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NOTICE OF UNEXPIRED BOARD SEAT

Pursuant to New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 18A:12-15, notice is hereby given that the Phillipsburg Board of Education is accepting letters of interest for qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education for the 2026 and 2027 school years.
Legal Requirements:
To become a member of a local board of education in New Jersey, you must— • Be able to read and write • Hold U.S. citizenship and one year’s residency in the school district • Be registered to vote in the district before filing the nominating petition • Have no interest in any contract with, or claim against, the board • Not hold office as mayor or member of the municipal governing body or, in the case of county school districts, the county governing body • Not simultaneously hold two elective offices • Not be disqualified from membership for the conviction of certain crimes. (Within 30 days of election or appointment to the board, a member must undergo a criminal history background investigation through the state Department of Education.)
Interested candidates shall submit a letter of interest to:
Phillipsburg Board of Education
Attention: Staci L. Horne, Board Secretary
50 Sargent Avenue
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Letters of interest must be received by December 12, 2025 at 10 A.M.
Candidates for the vacancy will be interviewed at the Regular Board of Education meeting to be held on December 15, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the Ed Center, 50 Sargent Avenue, Phillipsburg.
Staci L. Horne
School Business Administrator/
Board Secretary

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING -- CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the Phillipsburg Board of Education will have a change of:
1. DATE for its Reorganization Meeting from Monday, January 12, 2026, to
Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
Meetings are held at the Education Center, 50 Sargent Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ.
Lunch / Summer EBT Application

Lunch / Summer EBT Applications

IMPORTANT: To be eligible to participate in the state’s 25-26 Summer EBT program parents must complete a lunch application. If have not already completed an application, please use the following link to apply online: https://www.payschoolscentral.com.
You will need to register for an account and complete the online application. By doing the application online you will be notified immediately if you are approved.
Please contact your child’s school if you need a hard copy of the application sent home with your child.
Only one application per family is required and all applications are due back as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support.
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2022-23 New Jersey School Performance Report

he New Jersey School Performance Reports for the 2022-2023 school year have been released and are available on the NJ School Performance Reports webpage at www.njschooldata.org. Your school’s report can be viewed here.
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District Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Information

PHillipsburg Middle School Anti-bullying Specialist
Ms. Susan Rautenberg
(908) 454-3400 X 6032
[email protected]
 
NJDOE’s State School Climate Coordinator ([email protected])
 
 
*Click Here for the District HIB Forms including:
Written Report Form for Submittal to Principal
Investigation Report Form - Pupil Accused
Interview Information Statement Form
 
*PSD  Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Anonymous Reporting Form
This form will be read on the next scheduled school day.
If this is an emergency please contact your local police department immediately.
 
 
 
According to New Jersey Education Statute 18A:37-15,
"School districts shall adopt a policy prohibiting harassment, intimidation or bullying on school property, at a school-sponsored function, or on a school bus."

Mission Statement

The Phillipsburg School District is a proud and diverse community dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student feels respected and valued. We strive for academic excellence, fostering the unique talents and abilities of each student to meet the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world.

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     Academic achievement in all curricular programs is emphasized, and accelerated students are recognized by placement in advanced courses. Student recognition programs include honor and high honor rolls, Student of the Month selection through faculty committee, and membership in the National Junior Honor Society. This year the creation of a Liner P.R.I.D.E. Society for students as a positive reward system for exhibiting the traits of positive, respectful, involved, determined and excellent. Our daily schedule has allowed us the opportunity to create a 25 minute period each day known as Liner Pride Period. This period is designed to specifically target academic initiatives or online educational programs in the areas of language arts and mathematics for future academic success.
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