
🎙️ The LPS Toddcast is BACK for Season 3!
In our first episode, Superintendent Dr. Todd Lambert sits down with LPS Library Services Specialist Nick Schuster, Chief Information Officer Desmond Grant, and LPS parent Michaela Prescott to talk about AI and technology in LPS.
🤖 Why did LPS create an AI Framework?
💡 How can AI support teaching and learning?
🔒 What about data privacy, policy, and ethics?
👨👩👧 What guidance is available for students, staff, and families?
Hear how LPS is approaching AI thoughtfully and collaboratively—and what our guests hope our community takes away as this technology continues to evolve.
🎧 Watch on YouTube
🎧 Watch on Spotify

📣 Join us for a Dollars and Sense Community Forum!
LPS families, staff, and community members are invited to learn more from Superintendent Dr. Todd Lambert about the state of the district, our budget reality, and November ballot measure details. Each forum will include time for Q&A.
📍 Mon. 9/14 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Newton Middle School
📍 Tues. 9/15 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Goddard Middle School
📍 Weds. 9/23 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Powell Middle School
📍 Mon. 9/28 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Heritage High School
📍 Tues. 9/29 | 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Littleton High School
📍 Weds. 9/30 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Arapahoe High School
📍 Thurs. 10/1 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. | Euclid Middle School
🙌 All community members are welcome, and no registration is required.
🌐 Spanish interpretation will be available at every forum. Community members who need interpretation in another language can submit the LPS Parent and/or Community Member Language Interpretation Request Form.
We hope you’ll join us! To learn more, visit the Dollars and Sense webpage.

🎉 Big news for LPS! Littleton Public Schools has earned Colorado’s highest accreditation rating: Accredited with Distinction!
💙🧡 Congratulations, LPS! We’re excited to keep building on this momentum in 2026–2027.
🔗 Read the full story and explore the results!

🌟 Student Spotlight: Putting the Portrait into Action
What does it look like when students bring communication, collaboration, creativity, and self-advocacy to life? Just ask Osiris and Emma from Centennial Academy and Maddie from Littleton High School!
At the August 27 Board of Education meeting, these three students were recognized for the important roles they played in welcoming LPS’s newest educators to the district. From emceeing with confidence and humor to delivering a heartfelt speech that moved the audience, they showed exactly what the Portrait of an LPS Graduate looks like in action. 💙🧡
👏 Congratulations, Osiris, Emma, and Maddie—and thank you for using your voices and talents to make our newest educators feel right at home in LPS! Read more about these students' recognition.

From Colorado farms to LPS cafeterias!
Students across Littleton Public Schools are enjoying more Colorado-grown and locally produced foods in their school meals, thanks to the work of LPS Nutrition Services and grant funding from the Colorado Department of Education.
Local apples, peaches, rainbow carrots, potatoes, peppers, beef, honey, tortillas, spices and more are making their way into LPS kitchens and into recipes students already know and enjoy.
Read the full story to see how Colorado foods are making their way from farms and producers to student trays.

📅 Save the date! The third annual Community Resource Expo is happening at the East Community Center on Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Connect with local organizations offering resources for health and wellness, food and housing, jobs, youth programs, arts and culture, family support, and more—all in a fun, fair-style event with something for the whole family!
🔗 Learn more about the Community Resource Expo!

During its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2026, the Littleton Public Schools Board of Education voted to move forward with placing a $10 million mill levy override (MLO) on the upcoming November 2026 ballot. Read more about the Board's decision in LPS News, and be sure to check out factual information on the Dollars and Sense webpage.


🌟 Student Spotlight 🌟
A huge congratulations to our amazing students from The Village for Early Childhood Education, Centennial Academy of Fine Arts, and Transition Services, who were recognized at the May 14 Board of Education meeting.
We are so proud of your hard work, creativity, and the unique perspectives you bring to the LPS community. Keep shining! 👏✨
Read more about their achievements!

💫 New LPS Toddcast - Teacher Appreciation Week edition! 💫
🍎 Teachers change lives every day, and this special Teacher Appreciation Week episode of the LPS Toddcast celebrates the educators who make Littleton Public Schools such an incredible place to learn and grow.
🎙️ Dr. Todd Lambert and Jonathan Levesque are joined by David, a seventh grader at Euclid Middle School, and Emily Burkhardt (AKA Ms. B 🐝), a seventh grade science teacher, for a conversation about trust, relationships, learning, and the lasting impact teachers have on students.
👏 Plus, hear heartfelt teacher shout-outs from students, families, and staff across LPS.
Check it out now:
🎧 YouTube
🎧 Spotify

Due to the district snow day on Wednesday, our Showtime production of Alice in Wonderland will now take place on Thursday, May 7th at 2:00pm!
Can't make it to the audience but still want to watch? Click on the Menu button in the upper righthand corner of our webpage, scroll under the Fine Arts Program heading, and click on All Things Arts Performances. There you will find a link to our livestream channel at the top of the page.

