Dear Plainfield Public Schools Families,

As we enjoy these final days of summer and look ahead to the start of a new school year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. On September 8, 2026, we will welcome our students back to Plainfield Public Schools, and TeamPPSD is ready for them.

Our team has been working throughout the summer with one goal in mind: to be ready for your children. Our classrooms are prepared, our schools are clean, safe, and welcoming, and we are opening the year with a full team of dedicated educators and staff. Our teachers will be ready with engaging lessons, supported by current technology and curriculum designed to challenge our students, meet their individual needs, and help every child learn and succeed.

Most importantly, our teachers and staff are ready to reconnect with your children. We know that a great deal can happen between the last day of school in June and the first day back in September. Children grow. Families experience changes. Students return with new interests, new strengths, new questions, and sometimes new challenges. That is why the connection between home and school is so important. We want to know your children, understand what they need, celebrate who they are becoming, and work alongside you throughout the year.

Phones Down, Minds Up

An important change this year is our Phones Down, Minds Up initiative. In accordance with New Jersey’s requirements for phone-free schools, student cell phone use will be restricted during the school day. When our children are in school, we want them present, engaged, learning, and connecting with one another and with their teachers.

Our staff will model that same commitment to being present with students. Families will receive a complete brochure explaining the expectations, procedures, and ways to communicate with your child during the school day before school begins.

One Place to Stay Connected

This year, we are making it even easier for families to stay connected to Plainfield Public Schools. ParentSquare remains our primary communication platform. District announcements, school messages, important reminders, emergency notifications, and other relevant communications are delivered through ParentSquare. We are also transitioning our school and district website communications so that information is increasingly connected through this platform.

Your most important responsibility is simple: make sure your child’s school has your current cell phone number and email address. Accurate contact information is your ticket to staying connected to everything happening in Plainfield Public Schools.

To support our Phones Down, Minds Up initiative, we will also be using StudentSquare, giving our students another safe, district-supported way to receive school communications on their district-issued devices. This will help students and families stay connected regarding school activities, clubs, after-school programs, and other important information. All students will receive school announcements through StudentSquare as well.

For academic information, families will continue to use the Genesis Parent Portal. Schedules, grades, progress reports, and other important student information will be available there. Together, ParentSquare and Genesis will provide families with clear and consistent access to the information they need.

Your Child Is Part of Our Family

Above everything else in this letter, there is one message I hope every parent and caregiver remembers, your child is in good hands.

When you send your child through our doors on September 8, you are entrusting us with someone precious to you and we understand that responsibility. From our teachers and administrators to our counselors, paraprofessionals, secretaries, security officers, nurses, food service staff, custodians, bus drivers, and every person who serves our schools, TeamPPSD is here for your child.

We also know that supporting students means supporting families. Every school has a team of dedicated support professionals including a Social Worker and Family Liaison who can help connect you with information, resources, and support. Please reach out and ask questions. Tell us when something has changed. Let us know when your child needs additional support and share the good news with us, too. The stronger the connection between home and school, the stronger we can be for our children.

The beginning of a school year is always a new opportunity. New teachers. New classrooms. New friendships. New goals. And for every child, another opportunity to discover just how much they are capable of achieving.

The entire PPSD Team will continue working behind the scenes, preparing every classroom, every building, and every detail we can so that when the doors open on September 8, our children know immediately that we can’t wait to have them back in school!

With warmth and anticipation,

Dr. Elizabeth Filippatos
Acting Superintendent

The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its public meeting virtually.

Community members are encouraged to attend online using the link below.

Zoom Meeting Information (for viewing and public comment):
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380244564
Meeting ID: 833 8024 4564
Passcode: 111333

YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ruOCNKD8BSs?feature=share

#movingplainfieldpublicschoolsforward

The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its Public Budget Hearing this evening, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

We want to inform our community that BoardDocs is currently experiencing global technical difficulties with their platform which is impacting the ability to access the meeting agenda and supporting materials online. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the issue in loading the site and the inability to access or open the agenda as expected today. We fully understand how disruptive this has been and truly appreciate your patience and understanding.

