District News
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Please bring your child(ren) if they need to practice buckling and unbuckling their seatbelts Saturday, September 30th from 9:30am until 11am.
- Superintendent
- Transportation
Join us for a community Town Hall meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 7:30 PM
- Transportation
The Watchung Borough Board of Education wants to express our gratitude for your support and patience during the search for our next Superintendent of the Watchung Board of Education. With great pleasure, we share an important update regarding this process.
- BOE
- Superintendent
It has been a privilege for me to serve as the Interim Superintendent for the past two months.
- Referendum
- Superintendent
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You are invited to join Ms. DiTota, Mrs. Fichner, and Mrs. Kidd in the Valley View Media Center to learn about current Title I and ELL Programs.
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.
- Business Office
I wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update on the ongoing superintendent search for our school district.
- BOE
- Superintendent Search
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2023-2024 school year in the Watchung Borough School District.
- Referendum
- Superintendent
Bayberry News
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As a reminder, our 2nd, 3rd & 4th grade Back to School Night will be held Thursday, September 28th at 7:00 PM in the All Purpose Room.
- Principal
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View the grades 1-4 student supply lists
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Will your child be 5 years old by October 1st, 2023? If so, they are ready for Kindergarten! Register online.
- Registration
Students will be challenged to complete as many acts of kindness as they can in one week.
- Principal
Apply now for the 2023-2024 Bayberry Preschool Program
- Registration
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Congratulations to our 2022 Governor's Educator of the Year recipients!
- Principal
Our Health & Physical Education Curriculum is available online. All grades will progress through five units of Health throughout the school year:
- Curriculum
- Principal
A copy of your child’s reports has been uploaded to our Genesis Parent Portal
- Principal
Valley View News
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You are cordially invited to attend Valley View Middle School’s Grade Back-to-School Nights
- Principal
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Summer greetings! Whether new to Valley View or returning for another fantastic year, I hope you quickly feel at home and get involved in our school's many incredible opportunities.
- Principal
I hope this email finds you well and enjoying your summer! I am writing to share few items as we jump in to July.
- Principal
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What are you in the mood to read? Recommendations by
Patricia Keane, Media Specialist, Valley View
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5th Grade Summer Reading List
View the Incoming Grades 5-8 Student Supply Lists and purchase online
As we say goodbye to a memorable school year, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the students, parents, staff, and community for all of your support.
- Principal
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Please see the following updates regarding our 8th-grade Commencement Ceremony and livestream link.
- Principal
