The Rutherford School District won statewide recognition for the second year in a row for communications. Hosted by the New Jersey School Public Relations Association (NJSPRA), the annual School Communications Awards recognize outstanding print and electronic supporting material in New Jersey education communications programs. This year, Rutherford Public Schools won 3rd Place in the Special Interest Publication category for the four-page newsletter mailed by the district in February. The mailer included upbeat stories like staff spotlights, which called attention to those who went above … [Read more...] about Rutherford school district wins school communications award For the second year in a row

I hope this finds you well and enjoying the summer. I am writing to update you on our ongoing planning efforts to reopen our schools in September. On June 26, The New Jersey Department of Education released The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Plan for Education. This document provides reopening guidance for all school districts throughout New Jersey. As you may know, Mr. Morano and Dr. Velechko are chairing a committee of administrators and supervisors that has been meeting since the middle of May to review and develop plans for September. Over the past few weeks, this committee has been … [Read more...] about A Message from Mr. Hurley July 9, 2020

Dear Rutherford School Community, I hope you are doing well as we continue working together through the health emergency. As a reminder, classes via distance learning will resume on Monday, April 20. Governor Murphy announced today that school buildings will remain closed until at least May 15. The administration, teachers, and staff have and will be continuing to meet virtually on a regular basis on many topics which include: The further enhancement and refinement of distance learning programs, activities, and expanded use of video conferencing. Virtual meetings are being … [Read more...] about Message from Mr. Hurley April 16, 2020

I hope this message finds you well. It has been a challenging time for us all, but I also find that the social distancing rules we are following have allowed time to reflect on the many positive things often taken for granted. I am so appreciative of the entire school community who have come together quickly and efficiently and put a program in place that provides our students with a strong education. The students, the parents, the teachers, and the staff have all distinguished themselves by their talents, actions and attitude. I am appreciative of the work being done by our Board of … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Update