Plainfield Public Schools

Meeting Notice: November 19, 2024, Board of Education Business Meeting The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its Business Meeting on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Administration Building at 1200 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, in the Cafeteria, beginning at 6:00 p.m. A virtual attendance option is available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We encourage all interested community members to participate and stay informed about the decisions and discussions that impact our district. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380244564?pwd=UU52eGV6V2IrdzJJeDNyUjZHWWVkUT09 Meeting ID: 83380244564 Passcode: 111333

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Join the Cardinal Family Success Center for its Breast Cancer 5K Marathon, Pink Saturday, on Saturday, October 26, at 10 a.m. at Hub Stine Sports Complex, 1410 Randolph Road, Plainfield. Help us raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer. To register, scan the QR code or contact us at 908-731-4200, ext. 5221.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Vashon Lamont Hill, Chief of Marketing and Communications Email: vhill@plainfield.k12.nj.us Phone Number: (908) 731-4442 (Office) or (908) 591-1402 (Mobile) STATEMENT ON TEMIKE PARK PLAYGROUND PLAINFIELD, NJ- October 22, 2024 – The Plainfield Public School district is deeply saddened to hear of the recent report that an of incident occurred at Tëmike Park Playground, involving two of our high school students. This act of vandalism resulted in severe damage to the playground structure. Currently, only one student has been caught in connection with this incident. The other is currently being located by the police. Our district stands firmly against any behavior that endangers the safety of our community or causes harm to public property. Acts of violence and vandalism will not be tolerated in our district. We are committed to ensuring that our schools and community spaces remain safe for all to enjoy. We appreciate the swift responses of our district team members and local authorities and encourage our community to continue to work together. #movingplainfieldpublicschoolsforward #important

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Girls Who Code | Club Sign Up Tuesday. Oct. 15 | 4:30-5:30 pm Plainfield Public Library, Room 2 Girls Grades 3-5 & 6- 12 Link to Sign up: https://plainfieldnj.librarycalendar.com/girlswhocode

Meeting Notice: October 15, 2024, Board of Education Business Meeting The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its Business Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Administration Building at 1200 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, in the Cafeteria, beginning at 6:00 p.m. A virtual attendance option is available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We encourage all interested community members to participate and stay informed about the decisions and discussions that impact our district. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380244564?pwd=UU52eGV6V2IrdzJJeDNyUjZHWWVkUT09 Meeting ID: 83380244564 Passcode: 111333

KEEP-IN-MIND: Plainfield Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, October 3, 2024, in honor of Rosh Hashanah. School will reopen at the normal time on Friday, October 4.

The Plainfield Board of Education will conduct a Special Meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Administration Building, Cafeteria at 1200 Myrtle Avenue. The meeting may include an Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

Meeting Notice: September 24, 2024, Board of Education Business Meeting The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its Business Meeting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The meeting will be held at the Administration Building at 1200 Myrtle Avenue, Plainfield, NJ, in the Cafeteria, beginning at 6:00 p.m. A virtual attendance option is available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. We encourage all interested community members to participate and stay informed about the decisions and discussions that impact our district. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380244564?pwd=UU52eGV6V2IrdzJJeDNyUjZHWWVkUT09 Meeting ID: 83380244564 Passcode: 111333 Click Below to Stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/f9PLfIF17rs

Division of School Town Hall Meeting hosted by Nursing Supervisor Myrna Dyson | 6pm - 7pm Zoom Link Below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86438854823?pwd=M2ctw1SN8pkFK6lHs1ArASLwEabUKz.1 Follow Link Below to Leave Questions: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&FormId=PH-FuHmZdUqScwLMuZ8whP57vFRH3-xFk2wAkG1QbSpUM0JNT0xGRDQwTjIwNkQwR0EwWUpSV1FYOS4u&Token=7be7c9b719a249cea96897cb58ad23e6

Meeting Notice: September 24, 2024, Board of Education Business Meeting. Streaming only via YouTube. Click Below for Stream https://www.youtube.com/live/f9PLfIF17rs

Happy First Day of School! Welcome Back students, we are happy to see you all! #MovingPlainfieldPublicSchoolsForward

Meeting Notice: August 13, 2024, Board of Education Business Meeting The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. The meeting will be held at Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School, located at 730 Central Street, Plainfield, NJ, in the Cafeteria, beginning at 6:00 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual attendance option is available via Zoom. We encourage all interested community members to participate and stay informed about the decisions and discussions that impact our district. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83380244564?pwd=UU52eGV6V2IrdzJJeDNyUjZHWWVkUT09 Meeting ID: 833 8024 4564 Passcode:111333

We are excited to announce that there are still seats available for the highly anticipated STEM Program at Fredric W. Cook Elementary School for the upcoming school year, starting September 2024! If you want to spark your child's curiosity, nurture a passion for learning, and involve them in a vibrant, project-based setting, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Secure your child's spot in this transformative educational program today. Application: https://forms.office.com/r/SjB2rxAVD2

As we're swimming into summer, we want to prevent the "summer slide." Plainfield Public Schools has curated a summer reading list just for you. Enjoy reading fiction, non-fiction, and a variety of other options for your pleasure, and fall in love with reading all over again -> https://tinyurl.com/3mmxm89f