representative said of the sit-in protest.

See National Merit Semifinalists From Ardmore, Wynnewood

Over 16,000 students have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. See local semifinalists here.

Lower Merion Lawsuit Prompts Change In PA 'Age Out' Rule For Students

The family of a student with disabilities in the Lower Merion School District sought to change the state's age out policy.

Lower Merion School District Gets More State Funding In New Budget

The Lower Merion School District is getting a boost in state education funding via the 2023-24 Pennsylvania budget. See the figures here.

Lower Merion School District Launches New App

District families are encouraged to download the app to stay up to date on district new, events, and more with the 2023-24 year coming up.

LMSD Hosting Food Services Hiring Event Wednesday Morning

Lower Merion School District staff will meet with potential new hires, do interviews, help with applications, and answer questions.

Lower Merion HS Honored For Getting Students Registered To Vote

Lower Merion High School earned a gold level Governor’s Civic Engagement Award for its efforts to get students registered to vote.

Lower Merion Student's Lawsuit Seeks To Change Disabled Student Rules

The federal suit is seeking to change Pennsylvania's rule of forcing students with disabilities to graduate or leave school at 21 to be 22.

Former LMSD Superintendent Confirmed As PA Education Secretary

Khalid N. Mumin, who was with the district from 2021 to 2023, has been confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate as the Secretary of Education.

Lower Merion High Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

Andrew McCann is among 7,140 Merit Scholar designees who were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2023 program.

8 Lower Merion-Area Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners

They are among 2,500 Merit Scholar designees who were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2023 program.

Lower Merion Student Named National Merit Scholarship Winner

Lower Merion High School senior Katherine J. Fang, of Wynnewood, was named a winner of a corporate sponsored National Merit Scholarship.

Racist, Antisemitic Incidents Reported At 2 Lower Merion Schools

A former Harriton High School student faked another student's email address and sent several black students racist messages, officials said.

New School Start Times Pushed Back A Year By Lower Merion School Board

The Lower Merion School Board this week voted not to adopt new school start times for the 2023-24 school year.

New School Start Times Being Voted On In Lower Merion Next Week

The school board will vote on a proposal that will push high and elementary school start times later, and make middle school starts earlier.

3 Lower Merion Area Students Nominated To Attend Military Academies

Three Lower Merion-area students have earned the nod to attend the United States Merchant Marine, Naval, and Air Force academies.

Sean Hughes Memorial Funding Push Kicks Off March 10

The Lower Merion School District will begin its fundraising effort for a memorial honoring late Principal Sean Hughes at Great American Pub.

Student Start Time Survey Launched By Lower Merion School District

Members of the LMSD community are invited to weigh in on potential changes to student start times in the district.

LMSD Transgender, Gender Diverse Student Support Talk Feb 23

Psychologist Dr. Jeanne Stanley is leading a discussion on how the district supports its transgender and gender diverse students Feb. 23.

LMSD Hid Money To Justify Tax Hikes: PA Auditor General

The Lower Merion School District and others in the state are accused of moving money around to raise taxes, a new state audit alleges.

Positive Tuberculosis Case Detected In Delco School District: Reports

The school district will remain open while contact tracing and testing is underway, according to several media reports.