The District’s water was tested by Garden State Environmental (GSE) on May 11 and May 13. The results indicate that all samples were below applicable standards and recommendations. The test results state that 63% of all of the school taps had no detectable traces of lead. In the 37% where there was a detectable particle, the measurements fell well below allowable levels. Mr. Paterno, the District's Director of Building and Grounds, and I met with Mr. Bruce Wolf, the Senior Vice President of GSE to review the results. He reiterated that there is no need for any action regarding our drinking … [Read more...] about Water Test Results

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

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

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

At the September 29 Roundtable, Mrs. Carrion, Mr. Schweitzer and I discussed the many benefits to be realized from the proposed reorganization of schools. If the Board of Education gives their approval to proceed, students in Grades 4-8 will have significantly enhanced educational programs in a more age appropriate environment. These benefits will extend to the entire student body as curricula are amended to prepare younger students for the new upper elementary and middle school programs, and to enable high school students to build upon their educational experiences from the lower grades. … [Read more...] about FOLLOW UP TO ROUNDTABLE