Archived News

STARS Summer Program Information Session set for April 23

04/15/2024

Please join us for an INFORMATION SESSION on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in the Marsh Cafeteria.

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Marsh Spring Picture Day is April 15 and 16

04/08/2024

Marsh Spring Picture Day will be April 15 and 16.

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Parent Information Letter regarding Solar Eclipse on April 8

03/22/2024

New Jersey will experience a partial solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 between 2 and 4 p.m. Because this coincides with our dismissal times, please read the following information to prepare you and your family.

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Attales Softball Tryouts are March 20 &21

03/12/2024

Attales Middle School students interested in joining the Crusaders Softball team should attend tryouts on March 20 and 21.

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Attales Spring Picture Day is March 26

02/16/2024

Attention Attales Middle School families, Lifetouch Studios will be at Attales on Tuesday, March 26 to take school photos of our Middle School students.

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Attales Middle School Drama Club presents ‘Frozen Jr.’ Feb. 22 and 23

02/15/2024

ABSECON — The Emma C. Attales Middle School Drama Club will present its production of Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 22 and 23 in the Marsh Cafeteria, 800 Irelan Ave.

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Attales yearbooks are on sale now!

11/30/2023

Yearbooks are on sale now!

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Teacher of the Year/ESP of the Year nominations now open!

10/30/2023

Do you know an Absecon teacher or educational services professional who deserves to be recognized for the contributions they have made in your school or district? Now is the time to nominate them!

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Attales School Picture Day will be Thursday, Oct. 26.

Save the date for Attales School Picture Day!

09/29/2023

Attales School Picture Day will be Thursday, Oct. 26.

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Marsh Back to School Night X Book Fair draws a crowd

09/29/2023

Hundreds of families came out to meet teachers and to shop the Absecon PTO's Fall Book Fair Thursday, Sept. 28 at Marsh Elementary School.

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Attales welcomes families for Back to School Night

09/22/2023

Attales Middle School hosted Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept. 21.

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Save the date for Marsh School Picture Day

09/13/2023

Picture Day at the Marsh School will be Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Wednesday, Sept. 20.

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Patriot's Pen essay contest for 6th-8th graders

09/12/2023

The deadline for the VFW’s annual Patriot's Pen youth scholarship contest is fast approaching.

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PLEASE READ: Parent Pick-up and Drop-off Reminders

09/07/2023

As the new school year gets underway, we would like to remind all those who pick up and drop off their students of a few helpful tips.

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Absecon Public Schools to host Open House Aug. 29

08/22/2023

The community is invited to join Absecon Public Schools for an Open House at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023.

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Supply Lists for the 2023-24 school year

08/07/2023

Get ready for the 2023-24 school year! School supply lists have been updated for the upcoming years. Please follow the links below:

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Join us for PreK & Kindergarten Orientation

08/04/2023

Students and parents are invited to join Marsh Elementary School's Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation on Wednesday, Aug. 23!

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Students put on a puppet show for their classes.

Absecon 1st and 8th Grade students pair up for literacy-driven puppet show

06/21/2023

Since March, first grade students from Marsh Elementary and eighth grade students from Attales Middle schools have been meeting together every other week to work on a puppet show project in groups of two or three. The small groups selected a nursery rhyme, read and analyzed the story together through games, and then created sock and paper bag puppets together.

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Students of the Marking Period for 4th Marking Period

Attales recognizes Students of the 4th Marking Period

06/19/2023

Congratulations to the following Students of the Marking Period, who were recognized at the last Family Meeting of the 2022-2023 school year for their efforts during the 4th Marking Period.

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Attales Summa Cum Laude Awards Recipients 2023

Attales students recognized for achievements in 22-23 school year

06/14/2023

On Wednesday, June 14, we celebrated many of our Emma C. Attales Middle School students during the annual awards ceremony.

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Marsh Superintendents Awards recipient 2023

Marsh 3rd & 4th Grade students recognized at Awards Ceremony

06/09/2023

Third and Fourth Grade students from H.A. Marsh Elementary School were recognized Thursday, June 8 before their family, teachers and peers for academic, social and emotional, artistic and athletic successes during the annual Marsh Awards Ceremony.

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Attales Boys Track & Field team named 2023 Co-Champions

06/07/2023

The Attales Boys Track and Field team was named co-champions of the Atlantic Cape Jr. High League Division 2.

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We are starting a pollinator garden!

