Robbinsville Schools Celebrate Launch of Universal PreK Program

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Local dignitaries, parents, students and other community members celebrated the launch of universal pre-K in Robbinsville with a pair of ceremonial ribbon cuttings last week. The celebration took place at both Sharon Elementary School and Pond Road Middle School.

As previously announced by TAPinto Robbinsville, the Robbinsville School District district will offer an integrated preschool program to serve young learners ages 3-4. The initiative, officials have said, presents an exciting opportunity for the district’s youngest learners and will undoubtedly benefit the entire community.

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To qualify, a child must be three years old but not five years old by October 1, 2024, and a resident of Robbinsville. The program will accommodate up to 210 students, supported by 14 teachers, 14 instructional assistants, two preschool instructional coaches/interventional and referral specialists and one community and parent involvement specialist.

Earlier this year, the state earmarked $2.8 million for Robbinsville’s full-day pre-kindergarten program . Funds have been used to retrofit buildings to accommodate early childhood education, provide training, develop curriculum and purchase furniture, supplies and other necessities for the 14 designated classrooms.

School officials say the program will receive ongoing state funding each budget year. It will be of no cost to the school district or to families who have children enrolled in pre-K.

The program, which follows the district’s school calendar, will run five days per week with full-day sessions from 9:45 am to 3:45 pm.  The program will take place in available classroom space at both Sharon Elementary School and Pond Road Middle School.

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Preschool students with disabilities and non-disabled preschoolers will join together in an inclusive classroom where language, academic, and social skills will be developed in a nurturing environment.

“We very much look forward to seeing our preschool students embark on their educational journey in the Robbinsville Public Schools,” said Interim Schools Superintendent Jeff Gorman.

Preschool orientation at Sharon Elementary will be Wednesday, Sept. 4 from noon to 1 p.m., and at Pond Road Middle School on that same day, from 2-3 p.m.

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