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
The Optimist Oratorical Contest was held last night, and the students did an outstanding job writing and presenting their essays to the audience. A special thank you to Ms. Spain and Mrs. Cooper for preparing the students for this contest. Congratulations to the following students:
1st Place - Chinwendu Onyegbosi (ROBMS)
2nd Place - Chinenye Onyegbosi (RLHS)
3rd Place - Ryan Mastropierro (ROBMS)
Reese Fernandez (RLHS)
Ryan Reid (ROBMS)
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1st Place - Chinwendu Onyegbosi (ROBMS)
2nd Place - Chinenye Onyegbosi (RLHS)
3rd Place - Ryan Mastropierro (ROBMS)
Reese Fernandez (RLHS)
Ryan Reid (ROBMS)
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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 teachers Jill Spain (ROBMS) and Michaela Lubeski (RLHS) on their acceptance into the JFR Alfred Lerner Fellowship Program. This professional development fellowship brings educators together for intensive institutes with leading scholars to deepen their understanding of Holocaust history and the legacy of those who risked their lives to save Jewish people. #barnegatinspires

Congratulations to Danielle Rutzler, Brackman Cheer Coach, on receiving the Coaches Recognition Award from the New Jersey Cheer & Dance Coaches Association! #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.
The Barnegat Township School District will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to inclement weather.
Congratulations to the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen essay contest winners who were recognized at the Board of Education meeting!
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
1st Place: Catherine Warn
2nd Place: Isabella Lutcza
3rd Place: Ayla Mongiello
Patriots Pen Essay Contest
1st Place: Edward Rosa
2nd Place: Madison Montalvo
3rd Place: Sabrina Warn
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Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
1st Place: Catherine Warn
2nd Place: Isabella Lutcza
3rd Place: Ayla Mongiello
Patriots Pen Essay Contest
1st Place: Edward Rosa
2nd Place: Madison Montalvo
3rd Place: Sabrina Warn
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Congratulations to our February UPstander recipients, who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for leadership:
Jaelyn Hoffman, BHS, Grade 12
Karen Gomes De Melo, ROBMS, Grade 7
Bryan Maina, RLHS, Grade 6
Landon Wagner, JTDS, Grade 4
Ahmed Fayed, CSCS, Grade 2
Harper Buckle, LMDS, PreK
Angelica Uhlak, ACES, Grade 1
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Jaelyn Hoffman, BHS, Grade 12
Karen Gomes De Melo, ROBMS, Grade 7
Bryan Maina, RLHS, Grade 6
Landon Wagner, JTDS, Grade 4
Ahmed Fayed, CSCS, Grade 2
Harper Buckle, LMDS, PreK
Angelica Uhlak, ACES, Grade 1
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Congratulations to the Brackman Cheerleaders on a clean sweep at their competition this past weekend:
1st place-Game Day
1st place-Traditional
1st place-Lib Contest
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1st place-Game Day
1st place-Traditional
1st place-Lib Contest
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As a reminder, the Barnegat Township School District will have an early dismissal for all students and staff on Friday, February 13, and will be closed on Monday, February 16.

Bring the whole family and join us for Family Art Night on February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM at ROBMS 🎨🖌️ #barnegatinspires

Congratulations to the recipients of the Superintendent’s Award for Supporting Special Needs: Jessica Beltran, Michael Leone, and Patricia Micca. #barnegatinspires



Congratulations to Arianna Colonnello, the recipient of the Superintendent’s Award for Promoting Successful Student Athletes. #barnegatinspires

Come out and support the Brackman Theatre Company as they present Legally Blonde, Jr. 🩷 #barnegatinspires
