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.

Congratulations to the ROBMS Jazz Ensemble on earning a Gold Rating at the Mainland Regional Jazz Festival! Rex Gehrke was named Best Soloist, and the saxophone section was recognized as Best Section 🎷🎹🎺 #barnegatinspires
The ROBMS National Junior Honor Society, in partnership with the ROBMS and RLHS Leaders in Training, organized a campus cleanup. Students picked up litter and demonstrated pride in their school community through service ♻️ #barnegatinspires
The ROBMS Leaders in Training members organized and led a training for the incoming 6th grade Leaders in Training, guiding them through activities designed to build leadership skills, teamwork, and confidence. #barnegatinspires
The 6th Annual Barnegat Jazz Night showcased the outstanding talent of our student musicians from BHS, ROBMS, and RLHS, along with a special performance by The Brass Tacks Orchestra. Thank you to the directors, Mr. McGrath, Mr. Gagnon, and Mr. Orecchio, for their continued dedication to our music programs 🎷🎶 #barnegatinspires


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


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
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.
