February 2026

February 4, 2026

February 6 - Team Spirit Day!

February 11 - Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal

February 13 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Curriculum Day

February 16 - Schools Closed - Presidents Day

February 18 - Gr. 3 STEAM Team Club

February 19 - Preschool/Kindergarten Registration - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

February 20 - Preschool/Kindergarten Registration - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

February 23 - Science Fair - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM & 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

New! WHS Newsletter - Please click on the link below to read our February Newsletter. Whitehouse News - February 2026

New! We are Cubs of Character!!! - February is Caring month at Whitehouse School.  We are practicing caring gestures in school.  Please continue to discuss acts of good character with your child as he/she earns your permission to shade in pieces from his/her bucket filler puzzle.  Your child has already received a copy, but can [click here] to download another copy of the Caring bucket! 

New! Health Highlights - ATTENTION PARENTS for First and Third Grades. The February issue of the Great Body Shop contains information about Personal Safety. Please click below for additional information.

Each month, Family Letters from The Great Body Shop will be posted on the district website. Please CLICK HERE to review this material.

New! i-Ready Diagnostic Results Available - Students have completed the Fall i-Ready Diagnostics in Reading and Math. Please CLICK HERE for directions on how to review your child's reports.

New! Resultados de diagnóstico i-Ready disponibles - Los estudiantes han completado el Diagnóstico Fall i-Ready en Lectura y Matemáticas. HAGA CLIC AQUÍ para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo revisar los informes de su hijo.

New! Parent Nominations for the Gifted and Talented Program - The Readington Township School District will begin accepting parent nominations for the Gifted and

Talented Program for students in 1st-7th grade on February 4th. All parent nomination forms must be completed online no later than March 20th.  Since the assessment process will begin immediately following the nomination deadline, late entries cannot be accepted. 

If you are interested in nominating your child for the G&T program, please follow the link below. Students already participating in the GT program do not need to reapply.

https://www.readington.k12.nj.us/curriculum/curriculum-department/gifted-and-talented-k-8-program

Join Us for the Annual WHS Science Fair! - Are you curious about the wonders of science?  Do you have an amazing project or experiment to share?  Then come showcase your creativity at our Science Fair!

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

Location: WHS Cafetorium

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm or 6:00pm- 7:00pm

Who: All students in Kindergarten through Third Grade

Families can choose the time that is most convenient for them.  The deadline to register is Friday, February 20th.  

For more details and to register, visit Science Fair Website and Science Fair Registration. 

Come explore fascinating projects, meet fellow science lovers, and get inspired!  Let’s make science fun and exciting!  See you there!

If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Martinez by emailing lmartinez@readington.k12.nj.us.

Summer Spark Enrichment Program - Welcome all incoming K - 7th grade students.  Join us for Arts & Crafts, Cooking/Baking, Running & Sports & Singing/Performing Arts &/or STEM! 7th grade students have the option of joining our Spark Squad to gain leadership experience and earn service credit alongside their enjoyment of the program experience. 

Our outstanding staff is offering our hands-on, engaging weeks of fun with new projects & plans.  We look forward to seeing your family for a delightful and fulfilling experience.  Full and half-day programs are held the weeks of July 20  & July 27. See our website for details & to Register. Questions? SummerEnrichment@readington.k12.nj.us 

Preschool/Grades K-1 New Student Online Registration – Readington Township Public School District is conducting full-day Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade new student online registration for the 2026-2027 school year. The online registration process will officially open on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. If your child is currently enrolled in the district’s preschool program, you do not need to register for Kindergarten. If you wish to enroll your child for the first time in Preschool, Kindergarten, or First Grade, please click here.

H.S.A. News-

Spirit Wear Sale - Starts Friday! - The HSA Spring Spirit Wear Sale starts on Friday, February 6th!  Store site information will be pushed out on PTBoard and the HSA Facebook page on Friday and next Wednesday in the Genesis Blast. Is your child moving up to a different Readington school in September?  Now is the perfect time to grab spirit wear for the school they’re moving up to (spirit days start early in September!)  The HSA is working with a local Readington business (ChillHippo) for this sale.  Purchasing spirit wear during this sale is a great way to support the HSA and a local business!                     

Save the Date!: Color Run - May 31st! - Get ready for a burst of color and fun at our District-Wide Color Run! This exciting event is open to all friends and families—including those from neighboring towns—we want everyone to join in on the fun!!

More exciting details, including fundraising opportunities and ways to participate, will be released the week after Spring Break.

If you’re interested in volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or have any questions, please email Amanda McPherson at colorrun@readingtonhsa.com.

Coming Soon: The Cash Calendar! - We’re excited to introduce a brand new HSA fundraiser: the Cash Calendar Raffle game! For $10, you can purchase a game card to give you 22 chances to win, with a winner announced every weekday for the entire month of March. More than $1400 in cash and prizes have been donated by our generous local sponsors! You can buy multiple cards for more chances to win.

It’s simple, fun, and supports the programs and experiences the HSA provides for our students. Ticket sales will open soon, stay tuned! For more information, please contact Kait E. at kaitlyne@readingtonhsa.com. Thank you!

Mini Courses - Mini courses are back! We are currently looking for parents or community members to volunteer their time on Friday March 20 from 3pm-4:45pm. If you have a hobby or interest you can share with the children, we'd love for you to teach a class! Professional experience is not required. If you are interested, please use the link below to sign up. Want to volunteer and aren't sure what to teach? Please feel free to reach out to the chairs for ideas! We are also looking for assistants to help the lead instructors. Children of lead instructors will get early and free registration (up to 2 children). Children of assistants get early and discounted registration (up to 2 children). 

Any questions, please email Sarah Marcucci, Theresa Harp, and Christina Shiminsky at whsminicourses@gmail.com

WHS Mini Courses 2026 Instructor Sign Up

Yearbook - Hi 3rd Grade Parents, We’re collecting 3rd grade throwback photos for the yearbook and would love your help! 

Please upload your photos using this link:
https://photos.jostens.com/6XM6AN

Important: When uploading, be sure to tag your photos with the topic “3rd grade throwbacks” so the Yearbook Committee can easily find them.

Please submit any and all photos by Friday, February 27 to be considered.

Thank you for helping us make the yearbook extra special for our students!

Spring Book Fair - Save The Date for our Spring Book Fair, March 16 - March 20.  Click the following link for a preview of this year's fair!! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/whitehouseelemschool