OBHS’s Samhita Pokkunuri was designated a top participant in 2 prestigious regional science competitions. Her STEM aircraft prototype earned First Place in Engineering, US Air Force Award, NJIT CPCP Academy Scholarship, a Top Presentation & Journal of Emerging Investigator Award.
Please be reminded that Old Bridge Township Public schools will begin our spring recess with an early dismissal day on Friday, March 31, 2023. All schools will be closed the following week and reopen for a regular session on Monday, April 10. We are happy to be part of a school district that values our families, staff, and of course our students. We wish you rewarding holiday recess and look forward to seeing you safely when our schools reopen on April 10.
Community Awareness Relations & Engagement Committee Meeting. Discussion will be the district website. Wednesday, March 29th - 7pm, Administration Building Conference Room. RSVP is requested: https://forms.office.com/r/5MDqgwQ29R
Parent University Workshop - Hidden in Plain Sight - https://5il.co/1r7kx Monday, April 24, 2023 - 7pm - Ellen McDermott Grade Nine Center Auditorium. REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://forms.office.com/r/R1sCX9a33X
Old Bridge Township Public Schools will operate on an early dismissal schedule on Thursday, March 23rd for Staff PLC Day.
Parent University Workshop - Internet Safety - https://5il.co/1oopz
Monday, February 13, 2023 - 6pm - Ellen McDermott Grade Nine Center Auditorium. REGISTRATION REQUIRED https://forms.office.com/r/RkRvxawkGB
Old Bridge Township Arts Festival - February 28, 2023 - Sandburg Middle School - 5:30pm - https://5il.co/1oois
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – LONG RANGE AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
“Design the District’s Destiny” - Goals and Objectives - December 6, 2022 - 7:00 pm in the Old Bridge High School Main Cafeteria, 4209 Route 516, Matawan, NJ 07747. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategic planning issues related to the district. The public is invited to attend. Formal action will not be taken.
Please use the link below to confirm your attendance to the Strategic Planning Session. This is not required for attendance but will be helpful to know that we have the capacity for the venue.
https://forms.office.com/r/va78zEt6Us
A Parent Workshop - Raising Resilient Children: What to do When Things Go Wrong with Coordinator of the Middlesex County Traumatic Loss Coalition, George Scott will be held at the Ellen McDermott Grade 9 Center on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 6:30pm. Registration is required. Click link below for details.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1606/OBTPS/2594117/Parent_Workshop_12.8.2022.pdf
As a reminder, OBTPS will close for the Thanksgiving holiday beginning with an early dismissal schedule today, Wednesday, November 23. Our schools reopen after the holiday on Monday, November 28. Happy Thanksgiving Old Bridge.
Old Bridge Township Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 8th for Election Day, Thursday, and Friday, November 10th and 11th due to the NJ Teacher’s Conference.
On Monday, November 14th we will have our second in a series of Strategic Planning Meetings at 7 PM at Old Bridge High School cafeteria. If you are an Old Bridge resident or a staff member of this school district, we invite you to take part in this important process. If you intend on participating in this strategic planning event, please use the link below to register for the event so we can ensure we have enough seating for all participants.
https://forms.office.com/r/fCt0azDyTG
Policy Committee Meeting AGENDA 10.18.2022 - https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1606/OBTPS/2512162/Policy_Committee_Meeting_Alert_228___P_5512.pdf
Old Bridge Township Public Schools welcomes all stakeholders to participate in the development of our five-year strategic plan. Your input at our community meetings is essential in shaping our school programs and services in the coming years. Our first meeting is Thursday, October 13, 2022, in the OBHS main building cafeteria. Please arrive by 7 PM sharp. We encourage all participants planning to attend our strategic planning meeting to visit the link below so that we can be sure to accommodate all of our guests.
https://forms.office.com/r/LbkjqshSEK
District Strategic Planning dates. Please mark your calendar’s.
Old Bridge Families:
In January of 2022, the New Jersey State Legislature passed a law restricting law enforcement personnel from within 100 feet of a polling place. Because public schools are polling locations in Old Bridge and we rely upon uniformed law enforcement at every school to secure our facilities, this legislation severely interferes with our community-based plan to safeguard our schools keeping our students and staff safe. Please keep in mind that polling places require no identification or screening of those entering a facility to cast a ballot. These practices are counter-intuitive to those committed to keeping schools safe. Subsequently, the district administration has requested to have elections removed from schools, without success.
Therefore, future school calendars will schedule election and primary days accordingly without classes in session. June 7, 2022 is a primary day in which 10 Old Bridge Schools are utilized polling places. Because this new legislation impedes our ability to secure schools in a manner you have become accustomed to and trust, OBTPS will utilize our second scheduled emergency closure day on June 7, 2022 with no classes in session. The last day of school will not be affected by this modification and will remain Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in accordance with the district approved calendar.
Please use this information to make any childcare arrangements accordingly and I apologize for any inconvenience. As always, safe learning environments remain our primary goal.
Be well, be kind, and believe in Old Bridge
David Cittadino
Superintendent of Schools
Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by April 13, 2022. Thank you for participating.
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Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by February 23, 2022. Thank you for participating.
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District information relating to the new CDC/DOH Guidelines will be coming out tonight.
Old Bridge Township Public Schools is receiving federal funds through the American Rescue Plan-Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ARP-ESSER). Districts receiving ESSER III funding are required to solicit public comment and input on a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The plan will be continuously updated based on input and feedback from staff, parents/guardians, and community members. Please complete the following survey by December 14, 2021. Thank you for participating.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7bKCJrldMUOOD8M0xrkhaCRLjft40C1Np5M9iECYEoFUOTU5TDhUOEs3SEVDTEVFQjZWUDJNNDlaMS4u