Problem: Class sizes are larger across some grade levels. A particular focus is sixth grade where all homerooms house at least 27 students per class. Solution: Investing in “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will add 11 additional classrooms that could allow for reduced class size and special programs. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read more...] about Overcrowded Classrooms at Pierrepont
Archives for September 2018
A Successful September
The students and teachers in Union Middle School and Rutherford High School finished up the first month of school with lots of great discussion and writing in their English classes. Students came in to school prepared to write and discuss their independently chosen summer reading selection. This first writing prompt gave teachers a baseline writing sample in which to plan further writing lessons. Students have begun to delve into their first literature selection and the many creative and analytical projects that go along with it. The English department is looking forward to a productive … [Read more...] about A Successful September
Rutherford High School Field
Problem: In its current condition, the RHS field cannot keep up with the amount of usage it gets from physical education classes, band, team practices, and recreation programs. The RHS field is inadequate, uneven, and unreliable. Solution: Investing in “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will provide for a turfed field at RHS that can sufficiently handle the use by our students for physical education classes, band and team practices, and our town recreational sports. The proposed turf field would be the best way to provide a safe facility designed to deal with the frequent usage … [Read more...] about Rutherford High School Field
Interested in a STEM Career?
There will a college fair on October 14 at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC. For more details and to register visit gotomystemfair.com. Stop in to Guidance to pick up a a college fair guide. … [Read more...] about Interested in a STEM Career?
Science Labs
Problem: Rutherford High School science labs were built in the 1970’s and are significantly below Rutherford and state standards. Union School does not have any dedicated science/STEM labs. The library is currently housing the Makerspace and zSpace Labs. Solution: Investing in the “Our Kids, Our Vision, Our Future” referendum will provide four state of the art science labs at RHS and 3 science labs at Union School. The former science labs at RHS will be converted into 5 classrooms and Union School will be able to use their library as intended. Vote on October 2, 2018! … [Read more...] about Science Labs