All Wayne Township Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Before Care/After Care and all after-school and evening activities are also canceled.
One month until the vote and we have an opportunity to learn more! The Board of Education and district leadership will host a Community Forum this Thursday at 7 p.m., with the opportunity for public Q&A through ThoughtExchange.
Residents can join in-person at the WHHS auditorium or watch a live stream. The forum will also be recorded and available afterward. For details about how to participate visit https://www.wayneschools.com/future #StrengthForTheFuture
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
March 12, 2024 Election Day - Schools Closed
Due to the upcoming Bond Referendum Election on Tuesday, March 12th being a scheduled school day, and with the safety and security of our students and staff in mind, Wayne Township Public Schools will use one of our four emergency days for the 2023-2024 school year to close schools on March 12th.
Roofing is a glamour-less “must do” maintenance project that makes up about $18 million of the referendum package. Partial roof replacements are proposed at 11 schools. This kind of project can be daunting for the owner of a standard-sized home, and for WTPS it adds up to 297,685 square feet of roofing. That’s a little more than five football fields!
Voter approval would let WTPS capture state aid for this must-do maintenance. That means less money comes from local taxes.
Learn more about these projects and the impact of state aid at wayneschools.com/future.
Want to learn how the proposed improvements would benefit students? Join the Feb. 15 Community Forum to hear from and ask questions of the administration and the experts who helped guide the referendum. Attend in person or watch the live stream. Details at wayneschools.com/future.
Did you know? Bond funding finances big projects at a reduced cost to local taxpayers. With voter approval, WTPS would secure $39 million in state aid.
Taxpayers in Wayne and across NJ already pay into that pot of money. It’s only available to districts with approved bond referenda.
Click the link in our bio to learn more about the funding strategy. #StrengthForTheFuture
Proposed improvements include a mix of must-do repairs and upgrades across all 15 schools to better serve students and the community. Voter approval on March 12 would capture $39 million in state aid. See the Improvements page for more: https://www.wayneschools.com/future. #StrengthForTheFuture
Did you know? Upgrading key components of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning systems would save money by boosting energy efficiency. Other building repairs like window replacements would also boost energy efficiency.
Plus, state aid available only through voter-approved bonds offers a fiscally responsible route to make large-scale upgrades rather than piecemeal repairs. More about the funding strategy at https://www.wayneschools.com/future. #StrengthForTheFuture
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And we’re live! Our newly launched website is your source to learn all about the March 12 bond referendum: https://www.wayneschools.com/future. Find out how the district can lower its energy costs while capturing $39 million in state funding.
Why is a bond referendum a solid strategy for WTPS? A bond referendum is a fiscally responsible path to make long-lasting improvements to our schools that would protect the community’s investment in them -- with the bonus of $39 million in state aid.
WTPS will ask residents to vote on funding the future of our schools. The district will share numerous ways to learn more about the bond referendum, starting with the Board presentation that outlined the full plan: https://bitly.ws/3aIRq.
Stay tuned here for updates!
JANUARY IS SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH IN NEW JERSEY
On January 18, 2024, the Wayne Board of Education called on citizens to continue working together to advance the education of all students, as it recognized the contributions of colleagues throughout the state during School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey. https://bitly.ws/3auCC
Thank you to the Best Custodial, Maintenance, and Facilities Staff!
On behalf of each school community, we wanted to let you know how much we appreciate all of your hard work over the last few weeks to keep everyone safe and our schools open!
At the 1/4 WTPS BOE meeting, two new Board members, Mark Faber and Wendy Limandri, were seated based on the results of the November general election. Incumbent Donald Pavlak, Jr. was also sworn in after his successful re-election campaign in November: https://bitly.ws/3ausc
Sending a big thank you to our hardworking facilities team for keeping our buildings clear and safe for all students, staff, and guardians. You are appreciated! ❄️
Starting Soon!
2024-2025 School Year Registration for Kindergarten and new First Grade Students will take place through each elementary school beginning February 9th. Only a parent or guardian may enroll the child.
Please go to the district website www.wayneschools.com/registration between February 9th and February 29, 2024 for more information and to complete the online registration process.
Please note that children must be five years of age on or before October 15, 2024, to be eligible to attend Kindergarten in September of 2024 as per District Policy 5112 - Entrance Age.
All Wayne Township Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Wayne Township Public Schools wishes everyone a Happy & Healthy Holiday Season! And best wishes for a Happy New Year!
Minimal Day: 12/22/23
Schools Closed: 12/25/23 - 1/1/2024
Schools Reopen: 1/2/24
