JHWMS News and Information
JHWMS will be participating in the One Warm Coat drive from 11/18 - 12/5/24.
Please join us in special events for the Week of Respect at JHWMS 10/7/24 - 10/11/24.
Please find the attached information from Pomptonian regarding the lunch program for the 24-25 school year.
JHWMS invites you to join us at Seventh Grade Orientation to meet some of your teachers and other members of your group on Wednesday, August 28th at 8:30 a.m. The orientation will last about an hour and is for students only.
Seventh graders should enter the building from the gymnasium entrance, which can be accessed from Hillside Crescent. During orientation, you will meet classmates and teachers as well as learn about important expectations and procedures with our Vice Principal, Mr. Johnston and Principal, Mr. Materia.On July 23, retired JHWMS teacher, Carol Harris, visited the middle school.
Mrs. Harris, now a resident at Care One's Harmony Village in Paramus, often shares her fond memories of teaching at the middle school with her staff and friends. As a field trip, Care One transported Mrs. Harris to John Walker Middle School for a building tour, led by Principal Materia.
Mrs. Harris and the team from Harmony Village, visited the classrooms, Media Center and auditorium. They were also able to look at a yearbook from 50 years ago.
Congratulations to our Marking Period 4 Star Students! We are very proud of you.
Click HERE to view photo's.
Due to a conflict of events, the Nutley Educational Foundation's Sip, Savour & Support is being postponed. A new date will be coming soon. Thank You for your support!
As per the district calendar, please remember that schools are closed for teachers and students on Friday, June 7th. This is a returned snow day.
Please see the attached Evaluation Committee Report for the Food Services RFP 2024-2025:
The New Jersey Department of Education has released school and district grades as per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) Act. Each school was required to evaluate its implementation of the ABR Act from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 using the self-assessment tool provided by the NJDOE.
The Nutley Public School District has posted its Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act grades for the 2022-2023 school year to the district's website, the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying website, and each individual school's website.
Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of the Nutley school district, in the County of Essex, of the State of New Jersey, that a Public Hearing will be held in the Nutley High School Auditorium of the Nutley Board of Education, 300 Franklin Avenue, Nutley NJ 07110, on Tuesday, May 7th, at 6:30PM, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the following budget for the 2024-2025 school year.
Join us in congratulating our Star Students for Marking Period 3! We are very proud of you. Click here to see our Star Students.
Congratulations to our Star Students for Marking Period 2! We are very proud of you. Click HERE to view the photo's.
The Nutley Educational Foundation is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization established to provide alternative sources of funding for educational endeavors in the schools and community of Nutley. NEF was established in 2003, and has been re-organized and reinvigorated over the past 10 years. During that time, we have had numerous volunteers who have helped in specific areas of our organization who have now moved on and we need to fill these positions to be able to continue to serve our district and the community.
On Monday night, the Board of Education and the Board of Commissioners held a joint meeting at Nutley High School to commemorate their shared services agreement.
Please be advised that due to the weather forecast for Friday, January 19, 2024, all Nutley Public Schools will operate on an early dismissal schedule.
Currently, forecasting shows the winter storm intensifying in the afternoon. As we move into tonight, and tomorrow morning, we will be monitoring this storm for a possible school closure.
Afternoon Extended Day and all after school and evening events will be canceled.
PM PreSchool will be canceled.
The early dismissal schedule is as follows:
NHS 12:35PMThe Student Council's Food Drive for Nutley Family Service Bureau is now ongoing. Please press HERE to view the flyer for the items needed for donation.
Due to the impact of the high winds and large amounts of rain from tonight's storm, the Nutley Public Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Due to the forecasted weather for tomorrow evening, a state of emergency has been declared beginning at 5PM on Tuesday, January 9th .
Congratulations to our Star Students for Marking Period 1! We are very proud of your accomplishments. Click here to view the photo's.
John H. Walker Middle School will be collecting new or gently used coats, hats and gloves until DECEMBER 13, 2023. Please view the flyer for the coat drive HERE.
Please press here for the Halloween Dance Permission form sponsored by the Student Council. The dance will be held at the Middle School on Thursday, 10/26 from 6:30-8:30pm.
Nutley Community,
In light of the recent events in the Middle East, we thought it was important to reach out to the Nutley community.
First and foremost, the District condemns all acts of terrorism, violence and hatred. We know that students may be affected by the current conflict and the graphic images and content on social media and news outlets. Please know that each district school has a counselor available should a student feel shaken or have the need to speak to a staff member.
Please be advised that Lincoln School will be closed tomorrow for
This morning, at 11AM, the District was notified of a fire at Lincoln School. The building was empty and therefore, no one was injured. The fire was on the roof and the auditorium was badly damaged. The District and Nutley Fire Department are now on site to evaluate the situation. More information will be communicated later today with the Lincoln School community directly.
