Washington Township Public Schools

Wedgwood Elementary School Students Surpass 1 Million Problems Solved Through First in Math

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It's National School Picture Day! Can you identify any of these principals from their old school photos? Scroll along for a full list of District Picture Days!

New Bunker Hill Middle School Honor Guard Gets Lesson on Flag Etiquette from Washington Twp. High School Jr. ROTC Members

New Bunker Hill Middle School Honor Guard Gets Lesson on Flag Etiquette from Washington Twp. High School Jr. ROTC Members



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BACK TO SCHOOL ... IN GREEN!

Bells Elementary School staff showed their support for the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, September 6th, wearing their green in support of the Birds' opening game.

Washington Township High School Football Team to Face Delsea Regional in Home Opener on Friday, September 13th. Tickets are free, but all spectators must use a digital ticket to enter the stadium. Click the release below to access the ticket link.



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Washington Township Public Schools Hire Christina Battiato as New Director of Special Education



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SPECIAL CONGRATS DESERVED!

Bells Elementary School principal Mr. Shaun Giberson recently earned his Doctor of Education degree in Education Leadership from Capella University. Congratulations, Dr. Giberson!

BATTLING IT OUT AT THE RIDGE!

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Hibbs was the special guest at Chestnut Ridge Middle School on Thursday, September 5th, taking part in the school's year-opening rock, paper, scissors tournament in the gymnasium!

Annual Meet the Candidates Night is Set

Presidents’ Council to Host BOE Meet the Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Presidents’ Council to Host Meet the Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 5, 2024WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – The Washin...

BOE MEETING TONIGHT -- 9/5/24

The Washington Township Board of Education will host its monthly public regular session tonight at 7 p.m. in the Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building Board Room (206 East Holly Avenue, Sewell). Members of the public unable to attend may watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel at the link below. Please note that you must attend the meeting in person in order to participate in discussion.

https://www.youtube.com/live/D97x2pHCBP8

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THEY'RE READY!

The third-grade team at Birches Elementary School greeted their students with smiles on opening day, Tuesday, September 3rd!

Longtime Washington Township High School Coach Rhonda Patterson Announces Retirement



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GOLD STANDARD!

Chestnut Ridge Middle School staff met the GOLD standard at the opening faculty meeting on August 29th. After completing nine professional development experiences and representing 14 countries, the Razorback Staff celebrated with gold medals, props, and a lot of smiles!

Pictured include (left to right): Heather Halicks (ELA), Katie Hill (IMC), Rodney Redman (Science), Shereen Ducasse (ELA), and Cindy MacMinn (Science).

Razorback Counseling Team on Opening Day!

Chestnut Ridge Middle School's counseling staff are are always ready to help students and families Go for the Gold! Pictured include (left to right): Mr. Crawley (Grade 6); Mrs. Leonard (Grade 8); Ms. Grimaldi (Counseling Director); Mrs. Bucci (Counseling Secretary); and Ms. LaBella (Grade 7). Here's to a great year!

WELCOME BACK!

Staff members at Bunker Hill Middle School pose for a group photo, welcoming students to the 2024-25 school year!

HAPPY TO BE BACK!

Fifth-grade students in Mrs. Olsen and Miss Ford's class at Birches Elementary School were all smiles on the first day of school Tuesday, September 3rd!

BOE PUBLIC SESSION MOVED TO SEPT. 5th

The Washington Township Board of Education has announced that the August public regular session originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, September 5, 2024. The executive session will begin at 6 p.m., with the public regular session to follow at 7 p.m. at the Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building (206 East Holly Avenue, Sewell).

Please click the link below to access a press release detailing the change.
https://www.wtps.org/cms/lib/NJ01912980/Centricity/Domain/4/RESCHEDULED%208-27-24%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20TO%209-5-24.pdf

CARING FOR KINDLE!

Washington Township High School students in the school's Air Force Jr. ROTC program recently spent a day enhancing the grounds -- mulching, raking, and pulling old flower -- at Kindle School, which will host preschool students this year.

Board of Education Approves Erica Holck as New Principal at Hurffville Elementary School



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Board of Education Approves Julie Hopp as New Principal at Whitman Elementary School



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THANKS, EDDIE!

Washington Township Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Hibbs (left) and Board of Education President Ralph Ross presented a special plaque to Eddie Mulvihill at the August 20 board meetings, thanking Mulvihill for his year of service as Student Board Member.

BOE MEETING TONIGHT -- August 20, 2024

The Washington Township Board of Education will host its monthly public work session tonight at 7 p.m. in the Eileen Abbott Central Administration Building Board Room (206 East Holly Avenue, Sewell). Members of the public unable to attend may watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel at the link below. Please note that you must attend the meeting in person in order to participate in discussion.

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Washington Township Public School/South Jersey Food Bank Distribution -- AUGUST 21. 2024

The Washington Township Public Schools continues its partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey by staging a mobile food pantry in the Auxiliary Gym in the 9/10 wing of Washington Township High School from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Our next pantry is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024.

A friendly reminder that community members visiting the Washington Township Public Schools’ Mobile Food Pantry are asked to enter Door D-1 of the Washington Township High School (509 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, NJ) off the Ganttown Road entrance and park along the bus loop. Families are asked to present valid proof of New Jersey residency (i.e. driver’s license, bill with address., etc.) at the time of registration.

WTPS Families: Need support with your Genesis Parent Account? Schedule your appointment to meet with the District Data Technology team on August 19th and 22nd from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.!



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COMMUNITY TASK FORCE ON THE BUDGET

The Washington Township Board of Education business committee seeks community members to join a Community Task Force on the Budget with goals to create budget savings and generate revenue. Click the link below for a flyer with more information. Resumes and/or letters of interest are due by August 21st.
https://www.wtps.org/cms/lib/NJ01912980/Centricity/Domain/4/Community%20Task%20Force%20on%20the%20Budget%20Flyer.pdf

WTPS Families: The Washington Township Public Schools will be cutting over staff email from Microsoft to Gmail over the next few days, beginning on August 1st. Response times may be delayed as we go through this process. If you need more immediate assistance, please reach out to the staff member by phone when possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we go through this transition.

Washington Township High School Class of 1983 alum Cheryl Reeve leads the USA women's basketball team against Belgium in the second game of group play on Wednesday, August 1st, at the Olympic Games in Paris.

Good luck to Amy Wang, WTHS Class of 2022, in her Round of 32 match at the Olympics today!

Exciting day at the 2024 Paris Olympics today as we get to see both Lily Zhang and Amy Wang in the Women’s Singles Round of 32 at 3pm and 4pm ET.

It’s going to be a Pan Am showdown as Lily faces Brazil’s Bruna Takahashi while Amy takes on Adriana Diaz from Puerto Rico.

Let’s go USA!🇺🇸

Extended School Year Staff, Classes Celebrate Christmas in July at Grenloch Terrace ECC



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