District News Archives

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School Calendar for 2007-2008 (PDF)

Subscription Busing Reservation Form (PDF)

2008-09 Pre-School Lottery Flyer and Application. 

Lunch menu prices for the 2007-2008 school year have been posted.

Camp Jumpstart information is now available. This summer program provides an opportunity for incoming sixth graders to become acclimated to William Annin Middle School. Through various academic and social activities, students will get to make new friends and get a "jumpstart" on the academic expectations of middle school.

Letter to Parents from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office


Attention All Rising Freshmen:
The Ridge High School Activities Fair is scheduled for Monday evening, May 5th, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. located in the Ridge High School main gym. This informative event is for the eighth grade students (rising Freshmen) new to Ridge High School and their parents. This fair will familiarize them with the clubs, organizations and athletic teams that are available at Ridge High School. This is a great opportunity for the rising Freshmen to meet some of the club advisors, as well as team coaches, and to learn about the existing programs that are offered to them. 

SAVE THE DATE!! - April 29, 2008
Everything You Need to Know to Stay One Step Ahead of Your Teenager.

Please click here for the Unofficial School Board Election Results.

Please Enjoy Three Upcoming District Music Concerts in the new Ridge Auditorium!
Orchestra     April 16    7:00 pm
Band           April 17     7:00 pm
Choir           April 23     7:00 pm

UNOFFICIAL School Budget Results:
Yes 1259
No 1046

Results for Board members:
Ken Wilke 1061
John Ryan 1311
Monique Loh 1059
Susan McGowan 1314

Presentation on Voluntary Random Drug Testing for high school students involved in extracurricular activities.
Board of Education meeting
April 14, 20087:00 PM
Ridge New Auditorium

PLEASE NOTE...
CANDIDATES' NIGHT -  
    Candidates' Forum
    Monday, April 7, 2008
    7:30 - 9:00 p.m. 
    Oak Street School Auditorium

School Closing Information on the Web
For information regarding a delayed opening or school closing, please go to www.cancellations.com. Please go directly to their web site since they may be having temporary difficulties with their automatic email notifications.
» Visit http://www.cancellations.com 

A Message from the Bernards Township Health Department:
The #1 way to prevent the spread of colds and flu this season is by washing your hands or using hand sanitizer. Click here for a quick three minute video on how to wash your hands and use hand sanitizer.
Message from N.J. Department of Health regarding MRSA Information.

Message from N.J. Department of Health regarding Flu Immunization.

The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced on Monday that last year 160 school districts received tainted beef as part of the Federal School Lunch Program. Bernards Township received approximately 250 cases over the course of the year, and four cases remained in frozen storage. Immediately upon receiving notification, the four cases were destroyed in strict accordance with USDA regulations.
Message from Food Service Department.

Megan's Law Speaker - "Who Is Watching Our Children" Wednesday Evening, March 26th, 7:30pm, Annin Auditorium.
Maureen Kanka, the mother who led the effort in passing Megan's Law, has taken her tragic experience to create valuable information for all parents. Her one hour "Who Is Watching Our Children" lecture will provide all of us with appropriate tips on how to help keep our children safe. This event is sponsored by the Bernards Township School PTOs. Additional information about this program and the Megan Nicole Kanka Foundation can be found at: http://www.megannicolekankafoundation.org/

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2008 School Board Election
The 2008 School Board Election Candidate’s Kits are now available at the Board of Education Office, 101 Peachtree Road, Basking Ridge. Anyone interested in becoming a candidate for the Board of Education may pick up a kit between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Nominating Petitions must be filed with the Board Secretary on or before 4:00 p.m. on February 25, 2008.

Voluntary Random Drug Testing
Bernards Township Board of Education Presentation on Voluntary Random Drug Testing - May 14, 2007
» Download Voluntary Random Drug Testing Presentation (PDF 144KB)

2007-2008 Staff College Bulletin
Bernards Township Staff Development Program: Course Offerings & Registration Form
» Download Staff College Bulletin Course Information (PDF 360KB)

PLEASE BE ADVISED...
Due to inclement weather, ALL Bernards Township schools will be closed today, Friday, February 22nd, and all evening activities will be canceled.

Website down for maintenance.
On Saturday 2/23/08 between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM our Internet Service Provider will be upgrading their infrastructure. The District Website, Moodle, Employee NetStorage, and Employee Webmail will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but this maintenance is necessary to ensure reliable operation and performance of our network services.

Thank You,
The Technology Department.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Ridge PTO meeting for Wednesday evening, February 13th, has been canceled and will be rescheduled in the Spring. 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

PLEASE NOTE...The Verizon presentation scheduled for the January 14, 2008 Board of Education meeting has been cancelled.

PLEASE NOTE...The location for the December 17th Board Meeting has been changed to the Board of Education office.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2007
ALL BERNARDS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS WILL HAVE AN EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Dismissal will be as follows:
    Ridge H.S. & Wm. Annin - 11:30 A.M.
    ALL Elementary Schools - 1:00 P.M.
    PEACH/PAL Schedule...A.M. will leave at 11:30 A.M.
                                               PM will be cancelled.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR DISTRICT EMERGENCY WEATHER GUIDE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

Upcoming Presentation on Teen Safety Monday December 3.
Click here for information.

2007 Elementary Parent Training for Writing Workshop is now available.  Click here for informaton.
(Please do not use this link after November 26th, registration will be closed as of that date.)

NOTICE TO PARENTS:
Letter to parents regarding loss of student.
Referrals for Grief Counseling

Message from Chief of Police Dennis Mott regarding Halloween Safety.

Message from Bernards Township Chief of Police Dennis Mott regarding a possible luring incident in Bernardsville on Oct 1, 2007.

Please Note:
Notice of Meeting to the Community In accordancw with the Title IV, Safe and Drug Free Community grant, the public is invited to give input into identifying needs and programs to support our schools. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 in the Curriculum Office (room 100) at William Annin Middle School.

High School Dance and Drama Survey

Bernards Township Summer 2007 Activities Program
Summer 2007 Registration Form - Elementary Summer Activities Program
» Download Registration Form (PDF 40KB) 

 2007-2008 Summer Reading

 May 14, 2007 Board Presentation on Random Drug Testing

Components and Characteristics of the Most Successful US Schools, Dr. Willard R. Daggett
A video presentation from Dr. Willard Daggett on how technology is affecting the way we teach our children. The program was held on Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the William Annin Middle School auditorium.
» View the Video Presentation (Requires Quicktime) 

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