A Night Out to Support Childhood Play! The Rutherford community knows that play is a vital part of child development. To ensure our children have vibrant, engaging play spaces they deserve, the district has partnered with the respective PTAs and the REF (Rutherford Education Foundation) for funding. Consider attending The Big Playground Bash, hosted by the REF, to support fundraising efforts. Not only has the REF planned a fun night out, it is a great way to meet new people or reconnect with others! Your attendance helps to fund the equipment and enhancements that will serve Rutherford … [Read more...] about Building Better Play, Together
Kindergarten Registration is Coming!
Will your child be 5 on or before October 1, 2026?
If so, this message is for you. The 2 part registration process will not be open until February 9, 2026, however, information on registration is available by visiting the frequently asked questions page prior to this date.
It is strongly encouraged to complete the registration process in the next few months and no later than the end of THIS school year. … [Read more...] about Kindergarten Registration is Coming!
Kindergarten through Grade 3: Resources for Trimester 2 and 3
It's hard to believe that we are already one-third of the way through the school year! Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 have been busy growing as readers, writers, mathematicians, and friends. The Rutherford Parent Academy has held various workshops to support parents throughout this journey. If you were unable to attend, or are looking for a refresher, videos and resources are available to all parents. Videos: Phonics [Read more...] about Kindergarten through Grade 3: Resources for Trimester 2 and 3
Report Cards/Parent-Teacher Conferences
On the afternoon of December 11, 2025 Report Cards for Trimester 1, grades K-3 will be available through the Power School Parent Portal. Access to the report card is NOT available in the PowerSchool Mobile App. You must use a web browser and It is recommended that you use the latest version of the web browser Chrome to display the report card. Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal, click Student Reports in the navigation pane located on the left-hand side of your parent portal window. The current report card is accessed … [Read more...] about Report Cards/Parent-Teacher Conferences
Want a Chance to Win Bulldog Swag? Come to the next Parent Academy Presentation!
The Parent Academy's next presentation, focusing on phonics instruction within grades K-3 will be held on Friday, November 14th at 8:50 a.m. in the Lincoln School Library. Presenters will walk you through a lesson and provide parents with resources and strategies to support student learning at home. This presentation will also introduce parents to the lower elementary report card that is new for all grades K-3! All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win apparel, donated by the Rutherford Booster Club! Hope to see you there!
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