Today was Game Day for the JTDS 3rd grade G&T students! From brainstorming ideas to designing and building, these students worked hard to create their very own board games from start to finish 🎲#barnegatinspires




Paws for a Cause is hosting a Summer Fun at the Shore raffle! For $10 per ticket (cash only), you'll be entered to win a beach cart filled with family summer essentials, all while supporting families in need in our school community.
Tickets are available at all schools and the Superintendent’s Office through May 14, 2026. Please send cash in an envelope labeled “PFAC Summer Raffle.” Your ticket stub will be returned to you.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Paws for a Cause and the difference you make in our community.
Tickets are available at all schools and the Superintendent’s Office through May 14, 2026. Please send cash in an envelope labeled “PFAC Summer Raffle.” Your ticket stub will be returned to you.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Paws for a Cause and the difference you make in our community.

Congratulations to the Paws for a Cause Drawing Contest winners:
Sierra Gove, LMDS, PreK
Jovina DeCristofaro, ACES, Grade 2
Ella Dennes, CSCS, Kindergarten
Emma Hyslop, CSCS, Grade 1
Giavanna Teller, CSCS, Grade 2
Todd Hendricks, JTDS, Grade 3
Jaxon DiGangi, JTDS, Grade 4
Anthony Mastropierro, RLHS, Grade 5
Michelle Perez Teutle, Grade 6
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Sierra Gove, LMDS, PreK
Jovina DeCristofaro, ACES, Grade 2
Ella Dennes, CSCS, Kindergarten
Emma Hyslop, CSCS, Grade 1
Giavanna Teller, CSCS, Grade 2
Todd Hendricks, JTDS, Grade 3
Jaxon DiGangi, JTDS, Grade 4
Anthony Mastropierro, RLHS, Grade 5
Michelle Perez Teutle, Grade 6
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Congratulations to our April UPstander recipients, who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for respect:
Christopher Messenger, BHS, Grade 11
Adalyn Maltese, ROBMS, Grade 7
Carter Eannone, RLHS, Grade 6
Johanna Pizarra, JTDS, Grade 3
Aria Reagan, CSCS, Grade 2
Alisson Sanchez Gonzalez, LMDS, PreK
Ronan Salvatore, ACES, Grade 6
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Christopher Messenger, BHS, Grade 11
Adalyn Maltese, ROBMS, Grade 7
Carter Eannone, RLHS, Grade 6
Johanna Pizarra, JTDS, Grade 3
Aria Reagan, CSCS, Grade 2
Alisson Sanchez Gonzalez, LMDS, PreK
Ronan Salvatore, ACES, Grade 6
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Congratulations to the Superintendent’s Award recipients for Supporting Special Needs: Renee Capasso, Pamela Hartsell- Stokes, Kristen Howe, and Margaret Schoka. #barnegatinspires




Congratulations to the Superintendent’s Award recipients for Great First Impression: Nicole Ippolito and Diane Longmuir. #barnegatinspires


Arbor Day ceremony at JTDS🌱 Thank you to the Shade Tree Commission for their generous donation and to Committeeman Joseph Marte for being part of the event. Shoutout to our student speakers, select chorus, and No Place for Hate members for their contributions to the ceremony! #barnegatinspires




The BHS National Honor Society will host Family Trivia Night on April 21 at 6:30 PM in the Media Center. The cost is $20 per family, and all proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. #barnegatinspires
As a reminder, the Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional development.

Paws for a Cause is hosting a Summer Fun at the Shore raffle! For $10 per ticket, enter for a chance to win a beach cart filled with summer essentials while supporting families in need in our school community. Purchase tickets at the Superintendent’s Office through May 14. #barnegatinspires


Congratulations to Jennifer Blanchard, JTDS counselor, on being named the HIBster Counselor of the Year! #barnegatinspires



Save the date for the 5th Annual One Barnegat Music & Arts Festival! We’re looking for food trucks to be part of this community event. Interested vendors, please email mreilley@barnegatschools.com 🎨🎭🎶 #barnegatinspires
Visit Burger 25 in Ship Bottom on Wednesday, April 8th. Show them the flyer, and 25% of all sales will support Paws for a Cause and help Barnegat families in need. #barnegatinspires
Congratulations to our March UPstander recipients, who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for perseverance:
Cinthia Aquino Tapia, BHS, Grade 12
Alyssa Becker, ROBMS, Grade 7
Nicholas Riley, RLHS, Grade 6
Alexander Dzugan, JTDS, Grade 4
Emma Buckle, CSCS, Grade 1
Kayden Herzinger, LMDS, PreK
Carterlynn Jones, ACES, Grade 1
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Cinthia Aquino Tapia, BHS, Grade 12
Alyssa Becker, ROBMS, Grade 7
Nicholas Riley, RLHS, Grade 6
Alexander Dzugan, JTDS, Grade 4
Emma Buckle, CSCS, Grade 1
Kayden Herzinger, LMDS, PreK
Carterlynn Jones, ACES, Grade 1
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As a reminder, the Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional development.
Family Art Night has been rescheduled to April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Russell O. Brackman Middle School 🎨🖌️#barnegatinspires

Congratulations to the Barnegat Township School District Outstanding Teachers of the Year!
William Thorne - Barnegat High School (not pictured)
Jonathan Gordon - Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Giovanna DeGrazio - Robert L. Horbelt School
Gerard Degrazio - Joseph T. Donahue School
Alison Greco - Cecil S. Collins School
Tara Carroll - Lillian M. Dunfee School
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William Thorne - Barnegat High School (not pictured)
Jonathan Gordon - Russell O. Brackman Middle School
Giovanna DeGrazio - Robert L. Horbelt School
Gerard Degrazio - Joseph T. Donahue School
Alison Greco - Cecil S. Collins School
Tara Carroll - Lillian M. Dunfee School
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Join the Barnegat Township School District in celebrating Autism Awareness from March 30th through April 3rd 🧩 #barnegatinspires

The Barnegat Township School District will operate on a two-hour delayed opening on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, due to inclement weather. For specific details, please visit the district website.
The Barnegat Township School District will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, due to inclement weather.
