837 LONGMEADOW STREET |  LONGMEADOW |  MASSACHUSETTS |  01106 |  P 413-565-4290   

Center School’s vision for education is foremost focused on fostering a safe child-centered environment where our students grow as responsible, engaged, and respectful members of their learning community. Students develop a strong sense of self and a desire to contribute to their community in a positive manner. Our vision for academic learning is to nurture highly motivated and independent students who approach learning with enthusiasm, critical thinking, creativity, and perseverance. Inherent in our vision is our core value that all students will be empowered to learn at high levels; and will reach their full potential through the collaborative efforts and inclusive practices of their teachers, families, and school leaders. 

"All students, regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or homelessness, have equal access to the general education program and the full range of any occupational or vocational programs offered by the district."

Soar Into Reading with Sora!

Dear Longmeadow Elementary Families,

Your child has free access to a digital library collection through Sora, the student reading app from Overdrive. Students in grades 3 - 5 can access Sora using their school Google accounts by following these directions: 

• Sign into the student's school Google account and open a browser window. Go to the nine-digit keypad and select Sora - which is the last choice at the bottom.

• Choose your school and follow the prompts to sign in. 

• You can also get to Overdrive / Sora by going to your School Homepage. Choose Faculty & Staff, then select Library & Technology. Click on Library Catalog, then your school, and finally, choose Overdrive under the heading of “Audio and ebooks.” 

• Now you’re in - explore Sora! Search for ebook, audiobook titles, and magazine titles. Follow the prompts to place a title on hold or create a list of titles you’d like to read.

Kindergarten - 2nd graders can access Sora this way:

• Go to your School Homepage. Choose Faculty & Staff, then select Library & Technology. Click on Library Catalog, then your school, and finally, choose Sora under the heading of “Audio and ebooks.” 

• In the drop-down menu choose Longmeadow K-2. Usernames for students in grades K-2 are usually the first two letters of the student’s first name, followed by 5 letters of the student’s last name. For example, a student named John Smith would have the username josmith. No password is required for K-2 students.

• If you have any questions about your student’s username, please contact the  IT department:

helpdesk@longmeadow.k12.ma.us or call 565-4200 x4357 

Consider downloading the Sora app - it can be used on an iPad, Kindle, or phone, and it’s free.

We hope this digital library collection will give families even more options for reading great books this school year!

Soar Into Reading with Sora!