The Weekly District News
January 23rd, 2025
Elementary Semester 1 Report Cards - The first semester report cards for elementary students will be posted to the Genesis Parent Portal on February 7th. In preparation, we remind all families to confirm they can log-in to Genesis. If you need help with your Genesis Parent Portal Account, please complete a Genesis Help Desk Ticket.
Save the dates: February 20th, March 18th, and April 2nd
Parents/Guardians and district staff are invited to join us for a three part series, The Anxious Generation, centered around the #1 New York Times bestseller, by Jonathan Haidt. In this series, with the help of guest experts, we will dive into the role smartphones and social media have played in the collapse of children's mental health and what the adults in their lives can do to make a much needed change. The sessions will be held from 6:30PM-8PM at Crossroads North Middle School. Click here for more information and to register for Session I. Childcare is available. Any questions can be forwarded to Blair.Eiseman@sbschools.org.
On January 23, 2025, during our Board Meeting, our Heroes and Helpers students had the honor of paying tribute to the members of the South Brunswick Board of Education. The board plays a key role in shaping the lives of our students, overseeing 12 public schools and two preschools, serving nearly 7,600 children. Our board members dedicate countless hours of their time, without compensation, to support the success and growth of our students. We are sincerely grateful for their commitment and service. To view this memorable moment, please visit our website or Click Here.
The SBHS Chess Club would like to extend our congratulations to the Viking Chess Team on their outstanding performance this season. With a current record of 4-1-1, the team is positioned to claim 1st place in the Kasparov Division. We are excited for what lies ahead and look forward to the upcoming playoffs in February.
We would like to thank the South Brunswick community for supporting the Cambridge School Cougar Council's book drive for Mercer Street Friends. Thanks to your great generosity, over 2,300 books were delivered to Gregory Elementary in Trenton on January 17th. During the delivery, Cougar Council members met with Mercer Street Friends and the school’s Site Coordinator to learn how the donations will benefit the community. For more information about Mercer Street Friends, please Click Here.
A special thank you to Mrs. Vildostegui-Cerra from Constable for her generous donation of hundreds of books! We appreciate your support!
Crossroads North Middle School presents
"Beauty and the Beast, Jr."
Please Click Here for more information.
Crossroads South Middle School presents "13 The Musical"
Please Click Here for more information.
2025-2026 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open.
Please click here for additional information on how to register.
If you are registering for the 2025-2026 school year, your child MUST turn 5 years old on or before October 31, 2025.
The South Brunswick School District's 2025- 2026 preschool interest form is now open.
Students currently enrolled in our 2024-2025 preschool program do not need to complete this form. New, interested families should Click Here to complete the interest form.
Completing this interest form does not guarantee your child a spot in the program, but allows you to note your interest. Submitting multiple entries for the same student will not increase your chances of being chosen.
The interest form will close Friday, February 21, 2025. Entries will not be accepted after this date. The lottery will be held the week of February 24, 2025.
Save the date for South Brunswick Reads Night: Reading is a Gift
We hope all district families will join us for our second annual SB Reads Night on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:30 at South Brunswick High School. In partnership with the South Brunswick Public Library, district librarians and teachers will host an evening of stories that prove reading is a gift. Activities will include read alouds with mystery readers, a book drive (all pre-k to 12 books will be accepted), readings from local authors, an AI storytime, book-themed crafts, along with free cookies and cocoa. We hope you will join us for an evening that celebrates the gift of reading.
Please note, in partnership with the SBHS Chick-fil-A Leaders Academy students, during SB Reads Night our community will have the opportunity to write or draw thank you letters to the first responders fighting California's wildfires. If you would like to donate an Amazon or Target gift card to provide practical support to the first responders, we will have a box available to collect gift card donations.
Please click here Flyer for more information and RSVP and Video SBSD Video
South Brunswick is now hiring Nurses and Custodians.
We are looking for dedicated individuals to help support and serve our community.
For more information and to apply,
please Click Here for all positions currently available.
