Mr. Ersalesi, the supervisor of English and Arts for the Rutherford Public Schools, reads aloud to students each school day during virtual instruction. A good book can help transport kids (and adults) to other places and times! And sometimes a good book is just a lot of fun! We hope that you were able to use these books as a little bit of fun and enjoyment every single day! We hope you enjoyed the read alouds this year. Due to publishing copyright laws, the publishers of the books have asked us to remove the links once the school year came to an end. Now is a GREAT time to read a book … [Read more...] about Online Read Aloud – Mr. Ersalesi Reads to Students!
Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 16, 2020
The Board of Education meeting planned for Monday, March 16 will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the High School cafeteria. However, the presentation by Parette Somjen Architects and EPIC Management will not take place. It will be rescheduled for the April 6 meeting. Seats will be placed 6 feet apart, as recommended by the NJ Department of Health, and anyone who does not feel well should not attend. … [Read more...] about Board of Education Meeting Monday, March 16, 2020
COVID 19 Plans
The New Jersey Department of Education has charged districts with developing plans for instruction at home in the event that the school district needs to close due to a public health-related matter. Over the past week, the Administrative team has collaboratively developed plans. The goal is to keep the teaching and learning moving forward without having significant breaks in instruction. The District is equipped to provide a valuable learning experience for students through a virtual teaching/learning environment. If we should be required by the New Jersey Department of Health or the … [Read more...] about COVID 19 Plans
Making Oobleck
In honor of Read Across America, Ms. DeBouter's second grade students made oobleck, after listening to a reading of Bartholomew and The Oobleck by Dr. Seuss.
Rutherford HS Academic Decathlon Team Wins Medium School State Championship
The Team Is Heading to Alaska for Nationals Rutherford, N.J. – The Rutherford High School Academic Decathlon Team won the Medium School Championship in the state competition over the weekend on February 29, earning a spot at the national competition in Anchorage, Alaska. Rutherford students took home 40 individual awards and placed 2nd overall in the state, which was announced during the awards dinner on Wednesday, March 4th. “Everyone on the team was incredibly anxious all night,” said teacher and coach Jason Narozny, who has a 21-year history of guiding Decathlon participants. “Once … [Read more...] about Rutherford HS Academic Decathlon Team Wins Medium School State Championship