I am pleased and honored to welcome you to the 2025–2026 school year at Washington Elementary School. We’re looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, and connection. The first day of school is Thursday, September 4. Class assignment letters have been posted in the portal, and instructions for accessing the Parent Portal have been emailed. To review important details about the first day and our school opening procedures, please refer to this Link.
The Student and Parent Handbook is updated annually and is available on the school website at the start of the school year. Please visit our website at www.rutherfordschools.org. Click on Washington School and then on Washington Quick Links. The Rutherford Public Schools Code of Conduct for K-3 can also be accessed via Quick Links.
The District utilizes an online registration system. Parents must log in to review and, when necessary, update student demographic information.
Information for families who wish to apply for Free and Reduced lunch may do so on the District Website under “District Lunch Program”. For the lunch ordering program (grades K-8) and/or Free/Reduced Price Lunch Application, please visit https://payschoolscentral.com/.
Below are some Key Dates as you prepare to join us in September.
- First Day of School for all students: September 4, 2025
- Back To School night: September 17, 2025
- Picture Day: September 19, 2025
- PTA Meeting: October 7, 2025
We can’t wait to open our doors and greet our students. Here is to a great year ahead!