The 2016-17 academic year begins for faculty and staff on September 1. Students will report to school on Tuesday, September 6. Specific details are sent via Connect 5 or postal mail from each school. Please review all information carefully. This is an exciting year for the District as we embark on a new era. The inaugural Pre-School program begins at Washington and Lincoln Schools. The grade realignment and curriculum growth and expansion at Pierrepont “Upper Elementary “ Schools and Union “Middle” School, along with new bell schedules at Union School and the High School, will provide … [Read more...] about Welcome Back!
Tragic News and Available Resources
We mourn the tragic loss of our colleague, teacher, and friend Michele Sabia. Counselors will be available at Washington School on Thursday, July 7 and Friday, July 8 for faculty, staff, parents, and students from 8 am until 3 pm. Please keep Ms. Sabia's children, family, and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Below are links to resources which provide guidance to parents and guardians when discussing tragic events with their … [Read more...] about Tragic News and Available Resources
Update on Water Testing
The District's water was tested on May 11 and May 13. The preliminary results indicated that all samples were below applicable standards and recommendations. There were two samples which were slightly elevated. These samples came from the sink in the bathroom in the nurses office in Pierrepont and a fountain in the maintenance office in the basement of Pierrepont. A second test will be conducted to further analyze and evaluate these areas. Both of these areas are not used for drinking by students/faculty/staff and they are both well below the acceptable level. We will be getting the second … [Read more...] about Update on Water Testing
Superintendent Roundtable
On Thursday, May 26 a Superintendent's Roundtable, focusing on Special Education, will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at Washington School at 7 p.m. Mr. Hurley will be reviewing current programs, discussing new programs, detailing the long term plan for the district, and introducing new supervisors and staff members. It promises to be an informative evening for Special Education parents, but all interested parents are invited to attend. The program should conclude by 8 p.m. … [Read more...] about Superintendent Roundtable
January 2016
The new year is upon us and 2016 promises to be an exciting one for the Rutherford Schools. Our students are in the midst of an outstanding school year. On every level, students are engaged in project based learning and working on real word challenges. As our Blended Curriculum pilot continues, students are preparing for their future through exciting and productive ways. The excitement is also growing for the school reorganization. Pre-school registration opens on January 19. The development of curriculum for the Upper Elementary at Pierrepont School and the Middle School at Union is nearing … [Read more...] about January 2016