Rutherford Schools

Princesses, witches, celebrities, pirates, the list goes on and on, filled the Kindergarten Center, for the annual Halloween Parade! This fun event followed an exciting morning of crafting with our PTA! We even had a surprise guest from Australia-– Bluey! rutherfordschools.org/kcente…

Students in Mrs. Podolanczuk and Ms. Sampedro’s class brought math, science, reading, and writing together for a fun, fall-themed lesson! Students worked collaboratively, using teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills to count the seeds the... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

The October 2026 Bulldog Bulletin e-newsletter can be found on this link @ app.smore.com/n/hpcst

Learning comes alive when we can touch, smell, and explore. Our kinders spent the day examining pumpkins inside and out—practicing one-to-one counting with seeds, observing textures, exploring the pumpkin life cycle, and applying their findings to label... rutherfordschools.org/kcente…

This workshop will explain a beginning of year assessment for students in grades K-3, how to interpret the scores, and how to support reading growth at home. rutherfordschools.org/blog/p…

Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest was a huge success, with an incredible 72 creative submissions! We were so impressed by the imagination, effort, and creativity our students put into their pumpkins. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

The Kindergarten Center’s Halloween Parade will be held on Friday, October 30 at 2:10 PM weather permitting. In the event of bad weather a Connect 5 will be sent home and the parade will be held indoors and unfortunately parents will not be permitted... rutherfordschools.org/kcente…

Students in Ms. Parikh and Mrs. Ruskowski’s second-grade class had a great time practicing place value with a partner game! Students practiced reading and comparing numbers to determine which was greater. Each round brought a little friendly competition... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

A special thank you to Detective Beatini for visiting our 2nd and 3rd graders during Kindness Week. His message about leadership, responsibility, and doing the right thing every day reinforced our Hands-Off Heroes and No Speeding challenges. Great l... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

Students and parents of Union School Middle School are invited to attend Rutherford High School’s Open House on Thursday, October 22, 2026. This evening event will be held at 7:00 PM in the Rutherford High School Auditorium, accessible from Elliot Pl... rutherfordschools.org/blog/r…

Pre-K enjoyed creating a painted pumpkin mural while learning to sort by colors! They explored all the fall colors: red, green, orange, and yellow. rutherfordschools.org/washin…

Ms. Sampedro and Mrs. Podolanczuk’s class kicked off Kindness Week with a hands-on, collaborative activity that taught a powerful lesson. Students squeezed all the toothpaste out of their tubes and then tried to put it back in. Through this activity, ... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

Mrs. D’Anneo’s students also wrote their spelling words in white crayon, then colored over them with markers to reveal their hidden “ghost” words! A little Halloween magic made spelling practice extra fun! ✨ rutherfordschools.org/washin…

Thank you Ms. Dolores for everything you do to keep the Kindergarten Center clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. We are so lucky to have you on our team! rutherfordschools.org/kcente…

Students in Mrs. Parkinson’s class enjoyed a fun fall activity that connected literacy and math! After reading Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn, they went on a leaf walk and brought their leaves inside to sort, count, and compare groups. Students practi... rutherfordschools.org/kcente…

At Washington School, we will be celebrating Kindness Week with a Spirit Week. Please see the calendar below with suggested spirit days. rutherfordschools.org/washin…

During the week of Oct. 12th, grades 1, 2, & 3 students at Washington School participated in an “in-school field trip.” Orchun Koroglu, a Rutherford parent, shared his expertise in game design. Students used drawing and pixels on an iPad to create a c... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

Mrs. DeRosa’s second graders got into the Halloween spirit with some “ghost writing!” Students practiced their spelling words in a fun and festive way while strengthening their phonics skills! rutherfordschools.org/washin…

Washington School celebrated its third annual Walk for Washington, bringing students and staff together for a day filled with school spirit, smiles, and fun. As a PTA fundraiser, students walked laps to raise money in support of our PTA and all they d... rutherfordschools.org/washin…

The Board of Education recognizes the recipients of Rutherford Education Foundation Grants for the 2026-27 school year. The Board and the District thank the REF for their ongoing support of our students and programs. This year $74,968 in grants were awa... rutherfordschools.org/blog/r…