Wayne Township Public Schools

The Wayne Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on January 8, 2026. Two new board members, Joseph V. Agnes and Keith M. Heyman, were seated based on the results of the November general election. Agnes was sworn in by Mrs. Jinnee DeMarco, Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Heyman was sworn in by Mayor Christopher Vergano, while Superior Court Judge Scott T. Rumana administered the oath of office to Incumbent Barbara Rigoglioso.

The Board of Education unanimously selected Donald Pavlak, Jr. as President of the Board of Education. He has served the community as a Board Member since 2005, and has previously served as President in 2017, 2018, 2024, 2025 and as Vice President in 2016. In addition, the Board of Education selected Barbara Rigoglioso as Vice President. This is the second year she will be serving as Vice President. Please click here to read the full press release: https://aptg.co/HHyFhH

Due to hazardous icing conditions on school properties resulting from weekend storms and dropping temperatures this evening, and out of an abundance of caution, the Wayne School District will have a one hour and thirty minute delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; however, after reviewing our facilities and consulting with our leadership team and community resources, we believe this is the best decision to ensure the safety of all students and staff.

90 MINUTE DELAYED OPENING SCHEDULES:

High School: 8:50am - 2:19PM

Middle School: 9:30am - 2:45pm

Elementary: 10:25am - 3:20pm

Preschool Full Day: 9:50am - 2:45pm

Preschool AM: 9:50am- 11:50am

Preschool PM: 12:45pm - 2:45pm

THERE WILL BE NO BEFORE CARE

Please expect transportation delays.

The 1-16-2026 WTPS newsletter is starting the new year off Golden! PECC students, we just Adore You and the fun you are having in your restaurant centers; Lafayette students are discovering new books and Falling into new reading adventures; Randall Carter Kindness Crew and the Schuyler Colfax Service Club are show us how to Treat People With Kindness; the Audio Visual Club at Ryerson Lights Up while learning digital media; Pines Lake students are showing how innovative they are by exploring hands-on, big ideas that combine literacy, creativity and engineering, a Sign Of The Times! Truly, As It Was, it's WAY Better in WAYne!✨🌟✨ https://trst.in/hN9WgB

Wayne Township Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day.

Calling all 7th and 8th graders and families for our 2nd Annual WTPS Saturday Academies! Don't miss this exciting opportunity to develop skills, explore new interests, and prepare for success! These academies will take place at Wayne Valley High School, sponsored by the Wayne Education Foundation (WEF). Academy topics include: Automotive, Fashion, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Music, Photography, Robotics, and Science! Sign up today, space is limited! https://www.wayneeducationfoundation.org/category/saturday-academies

Please Join Us!
Wayne SEPAG & SPA Meeting
📅 Wednesday, January 14
🕑 7:00pm
📍Wayne Community Center - 1 Pike Drive
ℹ️ Child care provided

May this season bring you comfort, joy, and wonderful memories. Heartfelt wishes and happiness in the New Year for all. Enjoy the 12-23-2025 WTPS Newsletter!
❄️☃️🛷 https://trst.in/qot7ig

Theunis Dey Star Readers celebrated, APT first graders visited the Wayne Public Library, Wayne Hills collected 17,039 food items during Spirit Week, Karaoke club members at Ryerson sang like stars, and Valley students painted a new flag football mural in this week's 12-12-2025 WTPS Newsletter! Read all about and more!✨🌟✨ https://trst.in/EZChmJ

Join us at Wayne Township Public Schools! www.wayneschools.com/WTPSJobs

The Wayne Township Board of Education is excited to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jinnee DeMarco as School Business Administrator/Board Secretary effective December 15, 2025. Click here for the full press release: https://5il.co/3stiy

The December 5th WTPS Newsletter is now available! Read about the APT and JFK parades, dance along with everyone at Wayne Hills High School, see the fun had at the GWMS Color Run, and much more! 🍁🍃🍂 https://trst.in/cmfTIF

Many years back, post Hurricane Sandy, I started an event in which educators within the community could gather in a united manner and give back to community families in need. Thirteen years later, I introduced this event to Wayne Township Public Schools. With the support of the WEA and WTAA the event publicity spread. Partnering with the Village Inn as a hosting location we also supported a local business.

To say that this event was a success would be a modest understatement. An overwhelming number of people in attendance were grateful to have the ability to catch up with friends from across the district, demonstrate their gratitude, and display their generosity. Team members in attendance donated gift cards from local supermarkets to help families keep food on the table between Thanksgiving and Christmas. We were able to collect approximately $3500 in gift cards that’ll go directly to families and the local food bank. Over 150 friends from across the district joined us.

David Cittadino
Proud Superintendent of
Wayne Township Public Schools

Reminders:
* Wednesday, November 26th is a minimal day
* Schools are closed on Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th
* Wellness Weekend is November 26th - November 30th

The 11-21-2025 WTPS Newsletter is here! In this edition, we celebrate the achievements of our National Merit and AP Scholars and tell you about amazing events like Ryerson's Family Night, Lafayette's Ruby Bridges Walk, and more Veterans Day events. There are also photos from the very successful Turkey Trot, where the Wayne community came together to raise money for our Unified Sports program. 🦃🍂🍁🍃 https://trst.in/kmHSsQ


Reminder: Minimal Day 11/26 & Schools Closed 11/27 & 11/28 for Thanksgiving. 

THANK YOU to all of our Substitute Educators!

On Thursday, November 13, the Wayne Board of Education recognized students for their academic achievements with the National Merit and Advanced Placement Scholarship Program. The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition to recognize student achievement and to award undergraduate scholarships. Established in 1955, the program is open to all U.S. high school students who meet participation requirements. Mr. David Cittadino opened up the program by congratulating the students, their families, and staff members and then provided an overview of the Scholarship program. Read the full press release here: https://5il.co/3sfug

Did you ever wonder who was in charge when the Principal leaves the building...?
This morning it was Daisy! 🐕‍🦺
She was a great temporary Principal of Packanack Elementary and she eventually let Principal Doolittle have his office back! 😉
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Lafayette Elementary School hosted a Ruby Bridges Walk. Led and planned by dedicated Safety Patrol, who encouraged students and families to join in, students gathered at the school playground at 8:15 am. From there, many of the students, parents, staff members, therapy dogs, and even our Superintendent, walked together to school in solidarity and celebration.

Ruby Bridges is a civil rights activist who, at just six years old in 1960, became the first African American student at the center of the movement to desegregate schools in New Orleans and the South. Her tremendous bravery helped pave the way for desegregation and continues to inspire students and educators across the country.

To honor Ruby’s courage, the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day was created—and this year, Lafaye...

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