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 - May 10th Board Presentation |
The Roxbury School District’s technology department, secretaries, and school nurses were the focus Monday of a "Roxbury Resilience" observance celebrating their year dealing with COVID-19. The video presentation, shown at the Roxbury School Board meeting, was the second of four scheduled to take place before the end of the school year. Click the video image above to view that recognition presentation.
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Asian/Pacific American History Month
20 Asian American and Pacific Islander
Women to Know
During May, in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we are recognizing and uplifting Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women whose leadership, innovation and creativity have made and continue to make vast contributions to our history. Click here to read on and learn the names and stories of 20 AAPI women to know and celebrate.
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Roxbury High School Announces
Third Marking Period Honor Rolls
Roxbury High School announces the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2020/2021 school year.
Students must have earned all grades 90 or above on their third marking period report cards to qualify for high honor roll and students must have earned all grades 80 or above on their third marking period report cards to earn the status of honor roll.
Click here to view the student list on our website under "In the News".
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Rox-THON 2021 is almost here!
Help Support the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Roxbury High School’s Rox-THON is Friday, May 21st and will run from 5-8 p.m. for students in grades 9-12 with a capacity of 150 students. The event will be outside and feature different covid-friendly games/activities and will feature music and an hourly “line dance”.
The high school club was founded with the ideals of supporting families and donating funds for pediatric cancer and this year the determination to continue with the cause has been unwavering.
“The event will certainly look different compared to previous years, but we’re excited to continue supporting this cause. It’s important to remember that while the world shut down over the last year, families continued to hear the devasting news that “your child has cancer”. We are hoping to spread the word and encourage our community to support this worthwhile cause,” shared Rox-THON advisor Mike Gottfried.
“We’re also looking into the option of livestreaming parts of our event: our welcome and “family hour”, which features guest speakers including Senator Bucco, Chrissy Aulenbach (former district employee who lost her son Henry in December 2019), Kelly Blanchette (Child Life Specialist at the Valerie Center at Goryeb Children’s Hospital), and Willow Bradley (current senior whose sister passed away from cancer this past year).”
Over $300,000 has been raised in the past seven years with the majority of the efforts generated by student leadership.
Click here to help support this cause or to purchase a 2021 Rox-THON t-shirt or send a check (made payable to “RHS Rox-THON”) to Roxbury High School Attn: Mike Gottfried, 1 Bryant Dr. Succasunna, NJ 07876. Any inquiries can be directed to rhsroxthon@roxbury.org. Click here to read this story on our website under "In the News".
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Virtual Visions Art Invitational Results
Montville Township Public Schools hosted a Virtual Visions exhibition of high school artwork earlier this week. Eleven area schools participated each submitting ten works of art in eight different categories including Drawing/Illustration B&W, Drawing/Illustration Color, Painting, Pottery, Sculpture/Crafts, Mixed Media/Open, Photography, and Digital Media.
Roxbury artists placed in four of the eight categories. Winners included Alexa Hernandez, Grade 12 – First Place Drawing/Illustration (Color) – Price Paid for Your Buffet, Gianna Malone, Grade 11 – First Place Photography – Warehouse Traffic, Ash Dunlap, Grade 12 – Second Place Digital Media – Earring Magic Ken, and Sheryl Peng, Grade 12 – Honorable Mention Painting – Not Part of My Plan. Click here to read more about this event on our website under "In the News".
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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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Come to the 1st annual Roxbury Band’s Yard Sale on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 9-4 at Horseshoe Lake in front of the Rec Center. Drop in, pick up something new and help support the Roxbury High School Bands!
All proceeds benefit the Roxbury Band Program.
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Join the Kennedy PTA for a Roxbury Family Night Out at Chipotle's in Ledgewood on Wednesday, May 19th from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. Dine in or carry out!
Use promo code 84D3EDH when you order online at Chipotle.com or on the Chipotle app. When you pay in person, mention Kennedy School PTA and show a print or digital flyer and Kennedy PTA will receive 33% of your bill!
Click here to view this flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury Instrument Showcase for Grades 4-6
The Roxbury Instrumental Music Department will be holding a Roxbury Instrument Showcase for all Roxbury fourth through sixth-grade students.
