Somerset Hills School District

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January 17, 2025

BOE NEWS 2024 - 2025

BOE NEWS 
We hope everyone has had a smooth start to the new year and has settled back into their routines! We look forward to your continued participation and collaboration in 2025.

Next Public Board Meeting

Our next regularly scheduled public board meeting will take place on Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:30pm in the BHS Community Room. We hope you will consider joining us. A full list of meeting dates can be found by clicking here. BOE meeting recordings can be found by clicking here.

Updates from the BOE Reorganization Meeting 

On January 2nd the Board held its annual reorganization meeting where departing board members Kristen deGrandpre and Ian Joyce were honored for their service to their school community. Holly Clark-Emery, Mindy Hoppe and Nicole Cooper were sworn in for their 3 year terms. Sam Frenda and Heather Santoro were re-elected as President and Vice President of the Board respectively.

We encourage you to read the December Superintendent's Report for the most recent district updates, it can be found by clicking here. Also included in the report were the numerous ways in which students, staff and the district have been featured in the news. We invite you to view these articles by clicking here.

Pathways to Success District Newsletter

The December issue and all previous issues of the Pathways to Success newsletter can be found on the district website and the next issue will be out by the end of February. We invite all members of the school community to enjoy reading about the developments and accomplishments taking place across the district by clicking here.

Board Policy approved at the December 18th Public Meeting

P7510 - Use of School Facilities

*To view these policies in their entirety please visit the BOE page of the district website (more information below)

**(M) indicates a mandated policy or revision

Links to All Board Policies & Regulations

All district policies and regulations can be found on the BOE page of the district website. You simply select the BOE tab at the top of the page and then click on "Policies and Goals" from the drop down menu. The "search" icon will allow you to look for policies by keywords or number or you can select the "home" icon for policies or regulations to see them listed by section. If you would like to view all student policies you select 5000 in the policy section and they will all appear listed below in the District Policy section. You can access the Policies and Goals page directly by clicking here.

Board Operations Information

For anyone looking for more information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the board of education we invite you to visit the About section of the BOE page of the district website. You will find a wealth of information here and links to additional resources as well. You can access that information directly by clicking here.

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

Registration for Kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year is now open. All parents/guardians of children who will be entering kindergarten in September 2025 can go online to https://www.shsd.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=104771&pageId=97289232 and pre-register.  

Students must be five years of age by October 1, 2025 in order to enroll in Kindergarten for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

Registration will take place by appointment, February 3, 2025 through February 21, 2025 from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 2 PM - 3 PM at the Somerset Hills District Office (25 Olcott Ave). Please note that the final step in the online application process will be to select an appointment time slot from the choices above . 

For any questions or concerns about Registration, please contact the District Registrar Pari Melkote -

[email protected]

908-204-1930 Ext. 1113

Meet and talk with teachers, staff members, and our Home and School Association representatives at the Incoming Kindergarten Parent Meet & Greet on March 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Bedwell Elementary School’s Courtyard. A tour of the building will be provided. All parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to attend.  

The 6th annual Winter Market opens on Saturday, January 18 and runs Saturdays through March 29 at the Bernardsville train station, Rt. 202 & Claremont Road; 10 am to noon. Get fresh aquaponic vegetables, pasture-raised meats, baked goods, pickles, gourmet prepared food, specialty items and more.

A Hole Lot of Fun!

Join us on February 1, 2025 for a day of mini golf and fun at the Bernardsville Library! The library will once again be transformed into an indoor mini golf course, featuring unique holes sponsored by local businesses. Plus, don’t miss out on the Tricky Tray Raffle, packed with fantastic baskets from your favorite local businesses!

Family Day (10 AM - 4 PM) - $5/ticket. Includes mini golf, snacks, and crafts.

Adult Night (7 PM - 10 PM) - $40/ticket. Includes bites from local restaurants, and mini golf.

Don't forget to follow @Friendsofbernardsvillelibrary on Facebook and Instagram for updates, as new sponsors and raffle prizes are being announced daily!

We are pleased to present the January 2025 edition of the “HEALTH MATTERS” E-Newsletter from the Bernards Township Health Department. Some important highlights include..

• Recipe of the Month - Slow Cooker Quinoa Chili
• January is Radon Action Awareness Month and Cervical Health Awareness Month
• New Year, New Goals - Kick off 2025 with 25 New Years resolution ideas
• Free Rabies Vaccine Clinic - Sat, Jan 11^th
• Free Blood Pressure Screening in Peapack & Gladstone Borough - Mon, Jan 27^th
• Bernards Township Dog and Cat License Information
• Flu Vaccines for Uninsured Individuals
• Mind n Mingle for Teens: DIY Vision Boards – Mon, Jan 27^th
• Facing Fentanyl: Documentary Screening & Narcan Training – Thurs, Feb 27^th
• Screenagers: Elementary School Edition – Thurs, Mar 6^th
• Upcoming community health programs

…. And more!

Follow Us on Social Media - Bernards Township Health Department – Facebook/Instagram

To view the newsletter click the button below.

The Bernards Township Health Department is the contractual health agency for Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, and Peapack and Gladstone Borough.

2/21/2025

SOMERSET HILLS BALL CLUB 2025 SPRING REGISTRATION OPEN!!!

BASEBALL, SOFTBALL AND T-BALL

(AGES 4 AND UP)

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/463404

Attention children in grades K - 12: You can join 4-H! Clubs meet year-round from September until August when members showcase their accomplishments at the Somerset County 4-H Fair (August 6 - 8, 2025). Of the 65+ clubs offered, many have space available. Visit https://4histops.org, email [email protected], or call (908) 526-6644 for more information.