ALL LPS SCHOOLS CLOSED. After carefully monitoring weather conditions and forecasts, all Littleton Public Schools are closed Wednesday, May 6. Per College Board, AP Literature testing is rescheduled for May 18. AP Physics testing is rescheduled for May 21. tinyurl.com/LPSWeather25

From creating safe, welcoming environments in SACC programs to building meaningful relationships and providing enriching activities, these dedicated professionals play a vital role in our school communities. Their work helps students grow, families stay supported, and our schools thrive.
Please take a moment to thank them for all they do!

Here you will find dates, times, locations, and info about attire. Need support with performance attire? We can help! Look for the Arts Showcase Attire Request Form on the All Things Arts Performances page to let us know.
In this episode of the Toddcast, Dr. Todd Lambert sits down with a Future Educator student, Aaron, and EPIC Campus's Future Educator Pathway Lead, Ms. Betsy Maletz, to explore how LPS is growing its own educators 🌱🍎 From hands-on classroom experience to real pathways into college and careers, this conversation is all about passion, purpose, and possibility.
🎙️ Hear how students are already making an impact and why the future of education is bright in LPS!
🎧 YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E5YouTube
🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E5Spotify
🎉 Don't forget to send in your shout-outs for Teacher Appreciation Week! tinyurl.com/LPSpodcastfeedback

What does wellness look like in Littleton Public Schools for both students and staff? In this episode, cohosts Dr. Todd Lambert and Jonathan Levesque are joined by four incredible guests bringing unique perspectives:
✨ Myla, 5th grader from Runyon Elementary
🏃 Mr. Jason Hill, Runyon PE teacher
💼 Brian Regan, Director of Benefits
🥗 Leah Schwarzrock, Nutrition Services Supervisor
Together, they explore how LPS supports healthy minds and bodies across our schools—from the classroom to the cafeteria to staff wellness programs.
💙 We’re also inviting YOU to help us celebrate our amazing educators! Submit a shoutout for Teacher Appreciation Week in May using our podcast feedback form: tinyurl.com/LPSpodcastfeedback
🎧 Check it out now:
YouTube: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E4YouTube
Spotify: tinyurl.com/ToddcastS2E4Spotify

Join us for the 15th Annual Cyber Savvy Parenting Night sponsored by the LPS Foundation!
Technology is constantly evolving, and Littleton Public Schools is committed to being your partner in navigating the digital landscape. We are excited to invite you to our 15th Annual Cyber Savvy Parenting Night, an evening designed to provide you with authentic perspectives and practical tools for managing smartphone use, artificial intelligence, and online safety. This event offers valuable insights for parents with students of all ages.
Event Details:
March 11, 2026
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
EPIC Campus
What to Expect:
We have a diverse lineup of sessions to ensure every family walks away with actionable information:
Learn about safety options and smartphone monitoring from the experts at Bark!
District professionals will discuss the pros and cons of Artificial Intelligence and your students, and what steps the district is taking to ensure their safety in these realms.
Hear directly from students as they share their authentic perspectives on growing up in a digital world.
RSVP Today
Let us know you are coming by completing our RSVP form. Your feedback helps us to prepare materials and ensure a great experience for everyone.

A Dyslexia Simulation and Family Resource Night
Monday, March 9, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Littleton High School
We are excited to invite you to this special event hosted by the Dyslexia Task Force. This engaging and educational evening will center around a powerful dyslexia simulation, giving participants a firsthand look at the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore a variety of helpful resources and supports:
Bemis Library
Arapahoe Libraries
Reading Ally
Free book table
And more!
This event was made possible by the LPS Foundation Grants to Educators and is open to all LPS families and staff and is especially beneficial for those wanting to better understand dyslexia and how to support those with reading challenges.
We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful evening of learning and connection! Your RSVP for Inside the Reading Experience is appreciated to help us plan the event, but it is not required.

Our 2nd & 3rd Grade Spring Primary Arts Showcase will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 9:00am-10:00am in the Goddard Middle School Gym. All 2nd & 3rd graders who are in a performing arts class are expected to attend, and we hope to see lots of friends and family in the audience!

Our 4th & 5th Grade Spring Intermediate Arts Showcase will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026 from 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Goddard Middle School Gym. All 4th and 5th graders who are in a performing arts class are expected to attend, and we hope to see lots of friends and family in the audience!
