Bernards Township Schools

Bernards Township wishes our entire community a happy and healthy holidays season! ❄️ 🧑‍🎄🕎

Schools will be closed throughout the holiday break and resume on Monday, January 5.

All Bernards Township Schools will be on a 2-hour delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Monday, December 15!

Students from Ridge High School and William Annin Middle School attending the trip to Radio City should check their Google Classroom for instructions.

Good evening. All Bernards Township schools will run on a 2-hour delay, Monday, December 15. WAMS will begin at 9:30, RHS will begin at 10:20, and all elementary schools will begin at 11:00. Buses will run on a 2-hour delay. There is no before care and lunches will be served at RHS and WAMS ONLY. Elementary students are encouraged to bring a snack. **RHS & WAMS students attending the trip to RADIO CITY must check their Google classroom for instructions** Thank you.

All BTSD buildings are closed today, Sunday, December 14, to allow for preparations for a regular school opening on Monday, December 15. Thank you.

Due to the storm all BTSD schools are delaying opening until 10:30 AM on Sunday, 12/14. Conditions will be reassessed in the morning and if it becomes necessary to close for the day a decision will be made by 9:00 AM.

Please check out this week’s SOS Express at the link below ⬇️
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5231/BTS/6160306/12-12-2025_SOS_Express.pdf

Inside, you’ll find important updates from our IT Department, including helpful details about Thrillshare and key contact information! 🔸📱

Have a great weekend!

CONGATULATIONS to our Teachers of the Year!! 🏆

CH: Mary O’Leary, Grade 1 Teacher & Kelly Peprocki, Speech Teacher

LC: Amy Krukowski, Grade 5 Teacher & Carly Cox, Social Worker

OS: Jessica Perrotta, Grade 3 Teacher & Kimberly Taccarino, Reading Specialist

MP: Rebecca Murphy, Grade 4 Teacher & Emma Lamparello, Physical Therapist

WA: Karen Applebaum, Social Studies Teacher & Catarina Alves, School Counselor

RHS: Lauren Tan, Math Teacher & Sydney McGivney, School Counselor

SAVE THE DATE! RHS Basketball Clothing Drive!
Saturday, Jan 17 - 9-12 PM
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For details, check out here!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1josXWpCI1PIr8EAGhGnpXZc5Q1KvCrcB/view?usp=sharing

🚸BTSD Community: Just a friendly reminder -- Please obey all school-zone traffic rules — follow posted speed limits, stop at all signs, and drive with extra care for pedestrians to help keep our community safe! 🚦

Please be advised that the entire RHS Varsity Sports Complex from Maple Ave up the hill to near Lee Field will be closed for renovations beginning December 8. For safety reasons, residents, parents and students are prohibited from entering the area. Please plan accordingly. ⚠️

Good morning. Due to the inclement weather, all Bernards Twp Public Schools will run on a 2 hour delayed schedule. All buses will pick up students on a 2 hour delay. There will be no before school care. Thank you.

Good evening. This is a test of the Thrillshare alert system via live-feed, text, email & voice. Please email Krissy Voorhees at kvoorhees@bernardsboe if you are not receiving notifications. Thank you for your continued patience and feedback.

The RHS Athletic Leadership Club attended the NJ Youth Sports Conference sponsored by various sports teams including NY Giants, Jets, NJ Devils, Red Bulls and other significant teams. More than 300 athletes and key stakeholders attended from the athletic community to talk about resources, policy change, inclusive access and healing-centered coaching! 🙌

Congrats to the BTEF on their approval as a fully tax-deductible, non-profit 501(c)(3). Every donation will sponsor teacher-requested initiatives that spark curiosity, problem-solving and a genuine love of learning. 📚

Donations can be provided here: www.bernardstef.org/donate

Please check our updated staff directories on each website and in the mobile app for faculty and staff extensions.