Whether you are returning to Ledyard or joining us for the first time, welcome to the 2026/2027 school year.

One of the things I value most about Ledyard Public Schools is the balance we continue to strike as a district. We are large enough to provide strong programs in academics, the arts, athletics, and Agri-Science, while still ensuring our 2,400 students are known by name, valued for who they are, and connected to their schools and community.

That matters.

From those first steps in Kindergarten at Gales Ferry or Gallup Hill, through middle school, and all the way to graduation, our work together is about much more than curriculum. We want our students to feel safe taking risks, encouraged to explore new interests and passions, and feel supported by adults who are personally invested in their success.

Ledyard is also a community with a strong sense of identity. Our schools benefit from families who are involved in many different ways, staff members who care deeply about their work, and a community that has long understood the importance of its schools. We will continue to listen, learn, and adjust while keeping our students at the center of the decisions we make.

I hope you’ll take a few moments to explore this website and our My Ledyard Schools app and get a sense of everything happening across the district. From quiet moments of discovery in a classroom to the energy in our music rooms, STEM labs, athletic fields, and throughout our schools, there is a great deal to be proud of in Ledyard.

J. Hartling
Superintendent of Schools