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Family Newsletter 11/14/2025

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (4:00 PM)
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Principal’s Message

November 14, 2025


Dear Parents and Guardians,


This is a busy time of year, and we want to ensure your voice is heard. If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to submit your nominations for Teacher of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year.  Nominations are due today and can be submitted using this link (it's not too late) - Whiton.

Next Tuesday is the Community Forum, which is an important opportunity to share your perspective as the district begins its search for our next superintendent. If you are able to attend, please see the information provided below.

Our PTO continues to support our school community in many ways. One way to get involved is by participating in the PTO Dine Out event happening tonight—details are included below. If you would like to help support the PTO Thanksgiving Thoughtfulness, please see the flyer below.

Please remember to check your student’s meal balance each week. Now that we’ve been in school for a while and many students are purchasing breakfast and/or lunch, this may be a good time to add funds to your student’s account.

All parents and guardians must present an ID for afternoon pick-up, whether picking up in the office or from the gym. If a family member will be picking up your student, please be sure to let them know that they will need to bring their ID as well.  Please also be mindful that parking for pick up does not open until 3:35.

Sincerely, 

Dee Shober signature in blue   


School Reminders/ News
library booksLIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
The Whiton library will be opening to volunteers beginning Nov. 10. This is a great opportunity to help with shelving books, assisting students with book checkouts, and guiding students in finding books on the shelves. Because initial training is needed, Ms. Gale is looking for anyone who is able to volunteer on a regular or semi-regular basis. Any questions, please email Ms. Gale - sgale@branchburg.k12.nj.us.  Here is the sign up. 


lunch boxCAFETERIA VOLUNTEERS

Parents/guardians interested in volunteering in our lunch room should use this PTO sign up link here through December. Please make sure to read the very important information about volunteering located on the sign up. 



Owl in green and white sweaterSCHOOL SPIRITWEAR
Great news! Our School Spirit wear can be purchased at anytime! The orders will be processed on the 1st and 15th. Please find the link to order here. The store will be taking a break after Thanksgiving to allow times to process orders for the Holidays. Please have your order in by December 1st. 

SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
flyer for branchburg district

lunch time image

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION

A friendly reminder, the free/reduced lunch application must be re-submitted each year and does not automatically renew. A copy of the application can be found on our district website here. 
Community Information

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Please find community information on our school website here

Somerville High School Genesis and Interact Club

SHS Family movie night

PTO/BEF Events
PTO EVENTS
Dine out schedule


thanksgiving flyer

3D Lab flyer with PTO
pizza flyer ptosave the date me and mine flyerBEF KIND A THON EVENT
BEF Kind a thon event
BEF kindness info

Upcoming Dates:

11.26- Single session 

11.27-11.28- School closed Thanksgiving Break

12.23- Single session

12.24-1.1- School closed for winter break

1.2- School closed for Staff Professional Development

1.19- School closed- MLK, Jr. day