Principal's Welcome

Greetings Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers,

On behalf of the students and staff at Lower Merion High School, I extend a warm welcome to our website and express my sincere appreciation for your interest in our school. Our website serves as a valuable resource to learn more about our programs, student life, academic offerings, and extracurricular activities. I encourage you to explore the site and discover who we are as a school community.

It is truly an honor to serve as the principal of Lower Merion High School, an institution with a rich history and a strong commitment to fostering a caring and supportive environment. As a faculty and staff, we value Community by building strong relationships with students and families in a welcoming, nurturing space that promotes learning and growth. We value Integrity by consistently doing what is right - being reliable, honest, and fair in all our actions. Additionally, we value Well-Being, working to create an environment rooted in respect, safety, and positivity for all members of our community.

We ask that our students uphold the ACES Expectations: Accountability, Character, Effort, and Safety. These expectations guide their interactions and engagement with the school community and are foundational to what we believe each student can exhibit each day. Our students have the opportunity to participate in a diverse range of academic and extracurricular experiences, allowing them to explore their interests and engage in new opportunities. Whether a student is planning to attend a four-year college or university or is seeking to build practical skills through our partnership with Central Montgomery Technical High School, our goal is to provide high expectations and high support.

As an educator, I believe that building rapport with students and families is key to supporting their success. I also believe that "more is caught than taught," meaning that the example we set as adults has the greatest impact on what our students learn from us.

In closing, what makes Lower Merion truly special is the people, our students, families, and staff. Together, we create a world-class school community that values education and cares deeply about everyone. These values will guide us into the future, and I am honored to be part of that journey as our students Enter to Learn and Go Forth to Serve.

I look forward to a successful and exciting school year ahead.

Sincerely,
Dr. Michael Johnson
Principal