Northern Burlington Newsletter

As we wrap up another fantastic school year, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible staff. Your hard work, passion, and dedication have made a lasting, meaningful impact on our students every single day.

To our wonderful students and families: we wish you a safe, happy, and relaxing summer break. May your days be filled with rest, fun, and special moments with loved ones. We can’t wait to welcome you back in the fall, refreshed and ready for new adventures!

📣 Stay in the Loop: Don't forget to follow our social media accounts over the summer months! It’s the fastest way to get district news, timeline reminders and back-to-school updates before September rolls around.

A special congratulations goes out to our graduating seniors! We are so incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished during your time with us. As you turn the page to your next chapter, remember that you will always have a home here. We wish you the absolute best in all your future endeavors.

As we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Wednesday, June 17th, please note that seating will open at 4:30 pm and the ceremony will begin promptly at 5:30 pm.

In an effort to continuously improve our school events, Dr. McCann and her team have designed an updated modification to the High School graduation setup. This new layout keeps our students right on the field while creating extra space for families. Under this new setup, families are welcome to sit in both the home and visiting bleachers and are also invited to bring their own chairs to sit directly on the field.

We want every family to have the perfect view and a wonderful experience. To respect all attendees, please note that the following are not allowed inside the graduation area:

• Balloons & Signs (which block the view of guests behind you)

• Noise Makers (which prevent families from hearing their graduate's name)

• Standing during the ceremony (except during designated moments)

Thank you for helping us honor the Class of 2026 with a smooth and beautiful celebration!

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Visit Northern TV to watch the livestream of the Class of 2026's graduation ceremony here.

At the June 8th Board of Education meeting, we had the privilege of celebrating our 2025-26 retirees. A heartfelt thank you to Mr. David Potts, Mrs. Michelle Van Sciver, Mrs. Jennifer Cavalier, Ms. Diane Brown, Mrs. Debra McMullen, Mrs. Fatima McWilliams, Ms. Karen Stricker, Ms. Clariby Blanco, Mr. Carl Fowler and Mr. Bob McMullen for their many years of dedicated service to Northern Burlington. We wish them all the very best as they embark on their new chapters. They will truly be missed!

The celebration was made even more special thanks to several contributions:
Ms. Julia Jahr and Ms. Natalie Wolf and their talented high school students for personalizing and painting beautiful flower pots.

Mr. Brian Hayes and his students for filling the pots with gorgeous Northern Burlington grown potted flowers.

Mr. Shaun Lindner's high school woodwind trio: Cassidy Kittel, Dylan Morgan and Kian Montera for their musical talents, playing beautiful arrangements as guests arrived.

On May 6th, Dr. Andrew Zuckerman, Superintendent of Schools, sent out this letter regarding an update to the attendance policy for the 2026-2027 school year. Since then, we've had some questions that have come in regarding this change. Please find our FAQ's here.

Middle School summer assignments: There are no formal assignments, however we strongly encourage students to remain sharp and continue to learn throughout the summer. There are many online resources to access as well as countless great books to read. Here is NB’s website for middle school summer enrichment.

High School summer assignments for students taking high school Advanced Placement & Honors courses can be accessed HERE. These assignments are not optional and are expected to be completed by the first week of school. Here is NB’s website for high school summer assignments and reading. Any courses not included in the folder DO NOT have a summer assignment.

• June 19 - District closed in observance of Juneteenth
• June 22-July 1 - Office hours are 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
• July 2 - Office hours are 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• July 3 - District closed in observance of Independence Day
  
• July 6-August 27 - Main office hours are 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Students are required to submit information related to two major sections prior to the start of EACH season (Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring) - 1) Pre-Participation/Medical History Update – Expires at the end of eAthletic Registration is open for the 2026 Fall Season.

https://www.gobound.com/nj/schools/nburlington

Click on the link above.

Create a new account (top right-hand corner). Once the account is created, you can add your athletes. If you are having problems signing in, please contact Mrs. O’Neill in the Athletic Office – 609-298-3900, ext. 2093 or moneill@nburlington.com

SAVE THE DATE! Relay for Life 2027 will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2027 from 12:00 - 10:00 pm.

• June 16-18, 2026 - Early Dismissal for Students (HS dismissal is 11:55 am and MS is 12:05 pm)
• June 17, 2026 - High School Graduation (Seating opens at 4:30 pm, Ceremony begins at 5:30 pm)
• June 18, 2026 - Last Day of School for Students (Early Dismissal)
• June 19, 2026 - District Closed in Observance of Juneteenth
• July 3, 2026 - District Closed in Observance of Independence Day
• August 3, 2026 - Board of Education Meeting
• August 19, 2026 - HS Orientation for 9th Graders and New Students
• August 25, 2026 - MS Orientation for 7th Graders and New Students
• September 3, 2026 - 1st Day of School for All Students

2026-2027 School Calendar