District News
![Watchung logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663942639/watchungschoolscom/nn22csq1pxjgil1lh64l/WSDLogo2-900x550.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663942639/watchungschoolscom/nn22csq1pxjgil1lh64l/WSDLogo2-900x550.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663942639/watchungschoolscom/nn22csq1pxjgil1lh64l/WSDLogo2-900x550.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663942639/watchungschoolscom/nn22csq1pxjgil1lh64l/WSDLogo2-900x550.png","width":900}])
We are writing to inform you of a concerning trend known as the “Chromebook Challenge” that has been circulating on social media.
- Superintendent
Please be advised at the April 24 BOE meeting the Board approved a change to the district calendar
- BOE
![Budget Presentation Screenshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745543605/watchungschoolscom/rdgya3o93wp3inlr8nrs/PresentationofFinalBudget4-24-25_1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745543605/watchungschoolscom/rdgya3o93wp3inlr8nrs/PresentationofFinalBudget4-24-25_1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745543605/watchungschoolscom/rdgya3o93wp3inlr8nrs/PresentationofFinalBudget4-24-25_1.pdf","width":720}])
View the 2025-2026 Final Budget Presentation as presented at the April 24th Board Meeting.
- BOE
- Budget
- Business Office
As we head into the spring break, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a relaxing and rejuvenating time with family and friends.
- Superintendent
![Regionalization Feasibility Study Town Hall Meeting - April 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746040557/watchungschoolscom/smkbujvcqc5arg0bpsxb/RegionalizationFeasibilityStudyTownHallMeeting-April2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746040557/watchungschoolscom/smkbujvcqc5arg0bpsxb/RegionalizationFeasibilityStudyTownHallMeeting-April2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746040557/watchungschoolscom/smkbujvcqc5arg0bpsxb/RegionalizationFeasibilityStudyTownHallMeeting-April2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746040557/watchungschoolscom/smkbujvcqc5arg0bpsxb/RegionalizationFeasibilityStudyTownHallMeeting-April2025.png","width":1120}])
Regionalization Feasibility Study Town Hall Meeting Video - April 10, 2025
- Regionalization
![gavel on desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663810262/watchungschoolscom/hk5kqvmhwdpxv3bevirv/Gavel.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663810262/watchungschoolscom/hk5kqvmhwdpxv3bevirv/Gavel.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663810262/watchungschoolscom/hk5kqvmhwdpxv3bevirv/Gavel.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1663810262/watchungschoolscom/hk5kqvmhwdpxv3bevirv/Gavel.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1663810262/watchungschoolscom/hk5kqvmhwdpxv3bevirv/Gavel.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1663810262/watchungschoolscom/hk5kqvmhwdpxv3bevirv/Gavel.jpg","width":2200}])
The Watchung Borough Board of Education has changed the TIME of the Thursday May 8, 2025 Public Meeting to Thursday, May 8, 2025 to commence at 5:00 P.M. and will be in person with a livestream broadcast.
- BOE
- Business Office
![StrategicPlanningFlierMarch3-1 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742849213/watchungschoolscom/w09rbwr6lkvthpdedbds/StrategicPlanningFlierMarch26.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742849213/watchungschoolscom/w09rbwr6lkvthpdedbds/StrategicPlanningFlierMarch26.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742849213/watchungschoolscom/w09rbwr6lkvthpdedbds/StrategicPlanningFlierMarch26.pdf","width":612}])
The third Strategic Plan meeting will be held on Monday, March 26, at 7:00 PM in the Valley View APR. This will be an in-person meeting. Please register to attend.
- Community
- Strategic Plan
![Town Hall Meeting Regionalization Study flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742511225/watchungschoolscom/d4sdd7zifayglbwqvgpb/FinalTownHallFlyer.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742511225/watchungschoolscom/d4sdd7zifayglbwqvgpb/FinalTownHallFlyer.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742511225/watchungschoolscom/d4sdd7zifayglbwqvgpb/FinalTownHallFlyer.pdf","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742511225/watchungschoolscom/d4sdd7zifayglbwqvgpb/FinalTownHallFlyer.pdf","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742511225/watchungschoolscom/d4sdd7zifayglbwqvgpb/FinalTownHallFlyer.pdf","width":1296}])
Join us for a town hall meeting on April 10, 2025. Watchung Hills shared services/regionalization feasibility study.
- Community
- Regionalization
Bayberry News
![Bayberry bear logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663810459/watchungschoolscom/jyai4eqwq4prnmoy9tmu/Bayberry-Logo-900x550.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663810459/watchungschoolscom/jyai4eqwq4prnmoy9tmu/Bayberry-Logo-900x550.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663810459/watchungschoolscom/jyai4eqwq4prnmoy9tmu/Bayberry-Logo-900x550.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663810459/watchungschoolscom/jyai4eqwq4prnmoy9tmu/Bayberry-Logo-900x550.png","width":900}]){kind=logo}
The preschool program at Bayberry Elementary School is open to all Watchung Borough resident children who are 3 and 4 years of age by October 1, 2025.
