Francis A. Desmares School (PreK-4)

FRSD Take Your Child to Work Day Reminder -- Our district acknowledges April 23 as Take Your Child to Work Day. To anticipate the number of children who will be out of school on April 23, please use each school's absence form to record your child's absence. Under the reason for the absence, select the option marked Other, then note that the absence is for Take Your Child to Work Day. Please submit your child's absence by April 20. Thank you for your cooperation.

School will be closed for Spring Break from Friday, April 3 through Friday, April 10. Students will return to school on Monday, April 13th as this is a make up day for the February 23 snow closing. It will be a B Day/Day 4.

FRSD art teachers found inspiration during their creative visit to Grounds for Sculpture, gathering fresh ideas to bring back to their classrooms.

Francis A. Desmares School teams up with the United Way to launch the first in-school pantry program in Hunterdon County -- Check out this video of the ribbon-cutting event to open the pantry at Desmares School: https://youtu.be/8Y4aJaEn8xo?si=okTRlyGPaHIVdOvE.

The United Way of Hunterdon County partnered with Francis A. Desmares School to launch its first Pantries with Purpose school-based pantry initiative. The in-school pantry program helps to address the rising rate of food insecurity among children in Hunterdon County by placing fully stocked, confidential pantries directly inside local schools. These pantries provide shelf-stable food, healthy snacks, and hygiene essentials to any student who needs support — discreetly and without barriers.

“We are proud to partner with the United Way of Hunterdon and bring the Pantries with a Purpose to Desmares School,” said Principal Mark Masessa. “This partnership with United Way of Hunterdon County allows us to respond immediately and compassionately when a student has a need. The pantry will provide critical support while preserving dignity and confidentiality for our families.”

The pantry is in use five days a week during the school year, allowing school staff to respond in real time when needs arise. By putting resources directly in schools, the effort removes transportation barriers and reduces stigma often associated with seeking assistance.

To learn more, contact Gabriela Bonnavent at gabriela@uwhunterdon.org. Community members can also support the initiative by sponsoring a school pantry, donating shelf-stable food or hygiene products, or making a financial contribution to help open additional locations.

Reminder: Students will have an Early Dismissal Day on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District will be closed on Monday, February 23. Stay safe and enjoy the snow day.