05/31/2023

Last week, students in our afternoon STARS program planted flowers and other plants that will attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees in a newly created garden behind the Marsh school.

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$1,000 raised for Absecon children's programs at inaugural Books vs. Badges Basketball game

05/26/2023

During the game, more than $1,000 was raised for the Absecon Police Department's Community Policing Fund, which puts on activities for the children of Absecon such as Hooked on Fishing and Shop with a Cop, and for the purchase of school recess recreation equipment.

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Books vs Badges Basketball Game set for May 25

05/17/2023

Come out to support the teams and the children of Absecon at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 in the Attales Gym, 800 Irelan Ave., in the Books vs. Badges Basketball Fundraiser.

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Registration open for 2023 STARS Summer Program

05/15/2023

Summer STARS is a convenient and affordable summer program open to our students located right in our school building. We offer full-day, half-day and early morning care. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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Absecon Preschool Administrator Jessica Schwartzer with a student.

Absecon’s Pre-K administrator presents at regional Preschool Education meeting

05/09/2023

Absecon’s Jessica Schwartzer was a featured presenter during April’s Regional Preschool Administrator Meeting through the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Preschool Education.

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2023-24 Preschool Registration now open

05/08/2023

If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by Oct. 1, 2023, now is the time to register for our free, full-day preschool program.

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An important message regarding Attales End-of-Year events

05/03/2023

As the end of the 2022-23 school year approaches, Attales Middle School would like to share some important information about end-of-year events with our students, parents and guardians.

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3rd Marking Period Student of the Marking Period

Congratulations to the Attales 3rd MP Students of the Marking Period

04/27/2023

Congratulations to the Emma C. Attales Middle School Students of the Marking Period for the 3rd Marking Period!

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Marsh Picture Day set for April 20 and 21

03/31/2023

Marsh families, it's almost time for Spring Picture Day!

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Jadyn Clinkscale recognized at NJBSA 8th Grade Dialogue meeting

03/17/2023

Absecon 8th-grader Jadyn Clinkscale was recognized by the New Jersey School Boards Association at its Atlantic County 8th Grade Dialogue meeting on March 8 at the Galloway Township Middle School.

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Attales Staff beat Students at Basketball Fundraiser for 8th Grade events

03/14/2023

Attales students put up a fight, but in the end were not match for the staff at the Students vs. Staff Basketball Game Fundraiser on Friday, March 10.

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Mary Beth Hodgens with Skye during therapy dog certification.

New staff members certified as therapy dog handlers

03/13/2023

Several members of Absecon Public Schools staff were recently certified as therapy dog handlers by Pet Partners, a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of animal-assisted therapy.

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Spring Picture Day is coming!

03/09/2023

Attention Attales Middle School families, Lifetouch Studios will be at Attales on Tuesday, March 28 to take school photos of our Middle School students.

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8th Grade students Mariam, Fred and Kevin receive Student of the Marking Period certificates for the 2nd Marking Period.

Attales congratulates 2nd MP Students of the Marking Period

03/07/2023

Attales Principal Mr. Burns and Guidance Counselor Mrs. Carver traveled to various classrooms recently to congratulate the 2nd Marking Period Students of the Marking Period.

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Author Nancy Viau visits Pre-K

03/02/2023

Absecon Public Schools Preschool and Kindergarten students had a special visit from New Jersey-based children's author Nancy Viau on Friday, Feb. 24.

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Winners of the VFW Patriot's Pen and Teacher Award at Absecon

VFW announces 2022-23 Patriot's Pen and Teacher Award winners

02/28/2023

VFW Memorial Post 9462 announced the winners of this year’s local Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest and Citizenship Education Teacher Award during a visit to Absecon Public Schools on Thursday, Feb. 23.

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A student hammers a tap into a maple tree at Absecon Public Schools Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

Attales students learn about maple syrup production from Stockton

02/15/2023

Students at Attales Middle School had a chance to learn more about maple syrup production on Thursday, Feb. 9, when Debra Sommers, education specialist for Stockton University’s Maple Grant project, visited to help students tap their own Maple tree.

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The cast of Aladdin Jr. closes out the show on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023.

Attales Drama Club presents Aladdin Jr.

02/13/2023

The Attales Drama Club presented “Aladdin JR.” to a packed house both Thursday and Friday, Feb. 9 and 10.

