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Congratulations to the Outstanding Staff Members of the Year who were recognized at the Board of Education meeting last night! #barnegatinspires

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
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

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






Congratulations to Dawn Smuda, the recipient of the Superintendent’s Award for Advancing in Academics. #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.
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.

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

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
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program provides free meals when school is out.

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

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.

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
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

Join us at the 5th Annual One Barnegat Music & Arts Festival on June 4, 2026, at BHS beginning at 5:00 PM 🎨🖌️🎭🎶 #barnegatinspires

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
