October 2025
October 29, 2025
October 31 - Halloween Parades - Gr. 1 & Gr. 3 - 9:00 AM, PreK/K/Gr. 2 - 10:00 AM
November 3 - Cheesecake Fundraiser Order Forms Due!
November 3 - Wear Your Red Cub Shirt!
November 3 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 3 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 4 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 5 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 6 & 7 - Schools Closed - NJEA Convention
November 11 - Marking Period 1 Ends
November 12 - Marking Period 2 Starts
November 13 - WHS Picture Retakes Day
November 15 - Kids Night Out event at Nex Level Ninja
November 19 - Grade 3 STEAM Team
November 26 - Hat Spirit Day!
November 26 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00 PM - Thanksgiving Recess
November 26 - Report Cards Posted to Parent Portal after 2:00 PM
November 27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Recess
New! Halloween Parades - In the event of rain on Friday, October 31, the Halloween parades will be held indoors. Please enter through the Cafetorium doors and you will be directed where to stand along the parade route.
In the unlikely event of a delayed opening or closure, the Halloween parades will be cancelled.
Parade Times:
Grade 1 & Grade 3 - 9:00 AM
PreK, Kindergarten & Grade 2 - 10:00 AM
New! STEM Lab Supply Drive - Help us gather building materials for our next STEM projects - Please see the attached flyer for materials needed.
Halloween Walking Safety Tips - Please click here to see Halloween Walking Safety Tips from goHunterdon.org for your family.
Cheesecakes for Chicks! Fundraiser - We’re selling Maddalena’s Cheesecakes to fund a chick-hatching project this spring. How can you help? Ask your friends & family if they would like to purchase a cheesecake or two or three! Students will have an unforgettable opportunity to witness life from egg to hatchling in every classroom. Forms are due on or before November 3. Orders will be available for pick up on November 20 at Whitehouse School. You can freeze your cheesecake for Thanksgiving! We are accepting cash and checks made payable to Whitehouse School.
We are Cubs of Character!!! - October is Friendliness Month. The focus of our friendliness character trait will center on the affirmation: We support and respect each other, especially when our friends are in need. This month, we will be emphasizing friendly behaviors as we engage in NJ Week of Respect I and School Violence Awareness Week. 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. Please click here to download the Friendliness bucket.
Camp Invention - Camp Invention will be back in the summer of 2026 at Holland Brook School from Aug 3-6 from 8:30AM to 3PM each day. Campers will be from Rising K-6th grade.
Currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience!
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
The flyer and registration detail is attached along with a chart with stipend details.
H.S.A. News
Winter Holiday Family Mini Photo Sessions – Book Your Spot Today! - Capture your family’s holiday smiles and support the Readington H.S.A.! Enjoy a 10–15 minute photo session that includes 3–5 edited, high-resolution digital images — perfect for holiday cards, gifts, or updated family portraits. $70 per family, with 30% donated directly to the Readington H.S.A. Spots are limited, so secure your session today and make lasting memories while giving back to our schools! Click here to reserve your time.
It’s Not Too Late to Invest in Your Child and Go for the Gold! - It’s not too late to participate in our Invest in Your Child HSA Membership Drive and join the excitement of our Go for the Gold contests! Click on the attached flyer to learn more about how your contributions helped enhance our children’s school experience last year through so many wonderful programs and events. For just $25, your family can become a proud HSA member and help make this year even better! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes up for grabs — who will win this year?! Click HERE to make your donation.Thank you for your continued support and for helping make our school community shine!
Save the Date - Kids Night Out - Mark your calendars for our upcoming Kids Night Out event at Nex Level Ninja on Saturday, November 15th! It’s going to be an evening full of fun, friends, and ninja adventures your kids won’t want to miss! Registration link coming soon — stay tuned!
Save the Date - Paint & Sips Night - Mark your calendars! We are hosting a Paint & Sips event with Paint Party Farm, and it is happening on Friday, November 21st!
All K–5 students from WHS, TBS, and Holland Brook are invited to join us for a colorful, creative good time.Stay tuned for more details — you won’t want to miss it!
Vendors Needed! - HSA Holiday Vendor Event December 7th! - The first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Vendor spaces are $50 and entry tickets will be $3. We ask that vendors submit their application and payment no later than November 15th. The vendor application is now available, please click here to see the flyer and click here to register.