Students and their families are invited to RVSP to attend the Instrument Showcase on Thursday, May 20th from 4-8 p.m. (Rain Date: Monday, May 24 from 4-8 p.m.) in the Roxbury High School Parking Lot located at 1 Bryant Drive in Succasunna. RSVP is required here.
Our goal at the Instrument Showcase is to expose your child to the instruments that are available next year in an interactive format while ensuring the safety of all attendees. During this open house-style event, students will have the opportunity to visit instrument-specific tables and receive a live demonstration and/or performance from an upper-class musician. Students are encouraged to ask questions, as we hope to tailor the demonstration to each child’s specific interest. Students will also have the chance to pick up and hold sanitized sample instruments (per parent/guardian discretion) to help them further develop their preferences. Click here to read more about this showcase on our webpage under "In the News".
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Paint Nice Messages on Stones
at Upcoming Roxbury Event - June 27
For the second year, the Roxbury High School Interact Club is inviting people to an event where inspiring messages will be painted on rocks that will be placed throughout the township in honor of Maya Guberman and Christopher D’Amico, two young people whose deaths inspired movements promoting kindness.
The stone painting event is scheduled for June 27, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Roxbury Rotary Club pavilion at Horseshoe Lake Park in Succasunna, said Roxbury Interact Club Secretary Julia Kest. Click here to read more about this event from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Roxbury 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 Lacrosse Updates
No. 7 Delbarton over Roxbury-Boys lacrosse recap - May 11
David Link recorded two goals as six different players notched the score sheet to lead Delbarton, No. 7 in the NJ.com Top 20, to a 7-4 win over Roxbury in Morristown. Donnie Tedesco, Andrew Ross, Matt Harper, Matt Johnson and Cole Morgan added a goal each for Delbarton (4-3). Roxbury’s record is 2-6. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Sparta High School Girls Lacrosse Defeat Roxbury - May 12
The Sparta High School girls lacrosse took down Roxbury on Friday 14-6 taking their first win of the season. Sparta started strong with eight goals in the first half. They found the back of the Gaels net another six in the second half. Click here read more game coverage from TAPinto Sparta.
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Roxbury Baseball/Softball Updates
Roxbury over Morristown-Beard - Baseball recap - May 6
Jack Findlay went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and two runs scored to lead Roxbury past Morristown-Beard, 12-2, in Roxbury. Justin Ford added two hits, two RBI and a run and three pitchers combined on a four-hitter for Roxbury. Jackson Scully had an RBI single for Morristown-Beard. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Softball: Roxbury’s Errichiello fans 20 batters to stun No. 18 North Hunterdon - May 7
Hailey Errichiello threw about as dominant as a pitcher can, striking out 20 batters and allowing just two hits and one walk for Roxbury in its 9-0 win over North Hunterdon, No. 18 in the NJ.com Top 20, in Annandale. Errichiello helped her own cause with two runs batted in as Paige Donnelly did the same via two solo homeruns for Roxbury (6-3). Sienna Sorrentino recorded both hits for North Hunterdon (7-3). Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Mount Olive over Roxbury - Baseball recap - May 10
Brian Bienus went four innings on the mound, allowing no runs and two hits while striking out four and one walk as Mount Olive defeated Roxbury 2-1, in Succasunna. Mount Olive (8-2) led 2-0 after the fourth inning. Bienus also recorded two doubles in the win, while Dylan Onorevoule hit a solo homer. Justin Bosland struck out eight and conceded no walks, one hit and one run in three innings for Roxbury (5-5), while Justin For drove in a run. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Randolph over Roxbury - Baseball recap - May 11
Joe Reed went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored to lead Randolph over Roxbury, 10-5, in Succasunna. Christian Guarente hit a double with two RBI and two runs scored while Justin Townsend went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and three runs scored for Randolph (6-4), which has won each of its last five games. Justin Ford went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run, finishing with three RBI and two runs scored while Jack Findlay singled and doubled with an RBI and two runs scored for Roxbury, which falls to 5-6 with the loss. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
Roxbury over Morris Knolls - Softball recap - May 11
Junior Jayden Pennella had three RBI and a home run and sophomore Kendall Fehsal had two RBI and a home run to help pace Roxbury to a 6-0 win over Morris Knolls in Succasunna. Cam Fehsal had a double for Roxbury (8-3), which recorded its seventh shutout of the season. Freshman pitcher Hailey Errichiello finished with nine strikeouts and allowed five hits through seven innings. For Morris Knolls (6-6), senior Kayla Hua and junior Krystyna Opsasnick each went 2-for-3. Click here to read this coverage from NJ.com.
