Rutherford Public Schools

Kindergarten Registration Reminder

Please be sure that you have fully registered your child for kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year. This includes the completion of the online registration AND submission (via email) of all required documents to the Registrar, registration@rutherfordschools.org. … [Read More...] about Kindergarten Registration Reminder

Construction progress continued during a busy school year

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While our attention was pulled in other directions throughout the 2020-21 school year, important construction projects continued at five sites in Rutherford. The work, approved by voters in a 2019 bond referendum, enters the second summer ahead of schedule and under budget. All of this progress is tracked continually on the www.OneRutherford.com website that has been used before and after the vote to keep the community … [Read More...] about Construction progress continued during a busy school year

Staff spotlight – Mrs. Patricia Artinger and Mrs. Diane Doviak

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Meet Mrs. Patricia Artinger and Mrs. Diane Doviak, the administrative assistants at Union Middle School. Known as the “Dynamic Duo,” they wear many hats and often can be found making announcements, collecting data, developing reports, scheduling interviews, answering phone calls, taking attendance, etc. They know all the answers to your questions and if they don’t, rest assured they will find it for you quickly. As the first point of contact for people who enter the building, they greet staff … [Read More...] about Staff spotlight – Mrs. Patricia Artinger and Mrs. Diane Doviak

Staff spotlight – Ms. Kim Huzzy

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Meet Ms. Kim Huzzy, Pierrepont’s Student Assistant Counselor. Ms. Huzzy is a fan favorite among Pierrepont students, and is always willing to lend an ear and offer advice or assistance carefully with genuine compassion and care. Ms. Huzzy has been a part of the Rutherford Public Schools district for the past 20 years and helps students individually as they work on their social, emotional, and academic needs. Her guidance has steered many of our students to make healthy decisions and help … [Read More...] about Staff spotlight – Ms. Kim Huzzy

BOE Notice – Change in Venue Summer Meetings

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Members of the public are advised that upcoming meetings of the Rutherford Board of Education will be held in the gymnasium at Washington Elementary School, 89 Wood Street, Rutherford. Please see attached for more information … [Read More...] about BOE Notice – Change in Venue Summer Meetings

Third Graders Get a Send Off

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The Lincoln PTA arranged for a special sign to welcome the third graders this morning. Many parents took a picture by the sign this morning. Good luck, third graders! … [Read More...] about Third Graders Get a Send Off

We are planning for ‘normal’ opening in 2021-22

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To apply for additional federal funding, Rutherford Public Schools submitted a detailed plan for school operations. The plan was compiled as part of the application for grant funding, and it covers mask wearing and social distancing practices that were in place this past year.

The plan we submitted will be posted on our website as a condition of the grant, but it will not reflect the public safety rules that will evolve for Fall 2021.

When we … [Read More...]

Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service

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To apply for additional federal funding, the Rutherford Public Schools were required to submit a detailed plan for school operations as part of the application. The plan had to address mask wearing, social distancing practices and other regulations that were in place this past year. The plan we submitted will be posted on our website as a condition of the grant, but it will not reflect the public safety rules that will evolve for Fall 2021. When we learn what will be required this fall, … [Read More...] about Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Service

Federal funds will help expand programs, staff and technology

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Please see the linked information about federal funds to expand programs, staff and technology. … [Read More...] about Federal funds will help expand programs, staff and technology

Summer Chromebook Care 2021

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Please follow the recommended summer Chromebook care so that the Chromebook will be ready to be used in September. Summer Chromebook Care … [Read More...] about Summer Chromebook Care 2021

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