FPAC NEWS - Attention 4th-8th Grade Parents of music students. Is your child involved in their school’s band, orchestra, or chorus program? Don’t forget to order your child’s Concert Tee Shirt by NOVEMBER 1ST. Concert tee shirts will be worn at the winter concerts, spring concerts, and other performances throughout the school year. Click HERE to order.
Volunteers Needed - Looking to get more involved? We would love your help! We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please see our website for current openings and for the volunteer contact email addresses for each school.
Trunk or Treat - THANK YOU
*WHS Families*
A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for our annual Trunk or Treat! Your creativity, laughter, and community spirit made the night truly magical.
We’re especially grateful to the families who decorated trunks and donated candy — your time and generosity brought so much joy to our students and made every stop a treat!
Thank you to our community partners, The Readington Police Department, Whitehouse Fire Station, Whitehouse Rescue Squad, Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity, Hunterdon Pediatric Dentistry, Loew & Patel Orthodontics, and One Voice of Hunterdon.
Lastly, THANK YOU. to our amazing chairs Amanda McPherson and Carrie Lee-Florio for working tirelessly for weeks making sure that no detail was missed. The night was flawless and we are so grateful for you both!
Starting today, don't forget to bring any extra or unwanted bags of candy to feed our Candy Monster as we will be participating in the Loew & Patel Orthodontics Candy Buy Back!!!
October 22, 2025
October 20-24 - Peace Week
October 22 - Gr. 3 STEAM Team Club
October 24 - Decades Spirit Day!
October 24 - HSA Trunk or Treat
October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week
October 27 - Yearbook Cover Contest Entries Due!
October 31 - Halloween Parades - Gr. 1 & Gr. 3 - 9:00AM, PreK/K/Gr. 2 - 10:00AM
November 3 - Cheesecake Fundraiser Order Forms Due!
November 3 - Wear Your Red Cub Shirt
November 3 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 3 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 4 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 5 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 6 & 7 - Schools Closed - NJEA Convention
November 13 - WHS Make-Up Picture Day
November 19 - Grade 3 STEAM Team
November 26 - Hat Spirit Day!
November 26 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Thanksgiving Recess
November 27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Recess
New! Drill Notification
Dear WHS Parents/Guardians:
Schools in New Jersey are required to conduct security drills once a month during the school year. The law requires school districts to notify students, staff, and parents when a school security drill is conducted during the school day. Additionally, students and staff are notified at the conclusion of the drill that it was just a drill and that no danger exists.
This email is to notify you that Whitehouse School held a security drill at approximately 2:00 PM today. The routine security drill went smoothly.
New! Referendum Information Session - Please join us on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 7:00 P.M. in the Board Office Conference Room located in Holland Brook School at 52 Readington Road. Come and learn more about the proposed referendum projects and get all your questions answered. If your neighbors don’t have children in the schools, they too are welcome to join us – bring them along! All are welcome!
New! Halloween Walking Safety Tips - Please click here to see Halloween Walking Safety Tips from goHunterdon.org for your family.
New! Camp Invention - Camp Invention will be back in the summer of 2026 at Holland Brook School from Aug 3-6 from 8:30AM to 3PM each day. Campers will be from Rising K-6th grade.
Currently hiring Instructors for the Camp. Join us for an unforgettable and empowering summer teaching experience!
- Instructors can register 2 immediate children for FREE!! Discount code ED26 (1 code allowed per Instructor; code will discount 100% off up to 2 immediate children on your order)
Click here for the flyer and registration details along with a chart with stipend details.
Cheesecakes for Chicks! Fundraiser - Help us to raise money! We’re selling Maddalena’s Cheesecakes to fund a chick-hatching project this spring. How can you help? Ask your friends & family if they would like to purchase a cheesecake or two or three. Students will have an unforgettable opportunity to witness life from egg to hatchling in every classroom. Forms are due on or before November 3. Orders will be available for pick up on November 20 at Whitehouse School. You can freeze your cheesecake for Thanksgiving! We are accepting cash and checks made payable to Whitehouse School.
