August 2025
Welcome Back!
We can’t wait to see you at Open House & on the first day of school!
Love,
Dr. DeRosa & the WHS Staff
August 27 - HSA Event for Incoming Kindergarten Families - Popsicles in the Park - 6:00PM
August 28 - Kindergarten Bus Ride & Kindergarten Open House - 11:30AM-12:45PM
August 28 - Grades 1-3 New Family Orientation - 12:30PM-1:00PM
August 28 - Open House - 1:00PM-2:00PM
September 2 - First Day for Students
September 8 - K Back to School Night - 6:00PM
September 8 - Grade 1 Back to School Night - 7:00PM
September 10 - Grade 2 Back to School Night - 6:00PM
September 10 - Grade 3 Back to School Night - 7:00PM
September 17 - Picture Day
September 26 - Cubby Spirit Day!
August 27, 2025
New! Please expect bus delays for both the morning and afternoon routes for the first two weeks of school as our school community transitions back to school, and everyone gets acclimated to the bus routes. Thank you in advance for your patience!
H.S.A. News
Invest in Your Child: Go for the Gold – HSA Membership Drive Starts NOW!
We’re aiming for a record-breaking membership total, and YOU can help us reach it!
For just $25, your family can join the HSA and be eligible for exciting classroom and grade-level prizes.
Which class will stand on the podium at each school?
Spirit Wear - On Sale Now! - Get into the School Spirit! The Readington H.S.A. Spirit Wear store is officially open! The sale will run until Friday, September 12.
There are multiple design and color options, with shirt pricing starting at just $15!
When placing orders, choose the “pick up” delivery option at checkout and items will be shipped free of charge to your child’s school and sent home with them. We can’t wait to see everyone in their school gear!
Items will be delivered to schools by the week of October 20.
Used Item Drive – Save the Date! - Time for a fall clean-up!
The drive runs September 8–15 and accepts much more than clothes.
Full details on acceptable items will be included in next week’s blast.
School Stuff-A-Mascot Plush Kit Sale - Students can bring home their very own school mascot!
Each kit includes:
- An 8” or 16” unstuffed plush bear with a school t-shirt
- Stuffing, birth certificate, heart for a wish, and instructions
Kits will be sent home via backpack ~3 weeks after the sale closes on September 12.
JOIN US TONIGHT!!! Popsicles in the Park with Cubby & Friends - Incoming Kindergarten Families - Please join us on August 27th, 6pm-7pm, for a playdate in the park to meet up with your fellow classmates and our beloved Whitehouse School mascot, Cubby! Click here for more details!
Save the Date! - Whitehouse School Fall Block Party
Friday, September 19, 5-7pm
Join us for an evening of music and activities, food and fun! More info and registration to come!
Email Sarah Marcucci (Sarah.moutner@gmail.com) or Reem Carre (Reem.carre@gmail.com) if you are interested in volunteering to help at the event
Open Chair Positions – Get Involved!
The HSA has open committee chair positions, and we’d love your help to make our events a success.
Color Run Chair is currently open - If you’re interested in learning more, please reach out to the HSA at daniellep@readingtonhsa.com.
August 20, 2025
New! Just a friendly reminder that the Parent Portal will open today at 2:00PM. At that time, please be sure to address any mandatory online forms, and then you will be able to access your child’s class assignment. Looking forward to an amazing year!
New! Superintendent's Welcome New Families - Please join Dr. Hart on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 @ 6:00 P.M. in the Board Office Conference Room (next to Holland Brook School) at 52 Readington Road. Light refreshments will be provided compliments of the HSA. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP at rsvp@readington.k12.nj.us so we know to expect you. But...you can always drop in.
August 19, 2025
Welcome Back to School!
Dear WHS Families,
It is time to begin another tremendously rewarding school year! It should prove to be filled with fun and wonder, as we strive to ensure that your children thrive in our care. At 2:00PM tomorrow, you should be able to access information in the Parent Portal, including your child’s new teacher assignment. Additionally, please click on the link Whitehouse News - Aug/Sept 2025 to read my Welcome Back Newsletter!
Warmly,
Dr. Ann T. DeRosa
Letter to Students from Dr. DeRosa!
Whitehouse School Parent Handbook
August 13, 2025
Teacher Assignment Information
We hope that you are having a fabulous summer! The school year is fast approaching. Parents will be provided access to the Genesis Parent Portal on Wednesday, August 20 at 2:00PM to complete forms and view teacher assignments. Details will follow next week.
Kindergarten Bus Ride (Please click link.)
Grades 1-3 New Family Orientation (Please click link.)
WHS School Supply Lists (Please click link.)
HSA Popsicles in the Park for Incoming Kindergarten Families