We have many fun events planned for October! Here is the calendar for the month.

Boo Grams are back!

🎃👻 Calling All Trunks! 👻🎃
Let’s make Halloween AMAZING together!

We’re looking for families ready to get creative and join us for BEPTA’s Trunk or Treat! Decorate your trunk, choose a fun theme, dress up, and help create a night full of smiles, treats, and Halloween memories for our students and families. 🍬🧡

Want to be part of the fun? Check out the flyer below and register your trunk today!
Spaces are limited, so don’t wait! 🕷️🚗🎃

Please find attached a flyer for the TOB championships hosted at BHS on November 1st, 2026.
The Marching Bengals perform at 2:00 PM, and we would love to have as much support as possible.
Please see the details in the flyer that is attached.

Thank you for your support!

Good Morning! The Scholastic Book Fair will take next week for ACES, Dunfee, Collins and the Donahue Schools. We accept the following forms of payment: 💵CASH (Please see below about change) 💳CREDIT 📱APPLE PAY/GOOGLE PAY 🔗E-WALLET ❌PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED ❌ E-Wallets do not expire and carry over to the next book fair. E-Wallets are school specific; please ensure you created one at the correct school. ACES/Cecil S. Collins School E-Wallet Link: https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6206074&sUCN=600074920 Volunteer Link: (You MUST be a current BEPTA Member): https://bepta.ptboard.com/sgnvw?group=&signup=3636d201-b9ab-452f-bb8f-6851a4330ec0~s.9223370248314681529

The week of respect: 10/5 - 10/9

The Book Fair is coming and we would like to have parents volunteers help us out.
Please use this link to sign up: https://bepta.ptboard.com/sgnvw?signup=3636d201-b9ab-452f-bb8f-6851a4330ec0~s.9223370248314681529

Dear Parents and Families, Our Mystery Dumpling Fundraiser starts today and we need your support! Please take action TONIGHT by clicking the link below to set up your child’s fundraising page. It only takes 10 MINUTES OR LESS – it’s so EASY! Simply invite friends and family to support our school! RaiseAboveIt.com/BarnegatPTA Share your fundraising page with 10 or more friends and family via email or text through your Personal Donation Page. After all 10 messages are sent, you will receive a Completion Code. Once you receive a completion code, you’re all set! Your student will receive a FREE Mystery Dumpling just for sharing their fundraiser with 10 or more supporters. Let’s reach 100% participation tonight and soar to new heights together! Sincerely, The Barnegat Elementary PTA

Thank you for a great week!

Can't wait to see you all tonight!

Back to school night is next week 🎉

We’ve had two wonderful days back at school! Thank you to everyone for helping make the start of the 2026–2027 school year such a positive one.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday for our first full day of school!

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you next week!

Congratulations to our June UPstander recipients who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for determination:
Laila Turchi, BHS, Grade 12
Melina Linton, ROBMS, Grade 8
Gavin McKnight, RLHS, Grade 6
Elliana Raj, JTDS, Grade 3
Autumn Urbina, CSCS, Grade 1
Emmie Tedeschi, LMDS, PreK
Ryland Abato, ACES, Grade 6
#barnegatinspires

Beginning next week, students will be dismissed early each day from Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19. The last day of school is Friday, June 19!

Tomorrow, June 12, purchase Jersey Mike’s and 50% of all sales will benefit Paws for a Cause, helping Barnegat families in need. #barnegatinspires

Please join the Barnegat Board of Education on June 9, 2026, in the BHS Media Center for a community forum to provide input on the selection of the district’s next Superintendent.

The Board of Education meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public. No formal action will be taken during this meeting. The Stakeholder Input Session will follow, scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.