Parent/Teacher Conference - Schedule your Fall Conference Online…WHS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 3, 4 and 5. Evening conference times will be available on Monday, November 3. Please use the Genesis Parent Portal to schedule your conference. The window for scheduling your conference is open today and closes on Wednesday, October 29 at approximately 8:00AM. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for an available time slot:
Go to the Genesis Parent Portal
- Click on the “Conference” Tab
- Click “Request a Conference
- Change the “Week of” to the week in November that corresponds with conferences (using drop down arrow)
- Click on the date you prefer and the teacher’s times will appear.
- Select the time you would like to have your conference.
- You will be given a choice for a virtual/in-person conference.
- The color will change to show that you have been added to the conference.
If you would like to schedule a conference with any specialty area teacher, please email them directly.
Save the Date! - Our ESL department will be holding a Parent Advisory Meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at Whitehouse School in room 210. The meeting will be from 1pm-2pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss our ESL program, as well as providing parents of multilingual learners (MLs) support with various district resources. As a parent/guardian of a current ML, we encourage you to attend one of these sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!
¡Reserve la fecha! - Nuestro departamento de ESL tendrá una Reunión de Consejo para Padres el jueves 23 de octubre en la Escuela Whitehouse, en el aula 210. La reunión será de 13:00 a 14:00. El objetivo de esta reunión es hablar sobre nuestro programa de ESL y brindar apoyo a los padres de estudiantes multilingües (ML) con diversos recursos del distrito. Como padre/tutor de un estudiante multilingüe, le animamos a asistir a una de estas sesiones. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!
We are Cubs of Character!!! - October is Friendliness Month. The focus of our friendliness character trait will center on the affirmation: We support and respect each other, especially when our friends are in need. This month, we will be emphasizing friendly behaviors as we engage in NJ Week of Respect I and School Violence Awareness Week. 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. Please click here to download the Friendliness bucket.
H.S.A. News
Winter Holiday Family Mini Photo Sessions – Book Your Spot Today! - Capture your family’s holiday smiles and support the Readington H.S.A.! Enjoy a 10–15 minute photo session that includes 3–5 edited, high-resolution digital images — perfect for holiday cards, gifts, or updated family portraits. $70 per family, with 30% donated directly to the Readington H.S.A. Spots are limited, so secure your session today and make lasting memories while giving back to our schools! Click here to reserve your time.
It’s Not Too Late to Invest in Your Child and Go for the Gold! - It’s not too late to participate in our Invest in Your Child HSA Membership Drive and join the excitement of our Go for the Gold contests! Click on the attached flyer to learn more about how your contributions helped enhance our children’s school experience last year through so many wonderful programs and events. For just $25, your family can become a proud HSA member and help make this year even better! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes up for grabs — who will win this year?! Click HERE to make your donation.
Thank you for your continued support and for helping make our school community shine!
Yearbook Cover Contest - Calling all creative Cubs!! Students are invited to let their imagination run wild and design a cover that shows the adventure, energy, and spirit of our school community. Think of roaring school pride, jungle-bright colors, and all the ways Whitehouse School is wildly special! Your artwork will help create a keepsake for the 2025-2025 school year! All submissions are due by Monday, October 27th!
Save the Date - Kids Night Out - Mark your calendars for our upcoming Kids Night Out event at Nex Level Ninja on Saturday, November 15th! It’s going to be an evening full of fun, friends, and ninja adventures your kids won’t want to miss! Registration link coming soon — stay tuned!
Vendors Needed! - HSA Holiday Vendor Event December 7th!- The first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Vendor spaces are $50 and entry tickets will be $3. We ask that vendors submit their application and payment no later than November 15th. The vendor application is now available, please click here to see the flyer and click here to register.
FPAC News - Attention 4th-8th Grade Parents of music students. Is your child involved in their school’s band, orchestra, or chorus program? Don’t forget to order your child’s Concert Tee Shirt by NOVEMBER 1ST. Concert tee shirts will be worn at the winter concerts, spring concerts, and other performances throughout the school year. Click HERE to order.
Volunteers Needed - Looking to get more involved? We would love your help! We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please see our website for current openings and for the volunteer contact email addresses for each school.
Last Day to Register for the Trunk or Treat - Friday October 24 - Mark your calendars for a night of Halloween fun at our annual Whitehouse School Trunk or Treat. Dress up in your costume and join us for an evening filled with festive activities. This event is open to current Whitehouse School students and their families, thank you for your understanding!
