LASD Superintendent Search Update - Community Survey Results
The Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of Director’s search for the next superintendent of schools is underway! The Board of School Directors approved a contract with DiRocco Education Consulting LLC: Keystone Superintendent Search Service to conduct a confidential search for the next superintendent. The District’s website provides information about the search process.
Integral to the process of identifying the next superintendent is the necessity of confidentiality. To attract a wide field of experienced candidates, only the Board of Directors and the search consultants are privy to information about the applicants.
The way in which the community and staff were engaged was through the use of a survey. The Board of Directors greatly appreciated the input of those who completed it. Click here for Survey Results: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xD-IpprqCQIRN8S-eiVAQB9cp4JuMAGr/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115440637139307029927&rtpof=true&sd=true
This information was integrated into the “Littlestown Area School District and Superintendent Profile” which the consultants are using to recruit and advertise for the superintendent position and to identify interview questions customized to the District’s strengths and needs. The profile is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p3mXvijyGXDmGK-oea5qnYKpKsFS7LMO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115440637139307029927&rtpof=true&sd=true
In addition to the survey results, the Littlestown School District “Profile of the School District and Superintendent” document is available on our website. Those interested in applying for the position of Superintendent must follow the directions provided in the document, by completing and submitting an application and all required supporting documents by the May 1 deadline.
Your interest in and support of the important task of electing the next superintendent of the Littlestown Area School District is appreciated.
Littlestown Area School District is hiring!
Thunderbolt Foundation Clothing, Household Items and Toys Drive! Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 10am-2pm at Maple Avenue Middle School! All proceeds go to Littlestown's Ruth's Harvest!
Hello Thunderbolts!
An UPDATED 2024-2025 Academic School Calendar was approved Monday, March 18, 2024 by the School Board. The Calendar is also posted on our website at: https://www.lasd.k12.pa.us/page/district-calendar
Kindergarten had a few visitors today!
LAST CALL!
The Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the search for their next superintendent of schools is underway! The Board of School Directors approved a contract with DiRocco Education Consulting LLC: Keystone Superintendent Search Service to conduct a professional search for the next superintendent. The District’s website will serve as the main source of information about the search process. To attract a wide field of experienced candidates, it is important to keep information about applicants confidential through the initial interviews. Only the Board of Directors and the search consultants will have access to this information. The way in which the Board of Directors will engage staff and community is through the use of a survey. They want to learn your perceptions of LASD’s strengths, challenges, your hopes and expectations for the next superintendent, and the superintendent leadership characteristics you believe are important. This vital information will be integrated into the “Littlestown Area School District and Superintendent Profile” which will be used to advertise for, recruit, and select the next superintendent. The surveys are accessible until March 20 on the District’s website for all community residents. Please access and complete the short survey. Survey link: https://forms.gle/zjYUaaHyw3Kfa4Ve8 Your interest in and support of the Board of Directors’ election of the District’s next superintendent is appreciated.
Don't forget Online Enrollment for Kindergarten 2024-2025 is OPEN!
https://littlestown-sapphire.k12system.com/CommunityWebPortal/Registration/login.cfm
Once you start the registration use the link to sign up for a spot for Kindergarten Screening night on May 2nd!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49AAAB2CA4FDC25-48452723-kindergarten#/
Our March Employee Spotlight is Lora Mace, Director of Transportation! Lora started her career with us in 2017 as a substitute driver. She quickly worked her way into administrative assistant to transportation and in 2020 she accepted the challenging, but rewarding Director role. Safe transportation is Lora's top priority each day while she also juggles state reporting for mileage and fuel consumption, multiple routes to out of district programs, as well as all of our athletic and extracurricular activities. She noted a few of her drivers have been labeled "Lucky Charms" to our athletic teams. Lora and her crew work tirelessly to ensure our students are well taken care of and feel special. Thank you for your exceptional dedication to our District, our students, and our community!
Littlestown Area School District is seeking qualified, hard working bus drivers who are enthusiastic and love being around children! To obtain more information and apply please go to: https://www.applitrack.com/littlestown/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation If you have additional questions, please reach out to: Lora Mace - Director of Transportation (717)359-4146 x 1272
The Littlestown Area School District is looking for a highly qualified individual to fill a Full-Time Teacher Aide position. The individual must be able to assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities, with emphasis on instructional support. Assisting students with academic and/or physical needs in order for students to access the educational environment is a must. Apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/littlestown/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff
Littlestown Area School District is seeking a highly qualified Administrative Assistant to Pupil Services beginning January 19, 2024. For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.applitrack.com/littlestown/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical If you have additional questions, please reach out to: Carolyn Fiascki, Director of Pupil Services, fiasckic@lasd.k12.pa.us (717)359-4146 x1210
The Littlestown Area School District is seeking to fill a Summer Lead Painter position during the summer break. Ideal candidate will have painter experience and be able to supervise and work with a student paint crew while working in the district school buildings and grounds.
APPLY HERE: https://www.applitrack.com/littlestown/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial
If you have additional questions, please reach out to:
Victor Trone, Facilities Director, (717)359-4146 x1040
LETS GO BOLTS!! Good luck to the varsity boys Basketball team!
If you have completed or started your Kindergarten Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year use the link to sign up for the Kindergarten screening on May 2nd 4:00-7:00!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B49AAAB2CA4FDC25-48452723-kindergarten#/
The Littlestown Area School District (LASD) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the search for their next superintendent of schools is underway! The Board of School Directors approved a contract with DiRocco Education Consulting LLC: Keystone Superintendent Search Service to conduct a professional search for the next superintendent. The District’s website will serve as the main source of information about the search process. To attract a wide field of experienced candidates, it is important to keep information about applicants confidential through the initial interviews. Only the Board of Directors and the search consultants will have access to this information. The way in which the Board of Directors will engage staff and community is through the use of a survey. They want to learn your perceptions of LASD’s strengths, challenges, your hopes and expectations for the next superintendent, and the superintendent leadership characteristics you believe are important. This vital information will be integrated into the “Littlestown Area School District and Superintendent Profile” which will be used to advertise for, recruit, and select the next superintendent. The surveys are accessible until March 20 on the District’s website for all community residents. Please access and complete the short survey. Survey link: https://forms.gle/zjYUaaHyw3Kfa4Ve8 Your interest in and support of the Board of Directors’ election of the District’s next superintendent is appreciated.
Littlestown Area School District is seeking TWO Varsity Assistant Track Coaches for the current 2024 track season!
APPLY HERE: https://www.applitrack.com/littlestown/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletics%2fActivities
or contact Shellee Young with questions: youngm@lasd.k12.pa.us or (717)359-4146 x2275.
Check out our 2nd Trimester Newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/n/61ewj
3rd grade reading to Kindergarten!
Littlestown Area School District is seeking a highly qualified maintenance worker to join our team!
Apply Here: https://www.applitrack.com/littlestown/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Maintenance%2fCustodial