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Attales presents 'Aladdin Jr.' Feb. 9 and 10

02/02/2023

Experience "A Whole New World" of excitement and adventure as Attales Middle School presents "Aladdin Jr." Feb. 9 and 10 at the Marsh Cafeteria.

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NJHS hosts schoolwide food drive

02/01/2023

Throughout the month of February, Attales National Junior Honor Society is holding a Food Drive to benefit the Beacon Church Food Pantry.

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Atlantic County DOE praises Absecon 22-23 budget

01/24/2023

Earlier this month, the Atlantic County Office of Education issued a review of Absecon Public Schools' 2022-23 school budget, pursuant to state law.

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Students visit animals in at the Humane Society of Atlantic County in Atlantic City

Attales Special Education classes donate blankets to Humane Society

01/18/2023

The students in Mrs. Hodgens’ and Mrs. Caputo’s Special Education classes at Attales Middle School recently traveled to the Humane Society of Atlantic County to deliver newspapers and handmade blankets for the animals.

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Marsh School joins Kids Heart Challenge

01/18/2023

Students at Absecon's Marsh school will be asked to sign up and commit to “Get Moving” or “Be Kind” while raising money to help fund community initiatives, education, research and quality of care – all to fight the No. 1 killer in the world, heart disease.

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3 Attales students take top spots in local Elks essay contest

01/10/2023

Congratulations to Zidane Aminu, 3rd Place - 6th Grade Competition; Nina Perez, 2nd Place - 7th Grade Competition; and Hannah Cavileer, 1st Place - 7th Grade Competition.

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Students win $500 on Fox29's ClassH-Room

01/05/2023

Eighth-graders Jadyn C., Grace M., and Michael M. competed against Mrs. McSorley, Mr. Adair and Mr. Seals in the trivia show, which was filmed in November.

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Mrs. Carver and Pedro receive the Sledgehammer Award

Sledgehammers and shoutouts at December Attales Family Meeting

01/05/2023

On the last day of school before Winter Break, students and staff at Attales Middle School gathered for a Family Meeting where two people received the school's Sledgehammer Award.

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Attales Students of the Marking Period MP1

Attales announces Students of the Marking Period

12/23/2022

Several Attales Middle School students were honored Friday during a Family Meeting as Students of the Marking Period for MP1.

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Jedi presents the Attales Sledgehammer to Ms. Hess

Jedi presents Attales Sledgehammer to Ms. Hess

12/16/2022

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Graphic featuring this year's teachers of the year

Absecon Schools announces 22-23 Teachers, ESPs of the Year

12/09/2022

Absecon Public Schools is pleased to announce its 2022-23 Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals of the Year, all of whom have demonstrated tremendous dedication to their profession and the students they serve.

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The new Attales National Junior Honor Society students pose on stage after being inducted on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 at the Marsh cafeteria.

17 students inducted into Attales NJHS

12/01/2022

Seventeen students were inducted into the Attales Middle School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society during a ceremony Wednesday, Nov. 30 before parents, teachers and friends.

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Marsh presents December Dress Up Days!

11/30/2022

Marsh students and staff are invited to participate in our upcoming December Dress Up Days 2022!

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Absecon Pleasantville send-receive update and request for letters

11/29/2022

Please read the following update on the district's request to sever our send-receive relationship with Pleasantville High School, and how you can help us achieve that goal by writing a letter to the governor.

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Save the date for our next Preschool Parent Workshop

11/22/2022

Absecon parents are invited to our next Preschool Workshop 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 presented by Elizabeth Ewart, LCSW.

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Fourth Grade Art students visit Lion's Club Blind Center in Absecon.

Marsh 4th grade Media Arts students create games for visually impaired

11/22/2022

Several of Mrs. JoJo Martin’s 4th Grade Media Arts students traveled to the Lion’s Club Blind Center in Absecon on Nov. 8 to share games/mazes they created as part of their coursework.

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Elk's writing contest open to all middle school students

11/21/2022

The Elk's writing contest is now open!

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King presents Sledgehammer to Jedi and Dior

11/15/2022

The Attales Middle School’s first two-time Sledgehammer recipient, STEAM teacher Mrs. Christina King, fittingly presented the award to two of her students on Wednesday, Nov. 9 - sixth graders Jedidiah and Dior.

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National Junior Honor Society members visit with local veterans

NJHS show appreciation on Veterans Day

11/14/2022

In recognition of Veterans Day, our National Junior Honor Society students at Attales Middle School recently visited American Legion Post 28.

