The Weekly Update September 12, 2025 | | |
| | Sept 26: Staff Development -Early Dismissal for Students Only Oct. 13 No School for Students Oct. 21: MS School Picture Day | | Thank you to all who came out to Back to School Night. It was good to meet so many of you and we look forward to working with you and your child (children) this school year! | | Curriculum Overviews, which are accessible on the Academics section of the district website, include the sequence of units, summaries, and number of weeks per unit. Course Overviews for English courses also include the resource list. | | Please log on to your Parent PowerSchool account and complete the following electronic annual form:
2025/2026 Annual Consent Emergency Information & Trip/Activity Medical Clearance Form(Annual)
Free and Reduced Lunch Form (as needed) here: LINK
These forms need to be completed ASAP. If you cannot access your Parent Portal account, please contact your child’s counselor for assistance. | | We are pleased to continue our 1:1 Chromebook program at Northern Burlington to support your students’ learning. Please remember that families are responsible for care, maintenance, and potential repair or replacement costs for district-issued Chromebooks. Optional Protection Plan:
For just $40 per year, the Chromebook Protection Plan covers accidental damage—such as drops, spills, and screen breaks—eliminating most repair costs for up to three incidents per device.
Plase see the graphic of a cost comparison.
A full list of items, coverage details, exclusions, and FAQ is available in the complete Chromebook Repair Agreement on the district website – Chromebook Repair Agreement and Protection Plan. Here is the link to the web store and choose the "Chromebook Protection Plan.” https://nburlington.revtrak.net/ | | The Northern Burlington County Regional School District is seeking interested CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP citizens who meet the legal requirements to serve on the Board of Education. The term of this position will expire December 31, 2026. Legal requirements, per N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1 and N.J.S.A. 18A:12-2, for becoming a member of the regional board of education are: US citizenship and one year’s residence within Chesterfield. At least 18 (eighteen) years of age to qualify for office. An ability to read and write. No interest in any contract with or claim against the Board. Not hold office as mayor or a member of the governing body of the same District. Registered to vote in the district and not disqualified as a voter under N.J.S.A. 19:4-1. Not disqualified from membership for the conviction of crimes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1
Interested citizens are required to submit a resume and letter of interest to Mrs. Jamie Williams, Board Secretary of the Northern Burlington County Regional School District. Applications should be submitted via regular mail to 160 Mansfield Road East, Columbus, NJ 08022, or via email to jwilliams@nburlington.com, stating the applicant's desire to serve on the Board. Submissions must be received by 3:30 p.m. on October 1, 2025 The Board of Education will interview candidates and anticipates an appointment at the October 14, 2025, Regular meeting. Mrs. Jamie Williams Board Secretary Northern Burlington County Regional Board of Education | | Do you know someone who truly embodies the spirit of Northern Burlington County Regional School District? We’re now accepting nominations for the NB Hall of Fame, recognizing individuals whose leadership, character, and achievements have left a lasting legacy. Categories To view information on eligibility and the nomination process, please visit the Application section of the Hall of Fame website.
Nominations are due annually by October 1st.
