Roxbury Schools News & Events
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Our students, staff, and schools are active members of the community who give their time to academics, athletics, the arts, and causes close to their hearts. Check out news and events throughout Roxbury.
Spotlight on Roxbury!
We want to hear from you Roxbury! We're always looking for great stories or things happening in the Roxbury Schools and around town that involve our students, staff, and families! Share your stories with us at goodnews@roxbury.org or by submitting the online form here.
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Roxbury Resiliency - Board Presentation 4/26 |
'We leaned on each other' says Roxbury Schools Chief in Celebrating 'Roxbury Resilience'
The Roxbury School District’s buildings and grounds, food service, security, and transportation employees were the focus Monday of a “Roxbury Resilience” observance celebrating their year of dealing with COVID-19. The video presentation, shown at the Roxbury School Board meeting, was the first of four scheduled to take place before the end of the school year. Click the video image above to view that recognition presentation.
Click here to read more about this recognition from TAPinto Roxbury.
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RHS Jazz Night
Roxbury High School's Jazz Night was Wednesday night. Seating for the concert was limited to performer families only, but the concert was live-streamed. Check it out here!
EMS Jazz Band, RHS Vocal Jazz, RHS Big Band, RHS Revelation, and RHS Jazz Ensemble performed and the night concluded with a combined number with Vocal Jazz, Revelation, and Jazz Ensemble. Click the video image above to watch Jazz Night!
Check out the RHS Dance concert tonight here!
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Celebrate Diversity Month
As we close out "Celebrate Diversity Month", a month dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we encourage everyone to continue educating yourself on the different things that make us all unique!
We can carry on the practice of encouraging the acknowledgment of our differences by engaging with facets of other cultures, perspectives, and lifestyles in significant ways.
You can do these things by yourself, with your family, or even virtually with a friend.
- Consider talking to someone from a different culture about the values and practices that they recognize
- Read a book, watch a movie, or catch a docu-series that looks at different cultures, lifestyles, or topics from a multicultural lens
- Listen to different types of music or learn a dance that goes along with it.
- Try a food or new recipe that is native to a different culture.
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Try to learn a new language via a free App or YouTube. Better yet, sign up with the Roxbury Public Library to access Rosetta Stone and start learning another language today!
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Graduation Signs for the Class of 2020 Order now thru May 18
Please do not miss out on purchasing your senior graduation lawn sign. There is a one-sided and two-sided option available to you. All order forms and money are due back no later than Tuesday, May 18th. Forms can be returned to Mrs. McCracken (jmccracken@roxbury.org) in B114 or Mrs. McLoughlin (lmcloughlin@roxbury.org) in G168. If you are a virtual only student forms may be dropped off to the security office during school hours. Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Roxbury Recognized
with the 100% Club Award
Roxbury High School and Eisenhower Middle School, in Roxbury Township, were recently recognized with the 100% Club Award for 2020 by the New Jersey Technology and Engineering Educators Association. 100% Club schools have their entire department as members of NJTEEA.
The 100% Club showcases those schools with the highest level of commitment to professional development. Roxbury staff are actively involved in the many professional development activities NJTEEA offers and network with colleagues from across the state. Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".
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Hundreds of pounds of trash and debris- including face masks- hauled from Roxbury parks
Deputy Mayor Fred Hall is always amazed at just how much trash gets picked up by volunteers during the Environmental Commission’s yearly outdoor cleanup.
On Saturday, April 17, the Roxbury Environmental Commission teamed up with the Roxbury High School Environmental Club and Honors Students, the Roxbury Trails Committee, and Ramsey Outdoors to take part in Raritan Headwaters Annual Stream Clean up.
Due to Covid-19 precautions, participation was limited to 25 participants per site, so the Roxbury Environmental Commission decided to sponsor two site locations this year-the Black River Park and Ledgewood- Morris Canal Park with the latter reserved for student participation.
The Roxbury High School students collected an estimated haul of 700 pounds of dumped trash and debris at the Ledgewood site and with the help of the Ramsey Outdoor store in Ledgewood, which provided canoes at the Black River Park location, additional debris was reachable along the banks of Black River Park. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
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Franklin PTA is hosting a Mother's Day Plant Sale Fundraiser. Decorate with 5" Potted Plants for $5 only! Many plants to choose from including geraniums, million bells, petunias, begonias, and many more!