Tickets for children participating can be purchased here (also to sign up to volunteer)- Click here!
Want to decorate your trunk and enter to win a prize? Register your trunk here
Volunteers Needed!! Sign up here
October 15, 2025
October 20-24 - Peace Week
October 22 - Gr. 3 STEAM Team Club
October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week
October 31 - Halloween Parades - Gr. 1 & Gr. 3 - 9:00AM, PreK/K/Gr. 2 - 10:00AM
November 3 - Wear Your Red Cub Shirt
November 3 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 3 - Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 4 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 5 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 6 & 7 - Schools Closed - NJEA Convention
November 13 - WHS Make-Up Picture Day
November 19 - Grade 3 STEAM Team
November 26 - Hat Spirit Day!
November 26 - Early Dismissal @ 1:00PM - Thanksgiving Recess
November 27 & 28 - Thanksgiving Recess
New! Parent/Teacher Conference - Schedule your Fall Conference Online…WHS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 3, 4 and 5. Evening conference times will be available on Monday, November 3. Please use the Genesis Parent Portal to schedule your conference. The window for scheduling your conference is open today and closes on Wednesday, October 29 at approximately 8:00AM. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for an available time slot:
Go to the Genesis Parent Portal
- Click on the “Conference” Tab
- Click “Request a Conference
- Change the “Week of” to the week in November that corresponds with conferences (using drop down arrow)
- Click on the date you prefer and the teacher’s times will appear.
- Select the time you would like to have your conference.
- You will be given a choice for a virtual/in-person conference.
- The color will change to show that you have been added to the conference.
If you would like to schedule a conference with any specialty area teacher, please email them directly.
New! Cheesecakes for Chicks! - Free Samples at Parent Pick-Up Today!! - Help us to raise money! We’re selling Maddalena’s Cheesecakes to fund a chick-hatching project this spring. Students will have an unforgettable opportunity to witness life from egg to hatchling in every classroom. Forms are due on or before November 3. Orders will be available for pick up on November 20 at Whitehouse School. You can freeze your cheesecake for Thanksgiving! We are accepting cash and checks made payable to Whitehouse School. Check your child's backpack today for the order form.
New! Save the Date! - Our ESL department will be holding a Parent Advisory Meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at Whitehouse School in room 210. The meeting will be from 1pm-2pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss our ESL program, as well as providing parents of multilingual learners (MLs) support with various district resources. As a parent/guardian of a current ML, we encourage you to attend one of these sessions. We look forward to seeing you there!
¡Reserve la fecha! - Nuestro departamento de ESL tendrá una Reunión de Consejo para Padres el jueves 23 de octubre en la Escuela Whitehouse, en el aula 210. La reunión será de 13:00 a 14:00. El objetivo de esta reunión es hablar sobre nuestro programa de ESL y brindar apoyo a los padres de estudiantes multilingües (ML) con diversos recursos del distrito. Como padre/tutor de un estudiante multilingüe, le animamos a asistir a una de estas sesiones. ¡Esperamos verlo allí!
We are Cubs of Character!!! - October is Friendliness Month. The focus of our friendliness character trait will center on the affirmation: We support and respect each other, especially when our friends are in need. This month, we will be emphasizing friendly behaviors as we engage in NJ Week of Respect I and School Violence Awareness Week. 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. Please click here to download the Friendliness bucket.
H.S.A. News
FPAC NEWS - Sending a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Chic-Fil-A mobile order fundraiser in September... $330 was raised for the FPAC! Thank you for supporting the Readington Music & Arts programs!
ATTENTION 4TH-5TH-6TH-7TH-8TH GRADE PARENTS OF MUSIC STUDENTS. Is your child involved in their school’s band, orchestra, or chorus program? Don’t forget to order your child’s CONCERT TEE SHIRT before NOVEMBER 1ST. Concert tee shirts will be worn at the winter concerts, spring concerts, and other performances throughout the school year. Click HERE to order.
NEW - Winter Holiday Family Mini Photo Sessions - Support the Readington schools while capturing your holiday smiles! Enjoy a 10–15 minute photo session that includes 3–5 edited, high-resolution digital images…perfect for holiday cards, gifts, or updated family portraits. Secure your spot today for $70 per family, with 30% donated directly to the Readington H.S.A. Sessions are available October 25 and November 1 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Click here to see the flyer. Click here to reserve your time.
