Welcome to Lower Merion School District!
Established as one of Pennsylvania's first public school districts in 1834, LMSD enjoys a rich tradition of achievement, innovation & community partnership and has earned a longstanding reputation as one of the finest school systems in the United States!
Fall fun was in full swing at Penn Valley Elementary School as students, staff and families came together for the annual Fall Fair, made possible with support from the Panthers' Home & School Association (HSA).
Lower Merion High School recently hosted its annual Athletics & Activities Fair, transforming Bryant Gymnasium into a showcase of Aces pride and extracurricular opportunities!
Fourth-graders recently gathered for Meet the Instrument Night, an annual event providing students a chance to get up close with a wide range of instruments, try a few for themselves and talk with music teachers about what might be a good fit!
On Tuesday, September 8, more than 8,700 students returned to LMSD’s eleven schools for the first day of the 2026–27 school year!
In early August, nearly 100 rising fourth and fifth graders blasted off into the world of aerospace engineering during an action-packed Elementary STEM Camp!
Announcements & Events
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BOARD ROOM
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BOARD ROOM
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Great American Pub in Conshohocken
Featured Stories
![Collage of Lower Merion School District teachers and staff smiling, posing together and interacting with students, alongside a colorful World Teachers’ Day graphic with the district logo and the words “Happy World Teachers Day.”]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1791211981/lmsdorg/hausmy84rcdqc8vi4v4f/WorldTeachersDay2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1791211981/lmsdorg/hausmy84rcdqc8vi4v4f/WorldTeachersDay2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1791211981/lmsdorg/hausmy84rcdqc8vi4v4f/WorldTeachersDay2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1791211981/lmsdorg/hausmy84rcdqc8vi4v4f/WorldTeachersDay2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1791211981/lmsdorg/hausmy84rcdqc8vi4v4f/WorldTeachersDay2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1791211981/lmsdorg/hausmy84rcdqc8vi4v4f/WorldTeachersDay2.png","width":2063}])
World Teachers' Day celebrates the educators who inspire, encourage and make a difference in the lives of students every day. Thank you to all of LMSD's amazing teachers!
![A banner featuring headshots of LMSD's eleven principals along with text that reads OCTOBER IS NATIONAL PRINCIPALS MONTH!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790860708/lmsdorg/t75vxoui32jcbegyhdq8/NationalPrincipalsSocial.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790860708/lmsdorg/t75vxoui32jcbegyhdq8/NationalPrincipalsSocial.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790860708/lmsdorg/t75vxoui32jcbegyhdq8/NationalPrincipalsSocial.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790860708/lmsdorg/t75vxoui32jcbegyhdq8/NationalPrincipalsSocial.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790860708/lmsdorg/t75vxoui32jcbegyhdq8/NationalPrincipalsSocial.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1790860708/lmsdorg/t75vxoui32jcbegyhdq8/NationalPrincipalsSocial.png","width":1999}])
This October, we celebrate and thank our incredible principals for their leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to our students, staff and school communities!
![A boy in shorts and black t-shirt puts pink Post-It Notes on a girl in a green dress]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1790799201/lmsdorg/mvmyb5d12owoa8u5imcx/IMG_0172.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1790799201/lmsdorg/mvmyb5d12owoa8u5imcx/IMG_0172.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1790799201/lmsdorg/mvmyb5d12owoa8u5imcx/IMG_0172.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1790799201/lmsdorg/mvmyb5d12owoa8u5imcx/IMG_0172.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1790799201/lmsdorg/mvmyb5d12owoa8u5imcx/IMG_0172.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1790799201/lmsdorg/mvmyb5d12owoa8u5imcx/IMG_0172.jpg","width":2200}])
The Cynwyd Owls held a fun pep rally to encourage positive behavior in school
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Fall fun was in full swing at Penn Valley Elementary School as students, staff and families came together for the annual Fall Fair, made possible with support from Panthers' Home & School Association (HSA).