As 2025 comes to a close, the Barnegat Township School District wishes our families joy, peace, and cherished moments with loved ones this holiday season. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2026 ✨ #barnegatinspires

Thank you to the Tri-M Music Honor Society for spreading holiday cheer at Barnegat High School by performing festive carols for students and staff 🎶🎷🎺 #barnegatinspires
Congratulations to Emily DeLeeuw, who broke her own record in the 500 free 🏊#barnegatinspires
Thank you to the Barnegat High School Music Department for spreading holiday cheer with a festive performance for students and staff at the Donahue School 🎶🎄 #barnegatinspires
The Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal tomorrow, December 23. Schools will be closed for winter break and will resume on January 5.
Congratulations to BHS Wrestling on winning the Garden State Classic Championship🏆🤼
Shout-out to our wrestlers who placed:
🥇1st Place:175-Gerald Miller, 215-Charlie Black
🥈2nd Place:150-Jayden Nieto
🥉3rd Place:106-Casey Bonett, 126-Nick Speer, 138-Greg Mamola
🏅MOW: Charlie Black
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Shout-out to our wrestlers who placed:
🥇1st Place:175-Gerald Miller, 215-Charlie Black
🥈2nd Place:150-Jayden Nieto
🥉3rd Place:106-Casey Bonett, 126-Nick Speer, 138-Greg Mamola
🏅MOW: Charlie Black
#barnegatinspires

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Donahue School Drama Club on their outstanding performance of the holiday show, The Reindeer Whisperer 🎭🎄🦌 #barnegatinspires
Congratulations to Kim Germano, district Drug-Free Community Coordinator, on receiving the Excellence in Community Engagement Award from the Barnegat Communities That Care coalition! #barnegatinspires

The Barnegat High School Band showcased their talents during a wonderful winter concert featuring the Brass Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band 🎶🥁🎺 #barnegatinspires
The Barnegat VFW recognized the following Russell O. Brackman Middle School students for winning the Voice of Democracy essay contest:
1st Place: Edward Rosa
2nd Place: Madison Montalvo
3rd Place: Sabrina Warn
Congratulations to our essay winners! #barnegatinspires
1st Place: Edward Rosa
2nd Place: Madison Montalvo
3rd Place: Sabrina Warn
Congratulations to our essay winners! #barnegatinspires



The Barnegat VFW recognized the following Barnegat High School students for winning the Voice of Democracy essay contest:
1st Place: Catherine Warn
2nd Place: Isabella Lutcza
3rd Place: Ayla Mongiello
Congratulations to our essay winners! #barnegatinspires
1st Place: Catherine Warn
2nd Place: Isabella Lutcza
3rd Place: Ayla Mongiello
Congratulations to our essay winners! #barnegatinspires



Congratulations to our December UPstander recipients, who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for generosity:
Mary Delgado, BHS, Grade 9
Ella McMahon, ROBMS, Grade 8
Aaron Celeste, RLHS, Grade 6
Amiyah Jefferson, JTDS, Grade 3
Emmanuel Panayiotou, CSCS, Grade 2
Theodore Chiaramonte, LMDS, PreK
Hunter Washington, ACES, Grade K
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Mary Delgado, BHS, Grade 9
Ella McMahon, ROBMS, Grade 8
Aaron Celeste, RLHS, Grade 6
Amiyah Jefferson, JTDS, Grade 3
Emmanuel Panayiotou, CSCS, Grade 2
Theodore Chiaramonte, LMDS, PreK
Hunter Washington, ACES, Grade K
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As her term on the Board of Education comes to a close, we sincerely thank Kelly Myszka for her leadership and dedication to our schools and community. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors and know her positive impact will be remembered for years to come #barnegatinspires

Paws For A Cause hosted a Holiday Lights Bus Tour, bringing festive cheer to families as two school buses traveled through the township to view some of the most spectacular holiday light displays 🎄✨#barnegatinspires




Congratulations to Liam Roehrig on being selected to perform with the All South Jersey Region III Symphonic Band at Rowan University in January 🎷 #barnegatinspires
Congratulations to the Girls Bowling Team for taking first place at the Edison Township Classic Bowling Tournament 🎳 #barnegatinspires

Mr. McGrath and the Tri-M Honor Society spread holiday cheer by performing festive songs for students during dismissal at the Donahue School 🎶🎺🥁#barnegatinspires
The Barnegat High School jazz band, select choir, and chorus performed at their annual winter concert. Thank you to Mr. McGrath, Ms. Sawall, and the talented students for an outstanding performance 🎶🎺🎷#barnegatinspires
The Barnegat Township School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Monday, December 15, due to inclement weather. For specific details, please visit the district website.

Thank you to Fulfill Mobile Pantry for supporting our families in need this holiday season with free, pre-packaged groceries, baked goods, and produce. We are so grateful for your partnership! #barnegatinspires


