Please click this link for this week's Headlines & Virtual Backpack, 12/19/25:

Our district seeks applicants to fill a vacancy for the position of Vice Principal (12-month) at Francis A. Desmares Elementary School, beginning February 2, 2026 through June 30, 2026. To learn more about the position and apply online, click here: https://www.applitrack.com/frsd/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1817

The FRSD Preschool Lottery for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Monday, January 5, 2026. It will close on Friday, February 27, 2026. Click for lottery information and to complete the entry form when the portal opens. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5380/FR/6163023/26-27_Preschool_Lottery_Entry_Form__2_.pdf


Please click this link for this week's Headlines & Virtual Backpack, 12/12/25:
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Please click to view Board News & Notes from the December 11, 2025 Board of Education meeting:
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Our Board of Education will meet tonight, December 11, at 7 PM at J.P. Case Middle School. Click to view the Board's meeting schedule. https://www.frsd.us/page/agendas-and-minutes

Click to view the latest FRSD Broadcast with Dr. Burns, dated December 9, 2025:
https://youtube.com/shorts/9TvCU-TD0eQ?feature=share

Please click this link for this week's Headlines & Virtual Backpack, 12/5/25:
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Budget Town Hall Meeting -- Monday, December 8, 7 PM at J.P. Case Middle School or click to access the Zoom link and log in to join virtually.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://frsd.zoom.us/j/83900452495?pwd=1b34y6gFCfHNpbW5cHnmxIPfaJPklk.1
Meeting ID: 839 0045 2495
Passcode: 7cA25K

FRSD has a 90-minute DELAYED OPENING for students only on Monday, December 1. That means busses will arrive to bus stops about 90 minutes later than their usual time. Check school hours here: https://www.frsd.us/page/school-hours.

Please click to view the latest FRSD Broadcast with Dr. Burns from November 25, 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W2UW9B73E_4

Please click to view this week's Headlines and Virtual Backpack. There's so much to celebrate! And to the cast and crew of Hoodie at J.P. Case... "Break a Leg!"
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Please click to view Board News & Notes from the November 13, 2025 Board of Education meeting.
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🎭 Don’t Miss the J.P. Case Middle School Drama Club’s Fall Play! 🎭 Get ready for “Hoodie” — a heartfelt and hilarious serio-comedy that dives into the ups, downs, and in-betweens of middle school life!
📅 Friday, November 14th
🕖 Showtime: 7:00 p.m.
🚪 Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $15 each (sold at the door)
📸 See the cast in action: TapInto Photo Gallery
Come out and support our amazing student performers — you’ll laugh, you’ll relate, and you’ll love every minute! 🌟

Our Board of Education will meet on Thursday, November 13, at 7 PM at J.P. Case Middle School. Click to view the Board's meeting schedule. https://www.frsd.us/page/agendas-and-minutes

Please click to view the latest FRSD Broadcast with Dr. Burns dated November 11, 2025:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YBjJfROGKB8
We salute all Veterans here at FRSD!

Reminder:
Tuesday, November 4 - School Closed for Students - Staff In-Service Day
Thursday and Friday, November 6-7 - School Closed - NJEA Convention
View the District calendar here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5380/FR/5909367/2025-2026_District_Calendar_-_Revised.pdf




