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THE NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

A Vision for our Students, our Schools, our Success.Newark Public Schools is proposing new schools, closures, and consolidations with three important goals:Excellence – All students deserve a school that gets them on a path to college or a great career. Efficiency – Every possible dollar should be invested in staff and programs that will make a positive difference for our students. Equity – Every student should have access to an excellent school no matter what.
JERSEY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Think-Learn-Achieve-Care
PATERSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission- To prepare each student to be successful in the institution of higher education of their choosing, and in their chosen profession
TOMS RIVER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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EDISON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Welcome to Edison Township-The Mission of the Public Schools of Edison Township is to ensure that all students achieve at the highest level of academic success. The district, in partnership with the community, will provide a safe, supportive learning environment which promotes self-worth and encourages productive contributions to a diverse and constantly evolving global society.Aside from academic achievements, our schools are recognized for their co-curricular programs. Our district continues to have high numbers of students excelling in Odyssey of the Mind, Model United Nations, New Jersey Regional and All-State Choirs and Bands. Our student leaders hold offices in National and State-level organizations. In athletics, our students excel as well, competing in one of the most challenging conferences in New Jersey, maintaining a tradition of sportsmanship and winning against highly competitive teams.As we look toward the future, we are proud to continue the Edison School District’s tradition of NOTHING LESS THAN EXCELLENCE for our students.
PASSAIC CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission-In partnership with the community, we welcome our children to a supportive, multicultural educational environment. Passaic Public Schools demand excellence in teaching and learning and prepare students for further learning and productive employment in the 21st century.
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our Mission Statement-The Woodbridge Township School District is committed to engaging all members of the community in the process of providing a learning environment that fosters interdependence, embraces change, and values diversity.Our mission is to develop, through a technology infused curriculum, life-long learners who are responsible citizens prepared to enter the global society.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP

Board Goals 2012-2013:Increase academic achievement of all students.Enhance communication with internal and external stakeholders.Create a cost effective budget that provides for educational support.Continue preventive and ongoing maintenance and appropriate budget facilities improvement programs to all schools in the district.Implement hiring practices that attract the best qualified candidates.Enhance parent involvement in their children’s education.The Board of Education and Administration working together will foster a team approach for creating policies and direction while governing the school district.
CAMDEN CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Superintendent's Corner-Preparing Young Minds For Success, Not Just For Today, But A Lifetime..."As we begin another school year, it is imperative that we all rise to the challenge of educating the youngsters in our school system. It is our job to do everything possible to ensure that all students receive a safe and secure learning experience. We must always focus not just on daily exercises, but the vision of teaching our students how to become life-long learners who appreciate the art of learning, and learning what it means to become productive, civic-minded citizens in our society. Our school district looks forward to working with home and community partnerships to help our students’ dreams become reality.2011-2012 will be a busy year for our school system. New experiences through a rich arts program, state-of-the-art technology resources, and enriched curriculums are exciting. We also will open a newly constructed school—Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy, begin work with two new family schools – Cooper B. Hatch Family School and Veterans Memorial Family School, as well as opening three new alternative programs in the district. Our vision is that each of these components contribute to engaging our learners and broadening students’ understanding of their own unique capabilities and interests.Everything we do, every day is about preparing our students to be ready for the challenges they will face in higher education, the workplace, and in life’s experiences in the world. We must ensure that our students have the foundation and the tools they need to go forward to build their careers, lives, and in turn, build a strong community where people want to live and thrive.We look forward to the 2011-2012 school year as we continue to educate our students. Please join us as we begin “Preparing Young Minds for Success, Not Just for Today, But for a Lifetime…”
UNION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission-The vision of the Union City School District is focused on achieving one crucial goal - to enable all of our students to acquire the skills, understandings and attitudes needed to be productive and successful members of our society.Perhaps one of the most compelling reasons for this vision is its focus on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. These standards will ensure our children’s success by: setting higher expectations, redesigning curricula that go far beyond basic skills, and establishing learning environments that facilitate active student learning. To compete in today’s global, information-based economy, students must be able to solve real problems, reason effectively and make logical connections. Embedded in our approach to education is an image of children, families, community and teachers working together in making our schools dynamic and creating democratic learning environments.The passage of the federal school reform legislation, the No Child left Behind Act, compels us to act now to provide high-quality, equitable educational opportunities to all children in our schools. By encouraging students’ maximum human and intellectual development, the Union City School District will promote a commitment to equity and excellence. Exciting and challenging changes are at hand. New standards based assessments and programs, and a focused vision all figure prominently in promoting and sustaining our goals. We look forward to the challenge and are confident that this educational design will promote sustained academic achievement for all Union City students
FREEHOLD REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