Vendors Needed! - HSA Holiday Vendor Event December 7th! - The first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Vendor spaces are $50 and entry tickets will be $3. We ask that vendors submit their application and payment no later than November 15th. The vendor application is now available, please click here to see the flyer and click here to register.
Invest in Your Child: Join Our Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive! - We are off to a great start with our HSA Membership drive! Please click on the attached flyer for more details on how this drive enhanced our children's school experience last year through our many programs and events. For only $25, your family can become a member of the HSA! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes available. Please click HERE to make your donation.
Stuff-a-Mascot Update - Our vendor has been working hard to fulfill our order, but due to shipping delays we now expect the mascots to be delivered the week of October 15th.
Volunteers Needed - Looking to get more involved? We would love your help! We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please see our website for current openings and for the volunteer contact email addresses for each school.
Trunk or Treat - Friday October 24 - Mark your calendars for a night of Halloween fun at our annual Whitehouse School Trunk or Treat. Dress up in your costume and join us for an evening filled with festive activities. This event is open to current Whitehouse School students and their families, thank you for your understanding!
Tickets for children participating can be purchased here (also to sign up to volunteer)- Click here!
Want to decorate your trunk and enter to win a prize? Register your trunk here
Yearbook Cover Contest - Calling all creative Cubs!! Students are invited to let their imagination run wild and design a cover that shows the adventure, energy, and spirit of our school community. Think of roaring school pride, jungle-bright colors, and all the ways Whitehouse School is wildly special! Your artwork will help create a keepsake for the 2025-2025 school year! All submissions are due by Monday, October 27th!
October 8, 2025
October 9 - HSA Business Meeting - 7:00PM
October 10 - Walk to School Day
October 13 - Schools Closed - In-Service Day
October 14 - Schools Closed - In-Service Day
October 15 - Wear Orange for Unity Day!
October 20-24 - Peace Week
October 22 - Gr. 3 STEAM Team Club
October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week
October 31 - Halloween Parades - Gr. 1 & Gr. 3 - 9:00AM, PreK/K/Gr. 2 - 10:00AM
New! Parent/Teacher Conference - Schedule your Fall Conference Online…WHS Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on November 3, 4 and 5. Evening conference times will be available on Monday, November 3. Please use the Genesis Parent Portal to schedule your conference. The window for scheduling your conference will open on Wednesday, October 15 at approximately 8:00AM, and close on Wednesday, October 29 at approximately 8:00AM. Please follow the instructions below to sign up for an available time slot:
Go to the Genesis Parent Portal
- Click on the “Conference” Tab
- Click “Request a Conference
- Change the “Week of” to the week in November that corresponds with conferences (using drop down arrow)
- Click on the date you prefer and the teacher’s times will appear.
- Select the time you would like to have your conference.
- You will be given a choice for a virtual/in-person conference.
- The color will change to show that you have been added to the conference.
If you would like to schedule a conference with any specialty area teacher, please email them directly.
We are Cubs of Character!!! - October is Friendliness Month. The focus of our friendliness character trait will center on the affirmation: We support and respect each other, especially when our friends are in need. This month, we will be emphasizing friendly behaviors as we engage in NJ Week of Respect I and School Violence Awareness Week. 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. Please click here to download the Friendliness bucket.
Walk to School Day - Whitehouse School is participating in Walk to School Day on Friday, October 10th. Please click here for the flyer and click here for additional details
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.
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.
NJSLA-Adaptive Fall Field Test and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools. CLICK HERE to access documents.
i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.
H.S.A. News
Reminder - Tomorrow! October Business Meeting - October 9th at 7pm - We invite you to attend our first HSA business meeting of the school year! During this meeting, we will share updates on district initiatives along with news from each school. This meeting presents an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the HSA activities at your children's schools. To participate, please click here to join the meeting. Please contact Kristin McHale at kristinm@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
H.S.A. Viking Pep Rally - October 10th! - The H.S.A. is hosting the annual Viking Pep Rally THIS Friday, October 10th, and our HBS, TBS and WHS friends are invited to join us too! Come out to cheer on our RMS athletics teams (wear your blue and gold!), play fun games to win prizes, grab some food for purchase at on-site food trucks, and help us tape Mr. Charleston to the wall!! The pep rally is always a great time that you won’t want to miss!