Orders will be accepted thru May 4th. You will need to print your receipt and present at it at the Roxbury Garden Center to pick up your plants. Plants must be picked up between May 6th and 9th from the Roxbury Garden Center at 131 Rt 10 East in Succasunna. Order now here!
Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Announces Kindergarten Registration Dates for 2021/2022
Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has set its Kindergarten registration dates for the 2021/2022 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2021 to participate. Click here for more information regarding Roxbury's Entrance Age Policy (P5112). If there are any questions regarding the policy or procedure, please reach out to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Chuck Seipp at cseipp@roxbury.org or by calling 973-584-6799.
Roxbury Township Public Schools offers a full-day kindergarten program designed to develop knowledge and skills in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to help children develop skills and strategies that will help them learn and establish a foundation for lifelong success in education. The program allows more time for students to address curriculum in depth and allows teachers to provide additional activities in learning.
To register for Kindergarten, parents must bring their child’s original birth certificate, a record of immunizations, and three proofs of residency at the time of registration. To access more details, visit www.roxbury.org/KindergartenRegistration.
Parents must make an appointment beginning in early January at their home school to register their child. If the home school is unknown, please contact the Transportation Department at 973-584-6756 and based on your address, they can let you know what school your child should be attending. Click here to view the different school's registration schedules.
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Need help buying groceries? NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is New Jersey's food assistance program that can help you buy groceries. Learn more about NJ SNAP at www.NJSNAP.gov.
Click here to view informational flyers in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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St. Therese Knights of Columbus Scholarships Available
The Succasunna-based St. Therese Knights of Columbus (KOC) is accepting applications for three scholarships this year, the organization announced today. The KOC Council’s 2021 Memorial Scholarship Program is open to children or grandchildren of current or deceased members of KOC Council 6320. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who must accept and attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university or post-secondary school trade or technical school in 2021, said the KOC. It said it will be awarding three, $1,000 grants to be used in the winners’ freshman years.
Completed applications and other required information must be sent by May 21 to John McDonnell, 18 East Circuit Drive, Succasunna, NJ 07876-1962 (roxbsox@optonline.net). To get an application or ask questions, email McDonnell or John Wolf at jnbwolf@optimum.net. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Scholarship money is offered in Morris County
The Morris County Retirees Education Association Philanthropic Fund, Inc. (MCREAPF) is offering six scholarships to Morris County residents who are attending and will be graduated from a public high school.
This scholarship is for students who plan to pursue a career in education and who will be attending an approved four-year accredited college or university offering a bachelor's degree with an education major.
The scholarships are for $2,000. The recipients will be sent $2,000 after the chairperson receives a copy of the first semester transcript which indicates enrollment in the field of education and a successful academic record.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday, April 30. Scholarship applications are available at your high school guidance office or at https://www.morriscountyrea.org.
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High School Scholarship Opportunities
Click here for a variety of scholarship opportunities shared with the high school students in Mr. Miller's Miller's Minutes. There are scholarships for students in all grade levels at the high school.
Click here to visit StudentScholarships.org for additional scholarship opportunities shared with high school students in Mr. Miller's Miller's Minutes.
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rSchooltoday App
Roxbury Schools is using the rSchoolToday app to do the Daily Health Screening.
Please keep in mind that the rSchoolToday health screening is ONLY for students who are attending school in person on a given day. Therefore, ONLY students in the Blue cohort will need to conduct a health screening and submit through the app on Tuesday. Any student who is exhibiting symptoms or responds affirmatively to any of the screening questions should not attend school that day. Fully virtual students do not need to complete a health screening unless they are participating in an on-site event, such as sports.
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Roxbury Technology Help Desk for Students & Parents
The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form. Thank you.
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State of Our Gaels Nation |
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Roxbury High School Gaelvision |
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RHS Athletic Events Calendar
Click here for the most up-to-date calendar of Roxbury High School sporting events.
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Roxbury HS PSA - Stay safe, so we can play! Let's Go Gaels!
Thanks to the Sports and News Class at RHS for putting together this PSA below. Let's play! Stay safe! Practice Social Distancing, Wear your Mask, Wash your Hands and Stay home if you are not feeling well! Let's Go Gaels!