The schools of the Freehold Regional High School District form a diverse and supportive community offering innovative and comprehensive programs that inspire students to maximize their potential, preparing them to navigate an evolving global society.The FRHSD is located in Western Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA. Our sending schools cover an area of over 200 square miles. We educate nearly 12,000 students in our six high schools.
CHERRY HILL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Goals:Continue to improve student achievement at all grade levels for all students and close achievement gaps where they exist. Expand implementation of a blueprint for student success to assure continuous student progress within an aligned preK-12 educational program. Achieve an increased level of consistency among all schools by applying an individualized data-driven approach to child study evaluations, IEP development and implementation of special education programs. Develop an action plan to improve and maintain school facilities while focusing on learning, safety, space, infrastructure, and maintenance. Protect the quality of the district’s educational program while minimizing the financial impact on the local taxpayer, implementing greater fiscal and operational efficiency, providing increased transparency and accountability, and pursuing alternative funding.
CLIFTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Welcome to Clifton Public Schools, proud to serve over 11,000 students in grades K-12 throughout the City of Clifton. Our district believes a positive school community promotes inclusion and belonging by building connections with and between, staff, students, families and the community. Our schools aim to provide students, their families and the community with valuable opportunities to become involved in a wide range of school-related activities. We urge you to join and support our "Community of Learners!"
TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission-All students will graduate with a vision for their futures, motivated to learn continually and prepared to succeed in their choice of college or career.
PERTH AMBOY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission-To provide all students with a solid academic foundation through the efforts of all staff, with parental support and collaboration that establishes high expectations, with resources, support services and fiscal management that focuses on achieving or exceeding the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) and delivery of services in a safe and healthy environment.
CITY OF VINELAND BOARD OF EDUCATION

The mission of Vineland Public Schools is based upon the conviction that all students can learn. This is based upon their exposure to curriculum and instruction that addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) at all grade levels. We recognize that learning is the result of a strong partnership of parents, teachers and the community, as students are challenged to become active participants in the quest for excellence.Our goal is to ensure a safe, creative, stimulating and caring environment which promotes self-esteem, sound character, responsibility and respect for diversity. This will enable students to become knowledgeable, skillful, life-long learners who are contributing citizens in our changing society. We expect the best from our students and will give no less of ourselves
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Mission:The Middletown Township School District, in partnership with our historically and culturally rich community, provides students with a rigorous and relevant education, in conjunction with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and the National Common Core Standards that motivates them to recognize and develop their full potential as responsible citizens in a dynamic global environment.
WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

The mission of the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, valuing our tradition of excellence, is to develop all of our students as passionate, confident, lifelong learners, who have competence and strength of character to realize their aspirations and thoughtfully contribute to a diverse and changing world.
BAYONNE BOARD OF EDUCATION

MISSION STATEMENT-The mission of the Bayonne Public School District is to provide optimum learning opportunities for all students in a safe, secure, inclusive learning environment that fosters personal and interpersonal growth, lifelong learning and a strong sense of community. We believe that the district's mission can be accomplished when administrators, teachers, parents and the community collaborate as a team to accomplish its goals which are: To set high standards and expectations for student achievement.To provide a safe environment conducive to learning.To meet the needs of our diverse multi-cultural school population. To provide a challenging curriculum by utilizing educational technologies that meet the needs of the 21st Century. To provide programs that foster successful home, school, and community partnerships. To provide teacher training and professional development.
EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

The East Orange school district aspires to be educational model of excellence for learning instituttions in the state of NJ
BRICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

we will reaffirm and forge a mission and vision based on a sense of the future and develop a plan to actualize our vision. We have but a single purpose, serving our children well, all of them. Brick's past is our foundation, the future is opportunity. The education of our children is one of the most important goals and requires a true team effort and shared decision making. I am confident that we can accomplish a great deal if we work together and have a common purpose.
JACKSON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission statement-he Jackson School District is committed to developing and sustaining a learning environment that fosters growth in scholarship, character and initiative.We are resolved to ensure all students achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and our comprehensive education program provides opportunities for students to become life-long learners and contributing citizens in a worldwide community
OLD BRIDGE TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Our Mission-Recognizing that each person has an inherent worth, it is the mission of the Old Bridge Public Schools to empower each student to learn, achieve success and to become a confident, productive member of a pluralistic, global society prepared to face challenges of the twenty-first century.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT

The South Brunswick School District will prepare students to be lifelong learners, critical thinkers, effective communicators and wise decision makers. This will be accomplished through the use of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards (NJCCCS) and/or the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) at all grade levels. The schools will maintain an environment that promotes intellectual challenge, creativity, social and emotional growth and the healthy physical development of each student.
BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission Statement-The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District (BRRSD), in collaboration with the community, provides a balanced, challenging, and comprehensive education that meets or exceeds New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and empowers every student to achieve his or her full potential as a lifelong learner and contributing member of society.
WAYNE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Each year we distribute Wayne Board of Education policies which may directly affect your child's experience at school. It is very important that you are fully aware of these policies and we encourage you to read and discuss them with the students in your family. Should you have any questions pertaining to these policies, contact your child's building principal.These policies are quite detailed, but they are all designed to ensure an orderly school environment in which students can pursue a quality education in an atmosphere which is physically and psychologically safe. By carefully following the letter and spirit of each policy, all members of the school community will have a productive and rewarding school experience.
WEST NEW YORK BOARD OF EDUCATION
EAST BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Our Philosophy -Children are the focus of the East Brunswick Public Schools. Our chief goal is to help each child in the East Brunswick Public Schools develop to his or her fullest potential. Each individual is different and therefore our efforts must be directed toward identifying and satisfying individual needs. Accordingly, we encourage diversity and flexibility in our programs. Inherent in a democracy is the recognition of the importance of the individual and of the school's responsibility for preparing each student for an effective role in our society's growth, management and preservation.The skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for functioning successfully in our society shall be developed.Students shall acquire the habits and attitudes associated with responsible citizenship.Academic potential shall be developed by encouraging and assisting students to explore and to learn as broadly and deeply as their interests and abilities permit.The ability to think creatively and constructively shall be developed.Individual creative talent shall be discovered, nurtured and appreciated in all areas.Knowledge and appreciation of the cultural, economic and political facets of life in our community and society shall be cultivated.Students shall develop respect for diversity among individuals and societies, the ability to form responsible relations with a wide range of people and an understanding of the interrelationship and interdependence of people and nations of the world.Students shall be able to make constructive choices concerning their leisure time.An effective environment will be provided to develop a positive attitude toward learning.Educational programs shall be designed to encourage the development and understanding of social, moral and aesthetic values as an integral part of instruction.Psychological, physical and social needs of students shall be recognized and dealt with constructively.The community shall be encouraged to be involved in and share responsibility for the continued growth and development of the total educational process.
NEW BRUNSWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Welcome to the New Brunswick Public School District, a place where students have the opportunity to excel, both academically and personally, in an environment that acknowledges their individual needs and develops their unique strengths. The curriculum is unsurpassed. The New Brunswick Board of Education and its staff are committed to achieving educational excellence through activities that: Encourage students to be lifelong learners.Prepare students to live and compete in our rapidly changing, high tech world.Provide a rich educational experience, which includes academics as well as co-curricular activities such as athletics, fine arts and leadership opportunities.
NORTH BERGEN SCHOOL DISTRICT

