Rutherford Public Schools

Coming Soon! PowerSchool Registration for Returning Students

August 15, 2018

PowerSchool Registration (our online student registration/data validation system) for the 2018-2019 school year will be opening the week of August 20, 2018. Emails will be sent to the two primary email addresses listed in PowerSchool and will be sent in batches over a few days. If you have more than one child in the district, please wait until you receive an email for all your children before beginning the registration process. PowerSchool Registration allows the district to verify all student demographic, emergency, and medical information for your child prior to the start of the new … [Read More...] about Coming Soon! PowerSchool Registration for Returning Students

Chromebook Insurance

August 10, 2018

All students in Grades 6-12 attending Rutherford Public Schools have been or will be issued a Chromebook to use in school and at home. Each Chromebook comes with a limited factory warranty which covers the cost of repair for manufacturer defects. Damages due to accidents or abuse/neglect are the responsibility of the student and subject to the cost of repair or replacement of the device. The District does not provide insurance coverage on the Chromebook. If you are interested in purchasing insurance through Worth Ave Group, the Rutherford portal is open from: August 10 - September 30 and … [Read More...] about Chromebook Insurance

Chromebook Covers for Sale

July 25, 2018

Attention Students/Parents in Grades 6-12 Once again, the PTA is selling Chromebook covers to help protect your student's Chromebook. Ordering is easy and the covers will be at school on the first day for your student. **Please be aware that if you order more than one for different schools, your order will be shipped to your oldest student! Click the below link to order: https://www.agpestores.com/ecdu/groups.php Password – BULLDOGS (all caps). This year's sleeve is slightly larger than … [Read More...] about Chromebook Covers for Sale

Referendum – October 2, 2018

June 26, 2018

After years of study and review, the Board of Education has decided to bring a referendum to the Rutherford community on October 2, 2018. The community will vote to bond for funding to expand and improve school facilities throughout the District. A website has been launched (rutherfordreferendum.com) to give you access to information regarding the history of the referendum and answers to some frequently asked questions. The website will be your best source for updated information and important announcements as this process unfolds. We welcome your … [Read More...] about Referendum – October 2, 2018

End of year and summer Chromebook information

June 18, 2018

The following details the summer procedures regarding the district’s 1:1 Chromebook program. Grade 6, Grade 8, and Grade 12 Students As the end of the school year approaches, we wanted to reach out to you concerning our 1:1 Chromebook program. In June, Chromebooks will be collected from students in Grade 6, Grade 8, and Grade 12. Similar to checking for damage to textbooks and other district-issued supplies, each school will establish a procedure for the check-out process. A fee will be charged for damaged Chromebooks. The items that will be charged are included below in the fee chart. If … [Read More...] about End of year and summer Chromebook information

Facilities Plan

May 7, 2018

Over the past three years, the Board of Education has been identifying and studying the challenges which face the District. The goal is to develop and implement a plan to face and overcome the challenges in order to maintain, improve, and expand the successful programs for our students. Please continue reading this letter with updates to the Rutherford Public Schools' Facilities Plan. Following extensive research, site visits, meetings with community stakeholders, and community-wide surveys conducted by a committee of school and community … [Read More...] about Facilities Plan