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Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve
The District's motto, "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve", forms the core of the District's vision statement and serves as a guiding principle for students and staff.
Board
Agendas & Meeting Minutes
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Departments
A Qualified Team
The District's professional staff consists of more than 630 full time teachers, 80% of whom have advanced degrees. The faculty is complemented by a support staff of more than 500 skilled individuals.
Academics
Academics Spotlight
LMSD maintains one of the lowest class size averages in Pennsylvania. The student-to-professional staff ratio at the secondary level is 11:1 and average class size in the District is approximately 21 students.
Schools
Ten Schools of Excellence
LMSD's six elementary schools, two middle schools and two high schools have all been recognized for excellence at the regional and national levels.
Community
Our Community
Lower Merion is a community characterized by a deep sense of civic pride and involvement -- and a passion for public education. In a recent survey, residents cited the community's convenient location and high-quality public schools as the two "best things about living in Lower Merion."

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Talking With Kids About Crisis

After any crisis or disaster, parents and other adults struggle with what they should say and share with children and what not to say or share with them. Attached are resources to help you begin the conversation with your child(ren).

Talking with Kids for Signs of Sexual Abuse
secondSTEP Committee for Children
Signs of Sexual Abuse (PDF)

Helping Kids During Crisis:
American School Counseling Association:
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/school-counselors-members/professional-development/2015-webinar-series/learn-more/helping-kids-during-crisis

Talking To Children About Tragedies and Other News Events
Healthy Children.org
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/Media/Pages/Talking-To-Children-About-Tragedies-and-Other-News-Events.aspx

Helping Children Through Crisis: Tips for parents and caregivers
Mercy Corps
https://www.mercycorps.org/helping-children-through-crisis-tips-parents-and-caregivers

Talking to Kids
Fred Rogers –
http://www.fredrogers.org/parents/special-challenges/tragic-events.php

Tips for Talking With and Helping Children and Youth Cope After a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers (PDF)