Please be advised that the Barnegat Police Department will conduct an Active Shooter Drill training at the Joseph T. Donahue School on July 16 and July 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be an increased police presence at the school during these times. This is a planned training exercise, and there is no threat to the public.
about 11 hours ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of a police car with emergency lights on.

Please review the Barnegat Township Superintendent Candidate Profile, a comprehensive data-engineered tool for candidate evaluation. The profile is based on information consolidated from the stakeholder survey responses.

20 days ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Barnegat Township Superintendent Candidate Profile broken down into four categories with images of subsections: 1. The Foundation 2. Diversity of Skills 3. Leadership Style 4. Greatness Unique to Barnegat
Image of the categories in more detail with explanations of each subsection.
Congratulations to the Outstanding Staff Members of the Year who were recognized at the Board of Education meeting last night! #barnegatinspires
28 days ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of four of the outstanding staff members of the year posing with the Superintendent and Board President.
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
28 days ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the UPstanders holding their plaques, posing with the Superintendent and Board President.
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!
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the early dismissal times by school.
Tomorrow, June 12, purchase Jersey Mike’s and 50% of all sales will benefit Paws for a Cause, helping Barnegat families in need. #barnegatinspires
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Jersey Mike's flyer that supports Paws For A Cause if dining there on June 12th.
Congratulations to the Superintendent’s Award recipients for Supporting Special Needs: Kayla Best, Jennifer Gale, Catherine Marchlewski, Jillan Quinn, Jennifer Rowland, and Samantha Rua. #barnegatinspires
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Kayla posing with the Superintendent and Principal.
Image of Jennifer posing with the Superintendent, Principal and Vice Principal.
Image of Catherine posing with the Superintendent, Principal, Vice Principal, and Supervisor.
Image of Jillian posing with the Superintendent, Principal, and Supervisor.
Image of Jennifer posing with the Superintendent, Principal, and district administrators.
Image of Samantha posing with the Superintendent, Principal, and Vice Principal.
Congratulations to Dawn Smuda, the recipient of the Superintendent’s Award for Advancing in Academics. #barnegatinspires
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of Dawn posing with the Superintendent, Principal, and Supervisor of Special Education.
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.
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Board of Education flyer with information for the next Superintendent search.
The creativity and artistic talents of our students were displayed at the 5th Annual One Barnegat Music and Arts Festival! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this outstanding event 🎶🎨🎭 #barnegatinspires
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of all the artwork on the walls, on tables, and throughout the media center as community members browse the displays.
Image created by the ACES Program students that is a copy of VanGough's The Starry Night.
Image of the art award winners holding their certificates and posing with the art teachers.
Image of the BHS jazz band performing in the Media Center.
Image of the ROBMS band performing in the gym under the direction of Mr. Gagnon.
Image of the ROBMS chorus performing onstage under the direction of Mr. Wald.
Image of the JTDS chorus performing onstage.
Image of the JTDS band performing in the gym.
Image of the Collins School chorus performing on stage.
Paws for a Cause is selling end-of-the-year T-shirts! Show your support and help Barnegat families in need by purchasing a shirt. Scan the QR code to order or use this link to order: https://stores.artist-tees.com/Paws 🧡🐾🖤 #barnegatinspires
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the flyer for the T-shirt that Paws for a Cause is selling for the end of the school year and how to order.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program provides free meals when school is out.


about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the flyer for how to access free summer meals unde the UDSA Summer Food Service Program.
On Friday, June 12, purchase Jersey Mike’s and 50% of all sales will benefit Paws for a Cause, helping Barengat families in need. #barnegatinspires
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Jersey Mike's flyer that supports Paws For A Cause if dining there on June 12th.
Please join the Barnegat Board of Education on June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the BHS Media Center for a community forum to provide input on the hiring of the next Superintendent.
about 1 month ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the Board of Education flyer with information for the next Superintendent search.
Congratulations to our May UPstander recipients, who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for integrity:
Makena Fitzpatrick, BHS, Grade 11
Edward Rosa, ROBMS, Grade 8
Connor Damodio, RLHS, Grade 5
Leanna England, JTDS, Grade 4
Carolyn Vumbaca, CSCS, Grade 2
Kevin Hoffman Jr., LMDS, PreK
Thomas Boyd, ACES, Grade 2
#barnegatinspires
about 2 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the UPstanders holding their plaques, posing with the Superintendent and Board President.
Join us at the 5th Annual One Barnegat Music & Arts Festival on June 4, 2026, at BHS beginning at 5:00 PM 🎨🖌️🎭🎶 #barnegatinspires
about 2 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the flyer for the One Barnegat Music & Arts Festival with all of the details of the event.
The Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal on Friday, May 22, and will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26.
about 2 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the early dismissal times by school.
Please join the Barnegat Board of Education on June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the BHS Media Center for a community forum to provide input on the hiring of the next Superintendent.
about 2 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of a flyer for the BOE Special Meeting with all of the information June 9th 6:00 PM BHS Media Center.
Paws for a Cause is selling end-of-the-year t-shirts! Show your support and help Barnegat families in need by purchasing a shirt. Scan the QR code to order 🧡🐾🖤 #barnegatinspires
2 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the flyer for t-shirt sales with a QR code that says School's Out For Summer with a Bengal face.
As a reminder, the Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, to allow staff to participate in professional development.
2 months ago, Barnegat Township School District
Image of the early dismissal times by school.