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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.
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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.
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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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8/9 Transition Dates

Transition dates for the 2019-2020 school year.

Date	Event
January 8	Lower Merion High School - 11:45 AM - Auditorium Welsh Valley Middle School (choice area students) visit LMHS.
January 8	Harriton High School - 11:45 AM - Auditorium Bala Cynwyd Middle School students visit HHS.
January 9	Lower Merion High School - 11:45 AM - Auditorium Bala Cynwyd Middle School students visit LMHS.
January 9	Harriton High School - 11:45 AM - Auditorium Welsh Valley Middle School students visit HHS.
January 9	Harriton High School - 6:15 PM District transition meeting for parents of students receiving special education services. Parents of students planning to attend either Harriton or Lower Merion are invited to attend.
January 9	Harriton High School - 7:00 PM - Auditorium Meeting for all parents and guardians of eighth grade students, regardless of current middle school or next year’s high school. Topics will be geared toward the specific 9th grade program and course options. Download a copy of the Transition Presentation here.
January 17	SCHOOL CHOICE DEADLINE Students who reside in the choice area and BCMS students should submit their high school choice forms to the middle school office.
January 27	High school mailing to include parent letter, individualized course selection sheet and course offerings as presented in the Program Planning Guide.
January 29	Lower Merion High School - 6:30 PM - Auditorium Course selection evening for parents of students attending LMHS in grades 9-12 during the 2019-2020 school year. Department chairs, counselors, and administrators from LMHS will be present to provide an overview specific to Lower Merion High School.
January 30	Harriton High School - 7:00 PM - Auditorium Course selection evening for parents of students attending HHS in grades 9-12 during the 2019-2020 school year. Department chairs, counselors, and administrators from HHS will be present to provide an overview specific to Harriton High School.
February 5	Bala Cynwyd Middle School - 8:20 AM LMHS counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes.
February 5	Welsh Valley Middle School - 8:20 AM HHS counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes.
February 6	Bala Cynwyd Middle School - 8:20 AM HHS counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes.
February 6	Welsh Valley Middle School - 8:20 AM LMHS counselors will meet with each 8th grade student to discuss course selection and to register the students for classes.
May 28	Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools - 11:45 AM “Move Up Day” 8th graders visit the high school that they will be attending as 9th grade students during the 2019-2020 school year. Students will get an opportunity to meet with athletic and activities sponsors, tour the school, and discuss high school with upperclassmen mentors. Transportation between the middle and high schools will be provided by school bus.