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It's time to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conference

11/08/2022

Our Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Nov. 18, 21, and 22. Parent-Teacher Conferences present an excellent opportunity for both home and school to partner together for the benefit of your child.

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Dooley, Reed and Carver with Skye and Hope at the NJSBA Workshop 22.

Absecon officials present on Therapy Dogs at NJSBA Workshop 2022

11/03/2022

Leaders from Absecon Public Schools were honored to share the ins and outs of bringing therapy dogs to a school district as presenters during the New Jersey School Board Association Workshop 2022 at the Atlantic City Convention Center recently.

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Marsh celebrates Halloween 2022 with parade, parties

11/01/2022

Marsh Elementary celebrated Halloween with a parade led by Marshy the Mariner, our school mascot, followed by classroom parties.

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Residents urged to complete Broadband Survey

11/01/2022

The state of New Jersey is asking parents to participate in a Broadband Assessment Survey that will help identify areas that are lacking sufficient broadband access. Those areas will then be eligible for the expansion of broadband with federal and state grant funding.

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Absecon alumna AraBella Pyles accepted into Future Doctors Program

10/14/2022

Absecon Public Schools alumna AraBella Pyles, a freshman student at Atlantic County Institute of Technology, was recently accepted into the Future Doctors Program from Harvard Student Agencies and Learn with Leaders.

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Absecon awarded $8K security grant from NJSIG

10/12/2022

Absecon Public Schools is pleased to announce the district has been awarded an $8,461 Safety Grant from the New Jersey Schools Insurance Group for security upgrades in its buildings.

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2022-23 National Junior Honor Society officers announced

10/03/2022

Attales Middle School is proud to announce our 2022-23 National Junior Honor Society officers:

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Attales fall sports underway with Crusaders wins in Field Hockey, Cross Country!

10/01/2022

It was a winning start as the Emma C. Attales Middle School Crusaders’ fall sports season got underway this week.

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Marsh welcomes families for Back to School Night 2022

09/30/2022

H.A. Marsh Elementary School hosted Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022.

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Absecon Pre-K celebrates Grandparents' Day 2022

09/26/2022

Absecon Public Schools' Preschool Program hosted a Grandparents' Day celebration on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022.

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Attales hosts Back to School Night 2022

09/23/2022

We had a great turnout for Attales Back to School Night on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

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Absecon therapy dogs bring joy to AtlantiCare hospital staff over summer

09/20/2022

It was an exciting summer for Absecon Public Schools’ therapy dogs, Skye and Hope, who used their special skills to support the staff at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC).

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Absecon teachers presented with TangerKids Grant

09/15/2022

Representatives from Tanger Outlets The Walk in Atlantic City visited the H. A. Marsh Elementary School Wednesday, Sept. 14 to present Absecon Public Schools with a TangerKids Grant giant check for $2,944.

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New arrival and dismissal procedures for Marsh

09/08/2022

Effective immediately, we have made changes to the arrival and dismissal procedures at the Marsh Elementary School detailed below. Please refer to the attached map and updated guidelines.

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American Legion Auxiliary donates school supplies for Absecon students

09/07/2022

Students in Absecon will be prepared for the new school year thanks to a generous donation of school supplies and books from the local American Legion Auxiliary last week.

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Changes to school meals for the 2022-23 school year

08/31/2022

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Absecon teachers awarded TangerKids Grant to create Zen-sory Garden

08/18/2022

Absecon's District Literacy Coach Barbara Horner and Special Education Teacher Jessica Fey were recently awarded a $2,500 TangerKids Grant to create a Zen-sory Garden at the H. A. Marsh School.

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students in the STARS summer program on the final day Aug. 11, 2022

STARS Summer students celebrate last day

08/15/2022

The Absecon Public Schools' 2022 STARS Summer Program came to an end on Thursday, Aug. 11 after a jam-packed season of activities for students.

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Board of Education to hold Special Meeting Aug. 11

08/09/2022

The Absecon Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.

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Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation

08/04/2022

Join us for Preschool and Kindergarten Orientation on Aug. 23.

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Absecon Schools host first Southern Region school safety training led by NJDOE

08/03/2022

The Absecon School District was honored to host the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Office of School Preparedness and Emergency Planning Wednesday, July 27, for its first School Security and Safety Seminar for the Southern Region.

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STARS Summer Program

06/01/2022

Join us Summer 2022 for Absecon Public Schools' STARS Summer Program.