Thank you
Kent Bania,
Superintendent of SchoolsJohn H. Walker Middle School's Week of Respect will be 10/2-10/6. Please see the flyer to participate in our daily activities.
Please remember that the District will be closed for Yom Kippur on Monday, September 25th. A link to the school calendar can be found here.
On Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 11:30am, the Nutley Public Schools will conduct a test of our School Messenger Communication System. School Messenger is used to notify parents/guardians in case of school related
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, the Board appointed staff members to three key District administration roles. Ms.
We are so proud of our Marking Period 4 Star Students! To view the photo's click HERE.
** FREE SUMMER MEALS **
ATTENTION STUDENTS, PARENTS AND GUARDIANS!
** FREE SUMMER MEALS **
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program provides free meals when school is out!
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SUMMER MEALS?
1. Children 18 years of age or younger who come to an approved open site or a site to which they are enrolled.
2. Adults over 18 years of age who are enrolled in school programs for persons with disabilities may also receive meals.
As you are aware, recent Canadian wildfires have created poor air quality throughout the area. The district is continuing to monitor the region's air quality index, and will act accordingly throughout the day tomorrow, Wednesday, June 7th.
Parts of North Jersey, including Essex County, are under a red alert this evening. This means that air quality is unhealthy, and sensitive groups, such as individuals with asthma, will have difficulty outdoors. While these conditions remain, individuals are advised to limit outdoor activities.
Happy Star Wars Day and may the 4th be with you. Press HERE to enjoy these Star Wars animations created by the 7th grade computer pro
The NJDOE released the official school and district HIB grade report for the 2021-2022 school year. The grades/information can be found here.
Congratulations to JHWMS Star Students for Marking Period 3! Click here to view the photo's.
Our 7th grade Computer Programming students designed and coded animations with the them of Earth Day! Click HERE to enjoy the magic!
Press HERE to enjoy these Kaleidoscope animations created by the 7th grade Computer Programming students using Scratch.
Please press HERE to view the slideshow presentation from the 6th grade parent orientation that was held on April 17th, 2023.
UPDATE: This morning’s threat has been resolved. The suspect has been located and the incident is being investigated. At 10:25AM, the Nutley Police Department confirmed to the district that there is no current threat. Students may leave for lunch and our day will continue as usual. As a precaution, the increased police presence will continue throughout the remainder of the day, districtwide.
Some Middle School students were invited to join the Strategies program. If you are a parent of one of the students but were unable to attend the Parent Strategies Information Meeting virtually, please press HERE to view the recorded meeting.
Due to the weather forecast for tonight until tomorrow morning, the Nutley Public School District will operate on a delayed opening schedule for Tuesday, February 28th.
We will closely monitor the forecast and storm overnight and, if needed, you will be notified regarding any necessary closures.
A schedule, with the delayed opening times, is attached.
Thank you and stay safe.We are writing to you tonight, out of an abundance of caution. Late this evening, we learned that earlier today, a school bus was stolen from Livingston. Police have confirmed that it has not been recovered.
Click HERE to see stop motion animations created by the 8th grade digital production students.
John H. Walker Middle School's Student Council is hosting a food drive. We will be collecting a variety of items in order to donate to Nutley Family Service Bureau. Collection will be running until Wednesday, February 1st and collected in all English teacher classrooms. Please see the flyer for details regarding what items are in need. We look forward to posting pictures of the donated items at the end of the month!
As we continue to plan for the future of the Nutley Public Schools, we have reached a point where it is critical to gather feedback from the staff, parents, and the community-at-large to assess the needs of the district and the priorities of all stakeholders.
We are including, below, a link to a Community Survey. Please take several minutes to complete it and share your thoughts. The survey will remain open until Friday, January 20, 2023.
https://forms.gle/17wsrLJwUVy6HVDn9
Dear 8th Grade Students and Families:
The Nutley Public Schools Academic Department Coordinators, NHS Building Administrators and School Counseling Department invite you to attend our Scheduling Program for current eighth grade parents and students.
Congratulations to the JHWMS Star Students for Marking Period 1!
Press HERE to view the pictures.
Press HERE to enjoy these Fall animations created by the 7th grade Computer Programming students using Scratch.
Support the John H. Walker Middle School PTO by signing up for Amazon Smile. Please press these links: smile.amazon.com, smile.amazon.com/onthego
Click HERE to view the 7th grade Tips Podcast created by 8th grade Digital Production students Nicole C., Sebastian A., and Alisha P.
