Rutherford Public Schools

Summer Enrichment Academy Goes Under the Sea

This year Rutherford Public Schools introduced a Summer Enrichment Academy to provide students with academic experiences based on gifted and talented teaching principles. Students attend class from 8:30- 12:30 p.m. and engage in thematic units using hands-on exploration. Students investigate a topic for the week. The first topic, "Under the Sea" was a splash! Students swam through the first week! They dove in head first learning about what can be found “Under the Sea.” In Reading, students used their strategies to identify main idea, problem & solution, story elements, cause and effect, and non-fiction text features while reading about fish care, water pollution, coral reefs and ocean dangers. Making coral reef rock candy was a sweet treat! In writing, students became … [Read More...] about Summer Enrichment Academy Goes Under the Sea

Pool to Reopen

All repairs have been completed and the pool has passed inspection. The pool will reopen on July 11. Thank your for your patience. … [Read More...] about Pool to Reopen

RHS Pool Closure

The Rutherford pool is currently closed. The school and the YMCA are working to have it reopened as soon as possible. Several issues were found when it was inspected earlier this week and both organizations are working to get the items fixed. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We will be sure to let everyone know once the pool is able to be used. David E. Kisselback President & CEO Meadowlands Area YMCA … [Read More...] about RHS Pool Closure

School Board, Community Association Will Work Together to Expand Use of HS Pool

A profit-sharing plan will expand the community’s use of the pool at Rutherford High School, while setting aside funds to offset future capital improvements. Rutherford Public Schools Board of Education accepted a bid Monday and directed its business administrator to work out contract details. The nonprofit Rutherford Swim Association submitted the winning bid. In addition to expanding community use, the deal offers assurance that the High School pool will continue operating for the next five years. “The Rutherford Swim Association described a solid vision for making this arrangement work,” said school district Superintendent Jack Hurley. “It met every one of our proposal criteria, including experience, knowledge, and – most importantly – a broad plan for programming.” Rutherford … [Read More...] about School Board, Community Association Will Work Together to Expand Use of HS Pool

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