The South Plainfield School District has been closely monitoring the weather forecast for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. According to the latest predictions, rain is expected to start this evening, transitioning into snow between 5am-6am. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are expected until 11 a.m., leading to a total accumulation of 5-8 inches. Unfortunately, this coincides with our morning commute, posing hazardous driving conditions. As a result, the South Plainfield School District will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024 to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Please be advised, all sporting events and practices are being rescheduled, and coaches will be reaching out to individual team members with further updates.
As always, we thank you for the strong partnership between the South Plainfield community and the South Plainfield School District. Stay safe and warm.
We have been closely monitoring the weather forecast throughout the day and while what will happen is still unknown at this time, the recent forecast is calling for a range of 3-5 inches of accumulated snow for South Plainfield and the surrounding areas tomorrow. As of this evening the snow is predicted to begin at 5:00 a.m. and continue throughout the school day, making for a hazardous afternoon commute. As a result of the accumulated snow predictions along with a concern with staffing within our transportation department the South Plainfield School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 19, 2024.
All district activities, including sporting events and practices, are cancelled for the day.
Be safe.
In anticipation of predicted icy road conditions tomorrow morning, Wednesday, January 17, 2024, the South Plainfield School District will operate on a delayed opening schedule to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. The delayed opening will allow time for salting of Borough roads and prepare the schools for the students’ arrival.
South Plainfield High School: start time 9:15 a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School: start time 9:35 a.m.
Grant School: start time 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools: start time 10:05 a.m.
Preschool: start time 10:30 a.m.
Additionally, transportation services will operate on a delayed schedule, and student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. For any updates regarding after-school activities, athletic games, or practices, please check the district website throughout the school day.
Please be advised that before care is canceled for tomorrow morning, January 17, 2024.
We understand that the morning commute may pose challenges for our South Plainfield families. While we encourage you to drop off your children on time, we recognize that some delays may occur - take your time, your children will not be marked late. For our high school students driving to school, please prioritize safety- take your time, your well-being is our top priority.
Be safe.
As a result of predicted snow and ice accumulations during the morning commute the South Plainfield School District will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
South Plainfield High School start time - 9:15a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School start time - 9:35 a.m.
Grant School start time - 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools start time - 10:05 a.m.
Preschool start time - 10:30 a.m.
Please be advised transportation will be operating on a delayed schedule. Student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. Please check the district website throughout the school day for any changes to after school activities or athletic games and practices. Before care is cancelled for tomorrow morning, January 16, 2024.
We realize the commute may be difficult for our South Plainfield families and encourage you to drop your children at school on time, however if you are running late, take your time. Your children will not be marked late. High school students driving to school – take your time – The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our top priority.
Be safe.
As a result of the anticipated heavy rain and flooding predicted to occur throughout the South Plainfield Borough, the South Plainfield School District will be operating on a delayed opening schedule for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
South Plainfield High School start time 9:15a.m.
South Plainfield Middle School start time 9:35 a.m.
Grant School start time 9:00 a.m.
All Elementary Schools start time 10:05 a.m.
Preschool start time 10:30 a.m.
Transportation will be operating on a delayed schedule. Please be advised an email was sent to parents/guardians previously alerting you to any changes to bus times and pickup/drop-off locations due to heavy rain and flooding in the Borough. Please check your email to see if your child’s bus stop location has been affected. You may also view the emergency flood bus stop locations by visiting the district website at www.spboe.org
Keep in mind, the High School, Middle School, and Grant School continue to be affected by the emergency construction along Lane Avenue. We ask that you follow the same traffic pattern you followed at pickup this afternoon. The emergency construction is expected to cause heavy traffic delays; please plan accordingly.
Student breakfast and lunch will be served on an amended schedule. Please check the district website throughout the school day for any changes to after school activities or athletic games and practices. Before care is cancelled for tomorrow morning, January 10, 2024.
We realize the morning commute will be difficult for our South Plainfield families and encourage you to drop your children at school on time, however if you are running late, take your time. Your children will not be marked late. The safety of the students, faculty, and staff is our top priority.
Be safe.
Due to anticipated inclement weather, all after-school activities, including sporting events and clubs, are canceled for this afternoon, January 9, 2024.
