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LCSC Shares State of School, Preparing for Continued Growth

by | Sep 3, 2026 | City News, Planning dept

[Content Courtesy: The Lebanon Reporter]

Continued growth and opportunity were common themes during this year’s annual State of the Schools presentation.

Lebanon Community School Corporation Superintendent Jon Milleman emphasized three major priorities: launching a virtual school, preparing for increased state accountability measures and continuing to strengthen connections between the district and community.

Milleman said the district is working hard to launch a virtual school in an effort to bring back some of the nearly 200 Lebanon students who currently attend virtual programs elsewhere. The goal is to provide students with a virtual option through the district while maintaining more control over their education.

“We know not all students succeed in a traditional environment,” he said. “We want those kids back because, if they come to us, we have some control over what they’re learning virtually. We want to be able to give them something we know is going to prepare them.”

He added that enrollment has fallen short of expectations, and officials attribute slow growth largely to high interest rates and fewer existing homes being resold. But the district’s 10-year enrollment forecast indicates Lebanon has sufficient capacity for growth.

Milleman said the district’s four elementary schools have roughly 2,475 available seats available, and additional space can be added at Perry Worth and Central elementaries if needed.

Officials said additional classrooms can also be added for middle- and high-schoolers as enrollment increases, leaving LCSC in a strong position to handle anticipated growth.

“Despite popular myth and urban legend, we can add on to both of those buildings,” Milleman said. “So, as far as handling enrollment into the future, I think we’re sitting in a pretty good spot.”

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