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Roxbury Lacrosse Updates
Montville over Roxbury - Boys lacrosse recap - Apr 23
Nick Gomez tallied a goal and three assists to help Montville take a 6-4 win over Roxbury, in Succasunna. The game was 1-1 at the half, and Montville (3-0) held a 4-3 lead heading to the fourth quarter. Garrett Hickler and Ryan Cocuzza each scored two goals in the win, while Sebastian Graziano tallied a goal and an assist. Roxbury fell to 0-3 on the season. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Big first half propels New Providence - Girls lacrosse recap - Apr 24
Reagan Wawzycki had seven goals and Maddy LaMotta had a goal and two assists for New Providence in a 10-3 win over Roxbury. New Providence (1-2) took a 7-0 lead by halftime. Mackenzie Pickett had a goal and an assist for Roxbury (0-3). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
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Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates
Baseball: Results, links and featured coverage for Friday, April 23
Click here to read the baseball results, links, and featured coverage for Friday, April 23 from NJ.com.
Myers’ Walk-off Sacrifice Fly Caps off Bridgewater-Raritan’s Rally Against #19 Roxbury
Coming off a 2-0 start, the Panthers welcomed #19-ranked Roxbury onto the campus of Bridgewater-Raritan High School April 23. The Gaels jumped out to a big lead early, putting the Panthers in an early hole for the second time in as many home games to start 2021. And for the second time in as many of these games, the Panthers found a way to get the job done.
After four straight hits and a sacrifice fly put Roxbury (1-2) ahead 3-0 with one out in the top of the 1st, Bridgewater-Raritan (3-0) certainly responded and did not panic. Down 4-3 heading into the bottom of the 6th, Michael Fattore scored the tying RBI single with two outs, and after reliever Jason Cozzi and the Panthers’ defense got out of a major jam in the top of the 7th, Bryce Myers hit the game-winning, walk-off sacrifice fly with one out to score Noah Matheson and complete a thrilling 5-4 comeback victory for the Panthers. Click here to read more from TAPinto the BReeze.
Fast starts, streak busters & more we learned from the opening week of softball
Just four days into the N.J. softball season and there’s already plenty of teams, players and storylines that are raising eyebrows throughout the Garden State. Teams are making the most of missed opportunities and, even with a bit of a washout Wednesday, there were several chances to take stock in the world of N.J. softball. What did we notice through the opening week of the 2021 season?
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Errichiello leading Roxbury to fast start - Every year there are underclassmen that acclimate themselves to the varsity level incredibly quick. One of those this year includes Roxbury freshman Hailey Errichiello who has produced both in the circle and at the plate for a resurgent Roxbury team. Errichiello has paced Roxbury, a team that went 7-12 in 2019, to a 3-0 start with a marquee win over Mount Olive to open the year. In those three games, Errichiello has pitched 14 innings and has yet to give up a run, allowing just five hits with striking out 22 batters. She has also been the Gaels’ top batter out of the gate. In eight at-bats she’s produced three hits (including a home run) with four RBIs and four runs. Click here to read more from NJ.com.
Softball: McCurry beats throw on game-winning sacrifice to push Sparta past Roxbury - Apr 26
With neither team yet to score a run and the bases loaded in the bottom of the seventh, Emily Jacobs stepped up to the plate, looking to give Sparta the edge it needed to take down a previously unbeaten Roxbury team. Jacobs grounded one to the left side of the infield, with Roxbury pitcher Hailey Errichiello getting her glove on the ball but unable to cleanly corral it. Errichiello scooped up the grounder and threw home for what was certain to be a bang-bang play to decide the game. McCurry, running on contact, narrowly beat the throw from the pitcher, crossing the plate just before the throw arrived and securing Sparta’s 1-0 home victory over Roxbury. Click here to read more game coverage from NJ.com.
Hailey Errichiello of Roxbury voted Morris/Sussex Softball Player of the Week
After four days of voting, Roxbury freshman Hailey Errichiello has been selected as the Morris/Sussex Softball Player of the Week for April 19-25. The Gaels freshman was an integral part of helping her team get out to a 3-0 start. She was 2-0 in the circle with 22 strikeouts in 14 innings pitched with no runs allowed on five hits. In the batter's box, Errichiello was .375 with four runs and six RBI as Roxbury knocked off Mount Olive, Mendham and Parsippany Hills. Click here to read this coverage and more from NJ Herald.