- Registration
![2025 Educators of the year photo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737049775/watchungschoolscom/ksdtoqfxvxketpepezel/Screenshot2025-01-16at124909PM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737049775/watchungschoolscom/ksdtoqfxvxketpepezel/Screenshot2025-01-16at124909PM.png","width":341}])
We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our 2025 Educators of the Year!
- Principal
![2024 Winter Spirit Week flyer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733939898/watchungschoolscom/rjw967tun8zqv32cqiis/2024WinterSpiritWeek1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733939898/watchungschoolscom/rjw967tun8zqv32cqiis/2024WinterSpiritWeek1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733939898/watchungschoolscom/rjw967tun8zqv32cqiis/2024WinterSpiritWeek1.pdf","width":612}])
Get your ugly sweaters & holiday hats ready!
- Principal
![Principal Denise Fichner portrait]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664304369/watchungschoolscom/qivawmuprekua1nmv7zb/DeniseFichner374x228.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664304369/watchungschoolscom/qivawmuprekua1nmv7zb/DeniseFichner374x228.jpg","width":374}])
Here are a few reminders & announcements!
- Principal
Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a healthy, drug-free life!
- Principal
Next week, October 7th - October 11th, we will be celebrating The Week of Respect!
- Principal
I hope you are having an enjoyable and restful summer! The first day of school for students is just around the corner on August 29th!
- Principal
![Bayberry Bear Logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1675957644/watchungschoolscom/nxq20jcfjdtozh1k4tjn/Bayberry-Posts.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1675957644/watchungschoolscom/nxq20jcfjdtozh1k4tjn/Bayberry-Posts.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1675957644/watchungschoolscom/nxq20jcfjdtozh1k4tjn/Bayberry-Posts.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1675957644/watchungschoolscom/nxq20jcfjdtozh1k4tjn/Bayberry-Posts.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1675957644/watchungschoolscom/nxq20jcfjdtozh1k4tjn/Bayberry-Posts.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1675957644/watchungschoolscom/nxq20jcfjdtozh1k4tjn/Bayberry-Posts.png","width":1618}])
Will your child be 5 years old by October 1st, 2024? If so, they are ready for Kindergarten! Register online.
- Registration
Valley View News
![Valley View Mountaineers logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745853607/watchungschoolscom/kjxabw9wbtvb5rxbsjlp/pexels-photo-713149.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745853607/watchungschoolscom/kjxabw9wbtvb5rxbsjlp/pexels-photo-713149.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745853607/watchungschoolscom/kjxabw9wbtvb5rxbsjlp/pexels-photo-713149.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745853607/watchungschoolscom/kjxabw9wbtvb5rxbsjlp/pexels-photo-713149.jpg","width":1200}])
We are excited to announce that ticket pre-sales are now open for our upcoming Valley View Middle School Musical!
- Musical
![Spring tulips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745588203/watchungschoolscom/wf6reipm4avswes4mf3b/pexels-pixabay-69776.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745588203/watchungschoolscom/wf6reipm4avswes4mf3b/pexels-pixabay-69776.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745588203/watchungschoolscom/wf6reipm4avswes4mf3b/pexels-pixabay-69776.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1745588203/watchungschoolscom/wf6reipm4avswes4mf3b/pexels-pixabay-69776.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1745588203/watchungschoolscom/wf6reipm4avswes4mf3b/pexels-pixabay-69776.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1745588203/watchungschoolscom/wf6reipm4avswes4mf3b/pexels-pixabay-69776.jpg","width":2200}])
Spring is in full swing, and we have many exciting events coming up! Here are a few important reminders for the weeks ahead
- Principal
![Valley View Mountaineers logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663811013/watchungschoolscom/zlaqlj1uvapwvispijso/VVLOGO-900x550.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1663811013/watchungschoolscom/zlaqlj1uvapwvispijso/VVLOGO-900x550.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1663811013/watchungschoolscom/zlaqlj1uvapwvispijso/VVLOGO-900x550.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663811013/watchungschoolscom/zlaqlj1uvapwvispijso/VVLOGO-900x550.png","width":900}])
For your convenience, the Winter iReady Math and Reading Diagnostic results are now accessible in the Genesis Parent Portal.
- Principal
![WHRHSTeenSpeakFlyer_1 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743176877/watchungschoolscom/re5i3s40rdik31wjd9vp/WHRHSTeenSpeakFlyer_1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743176877/watchungschoolscom/re5i3s40rdik31wjd9vp/WHRHSTeenSpeakFlyer_1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743176877/watchungschoolscom/re5i3s40rdik31wjd9vp/WHRHSTeenSpeakFlyer_1.pdf","width":612}])
I’m excited to share that WHRHS, in partnership with Empower Somerset, is sponsoring an upcoming event for parents.
- Counseling
- Principal
Yesterday, our 8th graders took an exciting step in their transition to high school!
- Counseling
- Principal
The deadline for purchasing yearbooks is March 1st, so act soon to ensure your child doesn't miss out!
- Principal
Earlier this year, your child took the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). This test consists of three batteries: verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal.
- Principal
It is with great pride that we announce Mrs. Kaitlin Basile as the Valley View Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Cindy Scalera as the Valley View Education Support Professional of the Year
- Principal
