Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Lake Placid Central School District. We are proud to offer an inclusive and dynamic educational experience for the students of Lake Placid and Wilmington—one that reflects our community’s values and prepares students for success in an ever-changing world.

The 2025–2026 school year marks the third year of implementing our District’s Strategic Plan (click here), developed through meaningful collaboration with students, families, staff, and community partners. Guided by our vision of a school community that is united, engaged, and empowered, we remain focused on advancing student learning and well-being in ways that are both innovative and deeply grounded in purpose.

Our priorities are aligned with the New York State Portrait of a Graduate, which emphasizes essential attributes such as critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, cultural competence, and civic responsibility. Through this lens, we are making continued progress in academic excellence, innovation, and student well-being, including:

• Ongoing expansion of our Community Schools initiative, offering students and families access to support services, adult education, enrichment programs, and a growing network of local partnerships;

• Piloting updated math instruction in grades 3–5, designed to promote deeper conceptual understanding and real-world problem-solving;

• Elevating student leadership and voice, including opportunities for students to serve as ex-officio members of the Board of Education;

• Enhancing student health and sustainability, with universal free meals and more farm-to-table menu options that support nutrition and local agriculture;

• Investing in advanced instructional technologies, ensuring students and staff have the tools to explore, collaborate, and innovate across all subject areas;

• Building real-world readiness, through job skills training with community partners, financial literacy workshops, civic engagement opportunities, and life skills events where students learn the basics of independent living;

• Providing purposeful guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence, helping students and staff explore how AI tools can enhance creativity, efficiency, and learning while reinforcing ethical and responsible use.

With your continued support and interest, we are developing graduates who are confident, compassionate, and prepared to lead and thrive—locally and globally.

It is a privilege to serve as your Superintendent. I look forward to another year of progress, collaboration, and shared success in support of all students.

Kind Regards,

Tim Seymour

Superintendent of Schools

tseymour@lakeplacidcsd.net

Phone: 518-523-2475 ext. 3002

Fax: 518-523-4971