FPAC Spirit Wear Sale! - Order by October 17th! - Show your support for the Readington arts and music programs by proudly wearing a "Readington Arts", "Readington Music" , or "FPAC" tee shirt or tote bag! Click HERE to order. $5 from each item sold will get donated to the Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee to support the arts programs in all Readington schools. Thank you for your support! Free delivery to all Readington schools.
NEW! - Winter Holiday Family Mini Photo Sessions - Support the Readington schools while capturing your holiday smiles! Enjoy a 10–15 minute photo session that includes 3–5 edited, high-resolution digital images…perfect for holiday cards, gifts, or updated family portraits. Secure your spot today for $70 per family, with 30% donated directly to the Readington H.S.A. Sessions are available October 25 and November 1 from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM. Click here to see the flyer. Click here to reserve your time.
Vendors Needed! - HSA Holiday Vendor Event December 7th! - The first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Vendor spaces are $50 and entry tickets will be $3. We ask that vendors submit their application and payment no later than November 15th. The vendor application is now available, please click here to see the flyer and click here to register.
Invest in Your Child: Join Our Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive! - We are off to a great start with our HSA Membership drive! Please click on the attached flyer for more details on how this drive enhanced our children's school experience last year through our many programs and events. For only $25, your family can become a member of the HSA! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes available. Please click HERE to make your donation.
Stuff-a-Mascot Update - Our vendor has been working hard to fulfill our order, but due to shipping delays we now expect the mascots to be delivered the week of October 15th.
Volunteers Needed - Looking to get more involved? We would love your help! We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please see our website for current openings and for the volunteer contact email addresses for each school.
Trunk or Treat - Friday October 24 - Mark your calendars for a night of Halloween fun at our annual Whitehouse School Trunk or Treat. Dress up in your costume and join us for an evening filled with festive activities. This event is open to current Whitehouse School students and their families, thank you for your understanding!
Tickets for children participating can be purchased here (also to sign up to volunteer)- Click here!
Want to decorate your trunk and enter to win a prize? Register your trunk here
Yearbook Cover Contest - Calling all creative Cubs!! Students are invited to let their imagination run wild and design a cover that shows the adventure, energy, and spirit of our school community. Think of roaring school pride, jungle-bright colors, and all the ways Whitehouse School is wildly special! Your artwork will help create a keepsake for the 2025-2025 school year! All submissions are due by Monday, October 27th!
October 1, 2025
October 2 - Schools Closed - Yom Kippur
October 6-10 - Week of Respect
October 6 - Wear Blue!
October 9 - HSA Business Meeting - 7:00PM
October 10 - Walk to School Day
October 13 - Schools Closed - In-Service Day
October 14 - Schools Closed - In-Service Day
October 15 - Wear Orange for Unity Day!
October 20-24 - Peace Week
October 22 - Gr. 3 STEAM Team Club
October 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week
October 31 - Halloween Parades - Gr. 1 & Gr. 3 - 9:00AM, PreK/K/Gr. 2 - 10:00AM
New! WHS Newsletter - Please click on the following link to read our October Newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/zf6t7-whitehouse-news-october-2025
New! We are Cubs of Character!!! - We are Cubs of Character!!! - October is Friendliness Month. The focus of our friendliness character trait will center on the affirmation: We support and respect each other, especially when our friends are in need. This month, we will be emphasizing friendly behaviors as we engage in NJ Week of Respect I and School Violence Awareness Week. 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. Please click here to download the Friendliness bucket.
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! Physical Education - Please click here for PE information from Mr. Abney and Mrs. Sellers.
New! FPAC Spirit Wear Sale! - Show your support for the Readington arts and music programs by proudly wearing a "Readington Arts", "Readington Music" , or "FPAC" tee shirt or tote bag! Click HERE to order. $5 from each item sold will get donated to the FPAC. Thank you for your support of the Readington Fine & Performing Arts Programs! :)
NJSLA-Adaptive Fall Field Test and Other State Testing Dates for Readington Township Schools. CLICK HERE to access documents.
