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Recent News
NEW RHS A.M. drop off of buses...
In an effort to address the traffic congestion and safety concerns associated with the morning arrival of cars and buses to Ridge High School, the District is implementing the following change for a trial period of eight days.
Beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2012 the Ridge High School morning buses will be unloading students from the Cedar Hill School parking lot immediately adjacent to the Ridge High School campus. As a consequence there will be buses coming through the Finley Avenue side of Homestead Village en route to the Cedar Hill School parking lot between 7:00-7:30AM. Cars utilizing the Cedar Hill School parking lot to drop off high school or before care children may continue to do so at the front of Cedar Hill School. A discussion of this trial program will be held at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 13, 2012.
Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) initiative is underway
The BYOT policy adopted in October and presented at the November 14th Board of Education meeting has launched. The district has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)document to address common questions and concerns from parents, students, and staff. New Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) forms will need to be completed for each student in grades 3-12.
WAMS presents "A Night of Disney" Mulan/Beauty and the Beast
Great Family Fun!! Please click here for information.
Homework Survey Summary and Analysis 2011-2012
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BOARD MEETING INFORMATION...
January 23, 2012 Board of Education Meeting Summary
Next Board of Education Meeting Monday, February 13, 7:00 p.m. William Annin Middle School.
For previous meeting summaries, please click "Board Meeting Summaries" under Board of Education on the left side of this page.
K i n d e r g a r t e n
R e g i s t r a t i o n
I n f o r m a t i o n
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Bullying Prevention December Activities...
During the month of December, a random sampling of students in grades three through twelve will take part in the annual District Bullying Prevention Survey. The data gathered assists the school safety committees in developing the best possible strategic plans for bullying prevention. Please contact Paul Ciempola, District Bullying Prevention Coordinator, if you have any questions at: pciempola@bernardsboe.com.
Please click here for the NJDOE HIB Guidance document.
Please click here for information about Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying & Hazing.
Ridge Math and Science Achievement
U.S. News and World Report ranked Ridge as the #2 highest performing comprehensive high school in math and science in New Jersey. They placed Ridge #117 in the country!! Congratulations to our students and faculty!!!
http://education.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-high-schools/rankings/math-science?page=5
2011-2012 Fall, Winter & Spring Staff College Bulletin!!
Please click here for information.
Staff College Winter 2011-12 Addendum
Subscription Busing
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Subscription Busing Letter (PDF)
Subscription Busing Form (PDF)
Congratulations to the 2011 Teacher of the Year Recipients
For the second year in a row, Forbes magazine ranks Bernards Township Schools as one of "America's Best School Districts for Your Housing Buck". Click here to read the article.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
2011-12 PTO TOUR OF BULDINGS
Please click here for Schedule
Congratulations once again to Liberty Corner School for being recognized as a NJ State School of Character for 2011 by the NJ Alliance for Social, Emotional and Character Development (NJASECD). Our program will be forwarded to the national chapter, Character Education Partnership (CEP), for consideration on the national level. This is the third time Liberty Corner School has been recognized by the state!!
Newsweek Ranks Top 1,600 High Schools in the Nation
Ridge, at #194, is the top rated comprehensive high school in New Jersey. Congratulations to all of our fine teachers, students, parents, and members of the Bernards Township community! Click here to read the article!!
2011-2012 Registration
Please download registration instructions and registration forms at http://www1.bernardsboe.com/BernardsBOE/Registration.aspx. If you are unsure of the elementary school your child will be attending, please click on the "Districting" tab at left.
Did You Know...
All school district lawns and athletic fields are designated as Pesticide Free Zones?
To learn how you can join in the effort, please click here.
Ridge High School was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School November 3, 2009 in Washington D.C.
From left to right, Superintendent, Dr. Valerie Goger, Sean Siet, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Aba Kumi, Director of NCLB-Blue Ribbon Schools Program, U.S. Department of Education, and Frank Howlett, Principal.
Please click the links below for H1N1 Flu Information:
H1N1 Flu Information
Sunshine Suite - A DayCare Program for Sick Children
Please click here for information about the Sunshine Suite - a DayCare Program for Sick Children.
Resource Directory
For those affected by the current economic times, the Bernards Township Board of Education has put together a Resource Directory of helpful links. Please click here for information.
Friday Folder Update! 
We have been sending school-specific information through the individual school Friday Folders, while notices of a more general nature, such as YMCA brochures and Township Recreations flyers, have been sent through the district folder. Please spread the word that all school correspondence is only being sent electronically this year, and that anyone who has not registered their e-mail address will miss receiving important news.
Please click here for a direct link to register to receive Friday Folders.
By ‘going green’, we hope to ensure improved communication with our families and community, save money on paper and reproduction, and better serve our environment. You may register both your personal and business addresses, and may also include addresses for children away at college, grandparents, or any others interested in receiving school news.
Thank you for helping us!!
Valerie A. Goger
Superintendent of Schools
Please click on the back pack
to view the Friday Folder Archives page.
SCHOOL LUNCH FORMS
Important Links
Parental Rights In Special Education
Instructions for Kindergarten – Grade 12 Registration
Registration directions, information and forms.
» Download Registration Instructions (PDF 20KB)
» Download Registration Form (PDF 832KB)
District Emergency Weather Guide
Important information about weather emergency notifications
» Download District Emergency Weather Guide (PDF 64KB)
Please click here for School Closing Info.
Featured Information
State Mandated Training
Includes information on Bullying, Sexual Harassment, Substance Abuse, Public Law 504, & Child Abuse
» Download State Mandated Training Guide (PDF 146KB)
A Guide to the Special Education Process
A Guide to the Special Education Process, Bernards Township Public School District, Office of Special Services - March 2007
» Download the Guide to the Special Education Process (PDF 240KB)
Child Find Information
Bernards Township Public Schools Child Find Information (ages 3-21)
» Download Child Find Information Notice (PDF 16KB)
District News Archives
Please visit the District News Archives to find older stories and content, including Powerpoint presentations from previous Board of Education meetings.
» Visit District News Archives
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