Yesterday, we learned that Nutley was one of 27 public school districts in the state to receive Pre-School Ex
Please click here to read a Welcome letter from Superintendent Bania.
August 11, 2022 - The Nutley Public School District has appointed five new district administrators this summer. Mrs. Brooke Benavides was named Principal of Lincoln School. Mrs. Jackie Devore was named Coordinator of Physical Education, Health and Wellness, K-12. Mr.
For those who like to plan ahead, here are our general school supply lists by grade level. Once school begins, teachers will let students know which supplies are needed for each subject.
Happy shopping!
During the 2021-22 school year, the NJSIAA recognized the Nutley Public Schools as part of their Sportsmanship Appreciation Series.
Nutley was honored with a National Award of Excellence to commemorate this. The certificate is given on behalf of the NJSIAA, Board of Directors of the National Federation of State High School Associations and the Student Services Committee.
Congratulations to our sports leaders, coaches and student athletes.
Below are the drinking water reports for each school. Please click below to view the report.
We are so proud of our 4th Marking Period Star Students. Press HERE to view a photo.
Click HERE to view some of the cool Stop Motion animations created by the 8th grade Digital Production students.
The Nutley Board of Education is expected to appoint Mr. Kent Bania Superintendent of Schools at its June 27th meeting. Mr. Bania’s contract has been approved by the County Superintendent and he will officially take on this role on July 1, 2022, succeeding Dr. Julie Glazer who leaves the district on June 30th.
CBS News visits John H. Walker Middle School's Advisory Program! Click HERE to see the clip.
Please press HERE to view a video from the Art & Tech Show that the 8th graders filmed and created!
Today, we received word from the New Jersey Department of Education regarding next Tuesday’s Primary Election Day (June 7th) and schools that are open for public voting.
The Nutley Public School District will host a Sub Fair on Wednesday, June 8th from 2PM - 6PM.
We are all learning details of this afternoon's horrific event at an elementary school in Texas.Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Grade - 2020-2021
The New Jersey Department of Education has released school and district grades as per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) Act. Each school was required to evaluate its implementation of the ABR Act from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 using the self-assessment tool provided by the NJDOE.
There was a police incident in Clifton this afternoon, which is now resolved. According to the Nutley Police, this incident has no impact on the safety and security of the Nutley Public Schools. Thank you.After following the weather forecast closely today, and the prediction of severe thunderstorms, high winds and hail this afternoon, we have decided to cancel after school activities including all athletics, Math Strategies and other after school programs in the Nutley Pu
JHWMS Drama Club's production of Into the Woods, Jr. is this Friday, May 6 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 7 at 2:00 pm. Visit the link below for further details and to purchase your tickets!
http://jhwms.ticketleap.com/intothewoods
Congratulations to JHWMS Star Students for Marking Period 3! Press HERE to view photo's of our Star Students.
Earth Day is Arpil 22, 2022. Click here to view the video created by our seventh grade tech class: Earth Day Video
Below please find a presentation and video links regarding Parent Orientation.
As we move into Nutley Public Schools’ spring break, we are happy to share that COVID-19 cases in our schools and community remain low.
Enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day animations created by the 7th grade Computer Programming students. Click here to view.
The Nutley Public School District announces the launch of the 2022 Superintendent Search.
For details, see nutleyschools.org/superintendentsearch
March 4, 2022
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members,
As you know, Governor Murphy’s mask mandate is set to expire on Monday, March 7, 2022. At that time the wearing of face masks in the Nutley Public Schools will become optional for all staff, students and visitors.
As we enter the Spring season and begin to host more events at our schools, please remember our permitted items procedures.
Given the magnitude of the current situation unfolding in Ukraine, the Nutley Public Schools offers resources for staff and families to navigate student concerns while also recognizing the moment for inquiry and further understanding. Please review the link here, from
Congratulations to the Star Students for Marking Period 2! They were selected by their teachers for being role models and demonstrating an excellent work ethic throughout the marking period. Press HERE to view photos of the groups.
Social-Emotional Parent Academy & Wellness Resources featuring Grief Speaks & Nutley Family Service Bureau
February 17, 2022 at 5 PM
Staela Keegan, Clinical Director of Nutley Family Service Bureau
Nutley Public Schools’ Parent Academy is pleased to present: Exploring Social Studies Curriculum Updates
Presented by: Joe Dwyer, K-12 Social Studies Coordinator
Students in the 7th grade will be screened for Scoliosis. Please see the attached letter for more information.
Today, Governor Murphy announced that the mask mandate in New Jersey schools will expire, effective Monday, March 7, 2022. He also
The Nutley Public Schools will maintain the health and safety of students, faculty, and other staff in accordance with adopted policies and procedures on each of the following health and safety recommendations established by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Executive Orders 280 and 281 extend previous executive orders for 30 days, and will expire on February 9th, 2022.
