J.P. Case Middle School (7-8)
Every Student, Every Day, Every Opportunity
Celebrating Our Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Award Winners!
Last night, J.P. Case students were honored at the Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards. Paul Robeson was the ultimate "Renaissance Man"—a Princeton native, Rutgers Valedictorian, 15-letter varsity athlete, and world-renowned activist.
We are so proud of our students for carrying on his incredible legacy of excellence!
2026 Award Recipients:
Scholarship: Maya Cierkowski & Addyson Weinlein
The Arts: Syriah Laidlaw
Athletics: Remee Jackson
Service: Kwame Howell
The Paul Robeson Renaissance Award
A special congratulations to Shayden Jestine for receiving the evening’s highest honor! This award recognizes a student who, like Robeson himself, excels across every area of school life.
Congratulations to all our nominees and winners! You represent the very best of J.P. Case!
Last night, several of our students were honored at the Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards. These awards carry a special weight for us here in New Jersey, as Paul Robeson was one of our state’s greatest heroes.
Born in Princeton and a graduate of Rutgers University, where he was a valedictorian and an All-American athlete, Robeson was the ultimate "Renaissance Man." He was a world-class singer, actor, and a fearless advocate for civil rights. He showed the world that a person from New Jersey could reach the highest heights of scholarship, athletics, and the arts all at once.
We are so proud to announce that our students are carrying on that legacy! Please join us in celebrating:
Scholarship: Congratulations to Maya Cierkowski and Addyson Weinlein for their dedication to academic excellence.
The Arts: A round of applause for Syriah Laidlaw for her exceptional talent and creativity.
Athletics: Congratulations to Remee Jackson, who won for her incredible versatility and skill across multiple sports!
Service: We recognize Kwame Howell, who won for his leadership and commitment to serving others.
The Renaissance Award
Finally, we are thrilled to share that the evening’s highest honor—the Paul Robeson Renaissance Award—was presented to Shayden Justine. This award is reserved for a student who truly embodies Robeson's multi-talented spirit, excelling in every area of their school life.
Congratulations to all our nominees and winners! You represent the very best of JP Case.
Congratulations to these J.P. Case Middle School orchestra students who took part in the CJMEA Middle School Honors Orchestra. They performed in a concert at Piscataway High School on April 18 alongside other students from middle schools in Central Jersey. Students are accepted into the group through director nomination. Pictured left to right: Naomi Peng, Viraaj Charanpahari, Naaya Patel, Brielle Zamor, and Nehali Livingston. Way to go, Tigers!
Autism Acceptance Spirit Week will take place next week, April 20–24! Be sure to check out the list of district-wide themes to celebrate! https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5380/Fr/8057283b-e0ee-4358-8d49-3581ff4c71a0/FRSD-Autism-Acceptance-Week-2026-%283%29.pdf?disposition=inline
JOIN THE JPC MUSIC DEPARTMENT!
Attention Incoming 7th Grade Families (Current 6th Graders): Sign-ups for Band, Orchestra, and Chorus are officially OPEN! Don't miss the chance for your student to be part of the JP Case award-winning music program for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year!
FRSD is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year. View all available jobs and apply online here: https://phlaptweb33.applitrack.com/frsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Calling all Tigers: it’s time to lace up your sneakers for the most colorful milestone in J.P. Case history!
We are beyond excited to invite you to the PTO’s annual fundraising event, and this year is a historic one: The 10th Anniversary of our Color Run/Walk!
Whether you’re a sprinter, a power-walker, or a "stroll-and-get-covered-in-powder" type of person, we want you there. Help us celebrate 10 years of community by making this the brightest event in Flemington-Raritan history.
When: May 17, 2026
Where: JP Case Middle School
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Click to view this week's Headlines and Virtual Backpack ~ Spring Break Edition:
https://app.smore.com/n/tqcae
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.
Click to view the latest Headlines & Virtual Backpack for the week ending March 27, 2026: https://app.smore.com/n/gdsac
THE TIGER CORD PROJECT ROARS ON!
We’re excited to recognize our cord and digital badge earners for this trimester:
Please help us celebrate the following JP Case Tigers who earned Honor Cords and Digital Badges this trimester:
Elena Samarasinghe - Leadership, Upstander, Volunteerism
Arthur Soudah - Leadership
Brinley Nolan - Upstander
Brianna Nuechterlein - Citizenship
Cainen Batiwala - Leadership, Upstander
Ella Garbolino - Volunteerism
Hannah Schreil - Leadership
Jackson Frommé - Upstander
Jackson George - Volunteerism
Katherin Perez-Sagastume - Citizenship, Leadership
Mark Bruno - Upstander
Norah Collins - Citizenship, Volunteerism
These students have shown commitment, leadership, and strong character in our school community.
Congratulations to all of our cord and badge earners—keep roaring in the right direction!
April events are posted: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDUg_3ZngU5siUh51Agg4FT2OZvKeMqXK53aU8xFUHo/edit?tab=t.0
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.
Congratulations to the J.P. Case Middle School band students who took part in the CJMEA Middle School Honors Band. They performed in a concert at Monroe Middle School on March 21 alongside other students from middle schools in Central Jersey. Students are accepted into the group through director nomination. Pictured left to right: McKenna Johnson, Charleigh Simpson, Kwame Howell, Liam Faino, Olivia Mannino, Chloe Leach, and Gabriella Oiler. Way to go, Tigers!
Let's gear up for the 10th Annual Color Run. Registration is open! Click to access the Color Run Info Hub with links for registration, schedules, volunteer sign up, sponsor requests and frequently asked questions: https://www.frsd.us/page/2026-color-runwalk
FRSD art teachers found inspiration during their creative visit to Grounds for Sculpture, gathering fresh ideas to bring back to their classrooms.
IT’S LIVE! OUR PTO TEACHER APPRECIAN FUND DRIVE STARTS NOW!
We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team at J.P. Case!
Help us champion their hard work! Your donations fund Teacher Appreciation Week and End-of-Year Gifts.
Let’s show our gratitude!
🏎️ Let’s-a-Go! Movie Morning with JP Case PTO!
Grab your power-ups and join us for a special screening of Super Mario Galaxy! 🌟
When: Saturday, April 11th @ 10:30 AM
Where: Hillsborough Cinema
Cost: $12 per entry
Bonus: 20% of all concession sales go directly back to the PTO! 🍿
BUY TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION HERE!
JP CASE AND RACE AGAINST THE MACHINE CHARITY EVENT COMING SOON!
Your Mission: Escape the room. The Reward: Supporting our school! 🕵️♂️🔓
Book any regular Escape Room March 27-29. For every player that joins the fun, $5 will be donated directly back to our PTO!
Bring your friends, solve the clues, and help us reach our goal. See you there! 🎓💰