Roxbury over Kittatinny - Softball recap - Apr 28
Natalie Otto tossed a one-hitter with one run, three walks and eight strikeouts to lift Roxbury to an 11-1 five-inning victory against Kittatinny in Succasunna. Jayden Pennella hit a homerun in a 2-for-3 day at the plate with three runs batted in for Roxbury (4-1). Reese Vanderhoof recorded the lone hit for Kittatinny (1-4). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
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Roxbury Tennis Updates
Boys Tennis: Results, featured coverage, and links for Thursday, April 22
Click here to read the Boys Tennis: Results, featured coverage, and links for Thursday, April 22 from NJ.com.
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Did you know...
Since 2016, the Roxbury Township Public Schools has been striving to become more sustainable and green in its policies and practices. The Board of Education and administration made the decision to pursue district sustainability and green initiatives by creating and approving policies and regulations outlining its position and efforts.
To that end, all seven schools in Roxbury Township attained Bronze certification through Sustainable Jersey for Schools in August 2018 and now we are striving to renew that certification and attain the next level, Silver! In this section, you will find various green initiatives, events, and tips to live a healthier, greener life. Click here for more information regarding our sustainability initiative.
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Lake Hopatcong Foundation:
Help us with a little Spring Cleaning
When debris—plastic bags, bottles, cigarette butts, etc.—is tossed on the ground, it can get washed into storm drains and end up in our waterways. In addition to being unsightly, litter can harm aquatic life and decrease oxygen levels in the water when it decays. If we each take some time to clean up our communities, we can make a BIG difference. If you're itching to get a little spring cleaning done, below are two cleanups that will get you outside in the spring weather and protect our watershed at the same time. Happy spring cleaning!
LHF Adopt-A-Spot Community Cleanup
Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 8:30 - 10 am
We hope you will join us to pick up roadside debris along Mt. Arlington Boulevard in support of Roxbury’s Adopt-A-Road Program and in celebration of Earth Week. In just a quick 90 minutes, we usually make a huge difference! No registration is necessary for this event, simply meet us on Mt. Arlington Boulevard in front of the Nixon School (275 Mt Arlington Blvd., Landing) at 8:30 am. Please park your vehicles along the road in front of the school. Gloves, trash bags, and vests will be provided. Masks will be required when in groups. Click here to read about these events from Hopatcong Lake Regional News.
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School Community Asset Map - You Can Help!
As part of our initiative to maintain Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, we continuously need to update our Community Asset Map. This is a collective inventory of the positive and valued aspects of a community by identifying the places, institutions, programs, and people that contribute to making our communities great places to learn and live.
Community assets can include information on local artists, scientists, and other experts, parks, local historic buildings, and green businesses, but can also include resources like cultural activities and events, arts, cultural and service organizations, social service agencies, and community organizations that are part of the great community context.
We've come up with over 700 businesses, restaurants, educational institutions, medical facilities, transportation hubs, and community organizations since 2018, but we need your help up in updating this list as we know things are ever-changing.
Please take a few minutes and jot down a few places and/or groups that you can think of to help round out our list. Click here for more information regarding the Roxbury Community Asset Map and how you can contribute.
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Roxbury Clean Communities
Annual Shredding Event - May 15
Have documents to shred? Bring them to Roxbury's Annual Community Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 8:30-12:00 at the Roxbury Recycling Center located at 96 N Dell Road Avenue in Kenvil. This event will be held rain or shine. Due to limited capacity, this service will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, call 973-448-2053.
Click here to view the event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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MCMUA's Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Dates Set; May 22 is First Event
The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority will hold four Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Days in 2021 for residents, with the first opportunity on May 22.
Guidelines regarding acceptable hazardous material is located here: acceptable hazardous materials and includes pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, oil-based paints, stains, paint thinners and removers, solvents, automotive fluids, lead acid and rechargeable batteries, pool chemicals, and darkroom chemicals.
Also accepted are aerosol cans (not empty), propane and helium cylinders, small quantities of asbestos (wetted, double bagged and sealed with duct tape to a 100 pound limit), driveway sealant, roofing tar, fluorescent bulbs, PCB-ballasts, mercury thermometers and switches, household cleaning products, muriatic acid. Visit www.MCMUA.com for additional updates regarding our Household Hazardous Waste and other programs as they are announced.
