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!

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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

At the October 19 meeting, the Board of Education unanimously approved the reorganization of schools. Beginning with the 2016-2017 academic year, Pierrepont School will be an Upper Elementary School for grades 4-6 and Union School will be a Middle School for grades 7-8. I thank the Board, the administrators, supervisors, faculty, staff and the community for all of their work, interest, suggestions, and support during the fifteen months that this proposal has been under review. The reorganization brings a great opportunity for improving our already outstanding district. We have begun to put … [Read more...] about November 2015

The school year is off to a terrific start. Please check the web and information sent home from the schools to keep informed of school activities. Plan to attend Back to School Nights so that you meet the teachers and familiarize yourself with your son or daughter's daily schedule. We look forward to a great year and a strong parent-teacher-student partnership.. A "Superintendent's Roundtable " will be held on September 29 at 7 p.m in the High School Auditorium. I will be joined by Union School Principal Kurt Schweitzer and Pierrepont School Principal Joan Carrion. At the meeting we will be … [Read more...] about September 2015