Please join us for our monthly Wellness Academy with Lisa Athan, Founder and Executive
Director of Grief Speaks, on Wednesday January 12, 2022. As a reminder, the first portion of the virtual
session will include a presentation on identified topics of interest relating to wellness. During the second portion of the session, Ms. Athan will provide support and also a space for you to connect with one another.
Please see below for detailed information regarding tonight's Wellness Academy:
As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to alert you to some changes within the district.
Notification Process
Nutley Public Schools' Parent Academy is pleased to present:
Supporting Social-Emotional Learning In Our Schools and Community
Presented by:
Jackie Devore, Vice Principal, Nutley High School
Meredith Gerckens, Coordinator of School Counseling
Laurie LaGuardia, Spring Garden School Principal
Janine Loconsolo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022
Time: 7:00pmThe Nutley Public Schools Academic Department Coordinators, NHS Building Administrators and School Counseling Department have collaborated to create a virtual Scheduling Program for current eighth grade parents and students.
First of all, thank you. We thank you for helping the district start 2022. We know that none of us could have imagined starting another year navigating COVID-19, and hope you and your families remain safe and healthy.
As many of you are no doubt aware, on December 27, 2021, the CDC issued a press release shortening the recommended time for isolation and quarantine for the general public.
As we move forward into 2022, I want to send a personal thank you for your support and partnership in helping our schools maintain safe and welcoming environments for our students. I am proud of the fact our schools have continuously stayed open, students and staff have continued to be safe, and students have been engaged in learning and activities.
Recently, we were notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that the CALI score will no longer be used to determine quarantine/monitoring rules.
The JHWMS Student Council had a big and busy week! Students in each group collected snacks throughout the week for the "We Got This Food Drive" of Newark. It was a competition between all 6 middle school teams. The Kingsland team won first place with 1,108 collected crackers and pretzels. The overall total of snacks collected was 3,232! We were then able to make approximately 500 snack bags for those in need. What a way to kick off the holiday season!
Nutley Public Schools Parent Academy is pleased to present "Understanding Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying"
In this virtual session we will discuss Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying as it pertains to schools, including NJ guidance, policies, and procedures.
Presented by:
Joseph Cappello, MSW, SAC, District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Kent Bania, Assistant Superintendent
Please click HERE to view the recorded video of the FLEX Parent Night Meeting. If you have any questions regarding the FLEX program, please contact Mr. Johnston at 973-661-8870 or email djohnston@nutleyschools.org.
JHWMS is holding a food drive for "We Got This". This is a 501C non profit organization serving those in need in Newark and the surrounding towns.
Congratulations to the Star Students for Marking Period 1! They were selected by their teachers for being role models and demonstrating an excellent work ethic throughout the marking period. Press HERE to view photos of each group.
Please see the attached letters regarding the Mandatory Re-Registration:
Re-Registration 2021-2022 Original Announcement
Re-Registration Reminder Letter
Enjoy these Thanksgiving animations created by the 7th grade Computer Programming students using their coding skills. Click HERE to view the animations.
WMS TV News presents the Fall 2021 How-To Segments created by the 8th grade Digital Production students. Click HERE to view the video.
Please see the attached letter with updated details on the current status of COVID-19 positive cases in the Nutley Schools:
The Nutley Public School District invites you to gather in remembrance of our friend and mentor, Steve DiGregorio.
Sunday, November 14th at 11am
Nutley Park Oval
340 Franklin Avenue
Nutley, New Jersey
All are Welcome
Click here to enjoy these Fall animations created by the 7th grade Computer Programming students using Scratch.
Due to inclement weather, and the Governor's State of Emergency, the Nutley Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Tuesday October 26th.
Please stay off the roads, remain vigilant, and follow all safety protocols.
The Nutley Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of weekly
Sporting programs for students with special needs.
FUN FOR ALL is an adaptive recreation program offering a variety of seasonal
Sports and social activities on a weekly basis throughout the school year.
Participation in the program will introduce your child to the tremendous benefits
Of sports where the focus is more on learning the basics, enjoying fitness,
Open Houses and Back to School Nights help parents learn about their student/s daily schedule and goals for the year.
Bilingual Parent Meeting
Tuesday, September 21 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kwa-hqsv-bkwCommissioner Alphonse Petracco of the Department of Public Safety invites all township residents to a remembrance ceremony for victims of September 11, 2001 on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the 9/11 monument site that is located in front of the Nutley Township Hall. Residents are invited to join Township officials, victim’s families, friends and clergy in remembering those who perished that day. Among those lost were three Nutley residents, Lt. Robert Cirri, Frank LaLama, and Dorota Kopiscko.