St. Elizabeth over Roxbury - Girls lacrosse - Morris County Tourney prelim. round - May 12
Avery Amato netted a game-high seven goals to lead 16th-seeded St. Elizabeth to a 13-12 win over 17th-seeded Roxbury in Morristown. With the win, St. Elizabeth (9-1) will face top-seeded Chatham, No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 20, in the next round on Saturday. St. Elizabeth scored six of the first seven goals in the second half after the score was knotted at 5-5 at the break. Roxbury (0-11) reeled off four straight goals to tie it at 12-12 with 1:11 to go, but St. Elizabeth scored the go-ahead goal with 31 seconds left. Annalisa Bio also scored three times for the home team while Paulina Zamora netted six goals with an assist for Roxbury. Zoe Pickett (three goals) and Mackenzie Pickett (two goals) chipped in as well. Click here to read this coverage 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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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:
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 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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Roxbury Kiwanis Plans Free Food Distribution - May 15
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Roxbury will be holding a free food distribution on May 15. The goal of the effort, taking place starting at 9:30 a.m. at St. Therese Parish, 151 Main Street, Succasunna, is to help relieve “the financial strain put on families during this pandemic,” said club president Cain Pope, Club.
The club will be distributing more than 100 boxes containing up to 45 pounds of canned food, fresh produce and groceries. Kiwanis Club will be purchasing 40,000 pounds of food to be distributed throughout the area. Kiwanis Club raises funds to purchase the food.
At the food give-away, recipients will stay in their cars. “Drive up, and we will put the food right in the vehicle,” said Pope, noting all recipients will be required to register in advance to make sure there is a sufficient supply of food. Register at www.kiwanishelps.org. Click here to read more from TAPinto Roxbury.
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Rotary walk to fight stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders - May 22
The Rotary Clubs in the area will be holding Awareness Walks in four different locations on the morning of Saturday, May 22 to help raise awareness of the stigma caused by mental health issues and substance use disorder. The one-mile walks will take place in Clinton, Denville, Madison and Robbinsville.
The event is designed to inform the public that the problems people face with mental illness and substance use disorders are not subjects of shame or embarrassment but are medical issues that can be addressed and treated. The goal is to eliminate stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorders through education. Stigma is the primary barrier to those with mental health and substance use disorders to seek help.
The first 150 people to register at each site will receive a free T-Shirt and face mask. People may register at here.
To learn more about the Rotary Stigma-Free initiative, please contact District Governor Ann Walko at edudoc98@aol.com or 908-410-7251. Click here to read more from the Roxbury Register.
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Roxbury Township
Memorial Day Ceremony - May 31
Roxbury’s Memorial Day Committee is currently planning the 2021 Memorial Day Ceremony to be held on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Veterans’ Memorial on the island at Horseshoe Lake, 72 Eyland Avenue, Succasunna NJ. Roxbury Township and the Roxbury Veterans of Foreign War Post 2833 are hosting this ceremony of remembrance. There is no parade being held this year.
All are invited to attend this Memorial Day ceremony honoring the memory of those Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. In case of rain, the ceremony will take place at the nearby picnic pavilion. Current COVID-19 guidelines/restrictions will be in effect. For questions, please contact Michele O’Halloran at 973-448-2002. Click here to view this event flyer in our Virtual Backpack.
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Roxbury planning eighth annual townwide garage sale - June 27
The Roxbury Township Chamber of Commerce will host the township’s eighth annual town-wide garage sale on Saturday, June 26 and Sunday, June 27. The event will be held rain or shine. Residents are asked to save the date, and additional details will follow soon.
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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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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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