🌟 Gratitude Overflow! 🌟
Hats off to our incredible Roosevelt, Kennedy, Riley, and Franklin School students! 🎒 Together, they've poured their hearts into collecting and stuffing 125 backpacks for JL Blessings, a charity spreading love to homeless children and adults in the tri-state area. 🌍 This remarkable effort was part of their Day of Service project – showcasing compassion in action.
A special shout-out to these amazing change-makers:
🌟 Nicholas Sarrubbo
🌟 Lucy Kuzio
🌟 Chris Abate
🌟 Shreyas Guruprashadh
🌟 Aaliya Talwadker
🌟 Grace Czuba
🌟 Mr. Sam Fierra
Your dedication to this noble cause is truly inspiring! Doing good not only makes a difference but also feels great! Let's keep spreading kindness and making the world brighter. 🙌 #CommunityHeroes #DayOfService #GratitudeInAction #ChangeMakers #DoingGoodFeelsGreat
The Adopt A Family program has been running in South Plainfield for close to 20 years. It offers support to our residents that may be struggling or facing a difficult time preparing for the holiday season. Other residents offer to anonymously help neighbors by providing different items to help provide a wonderful holiday.
Adopt a Family 2023 Flyer
https://5il.co/25077
South Plainfield Social Services: 2023 Adopt a Family Application
https://5il.co/25076
South Plainfield Kindergarten Screening 2023, please use this link to schedule an appointment:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A8A822ABFDC70-south
For information on the South Plainfield Kindergarten Screening 2023 (DIBELS Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) for incoming Kindergarten students, please use this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2iXwCGcJmPZMHBlQGrvlMPOMDpwj-wlZ_V6hD5-gFY/edit?usp=sharing
Mr. Cassio’s broadcast students enjoyed an outdoor tour of the Today Show set this morning meeting Host Koda and exchanging some production ideas. South Plainfield High School broadcast students Shannon O’Flahery, Jake Shapiro, Emma Ballinger, Median Haji along with Mr. Cassio and English teacher Tim Jackson made their appearance on the show during the 8 o’clock hour.
South Plainfield Schools - Summer Enrichment 2023
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IjKieyugcdSkc9gP3iZMbMbmB9V5YDFL69UbVbhkuk8/edit?usp=sharing
The South Plainfield Art 10th Annual District Arts Show is (Wednesday, May 31st 6-8pm) &(Thursday, June 1st 1-3pm, 6-8pm) at the Leonard A. Tobias Administration Building Gymnasium. Please see the Art Show Poster by Grant School 5th grader, Daphne Rodriguez Solano. Great job in making the Art Show Commercial by Franklin School 4th graders, Thomas Civitano & Gianna Edwards.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpah0E3wCUTb9Jgut0HKpZu563Z68eX4/view?usp=sharing
The South Plainfield School District hosted their second annual Band Festival Day on March 29 at the South Plainfield Middle School. 316 band students participated. Every band student from the High School, the Middle School, the Grant School and all four elementary schools participated. Each school played one piece by themselves and then they played it again with the older schools joining in.
Franklin PTO Presents:
26th Annual Basket Raffle + Tricky Tray
Franklin Elementary School Celebrates Kindness!
Students in Mrs. Fusaro’s second grade class have been acknowledging random acts of kindness in their school community. District Superintendent Dr. Noreen Tansey Lishak visited the classroom to thank the students for their efforts. Student Lily Petruzzi wrote a letter thanking the superintendent for all she does for the students, along with letters to Principal Colucci, Mrs. Fusaro and a special flower to Mrs. Simone in the main office. Lily’s goal is 50 acts of kindness this week.
Reminder: Joseph A. Mondoro Auditorium - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony tonight at 7:00pm. This event takes place at South Plainfield High School.
Did you preorder some Tiger Farms Cinnamon Rolls? Don't forget to grab your holiday treats today! Preorders are available for pickup from 4:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. today at Exit 11 in the rear lot of the South Plainfield High School.
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Dedication Ceremony of the Frank R Jost Field Press Box.
Picture 1:
The family of Michael English
Picture 2:
Mr. Bill Cochran
Picture 3:
South Plainfield Football team and coaches.
Past, Present, and Future Athletes of the South Plainfield School District