Please see attached the Student Return to School letter from Dr. Glazer.
We are looking forward to beginning the school year.
Seventh Grade Orientation is Tuesday, August 31 at 8:30. Please use gym entrance.
Eighth Grade Orientation is Tuesday, August 31 at 10:30. Please use main entrance on Franklin Avenue.
Each district that receives American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief ARP ESSER) funds had to develop a plan for the safe return to in-person instruction and continuity of services for all schools (Safe Return Plan) and make it publicly available on the district website by June 24, 2021.
The Updated Plan for Fall 2021, with the few revisions highlighted in red, is attached for your review.
I am pleased to share that the Nutley Public Schools will continue to provide meals to all students throughout the 2021-2022 school year at no charge to families under the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) federal meal program.
We are hopeful you have been enjoying your summer, and offer apologies for interrupting earlier than usual with thoughts of returning to school and work.
Please be reminded that meals are still available for all students, during the summer.
The NJDOE released the official school and district HIB grade report for the 2019-2020 school year. Grades are below. As required by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR), we are required to post the official report on the homepage of each school and the district's homepage.
Are you ready for summer! Click here to view some Summer animations created by the 7th grade Computer Programming students.
Public comment on the Draft Safe Return Plan is now closed.
Thank you for your participation. All comments have been considered and the input was incorporated into the Plan submitted June 24, 2021.
We will offer another cycle of public comment in approximately 60 days, prior to the start of the new school year.
Dear 8th Grade Parents,
We have carefully watched Tuesday’s weather forecast for the last several days. Most recently, rain is predicted throughout tomorrow morning. We have made the decision to move the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony to our rain date of Wednesday, June 23 at 9AM in the Park Oval.
Please remember that Franklin Avenue will be closed and gates open at 8:30AM on Franklin Avenue. There is handicap accessibility at the Chestnut Street entrance.
Please click HERE to view some creative Stop Motion animations created by the 8th grade Digital Production students.
As the school year draws to a close, we will need to collect back all loaner Chromebooks and iPads that were borrowed from the district for virtual/hybrid instruction. Please click here for details.
Nutley coaches offer sports camps for students in grades 4 -8 this summer. Dates are below.
Basketball July 5-8
Softball July 12 - 15
Baseball July 12 - 15Dear Staff, Parents, and Community,
This afternoon Governor Murphy issued masking discretion for districts during the next few days’ Heat Advisory. While not an issue in all of our instructional spaces, it is a concern. Relaxing the masking requirement is contradictory to the current Executive Order, and to the guidance from the CDC and Departments of Health.
Happy National Smile Day! To celebrate, the Girls Who Code Club has created animations using code. Click HERE to put a smile on your face today.
Click HERE to see the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll video for the 3rd marking period. Congratulations to all!
Click HERE to see the latest virtual episode of WMS TV News created by 8th grade Digital Production students. This episode was hosted by Ghaith, Brendan, Vada and Olivia and edited by Brendan. Enjoy!
Dear Parents, Families, Staff, and Students,
Click HERE to see the latest virtual episode of WMS TV News written, filmed and editing by Olivia, Royce, Vada and Vincent. Enjoy!
Please see the attached Bell Schedule for JHWMS students, beginning on May 10th.
Check out these animations created in Scratch by our 7th-grade Computer Programming students to celebrate Star Wars Day…May the 4th be with you… Click HERE to view
Over the past year our nation has experienced changes that could never have been imagined. The pandemic has changed the way we think and react to everything in our lives and has made us all appreciate the importance of unity, and that is with our families, our friends and with our neighbors. An initiative in town created several years ago called Partners in Peace, promotes the importance of inclusion, peace and solidarity.
Here is the Google meet information for tonight's Q & A
Thanks to all who attended this evening's event!
The John H. Walker Middle School Student Council will be holding a Food Drive combined with Spirit Week during the week of 5/3/21 - 5/7/21. Please see the attached flyer with the upcoming events!
Big shout out to the art students at JHWMS for their wonderful sculptures! Please press HERE to view the slide show of the winners.
Please click below for calendars for JHWMS' daily schedule for the remainder of the school year.
Check out these fun demonstrations from the 8th-grade Digital Production students. Please press HERE to view the video.
Virtual Instruction: April 12-16
Therefore, the Nutley Public Schools will be 100% virtual for instruction the week following Spring break, April 12 – 16, 2021, to mitigate the transmission of COVID due to the anticipated travel of staff and families over break.
Spring Break Travel
This Wednesday, 3/31/21 JHWMS will participate in "Don't Sweat it Day"! Press HERE to view the flyer.