Drop off events are scheduled for:
- Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., Parsippany
- Saturday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
- Saturday, September 25, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Morris County Public Safety Training Academy
- Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Chatham High School 255 Lafayette Ave., Chatham
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, MCMUA is requesting that patrons store all materials in the trunk, cargo area, or bed of the vehicle for easy access by the MUA's contractor, whose team will remove it from the vehicle. All participants dropping off household hazardous materials must wear face coverings, keep their vehicle windows closed, and stay in their vehicles for the duration of the event. Please plan your visit accordingly.
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Lake Hopatcong Foundation
NALMS Poster Contest - Jun 1
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation is a member of the North American Lake Management Society.
Each year NALMs runs a student poster contest to celebrate Lakes Appreciation Month in July. More details about the contest are available at Poster Contest – North American Lake Management Society (NALMS). Poster submission deadline is Tuesday, June 1. Three winners (one from each grade range) will be notified via email by Friday, June 18.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Trails: Take a Hike in Roxbury, NJ
It’s a great opportunity to get out of the house and into the sunshine, no matter what the temperature is! There are five parks in Roxbury with trails, with varying levels of difficulty. Several trails have great views this time of year. Descriptions, images, maps as well as links to other local trails are available.
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Roxbury Collects
Box Tops for Education
Roxbury Schools collects "Box Tops for Education" at the K-8 schools. It's an easy, practically effortless way to raise funds for our schools by purchasing items you buy all the time. Clipped box tops can be sent to our K-8 schools.
Skip the Clip with the next generation of Box Tops! Box Tops is changing to fit today's families. The new and improved Box Tops mobile app uses state-of-the-art technology to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Tops to your school's earnings online.
for more information.
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Here we will feature events of organizations, clubs, and teams throughout our community that serve to enrich the lives of our students.
Announcements, upcoming events, documents and forms that were previously sent home via backpacks will now be included in the Virtual Backpack.
Let's continue to work to go green! (On occasion though, some paper forms, and flyers and other important information, will come home with your student or be sent to you directly via email.) This page is updated as flyers and events are received. Check the backpack!
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Check Your
Honeywell Settings!
Don't wait until severe weather hits to check your settings! You may want to change your time settings from Midnight to Midnight and have more than one way of being contacted (i.e., phone call or text message and/or email)! This way if the phone lines are down/circuits are busy, etc., you are covered! Log into your Honeywell account here.
Click here for parent instructions on creating an account.
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Roxbury Employment Opportunities |
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Roxbury Schools
To view all available employment opportunities for Roxbury Township Public Schools and to apply online, visit www.roxbury.org/employment.
Roxbury Township
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Upcoming Board of Education Meetings |
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Mondays:
05/10/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ LRS)
06/07/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
06/21/2021 - Regular Meeting (Virtual/Hybrid @ RHS)
07/19/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
07/21/2021 - Retreat Meeting (Location TBD)
08/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
09/30/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
10/11/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
11/15/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
12/13/2021 - Regular Meeting (Location TBD)
01/06/2022 - Reorganization Meeting (Location TBD)
Location:
Lincoln/Roosevelt Auditorium, 34 N. Hillside Ave., Succasunna, NJ (unless indicated otherwise)
Time:
7:30 p.m. (unless indicated otherwise)
View the Meeting Dates, Agendas, and Minutes here!
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RHS Alumni Reunion Calendar
Are you planning a class reunion or get together or do you have a reunion coming up and want to see if anything is planned? Then click here to check out the Roxbury High School Reunion Calendar!
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Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations are Now Being Accepted
The Roxbury Public Schools Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to honor alumni who have typified the Roxbury School District tradition of excellence and brought credit to our community by their personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Recipients of this year's award were honored at Roxbury High School's Academic Awards Night in October.
Nominations for the 7th Annual Distinguished Alumni Award are now being accepted. Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations by no later than June 1, 2021 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.
Click here to read more about the Distinguished Alumni Nomination process.
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Roxbury Community School
Upcoming Programs & Events
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RCS Kids Corner
The Roxbury Community School offers courses and workshops year-round for children of all ages.
Children need to be registered in the school's they attend for the after-school programs. Evening and weekend programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents. Click here to view the kid's corner community school programs on our website.
