Dear Lockport Township High School District 205 Parents and Guardians,
As we prepare to begin another school year, I want to take a moment to share some reflections and important updates with you.
One of the things I value most about education is its rhythm—the cycles of new semesters, new school years, and the opportunities each new beginning brings. Just as summer offers a time to rest and recharge, the start of a new school year brings hope, energy, and the chance to grow and do better than before.
Around our campuses, it’s clear that the 2025–26 school year is just around the corner. Yesterday, Freshman Orientation was in full swing, and we’re preparing to greet students at our Welcome Back Days. We’re also excited to welcome 16 new teachers and 12 student teachers to the district. Our Custodial, Maintenance, and Grounds staff members are busy preparing our campuses inside, and buses stand ready for their duties this year. Construction workers are wrapping up most projects at Central Campus on the roof, exterior walls, and electrical components. While some areas will remain closed at Central for the start of school as work wraps up, we are on track to reopen the building for students on Monday, August 18.
As we return, I want to share an important update from our Board of Education. This year, we are taking a focused and thoughtful look at how cell phones and personal technology are used during the school day.
Both research and the lived experiences of our staff and students have shown the impact of technology on learning, attention, and well-being.
Last year, we spent quite a bit of time working with students on my Superintendent's Advisory Council and leaders in our Union to explore how we can respond to renorm the use of cell phones on campus, set appropriate boundaries, model appropriate use, and humanize ourselves to those around us by being more present at the moment and less attached to electronic devices. Our seven-member Board of Education feels the same.
In response, our Board has issued a position statement that outlines clear expectations for students, staff, and families. You can review this document here:
🔗 LTHS Board Position Statement on Cell Phones and Personal Technology
We look forward to working in partnership with you to create learning environments that support connection, presence, and focus for all students.
On behalf of the Board of Education and our entire staff, thank you for your continued support. We are excited to begin this new school year with your student, and we are grateful for the trust you place in us.
All the best,
Robert McBride, Ed.D
Superintendent, Lockport Township High School District 205