Jerry Nelson, President

nelsonw@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Nanci Barr, Vice President

barrn@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Shawn Ankrah

ankrahs@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Cheryl Cirino

cirinoc@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Ryann Jackson

jacksonr@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Jennifer Lihach

lihachj@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Christine Miller

millerch@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Beverly Poretto

porettob@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Harry Rogers

rogersh@boe.hamiltonschools.org

Jeffery Zito, Superintendent

476-6300

Christopher Veneziani, Business Administrator

476-6302

Roxann Bryant, Director of Curriculum

& Instruction 476-6108

Marylynn Stecher, Supervisor of Child Study Team and Special Education

476-6314

Colleen Bretones, Supervisor of Early

Childhood Education

476-6272

The Shaner School educates students in the primary grades of pre-school and kindergarten. Our faculty and staff work to provide a warm, nurturing, and friendly atmosphere with high emphasis on academics and pupil achievement. Our staff of highly qualified educators strives to meet the needs of each and every child under their supervision and care. We are committed to giving children wonderful learning experiences in an environment rich in individuality and creativity. We welcome all children with open arms to the Shaner community. In 2019 and 2023 the Shaner School was recognized as a New Jersey Showcase School for our work to help students grow in their behavioral and social interactions.

The Hess School, with its rich history of local, state, and national recognition, has long been considered a leader in teaching and learning. The Hess School staff has committed to continuing in the tradition of instructional excellence. The Hess team maintains high standards across domains and seeks to lift all students to those standards. Our school exists to serve students, recognizing that our role is one of support to their parents and guardians who are their primary educators. We commit to show love to every child who walks into our school and to work collaboratively with each child's family to meet their needs.

At Davies Middle School, we believe in the empowering spirit of our motto: "If you want to conquer the world, you best have dragons." This theme reflects our commitment to equipping our students with the strength, courage, and determination necessary to face life's challenges and emerge victorious. The Davies School feels like a big family with an over 900-member student body. The strong sense of camaraderie and belonging we experience here makes the learning journey even more enriching and enjoyable. We have a supportive network of teachers, staff, and fellow students cheering our dragons on every step of the way. Together, we conquer challenges and celebrate victories, ensuring that our dragons are well-prepared to indeed conquer the world.

Shaner : Anthony DiSciascio 476-6262

Hess: Mike Corrado 476-6278

Davies: Colin Hickey 476-6277

Hamilton Township School District offers free breakfast to all students.

Shaner Lunch - Kindergarten and Pre-K - $3.05

Hess Lunch - $3.05

Davies Pre-K Lunch - $3.05

Davies Lunch - $3.30

https://www.schoolcafe.com/

Kids Corner Program provides a safe, affordable, nurturing environment for all Hamilton Township children who need before and after school childcare. The children have the opportunity to participate in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

Program Hours: 7:00am to school start time (AM Session) | Dismissal till 6:00pm (PM Session)

Rates Shaner: AM session - $5.00 per student/day/ PM session $10.00/per student/day

Rates Hess: AM session - $7.00 per student/day/ PM session $8:00/per student/day

For registration or further information please call 609-476-6311.

1. Bus Passes

Bus passes will not be mailed out. You will be able to access your student’s bus route

number and pick-up time on the Genesis Parent Portal under the "Bus" tab once the

information becomes available, after August 23rd.

2. Arrival at Bus Stop

Please arrive at your child's bus stop 15 minutes before the scheduled pick-up time.

Ensure that you are outside and visible to the bus driver.

3. Afternoon Drop-off Times

The PM time listed is when buses are scheduled to depart from the school. Please note

that delays may occur especially the first few weeks of school.

4. School Messenger

Make sure you are signed up with School Messenger to receive daily updates about bus

schedules and any potential delays. Notifications will be sent to “Guardians 1 and 2” via

text and email. Verify that your contact information is accurate in the “Contacts” tab of

the Genesis Parent Portal.

5. Guardian Requirements

For students in PreK through 2nd grade and all special needs students, a guardian who is

at least 12 years old must be present at the bus stop to receive them. If no one is there to

pick up the student, the child will be returned to school and placed in the Kids’ Corner

Program, which incurs a daily charge.

If you need to make any changes to your student’s bus stop location, please fill out the online

form on our website under “Transportation”, or click here. No changes will be made between

August 16th and September 23rd . After those dates, please allow 72 hours for changes to take

effect.

The Hamilton Township Board of Education prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a pupil. A safe and civil environment in school is necessary for pupils to learn and achieve high academic standards. Conduct that disrupts such an environment will not be tolerated. The Hamilton Township School District strictly enforces Policy 5512 as set forth in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15.

The Hamilton Township School District provides a continuum of services to meet the needs of our students with special needs. We are committed to providing services for our students in the least restrictive environment. The Child Study Team is dedicated to working in partnership with parents to determine appropriate programs and related services to best meet the individual needs of each student. For more information call 609-476-6314.

The Board of Education provides Student Accident Insurance for our students. This does not cover your child after school hours. You may purchase coverage for your child by applying on line at www.bobmccloskey.com.

The Hamilton Township School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, disability, age, or social or economic status in its programs and activities.

Affirmative Action Officer –Marylynn Stecher/Clintona Richardson (609) 476-6313

District Anti-Bully Coordinator—Darnell Williams (609) 476-6258

Hamilton Township School District provides a full day high quality preschool program for three and four year old children who live within Hamilton Township. Please contact (609) 476-6142 for additional information regarding our preschool program. Preschool classrooms will be located in the Shaner School, Davies Middle School, and Gateway Head Start.

The Hamilton Township School District will continue to focus on the enhancement of our multifaceted Mental Health Initiative this school year. The district remains committed to building upon the foundation using our available resources and implementing training and data to drive the success of our initiatives. This will include strengthening student access to mental health, providing staff with resources for their mental health, educating parents on mental health awareness and substance abuse, and providing district-wide social emotional learning curriculum for all students across all grade levels. The district remains committed in our goal to build upon the school and community climate by working with the staff, students and community to promote positive culture. Mr. Williams is entering his third year in Hamilton Township and will lead these initiatives. Any questions please email Mr. Williams at williamsd@hamiltonschools.org or call at (609) 476-6258.

Website: hamiltonschools.org
Location: 1876 Dr Dennis Forman Dr, Mays Landing, NJ, USA
Phone: 609-476-6300