Ludlow Public Schools

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Tiano is proud to announce that Harris Brook Elementary School has been approved to become one of the Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (MSBA) new Model Schools. The Model School Program was created to effectively adapt and re-use the design of successful, recently constructed school buildings.

In February, 2018 MSBA approved $27,522,934 toward the $60 million school project. After a ceremonial groundbreaking in June, 2019, Harris Brook Elementary opened for students in September, 2021. Entering its third year online, the 106,000 square foot building is home to 618 students, grades 2-5, and over 90 professional and support staff members. “Harris Brook is a great example of an elementary school environment designed to educate children in the 21st century and our students, staff, and families benefit from it every day,” Dr. Tiano explained. “I am grateful for the commitment of the building committee to shepard a project of this size through to the finish line, as well as for the town leaders and citizens who recognized the need for not only a new school, but a new community facility, and dedicated themselves to filling that need.”

Building Committee, and former Ludlow School Committee, Chairman Dr. Michael Kelliher was elated to learn of MSBA’s recognition. “It’s an honor to see the hard work and creativity of all those involved in this project are being recognized,” said Kelliher. Current School Committee Chairman, Mr. Jeffrey Laing added, “We want the best schools for our teachers in order to provide our children with the education that they deserve and this project is a great step in that direction.”

Ludlow High School named a 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best High School 

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Tiano is proud to announce that Ludlow High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools, which U.S. News released August 29, 2023. The 2023-2024 edition of Best High Schools includes a numerical ranking of nearly all of the public high schools nationwide – almost 18,000 of them – based on multiple sources of objective data.

From the U.S. News profile page for Ludlow High School, “Ludlow Senior High School is ranked 140th within Massachusetts. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Ludlow Senior High School is 45%.”  According to this report, Ludlow High School is also ranked 3,595 nationally and 14th in the Springfield, MA Metro Area. “Our educators and staff do not do the work that they do for rankings or recognition; they do it for the students and the families of Ludlow,” Dr. Tiano said.  “However, it is exciting and cause for a brief celebration to have our work and continued efforts validated by a national publication.”

Principal Lisa Nemeth has been at the helm of Ludlow High School for 13 years.  She has worked collaboratively with her staff and district offices to push her school to be the best that it can be. “Our teachers work tirelessly to ensure that all students can reach their individual potential and be successful at LHS. All faculty and staff build relationships with students and are willing to mentor, guide, and support students in any way they can. I am so proud of our faculty and staff and I know we will keep progressing forward as a school. Receiving this recognition is an honor.”