This Thursday, 4.1 we will play March Madness inspired Trivia. Please see the flyer HERE for more information.
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, there was a discussion regarding the return to five-days per week of in-person instruction for students. This increase to in-person learning is proposed to begin on Monday, April 12, contingent upon the data collected in the portal.
Please press HERE to view the second marking period Honors and High Honors students.
Please see attached letter from Dr. Glazer regarding the return to school for students: March 1 and March 8.
With students and staff returning to the buildings, we need to modify meal distribution. Beginning Monday, March 1, Grab & Go bags with breakfast and frozen lunch meals will be available for all the students attending school.
Discussion co-hosted by Nutley Public Schools and the Faculty and Students from the School of Medicine to answer your questions on COVID-19, symptoms, quarantining, vaccination, and more. Please submit in advance any questions you have about COVID-19 through this form.
Date and Time:
2/24/21, 7PM-8PM EST
Zoom Join Info:Please press HERE to view the March 2021 calendar with G & H days and cohorts.
Nutley music is part of who Vincent Vicchiariello is. Not only did he attend Nutley schools as a child, but he has taught at the elementary, middle school and now Nutley High School. So, it’s not surprising that he calls the Nutley band program a family. “When I took over as director at the high school, I made it a point to let the students know that we are all there for each other no matter what,” he said.
There will be a virtual parent question and answer session with the Flex teachers and our vice principal, Mr. Sullivan, on Thursday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. The link is listed below.
Click HERE to view the latest episode of WMS TV News virtual edition edited by Pietro.
Please join me for a bilingual parent meeting with a special guest from Nutley Family Services on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 7:00 pm for a short meeting where we will discuss many important resources for you and your students.
Here is the link for the meeting on Wednesday. https://meet.google.com/jxp-jqcg-cno
The JHWMS TV students created a special "How To" episode of their news program.
Please enjoy.
Eighth Grade Students and Parents,
Please see the attached letter HERE regarding the virtual scheduling program.
Thank you.
On Monday night, December 21, the Nutley Board of Education voted to approve the following:
A return to work, for all staff, in the buildings on Monday, February 22, 2021.
Students in grades PreK through 2, all levels of self-contained special education, grades 7, 9 and 10 will return to hybrid instruction in the buildings on Monday, March 1, 2021.
Students in grades 3 through 6, 8, 11 and 12 will return to school for hybrid instruction on Monday, March 8, 2021.
The Nutley Board of Education will hold a Virtual Public Meeting at 6:30pm December 21, 2020.
This will be a virtual meeting conducted under emergency regulations N.J.A.C. 5:39 - 1.1 through 1.7.
Agendas and supporting documents are available here.
Public action will be taken.
Please press HERE to view information about the clubs at JHWMS for the 2020-2021 School Year.
Please press HERE to view the January 2021 calendar with G & H days and cohorts.
Please press HERE to view the Middle Years bonus issue, Supporting Your Middle Grader. While the entire issue may not be appropriate, the first article is a good read!
As you have been made aware, Nutley Public Schools applied for and have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to provide all resident children under the age of 18 with breakfast and lunch. This program has been on-going since March 2020. We have now been able to extend our program through June 30, 2021.
Please press HERE for the December 2020 calendar with G & H days and cohorts.
At a special meeting of the Board of Education held last night, the Board voted to approve a resolution which will keep students in grades PreK through 6 and self-contained special education in their current hybrid schedule until Wednesday, November 25.
On Friday, October 2, the Nutley Public Schools announced a phased in plan for the return to school. The full letter can be found here.
Important dates are as follows:
Special Education, Pre-K and Kindergarten
The Nutley Board of Education hereby notifies all parents, students, employees and staff that the activities required by the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 40 CFR, Part 763.93 have been fulfilled.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support as we begin this school year while navigating remote-virtual learning. We know that while exciting, the beginning of the school year can also be tiring and trying even with a traditional start.
As an additional way for students to connect with one another and their counselors this year, the School Counseling Department is offering live Virtual Meet-Ups! At the Elementary level, the grade level meet-ups will be held every other week. At the Middle and High School levels, they will be held weekly. There are also weekly parent meet
We understand that our students and families are managing many emotions surrounding the anticipation of the upcoming school year, and facing challenges at the community, family and individual levels as well. As a part of our plan to support our community, we have scheduled wellness programming events beginning next week and encourage you to attend.
Student registration will not be done in person. Registration must be done online.
Please visit our site here: https://www.nutleyschools.org/registration
Please read the letter attached, from Dr. Glazer, regarding the re-opening of school for the 2020-2021 school year.
In preparation for the next school year, we want to make sure that you are aware of summer assignments and how to access them.