The North Bergen School District is a neighborhood based school system serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to High School. The North Bergen School System curriculum is aligned with the New Jersey State Core Curriculum Content Standards and State Assessment Program. Class offerings include all required academic subjects as well as well as physical education, art, instrumental and vocal music and research and study skills for our elementary students. We offer full academic and business courses for our high school students including a technology, art and home economics programs. The high school and elementary schools offer an array of clubs and after school activities including a wide range of sports programs.Our Special Services Program includes an extensive program for special needs children, Speech Therapy, ESL/Bilingual Program, Gifted and Talented Program, and many community based after school programs such as the DARE Program. Students are also served by strong counseling and guidance services coordinated by the North Bergen School District Guidance Department. Guidance counselors provide educational, vocational, social and personal counseling to assist students in the process of analyzing and developing their own abilities, aptitudes and values. Counselors strive to help students recognize and fulfill their potential through the development of realistic goals and providing information regarding college and career decisions. Our teachers receive in-service training through workshops conducted by various experts from both inside and outside the local school system. The workshops include reviewing standardized testing results such as the High School Proficiency Assessment, Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 New Jersey Assessment of Student Knowledge and District Assessment. Core Curriculum Content Standards in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, Science and other subjects are also the focal points at various sessions. The North Bergen School System with the support of our Board of Education Administrators, Supervisors and Teaching Staff members have continued to provide sound educational services and proven classroom instruction that have enabled our students to excel in the New Jersey State Assessment at the 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 11 grades.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Mission of the Franklin Township Public Schools is to provide excellent educational opportunities that meet or exceed New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards for every student; maintain an environment that engenders an appreciation of the value of every student; develop every student to his/her highest potential; and instill the attitudes, skills, and knowledge necessary to become independent, contributing members of a democratic, multi-cultural society.
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission Statement:Our mission in the Egg Harbor Township School District is to partner with the student, family, school, and community to provide a safe learning environment that addresses rigorous and relevant 21st Century standards and best practices which will develop academic scholarship, integrity, leadership, citizenship, and the unique learning style of students, while encouraging them to develop a strong work ethic and to act responsibly in their school community and every day society.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The mission of the Washington Township Public Schools is to provide a safe educational environment for all students to attain the skills and knowledge specified in the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels so as to ensure their full participation in our global society as responsible, self-directed, and civic-minded citizens.
TWP OF UNION BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Township of Union Public School system is a preschool through grade twelve district. It is located in Union, New Jersey, which has a resident population of approximately fifty six thousand. Union is an urban/suburban community bordering on the cities of Elizabeth, Hillside, Springfield, Irvington, and Roselle Park. There are ten schools currently in operation: six kindergarten through grade four elementary schools; one elementary school which houses all of the district's grade five students; two middle schools, grades six through eight; and one comprehensive high school grades nine through twelve. The annual operating budget for the district is approximately ninety-one million dollars. The district employs six hundred and thirty five professional staff and three hundred and eighty support personnel. The current enrollment of students in the district is 8006. The Township of Union Public Schools is dedicated to providing quality education that meets the needs of a diverse population.
PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

District Goals-By 2011, support services will be delivered on time, on budget, and with a 95% customer approval rating, as measured by an externally recognized agency.By 2011, every graduate of Piscataway High School will be able to attend college and take all courses for credit.By 2011, Piscataway will be a community united for the purpose of providing every child with an education that prepares him or her to succeed in a global society.
ATLANTIC CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission-In order to meet the needs of all students, the District is committed to increasing student learning and improving teaching in the core academic subjects by using instructional strategies aligned with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and based on Scientifically Based Research. Parents will be active partners and key stakeholders with the Atlantic City School District to support their student’s intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth.Vision-The Atlantic City District recognizes the urgency to provide resources to improve instruction through exemplary and diverse practices which are monitored and analyzed through student achievement data. The District has the expectation that all students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels.
HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Hillsborough Township Public School System :Hillsborough Township is the largest municipality in Somerset County, covering an area of 54 square miles with approximately 37 thousand residents. Centrally located in New Jersey, Hillsborough is only 60 minutes west of New York or east of Philadelphia. This residential community encompasses Belle Mead, Blackwells Mills, Flagtown, Neshanic, and South Branch, with homes tucked into wooded lands or surrounded by rolling fields. Many residents operate businesses or are employed by neighboring corporations such as Ethicon, Exxon Mobil, Johnson & Johnson, Lucent, Merck, Ortho-McNeil, and Sanofi-Aventis. Within close proximity to the district are institutions of higher learning such as The College of New Jersey, Princeton University, Rider University, and Rutgers University, as well as a number of community colleges. The residents of Hillsborough Township are committed to quality education,and the excellence of township schools is often a key factor for those who select Hillsborough for their hometown.The Hillsborough Township Public School District, with an enrollment of approximately 7700 students, is a K - 12 district with six elementary schools (K-4), one intermediate school (5-6), one middle school (7-8), and one high school (9-12). Mission Statement-The Hillsborough Township Public School District is committed to providing a superior education for all students so they will lead us successfully and responsibly into the future.
PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

The Plainfield Public Schools In partnership with its community Shall do whatever it takes for Every student to achieve High academic standards No alibis, No excuses No exceptions!
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS

Our Mission-The mission of the Parsippany Troy-Hills School District is to provide effective instruction in all program areas, to develop the learning potential of all students in the district, to build skills for a lifetime of learning, and to develop a feeling of self-worth and confidence that will allow students to become productive members of society. To accomplish this mission, the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District is committed to a system which recognizes principals, supervisors and directors as instructional leaders and empowers members of the teaching staff to become partners in the development of curriculum and refinement of instructional strategies. The Board of Education also seeks the involvement of parents and members of the community as participants on a partnership to promote quality education. The result of this collaboration is to produce effective learners who can cope with the demands of an ever-changing society. Furthermore, we are dedicated to achieving a spirit of humanness as students involve themselves in school activities as well as contributing to the well being of the community. To achieve these ends, the Board of Education also supports a continuous program of staff development for all employees as means of developing the most effective curriculum and instruction for all our students.
LENAPE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mission- The mission of the Lenepe regional high school district a leader in progresive education, is to develop physically and emotionally healthy students who excel in ever-changing world…..
WEST ORANGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

West Orange Public Schools Mission Statement-The District is dedicated to meeting the needs of our diverse student body so that every West Orange student will be prepared for college and the workplace.
SOUTH ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT

The School District of South Orange and Maplewood serves more than 6,600 students in nine schools, including six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. The community and its schools are racially and economically diverse with more than 90 percent of Columbia High School graduates planning to attend college each year. The district’s vision is to be the top-performing diverse suburban school district in the nation. Its mission is to provide an excellent education for each and every student by providing them with rigorous academic opportunities to reach their personal college and career aspirations, including providing supports for struggling students to succeed. The district will provide an equitable education that breaks the links between demographics and academic achievement. The district will educate its students to be responsible and productive members of society at large: caring, collaborative and ethical people; critical thinkers and problem solvers; effective writers and speakers; and lifelong learners.
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Welcome to the Gloucester Township Public Schools and best wishes for a successful 2011-12 school year. We look forward to working with you in meeting the many challenges before us. Our school personnel are committed to providing the highest quality educational programs to all children. We ask you to partner with us by becoming involved in your school's activities, parent teacher association, attending Board of Education meetings and participating in the annual School Election in November.
IRVINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Irvington Public Schools envision a community of learners dedicated to academic excellence through a combination of critical thinking and life skills which define the education of the whole child, wherein the major focus of the school system is to improve academic achievement for all students.The Irvington School District's staff members are dedicated to academic success through a rigorous and relevant curriculum that empowers students to become productive, responsible, and self-directed learners and citizens. Through the collaborative efforts of staff, students, parents, and the community, instruction is designed to improve student academic achievement and to prepare students for college and career readiness. The curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of all students through authentic assessment, researched-based instruction, and responsive differentiation that encourages students to think critically and to connect all learning to life beyond the classroom.Through the efforts of committed administrators, well-trained staff members, supportive parents/guardians, and involved community members, the students of the Irvington Public Schools will be independent proactive participants and future leaders of our expanding global society.
MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission-The Montclair School District is dedicated to educational excellence for each and every child. In partnership with parents and the community, the schools will maximize academic and artistic achievement, and develop confident students who are accountable for their ongoing learning, who value initiative and diversity, who achieve the requirements of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels and who are able to contribute meaningfully to the ever-changing global society.
HOWELL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement-The mission of the Howell Township Public School District is to educate students at all grade levels to achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and challenge them to become skillful communicators, independent thinkers, and life-long learners. In reaching their full potential, our children will develop individual, social, and civic responsibility, as well as, respect for themselves and their environment.
WESTFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission-The Westfield Public School District, in cooperation with family and community, prepares all students to reach their highest potential and to become productive, well-balanced and responsible citizens in a global society through educational programs that respect individual differences and diversity.
BLOOMFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION

OUR MISSION-The Bloomfield Public School district, a culturally diverse system, is committed through cooperative efforts within an educational community to provide an equal opportunity for all learners to achieve individual success and to be prepared to meet the needs of an evolving Society.OUR PHILOSOPHY-The Bloomfield Public Schools are organized to meet the needs of the students from the time they enter kindergarten until they graduate from high school. Teachers and administrators are sincerely interested in the welfare and progress of each individual. The students who attend our schools come first. We have an obligation to provide a cost-effective education program that meets the instructional needs of each student. It is also our responsibility to welcome the children into an educational environment that is conducive to the teaching/learning process. The positive learning environment is created to assist students in developing to their fullest potential.
NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement-The mission of the North Brunswick School District, in partnership with the community is to educate, inspire and empower our students to meet challenges and achieve success

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