Lifetouch School Pictures Message -
Dear Parents,
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Walk to School Day - Whitehouse School is participating in Walk to School Day on Friday, October 10th. Please click here for the flyer and click here for additional details.
i-Ready Diagnostic - Please CLICK HERE to read a message regarding the administration of this K-8 assessment and what it is used for.
H.S.A. News
Cook’s Night Off, October 8th! - Need a night off from cooking?? Let QCrew make dinner for you! Pick-Up will be October 8, from 4-6pm on the RMS/HBS access road. Please place your orders HERE by October 7. They have delicious BBQ, the BEST Chicken Tenders and also some great Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten-Free Options! Check out the flyer HERE. If you have any questions, please email Nicole at nicolelepinski@gmail.com.
October Business Meeting - October 9th at 7pm - We invite you to attend our first HSA business meeting of the school year! During this meeting, we will share updates on district initiatives along with news from each school. This meeting presents an excellent opportunity to gain insights into the HSA activities at your children's schools. To participate, please click here to join the meeting. Please contact Kristin McHale at kristinm@readingtonhsa.com with any questions.
H.S.A. Viking Pep Rally - October 10th! - The H.S.A. is hosting the annual Viking Pep Rally on Friday, October 10th, and our HBS, TBS and WHS friends are invited to join us too! Come out to cheer on our RMS athletics teams (wear your blue and gold!), play fun games to win prizes, grab some food for purchase at on-site food trucks, and help us tape Mr. Charleston to the wall!! The pep rally is always a great time that you won’t want to miss!
Yearbook Cover Contest - Calling all creative Cubs!! Students are invited to let their imagination run wild and design a cover that shows the adventure, energy, and spirit of our school community. Think of roaring school pride, jungle-bright colors, and all the ways Whitehouse School is wildly special! Your artwork will help create a keepsake for the 2025-2025 school year! All submissions are due by Monday, October 27th!
FPAC Spirit Wear Sale! - Order by October 17th! - Show your support for the Readington arts and music programs by proudly wearing a "Readington Arts", "Readington Music" , or "FPAC" tee shirt or tote bag! Click HERE to order. $5 from each item sold will get donated to the Readington Fine and Performing Arts Committee to support the arts programs in all Readington schools. Thank you for your support! Free delivery to all Readington schools.
Save the Date - HSA Holiday Vendor Event December 7th! - The first annual HSA Holiday Vendor Event will be on December 7th from 10 to 4. Vendor spaces are $50 and entry tickets will be $3. We ask that vendors submit their application and payment no later than November 15th. The vendor application will be available soon and shoppers will be able to purchase tickets in advance as well!
Invest in Your Child: Join Our Go for The Gold HSA Membership Drive! - We are off to a great start with our HSA Membership drive! Please click on the attached flyer for more details on how this drive enhanced our children's school experience last year through our many programs and events. For only $25, your family can become a member of the HSA! There are fantastic classroom and grade-level prizes available. Please click HERE to make your donation.
Community Thank You - A big thank you to all of our families for supporting recent H.S.A. fundraisers and drives. Your participation makes a huge difference in what we can provide for our students and schools - thank you! Stuff-A-Mascot Plushie Sale Kits will be sent home via backpack with an expected delivery in October and Fall Spirit Wear Sale orders will be delivered to schools for backpack pick-up in the coming weeks.
Volunteers Needed - We are always looking for volunteers to help make our events as successful as possible. We currently have openings to chair events at any of the schools. Please see our website for current openings and for the volunteer contact email addresses for each school.
Book Fair Thank You - A huge thank you to our amazing book fair chairs Ania MacConnell and Megan Dustin. Once again they did a tremendous job organizing and running the book fair for the classes to shop during school but also took time out of their schedules to open during the block party and a special evening for our preschool friends from Global Pioneer and Whitehouse Prep! Their dedication to the book fair each year is unmatched and we are so grateful for you both!
Trunk or Treat - Friday October 24 - Mark your calendars for a night of Halloween fun at our annual Whitehouse School Trunk or Treat. Dress up in your costume and join us for an evening filled with festive activities. This event is open to current Whitehouse School students and their families, thank you for your understanding!
Tickets for children participating can be purchased here (also to sign up to volunteer)- Click here!
Want to decorate your trunk and enter to win a prize? Register your trunk here