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OUR VISION
The Watchung Borough School District is committed to inspiring learners toward academic success through joyful exploration, inquiry, collaboration, independent thinking and creative problem solving. Our culture of acceptance and inclusion provides the foundation for learning and social and emotional growth. Through reflection and ethical decision-making, we continue to learn and grow, embrace differences, and prepare for an increasingly complex, ever-changing world.
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Valley View Middle School has been named as a 2026 School of Distinction. The Watchung BOE will be honoring the Valley View learning community at 5:00PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 as part of the ribbon-cutting celebration for the Outdoor Learning Commons referendum project.
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View the grades K-4 student supply lists
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Congratulations to our Educators of the Year! Mrs Stievater & Mrs. Fernando!
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Will your child be 5 years old by October 1st, 2026? If so, they are ready for Kindergarten!
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The preschool program at Bayberry Elementary School is open to all Watchung Borough resident children who are 3 and 4 years of age by October 1, 2026 (pending availability).
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We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our 2025 Educators of the Year!
School Calendar
Bayberry
Staff Development
District
Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Valley View Middle School
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Bayberry
NJEA Convention - Closed
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