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RHS Student’s Original Music Composition Wins National Recognition

May 15, 2020 by Rutherford Public Schools

Rutherford High School senior Katie Corcoran gained national attention for her original musical composition that will join both a traveling and an online exhibit. Katie won a Merit Award in the National PTA’s annual Reflections art program, with her 3:15-minute piece titled “Mindfulness.”

Each year, students in pre-K through grade 12 are invited to create and submit original works of art in the areas of Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography and Visual Arts. Four other Rutherford High School students won state-level … [Read more...]

2020 Census

May 13, 2020 by Rutherford Public Schools

Have You Been Counted? Census data helps determine where more than $45 billion in annual federal funding goes in New Jersey. To make sure ALL the students in our great state are counted, it’s important to complete the #2020Census Education is the key to our future – New Jersey youth deserve a high-quality education, with the best resources. Did you know…. Census data we collect now affects New Jersey children for the … [Read more...] about 2020 Census

19-20 School Calendar Change

May 12, 2020 by Rutherford Public Schools

Originally all district schools were to be closed on Friday, May 22 (if all snow days were not used) and on Tuesday, May 26 (for a Teacher Professional Development Day). At the May 11 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the following change to the school calendar: All district schools will be in session for Distance Learning on Friday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 26. Schools will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. The last day of school for students and teachers is now Friday, June 19. Graduations for Union Middle School remain Monday, June 22 and for the High School Tuesday, … [Read more...] about 19-20 School Calendar Change