{"id":4014,"date":"2026-08-03T12:58:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/washington\/?p=4014"},"modified":"2026-08-03T12:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T16:58:07","slug":"welcome-to-the-2026-2027-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rutherfordschools.org\/washington\/welcome-to-the-2026-2027-school-year\/","title":{"rendered":"WELCOME to the 2026\/2027 School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to welcome you to the new school year at Washington Elementary School. As we open our doors, we look forward to another year of learning, growth, and achievement, with a continued focus on building strong connections and meaningful relationships that support every child\u2019s success at Washington School.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The District utilizes an online registration system. Parents must log in to review and, when necessary, update student demographic information.<\/p>\n<p>Information for families who wish to apply for Free and Reduced lunch may do so on the District Website under \u201cDistrict Lunch Program\u201d. For the lunch ordering program (grades K-8) and\/or Free\/Reduced Price Lunch Application, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/payschoolscentral.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/payschoolscentral.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Below are some Key Dates as you prepare to join us in September.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>First Day of School for all students : September 3, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Picture Day: September 22, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Back To School night: September 24, 2026<\/li>\n<li>PTA Meeting: October 8, 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to an amazing year ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Warm regards,<\/p>\n<p>Jessica Saxon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to welcome you to the new school year at Washington Elementary School. 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