At the July 27th Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to amend the 2020-2021 school year calendar. Staff will report to the district on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 1, 2, and 3 for Professional Learning regarding the hybrid instruction model that we plan to implement this fall due to COVID-19. Details on these staff days will be forthcoming.
- Dear Parent/Guardian(s),
We are pleased to extend an opportunity for summer counseling services to support our students. A team of NPS School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Counselors and Student Assistance Coordinators are planning and facilitating free virtual group counseling sessions for students going into grades 1-12. Please review the just released information from the Governor's office regarding September's Restart and Recovery Plan. As we develop our plan here in Nutley, we will update you regularly. Please continue to check your email and the district website this summer. Thank you.
As the year comes to a close, we would like to make sure you are aware of how to watch upcoming and past virtual events. This section has been created on the district website where you can watch all of these events, either at the time of their first showing, as listed below, or at a later time that is convenient for your family.
- June 23rd 4-5pm - Grades 6-12
Moderator: Kent Bania, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 6-12
June 24rd 3-4pm - Grades 6-12
Moderator: Kent Bania, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 6-12
June 25th 10-11am - Grades PK-5
Moderator: Janine Loconsolo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-5
June 25th 2-3pm - Grades 6-12
Moderator: Kent Bania, Director of Curriculum and Instruction 6-12
June 26th 3-4pm - Grade PK-5
Moderator: Janine Loconsolo, Director of Curriculum and Instruction PK-5 Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Grade - 2018-2019
Please click here to read the letter from Principal Egan, regarding Virtual Middle School Orientation and Course Selection.
Join Ms. Egan for a Google Meet, Wednesday, May 27th at 6PM.
https://meet.google.com/ztv-zxvj-uss
Thank you.
The Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the JHWMS Choir Room will now take place as a Virtual Online Meeting.
Formal action will be taken.
Agendas and supporting documents are available here.
May 9, 2020
Dear Nutley Parents, Students, and Staff,
NUTLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION
PUBLIC HEARING on the
2020-2021 SCHOOL BUDGET
Monday, May 5, 2020
Virtual Online Meeting 6:30 PM
Followed by the Regular Board Meeting
Governor Murphy announces school closures through the remainder of this school year. "This is a difficult decision and I know that many students, parents, and staff would like to be able to return to school," Murphy said in a press release. "However, I have been unwavering on the message that we need to make decisions based on science, not emotion. And while New Jersey is making great strides in mitigating the spread of COVID-19, science tells us that at this point, we can't safely re-open our schools."
The Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 27th, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the JHWMS Choir Room will now take place as a Virtual Online Meeting.
Formal action will be taken.
According to Governor Phil Murphy, all New Jersey schools will remained closed until, at least, May 15. He announced this at Thursday's press conference.
The Nutley Board of Education will hold a Special Virtual Online Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 5:00 pm. A link to the online video meeting and a telephone number for audio-only will be posted on www.nutleyschools.org shortly prior to 5:00 pm.
Upon opening the meeting, the Board will immediately go into Closed Executive Session for an undetermined period of time to discuss a pending litigation matter.
April 9, 2020
Dear Nutley Staff, Students, and Parents,
PSE&G offers support to those who are struggling to pay their bills at this time. Click here for more details about their Home Energy Assistance Program.
Please click here to read updates and information about Schoology Troubleshooting.
The Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 6:30 PM in the JHWMS Choir Room will now take place as a Virtual Online Meeting.
Formal action will be taken.
Please be advised that Altice offering free WIFI to those in the community who do not have internet at home. Below are numbers to call to access them. We are so grateful to Atlice for providing us support during this time.
Please review the permitted and non-permitted items procedures for our events.
Close to 400 students, parents and staff members came out last night for dinner and a movie. In partnership with the Nutley Educational Foundation - NEF, the District presented a screening of the documentary LIKE, focusing on the perils of social media and the impact of technology on our lives. A panel discussion followed with NHS students, staff members as well as key members from our community. Thank you to all who came out for the event and for all those who helped make it possible especially Nutley Family Service Bureau and the Nutley Police Department.
Please join us for the Student Council NEON / GLOW IN THE DARK Dance on Friday, 2.7.20 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Press HERE for more information.
National School Counseling Week is February 3-7, 2020. This week, we celebrate the unique contribution of school counselors and the tremendous impact they can have in helping students and families. School counselors help students in more ways than you realize, working to support students' academic, college, career, and social emotional development. This week we celebrate them! Take a moment to thank your school counselor.
Follow this link to learn more about the school counselors' role!Congratulations to our JHWMS students who won the VFW Post 493, Men's and Women's Auxiliary- 2019 Patriot's Pen Essay content. The Board of Education recognized these students at this week's meeting.