Here's an update from BoardDocs
Upon identifying the issue, it was immediately escalated, and the BoardDocs Engineering and Operations teams are actively working to restore full site access and stability as quickly as possible. Due to the complexity of the issue, we are unable to provide an estimated timeline for when service will be fully restored. To follow the status of this nationwide outage, please click here: Diligent Customer Facing Status

Tonight's Public Budget Hearing will proceed as scheduled. We remain committed to transparency and ensuring our community has access to important Board of Education information. We will provide an update once Diligent, the host of BoardDocs notifies the district of the resolution.

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support.
Thank you,
Plainfield Public Schools

Live Status Update

We are excited to celebrate our students during this year’s Graduation and Moving Up ceremonies. Please review the schedule below for upcoming ceremony dates, times, and locations!

✨ Join us for an upcoming SEPAG workshop!

**The Power of Play: A Developmental, Relationship-Based Approach for Autism**
📅 Wednesday, April 15
🕡 6:30 PM
💻 Virtual (Google Meet)

Learn how play, connection, and emotional regulation can support your child’s development. All families are welcome!

🔗 Join here: https://meet.google.com/nta-iqko-jbu

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✨ ¡Acompáñenos en nuestro próximo taller de SEPAG!
**El Poder del Juego: Un Enfoque de Intervención Basado en las Relaciones para el Autismo**
📅 Miércoles 15 de Abril
🕡 6:30 PM
💻 Virtual (Google Meet)

Aprenda cómo el juego, la conexión y la regulación emocional pueden apoyar el desarrollo de su hijo/a. ¡Todas las familias son bienvenidas!

🔗 Únase aquí: https://meet.google.com/nta-iqko-jbu

Mark your calendars! 📅 Join us on April 11th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM for an exciting Career Fair designed especially for our 5th–8th grade students and their families!
📍 Location: Plainfield High School, 950 Park Ave
This event supports our district’s 4Es initiative, helping students start thinking about their future pathways:
✨ Enrollment
✨ Enlistment
✨ Entrepreneurship
✨ Employment
Students will have the opportunity to explore different careers, meet professionals, and begin discovering which path might be right for them after high school.
Families are encouraged to attend and be part of these important conversations about the future. Together, we can inspire our students to dream big and plan ahead!
We look forward to seeing you there!

5th and 6th Grade Career Carnival Registration Form – Fill out form

Formulario de inscripción para el Carnaval de Carreras de 5º y 6º curso – Fill out form

Due to a change in the Budget Calendar and the Governor's State Budget Address, the Board of Education Business Meeting and Preliminary Budget Hearing have been combined and will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

To accommodate the Elementary Evening Parent Teacher Conferences at Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School, the meeting will now be held at Maxson Middle School Cafeteria, 920 East Seventh Street, Plainfield, NJ 07062, at 6:30 p.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this location change may cause and look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.

The Plainfield Board of Education will hold two public meetings this month at Charles & Anna Booker Elementary School, located at 730 Central Street.

The Special Meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 PM, and the Business/Tentative 2026–2027 Budget Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24 at 6:30 PM. Community members are encouraged to attend and stay informed about the work and priorities shaping Plainfield Public Schools.

Zoom Meeting Information (for viewing and public comment):
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380244564
Meeting ID: 833 8024 4564
Passcode: 111333
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ruOCNKD8BSs?feature=share

#movingplainfieldpublicschoolsforward

The Plainfield Board of Education extends heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Othell J. Miller, Theater at PAAAS.

Plainfield PubliC Schools Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year
No Appointment Necessary! Must pre register online!
Saturday 9am - 4pm, 950 Park Ave, Plainfield High Cafeteria 3/14/2026
Weeknights 4:30pm - 8:30pm, 504 Madison Avenue Family Success Building
3/17/2026, 3/19/2026, 3/24/2026, 3/26/2026

Check out flyer below for more info!

School Year 2026-2027
FREE PRESCHOOL Enrollment | Enrollment Dates

Saturday, February 21 & February 28 
9 AM - 4 PM 

Plainfield High School Cafeteria 
950 Park Ave., Plainfield NJ 

Tuesday, March 3 & March 10
Thursday, March 5 & March 12 
4:30 PM – 8:30 PM 

Student Accounting 
504 Madison Ave., Plainfield NJ 

Check Flyer for Info