District Weekly News

Winter 2025–2026 Sports Physicals & Form Submission Information

Winter sports physical forms for the 2025–2026

athletic season will be accepted from

September 10 through October 24, 2025 for grades 6-12.

Important Reminders:

Parent/guardian signatures on the sports forms must be dated on or after September 10, 2025.
Forms signed before this date will not be accepted.
All student-athletes must have a completed and approved physical on file before tryouts begin in December to be eligible to participate.

Where to Submit Forms:

6th, 7th, & 8th Graders: Nurses Office
9th & 10th Grade: Annex Nurses Office
11th & 12th Grade: Main Nurses Office
Be sure to submit your completed forms to the nurse’s office or place them in the drop box located outside the main entrance of each school.
Thank you for your attention to these important deadlines.

Please meet the deadlines to ensure you're cleared for winter sports. Good luck this season!

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia is not a flaw it’s just a different way the brain understands language. At South Brunswick, we are working to become a dyslexia-friendly district. That means we support our students with dyslexia and help them use their unique strengths to succeed.

This month, we raise awareness and show support for all students with dyslexia. Together, we can build a community that understands, includes, and empowers every learner.

The Week of Respect in New Jersey will be observed from Monday, October 6 to Friday, October 10, 2025. Held annually during the first week of October, this week is dedicated to promoting a positive school climate and teaching students how to prevent harassment, intimidation, and bullying designated to promote positive school climates and provide instruction on preventing harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB).

To Our Amazing SBSD Principals,

Thank you for your unwavering dedication, inspiring leadership, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and school communities every single day.

You lead with heart and it shows. In every classroom, every hallway, and every smile, your presence makes a difference. Your vision, compassion, and commitment are the driving forces behind our thriving schools. Because of you, SBSD isn't just a district it’s a community. A place where students feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We are endlessly grateful for all that you do.

As a follow-up to our previous communication, we are providing an update on the Enrollment and Growth Study—an important initiative aimed at helping our schools address the challenges of significant community growth and the anticipated loss of state aid. Please Click Here for further details

We have received the Individual Student Reports (ISRs) from the Spring 2025 New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA). Your child’s report(s) are now available on the Genesis Parent Portal.

Please print and keep a copy for your records. These assessments measure your child’s academic performance based on the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Please Click Here for more details.

We are required by statute (N.J.S.A 18A:7C-6.6) to annually notify parents or guardians by October 1 any statewide students assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered over the course of the school year. Information provided includes the name of the assessment, the assessment testing window dates, grade levels that will participate, and the timeline for score reports. Please click on the following link for more information: SBSD Assessment Letter 2025-2026.

DO YOU NEED A HALLOWEEN COSTUME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED CHILD?

If so, the Cougar Council of Cambridge School is here to help!

Gently Used Costumes Available!

The Cougar Council has a variety of sizes and styles

ready to be shared with any student who needs one.

Request Costumes Between: September 19 – October 17

Fill out our Google Form with your Top 3 Choices!

Costumes will be awarded in the order requests are received.
Questions? Please Contact: Christina.OBrien@sbschools.org - Cambridge Cougar Council Advisor

We are currently seeking dedicated professionals to join our team in the following position:

Nurses

As part of our commitment to supporting and serving the community, we offer:

Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Health Benefits Package
Professional Development Opportunities
Mentorship Programs

For more information and to apply, please Click Here for all positions currently available.

We’re excited to announce that Champions will be offering full-day care on all school closure dates listed on the attached 25–26 calendar! Click Here for full details and to see attached calendar for monthly closures, early releases, etc.

Come celebrate Fire Prevention Week with your local firefighters! Open Houses will be taking place throughout the month of October. Please see Information below.

The Education Foundation of South Brunswick's 14th annual A Taste for Education Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, October 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Pierre's of South Brunswick. Please click here for more information along with ticket information.