Check out these new programs:
- Basketball Clinic (Gr 3-8)
- Intro to Golf Clinic (Gr 3-8)
- MS Grass Volleyball Clinic (Gr 7-8)
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RCS Summer Camps
Roxbury Community School summer camps are under way! Our camps and programs are open to Roxbury and non-Roxbury residents
Registrations are currently being accepted for:
- Broadway Bound/Behind the Curtain Theatre Camp
- Calling All Kids (PreK-K) Camp
- Coach Miller's Tennis Camp
Camps still in the works:
- Boys Basketball Camp (Gr 5-8)
- Girls Basketball Camp (Gr 5-8)
- Band & Percussion Camps (Gr 4-8)
- Track & Field Camps (Gr 4-12)
- Movement & Mindfulness Camp (Ages 4-9)
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Register is now open for the 2021/2022
Roxbury Community School Preschool!
For more information about our high-quality program and to register for the Roxbury Community School Preschool, please visit www.roxbury.org/preschool.
The Roxbury Community School Preschool is a tuition-based program open to children ages 3-5 as of October 1st and runs congruently with the district calendar and is open to non-Roxbury residents as well!
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RCS College Prep
The Roxbury Community School is dedicated to helping students prepare for college through a few different avenues.
The Roxbury Community School has also partnered with Kaplan SAT/ACT Prep, Lentz & Lentz SAT/ACT Prep, and My 3 Sons/NJ Tutoring to empower students to excel on standardized tests like the SAT's and ACT's. Registrations are ongoing throughout the year! Click here to see what upcoming college prep programs are offered!
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Around Town
Information from Roxbury Township and Local Organizations
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Keep up-to-date with everything going on in Roxbury Township.
Click here for the latest edition of the Township's Monthly What's Happening E-Newsletter filled with upcoming district, township, and recreation events for all ages!
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Roxbury Public Library
Go to roxburylibrary.org to access Roxbury Library's upcoming Events Calendar for adults and children. Register online for programs or call the library at (973) 584-2400. For general information, contact comments@roxburylibrary.org. Click here to view Roxbury Library's upcoming programs in events in our Virtual Backpack under the flyer section.
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Roxbury Friends plan used book sale for Saturday, May 1
The Roxbury Public Library needs to make room for a new collection and so the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library will host an outdoor, clearance book sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. The rain date is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 2. No book donations are being accepted.
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Roxbury Public Library, which funds the library’s substantial program offerings all year long. The sale will take place entirely outside in the front parking lot, making it easy to social distance and shop safely at patrons’ convenience. Masks are required. Cash or checks accepted. No appointments are necessary. Park in the back lot or on Main St. and bring reusable bags. For this sale, the library has a bountiful offering of books, DVDs, and music CDs. No donations will be accepted at this time. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
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Roxbury Recreation
The Recreation Department at Roxbury Township is proud to offer programs for residents of all ages. Here in Roxbury there are an abundant number of youth sports and activities, a lake complex which provides for summer beach fun, beautiful parks, immaculate athletic fields, playgrounds for the little ones and trails for the adventurous. Click here to visit Roxbury Recreation's website for upcoming sports, activities, and information!
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Mount Arlington Recreation
Mt Arlington Rec is a group of volunteers appointed by the Mayor with the goal to coordinate and administer the recreation needs of the Borough. They work together with community volunteers to offer quality recreational programs for the entire family. Click here to visit Mount Arlington Recreation's website for upcoming programs, events, and activities!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
COVID-19 vaccines are on the way to hospitals and clinics across New Jersey. The New Jersey Department of Health is letting NJ residents pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine, but cautions that it will be given to those most at risk first, including front line health workers. Click here to pre-register.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Information and Locations as of April 8
NJ Department of Health – 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center Call 1-855-568-0545 for scheduling assistance for the vaccine.
Morris County Megasite (Rockaway Townsquare Mall, 301 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rockaway) - Use this link to register.
Acme Pharmacy - Use this link for location information and scheduling.
CVS - Use this link www.CVS.com/Coronavirus for location information and scheduling. Customers without a computer can schedule a vaccine by calling CVS at 1-800-746-7287.
Randolph NJ COVID Volunteer Group (Offered through the Roxbury/Randolph shared Health Department) For those who need assistance scheduling a vaccine appointment, complete this form or contact the volunteer group at 908-955-3996. NOTE: NO volunteer will ever ask you for your Social Security Number or Insurance details.
- Byram ShopRite, 90-80 Route 206 North, Stanhope 1-201-400-8180
Walgreens Pharmacy - Use this link to register for an appointment.
