District Newsletter

October 3, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: The 2025-2026 school calendar, previously approved on February 20, 2025, was revised and approved at the September 25, 2025 regular board meeting to include two additional minimal days: Friday, March 27 and Friday, May 22. Click HERE for the revised calendar.

School Events

• October 3: One Town - One Heart -🏈 Wayne Hills vs Wayne Valley @ Wayne Valley HS 10/3/2025 6:00pm - UNITED in honor and remembrance of Rocco Sivolella

  Wayne Valley wears ORANGE 🧡
  Wayne Hills wears WHITE 🤍

  Tickets go on sale Friday, September 26 at 9:00 PM and can only be purchased HERE. 

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• October 11: Marching Band Competition @ Wayne Wayne Valley

• October 28: Fall Chorus Concert @ Wayne Valley High School

• November 15: Wayne Valley Fall Play

Week of Respect at Wayne Public Schools: October 6-10

Secondary Students: check with your individual school for daily themes for next week!

Elementary School Schedule:

😜 Newsletter Riddle: Why did the math book look sad? *answer at bottom

Going Gold for Pediatric Cancer! 💛💛💛

On September 19th, Packanack, Lafayette and JFK schools participated in Going Gold for Pediatric Cancer Awareness. Together, the three schools collected over $1,500 for the Pediatric Oncology Unit at Hackensack University Medical Center. Thank you to all who wore gold and donated to this important cause.

PJammin’ Pajama Day fundraiser for the American Childhood Cancer Organization! 💛💛💛

The Pines Lake Cougars crushed this year’s goal at their 3rd Annual PJammin’ Pajama Day fundraiser for the American Childhood Cancer Organization! 💛🎗️ Together, an incredible $1,936 was raised — all thanks to the amazing support and generosity of our community. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make a difference. Keep spreading love, kindness, and hope — we’re so proud of you! 💫💛

George Washington Middle School is Going to End Cancer! 💛💛💛

GWMS student council began their shoelace sale today! Proceeds support Solving Kids Cancer!

Wayne Hills Celebrates $1,400 Raised for Childhood Cancer Research 💛💛💛

The Wayne Hills Executive Student Council and Class Councils teamed together in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Each member sold 6 yellow bracelets, surpassing their goal and raising a total of $1,400 in just three days. This will be donated directly to Alex's Lemonade Stand, funding a total of 28 hours of research! On September 30th, the Wayne Hills community wore gold or yellow to spread hope, and were able to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment!

Starting off the Year with Lafayette PRIDE 🦁

We recently launched our schoolwide PRIDE PBIS program with a spirited assembly led by our Pride Committee student volunteers from fourth and fifth grade. During the event, students reviewed expectations for all of our learning spaces—classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, cafeteria, and assemblies—highlighting how consistent positive behavior supports a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment for everyone. This shared understanding helps us build a strong sense of community, where each student knows how to contribute to a positive school culture. The assembly also provided the perfect opportunity to recognize individuals who have already demonstrated this month’s character trait, celebrating their efforts as role models and inspiring others to follow their example.

Wayne Valley Band & Color Guard Bring Home a First Place Win! 🏆 Follow: @wvbandnj and @waynevalleycg

Wayne Hills Band Takes Home 2nd Place in First Competition of the Season! 🏆 Follow @waynehillsband

Minecraft Movie Night at JFK 🎞️

John F Kennedy Elementary students had a wonderful movie night sponsored by the JFK PTO!!💚🍿🟩🎥💚

Schuyler Colfax Hosts Visitors from Africa 🤝

Our friends from the Maasai Tribe in Kenya, Africa visited with 6th grade students at SCMS. 6th grade social studies classes had an amazing time with Chief Joseph. He spoke to our students about his community and shared artifacts from his village. They had jewelry available for sale during lunch time for all grade levels. In previous years, SCMS families have helped build a school for girls, dormitory, and a well to provide the community with clean water.

Anthony Wayne's Second Annual Sorting Day 🎩

There’s no place like home at Anthony Wayne Middle School! On Friday, September 12th, AWMS kicked off the 2025-2026 school year with our first House Celebration at Sorting Day. The entire school community gathered in the gym to welcome 6th graders and any new students to their homes. These students excitedly joined the festivities, as they were randomly assigned to either Reveur, Sollevare, Altruismo, or Nukumori. The AWMS family is eager to see who will win the House Cup this year!

Learn about the Wayne Police Officers serving and protecting in your schools! @waynepolicenj

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