From the Post:
1st place: Camila L.
2nd place: Matthew B.
3rd place: Samantha G.From the Post Auxiliary
1st place: Tar'rihana M.
2nd place: Gabriella H.
Now is the time to order your Yearbook! Please press HERE for ordering information.
the 8th grade Digital Production students wrote, filmed, and edited this week's episode. Click HERE to see the latest episode edited by Pablo and Quinn.
TREP$, short for enTREPreneur$, teaches students in grades 4-8 how to start their own businesses in 6-8 weeks. They learn the lessons in the six weekly workshops, and apply them at home as they build their business with the help of their families. The whole school community comes out to enjoy the TREP$ Marketplace where the young entrepreneurs launch their businesses together.
Clubs for the 2019-2020 School Year
Art League
Yearbook
Drama
Student Council
Study Buddies
Trout in the Classroom
Madrigals
Strings
Gay/Straight Alliance (Common Ground)
Forensics
The 8th Grade Digital Production
students wrote, filmed and edited this week's episode. Click HERE to see the latest episode edited by Anton.Please press HERE for more information regarding the Stop & Shop A+ Rewards Program.
In the Middle School office there is a Lost & Found area. If your child has lost any items, please have them stop by and take a look. There are a few items that could could be sentimental and a few are quite valuable.
The John H. Walker Middle School is holding a Coat Drive from November 18th through December 10th. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
The Nutley Public School district invites those interested to apply for substitute teaching positions. For more information and to apply, please click here.
The John H. Walker Drama Club is running a school-wide apparel sale fundraiser! You can purchase JHWMS merchandise from November 1st-17th. All proceeds will go toward the Drama Club, which is putting on it's first fully staged production of Into the Woods in Spring 2020. Please visit https://johnwalker2019.itemorder.com/sale to place your order! This is an ONLINE ONLY SALE. All items will be delivered to school during the week of December 2nd.
Student pictures will be on November 13th, for students that were absent and/or are in need of a retake.
Please read the English version or the Spanish version of the November Middle Years. The tips this month are regarding Tweens: A shifting relationship and make the most of conferences.
Please read the English Version or the Spanish Version of the September 2019 Middle Years, Working Together for School Success.
The 8th grade Digital Production students at JHWMS wrote, produced, recorded and edited podcasts for their first project. Listen and enjoy their Tips for 7th Grade students by clicking on the links below.
Jennie, Angela Podcast
Tim, Anthony Podcast
Pablo, Thomas, FinlayThe Nutley School District will observe the Week of Respect beginning Monday, October 7. In order to recognize the importance of character education, each school will provide age-appropriate instruction focusing on the prevention of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
Last month, Governor Phil Murphy signed a law that requires all schools to publicly post the Department of Children and Families’ Child Abuse Hotline number – also called the State Central Registry (SCR) – so that students as well as teachers and administrators are made aware that it exists and can easily call, if needed.
Please click here to read the Welcome Back letter from Dr. Glazer. We look forward to seeing staff on Tuesday, September 3 and students on Wednesday, September 4.
Open House will be September 12, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m. that day.
The below forms are now available for the 2019-2020 school year.
Congratulations to our 8th grade baseball players for making it all the way to the Little League World Series in California!
You are true champions and have made JHWMS and the entire Nutley community proud!
Summer meals are served free to children and teens 18 and under in communities across New Jersey.
No enrollment, no I.D. required. Click here for more information.
- As part of the Nutley Public Schools' ongoing district-wide, long-term technology plan, all sixth grade students were issued a Hewlett Packard 14" G4 Chromebook starting in January 2017. Starting in September of 2018, all students in grades six through twelve were issued their own Chromebooks
All K-12 students attending the Nutley Public Schools during the 2019-2020 school year will have the opportunity to select books that they are interested in and motivated to read during the summer. By providing students with an element of choice, we believe that the students will be more engaged and committed to read this summer.
View the Nutley Public Schools Summer Reading Program "Choice Matters" here.
The New Jersey Department of Education has released school and district HIB grades as per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) Act. The Nutley Public Schools has posted its Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act grades for the 2017-2018 school year to the district's homepage, the HIB webpage, and to each individual school's webpage. These grades were determined by a district self-assessment released by the New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joseph Cappello, the Anti-Bullying Coordinator, at 973-661-8989.
Dear Nutley Parents, Staff and Community Members,
Tonight, we will watch as our Nutley High School Class of 2019 graduates walk out onto the Oval for the last time as our students. When they next return, it will be as alumni.
We are so proud of their individual and class accomplishments; academically, athletically, artistically and as members of the community. In addition to these achievements, the Nutley Public School district has much to celebrate this year as well.
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