Walmart Pharmacy (The Shops at Ledgewood Commons, 461 Route 10, Ledgewood) - Appointments available by phone for anyone 65 and older. Call the pharmacy number 973-598-4087 and Press "0" for a pharmacy representative.
Wegmans Pharmacy (34 Sylvan Way Hanover, 724 Route 202 South Bridgewater) - Use this link www.Wegmans.com/pharmacy to schedule an appointment. Customers without a computer can schedule a vaccine by calling 1-800-207-6099, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weis Pharmacy (148 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ or 293 US Highway 206, Unit 1, Flanders, NJ) - Use this link to schedule an appointment.
Please note:
- Roxbury Township has no control over vaccine scheduling or distribution. This information is being provided to assist residents in obtaining a vaccine.
- The information on this sheet is subject to change. As of the date of printing/posting, the information is believed to be accurate.
- There are many other vaccination locations within New Jersey. We have provided information concerning the vaccination locations which are in close proximity to Roxbury Township.
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In addition, please consider pre-registering for the COVID-19 vaccine at the NJ Department of Health via this link https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/ to ensure that New Jersey receives its fair share of vaccines from the Federal Government.
For questions, please call:
- Roxbury Township Manager’s office: 973-448-2000
- Roxbury Health Department: 973-448-2028
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Roxbury Woman's Club Offering Discounted Hershey Park Tix
The Roxbury Woman’s Club is selling discounted tickets to Hershey Park and three other attractions at the Pennsylvania site, it announced today. The non-profit organization’s fundraiser slashes more than $25 off the normal price for all-age admissions. Such tickets, for people above three years old, normally cost $75.80. But those who buy them through the Roxbury Woman’s Club can get the tickets for $50 if payment is received by April 29 or for $55 between April 30 and May 31.
The deal includes admission to Hershey Park, The Boardwalk at Hershey Park, Zoo America and Hershey’s Chocolate World, said the club. It noted the park includes more than 66 rides and attractions including 12 coasters. Click here to read this coverage from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Do you know a family that needs help to afford the cost of preschool?
Tuition assistance can make it possible for 3- and 4-year-olds in this area to attend a quality preschool program. Preschool Advantage has been assisting families in Morris and Somerset counties for 25 years. Applications are now available for the 2021-2022 academic year, with priority funding given to those who apply by March 1, 2021.
Click here to learn more about Preschool Advantage and the application process, or call 973-532-2501, or email.
Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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It's never been easier to take a Quick Peek at your child's early development.
Get a FREE, Quick Early Developmental Screening. Join the experts from Children's Specialized Hospital for a developmental screening for children ages 1 to 5 years old.
You will receive practical tools and resources about early childhood development.
Click here for more information or to register for a virtual quick developmental screening, or call 908-301-5498.
Click here to view this flyer in English and Spanish in our Virtual Backpack.
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NJ Human Services Extends COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Programs Through End of School Year
The state will be extending several COVID-19-related child care assistance programs for families and providers through the end of June 2021. As part of the public health emergency, the state launched the New Jersey School-Age Tuition Assistance Program to help families pay for care for their school-age child in need of child care as a result of COVID-19 remote learning schools schedules.
For families who have been approved for School-Age Tuition Assistance, payments for your child’s care will now continue through June 30, 2021. No new applications are being accepted.
If you need help paying for child care, you can apply for the state’s Child Care Subsidy Program. To give you a sense of whether you would be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy Program, the income maximum for a family of four is $52,400 annually. Use our calculator to see if you are likely to be eligible or visit our parent page to learn more about this program. If you need help finding child care, contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) Agency. Families can apply online at www.ChildCareNJ.gov.
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Buy-A-Brick Campaign to Help Improve Main Street
Roxbury Township's Main Street Committee invites you to help support their fundraising efforts to continue the beautification of Main Street in Succasunna. Remember a loved one or engrave your name in history! Engraved bricks cost $150 each. Group/bulk orders of ten (10) or more bricks submitted together can pay a discounted price of $125 per brick. Proceeds benefit the continued beautification of Main Street in Succasunna. The bricks are installed in the courtyard surrounding the Victorian Clock by the Gazebo at the Library. Remember a loved one. Honor your family's name on historic Main Street. Salute your graduate!
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