The Rutherford School District is committed to strengthening the parent/school connection. The Parent Academy’s purpose is to build a strong, effective partnership with the parents of Rutherford. We will be hosting a series of workshops for the community over the course of the school year that include a wide variety of academic, social and emotional topics to work in partnership with our parents
Parent & Community Information
The Rutherford School District works closely with borough administrators and departments to support our community in and out of school.
Social and Emotional Health
Empower your child to be the best they can be by providing them with the needed skills to manage stress and anxiety and to empower them to achieve their full potential. Information is available to parents through articles, Tedx Talks, resources, and in-house experts.
Technology & Hybrid Learning
Various online platforms are used to support instruction. Learn how to navigate the world of Google Classroom and more to support your child’s learning.
Kindergarten Resources (Grade K)
Guidance on how to support your student at home for Kindergarten students. Click here for a repository of Kindergarten Training videos.
Lower Elementary Resources (Grades 1-3)
Check out the most recent information on how to support your elementary student using the above link. Need more help reinforcing the skills they are learning at school? Search the library of parent training videos for specific topics for lower elementary students.
Upper Elementary Resources (Grades 4-6)
Pierrepont School has created a library of informative videos on a myriad of topics as a resource for parents.
Middle School Resources (Grade 7 & 8)
Union Middle School has created a library of informative videos on a myriad of topics as a resource for parents.
High School Resources (Grades 9-12 & Bulldog Academy)
Rutherford High School has created a library of informative videos on a variety of topics to help your child at each grade level.