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The Watchung Borough School District is committed to inspiring learners toward academic success through joyful exploration, inquiry, collaboration, independent thinking and creative problem solving. Our culture of acceptance and inclusion provides the foundation for learning and social and emotional growth. Through reflection and ethical decision-making, we continue to learn and grow, embrace differences, and prepare for an increasingly complex, ever-changing world.
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The Board of Education Regular Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026
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Valley View Middle School has been named as a 2026 School of Distinction. The Watchung BOE will be honoring the Valley View learning community at 5:00PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as part of the ribbon-cutting celebration for the Outdoor Learning Commons referendum project.
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Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal entitlement program that provides financial assistance to schools.
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All students enrolled in New Jersey public schools must be surveyed to determine the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced price school meals.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Watchung Borough School District for Drainage at the Valley View Middle School
As we close the 2025-2026 school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your partnership, support, and trust throughout the year.
District Calendar
Board of Education
BOE Meeting
Valley View - All Purpose Room
District
Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Valley View Middle School
all day
all day
all day
District
NJEA Convention - Closed
all day
District
NJEA Convention - Closed
all day
Board of Education
BOE Meeting
Valley View - All Purpose Room