Recipients are honored at a banquet annually in the spring and are invited to create digital messaging to be shared with students and the community. | | The High School boys soccer program has been invited to the Jersey Soccer Kicks Cancer Showcase. 100% of proceeds go to the Rutgers Cancer Institute. Please use the link below to donate. 2nd Annual Jersey Soccer Kicks Cancer Showcase | |  |
September is National Suicide Prevention Month with World Suicide Prevention Day being September 10th. Newest research from 2022 (Centers of Disease Control and Prevention) states that suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10-14 and the third leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds. LGBTQ+ young people are more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their peers. (Johns et al., 2019; Johns et al., 2020). The Trevor Project is a 24/7 hotline to offer crisis assistance to LGBTQ+youth. The outreach number is listed below. Here is also a helpful reminder of what red flags we need to look out for when it comes to suicide. Listed below are signs that someone may be thinking about hurting themselves: Drastic changes in mood and behavior even if for the better Engaging in risky behaviors Aggressiveness and irritability Possessing lethal means Feeling like a burden Isolating or feeling alone Self-harm like cutting etc. A sense of hopelessness Making suicide threats Giving things away Making funeral arrangements Substance abuse
Sometimes signs are not always perfectly clear either so trust your gut if you are not sure and ask. Let them know that this is a scary topic but one you are not afraid to talk about. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation. When we bring our thoughts out into the light they become a little less scary than carrying them around in the dark alone. Here is a list of local crisis resources: 988lifeline.org or call or text 988 The Trevor Project Hotline is 100% free and confidential: 1-866-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org for more information and resources SCIP(Screening and Crisis Intervention Program)-609-835-6180 Oaks Integrated Care-1-800-963-3377 | | Breakfast Breakfast will be served daily from 7:00 am to 7:30 am. The cost for breakfast is $2.50 for a breakfast bundle which will include a grain and/ or protein, a fruit, and a milk. This will be the free/reduced option and will also be available for purchase. Ala Carte items are available for purchase as well.
Lunch Every day there are two lunch periods and each is 30 minutes long. We encourage all parents and guardians to complete a new 2025-2026 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals prior to the first day of school. The application can be found on our webpage under parent/student resources and at this LINK.
The cost for a regular school lunch is $3.50, and a premium lunch is $3.75. Students will use their school ID to move through the lunch line. Parents are welcome to establish an online lunch account through the lunchtime parent portal found under Food Services on the parent/student page and at this Acct Link. Students are welcome to pack their lunch, please no glass bottles.
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Parent Teacher Student Connection (PTSC): The Parent Teacher Student Connection (www.nburlingtonptsc.org) is a non-profit organization committed to educational excellence and service in the Northern Burlington County High School and Middle School community by developing a close working relationship with parents, teachers, staff, and administration. Your membership and participation will ensure the continued success of our organization. Please read our Welcome letter here and consider joining the PTSC for the new school year! https://www.nburlingtonptsc.org/membership The PTSC is excited to host our 1st annual Designer Bag Bingo & Basket Raffle on Saturday, September 27 at the high school. Doors open at 5:00pm; Games begin at 6:00pm. 12 gorgeous bags from Coach, Kate Spade, Tory Burch, and more. Final blackout game bag valued at $395. 70+ baskets will be raffled and a special $1900 Gucci bag raffle as well. Tickets are $35 online until 9/20 or we sell out. At the door, tickets will be $40. Tickets at https://www.nburlingtonptsc.org/bag-bingo. | | The Northern FFA Chapter will be holding its annual end of Summer/Fall Plant Sale on the following days: Saturday, September 20th, 2025 - 9am-12pm
FALL MUMS: Mums will be available for sale starting throughout the month of September. Thanks to the hard work of our horticultural students, this year our mums are bigger and better than ever before! 9" Mum pots are only $6.00 each. 10" Mum hanging baskets are only $10.00 each. 12" Mixed Mum planters are only $12.00 each. Students enrolled in horticultural classes at the end of the last school year planted mums in May/June and summer ag worker students have worked to grow, fertilize, and maintain them throughout the months of July and August! FALL EVERGREEN TREES: Students will also be selling potted evergreen/shade/Christmas trees throughout the months of September and October. Students have been planting seedlings and raising the young trees that vary in age and size over the last 6 months to 2 years. All trees are in 1-gallon pots and are only $10.00 each. Varieties include Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Eastern White Pine and Norway Spruce. Fall is the best time to plant trees! CLEARANCE SALE: Horticultural students need to make room in the greenhouse for upcoming projects and will be selling various herbs, succulents, and flowering & foliage potted plants, including hanging baskets, at discounted prices during the four sale days. Be sure to check out the greenhouse during any of the sale days to snag a deal on some plants! Please see the attachments below for the sales flyer, plant availability list, price list and save the date reminder. PDF: 2025 Summer-Fall Plant Sale - Flyer & Price List |  | Andrew Kearns Andrew is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters |
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