District News

We hope you're having a fun and relaxing break and that you are taking this time to rest and rejuvenate before we return on Thursday, September 3rd! In the meantime, please don’t forget to set aside some time to complete your summer assignments! Staying on top of your work will help you start the new school year strong. Be sure to check your grade-level or class-specific packets/google classrooms and our website so you're ready to hit the ground running in the fall. Happy reading, practicing, and enjoying the sunshine!

More details to soon follow but please mark your calendars for these upcoming important dates:

August

4th - Florence Twp. National Night Out

10th - FHS Football practice begins

17th - All FHS Fall sports practice begins

25th - FHS 9th Grade Orientation

26th - Roebling Kindergarten Signing Day

27th - Riverfront Hello Day

September

1st - Preschool Welcome Day & Staff 1st day

3rd - First Day for Students - Early Dismissal

4th - EMP/EDP begins - Early Dismissal

We look forward to seeing you back in school on Thursday, September 3rd, which is an early dismissal day for students. Please keep checking social media and our live calendar links as we are adding more dates and information daily!

We are thrilled to announce that Florence Twp. School District is launching a brand new website and mobile app in early August!

Powered by Apptegy, this upgrade will bring all district news, school calendar events, and teacher messaging together into one convenient place. You will be able to easily browse school updates, check sports schedules, and chat directly with your child's teachers using a new feature called "Rooms."

What you need to do:

• Watch your inbox: In early August, you will receive an invitation email to activate your account. We will also be posting all information on social media and our school newsletters.
• Download the app: Search for Florence Twp. School District in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store once we launch.
• Stay tuned: We will share a quick tutorial closer to the rollout date to help you get set up

Thank you for partnering with us to improve how we stay connected! We can't wait to share these awesome new communications tools with you!

Our Fall 2026 Athletic Registration portal is now open for FTMHS & Riverfront School. All athletes MUST be registered online and all medical forms must be submitted in order to participate when practices begin in August 2026.

Parents will register their athlete on the parents Genesis page - Look under FORMS or click the link below.

We know that not all high school students check their email over the summer, so we want to remind you to encourage them to check their email for exciting news happening over the summer! Shortly, our NHS Advisors (Mrs. Fisher & Mrs. Donofrio) will be inviting eligible 11th and 12th grade students to apply to the National Honor Society next week.

Applications will be due at the beginning of the upcoming school year. Please encourage your children to log in to their email, so they can see if they've been invited to apply to the NHS. If they have been invited to apply, it's important that they review all parts of the application now, so they are prepared for September.

In order to be invited to apply to our school's chapter of the NHS for the 25-26 SY, students must have a weighted GPA of at least a 4.0. Given that our college prep, honors, and advanced placement classes are all weighted courses, this is reasonable requirement.

If you have any questions regarding the NHS or the application process, please reach out to our NHS Advisors at cdonofrio@florence.k12.nj.us, or kfisher@florence.k12.nj.us.

Senior parents please check your email (as well as the spam folder) as Lors Photography has recently sent emails to all seniors concerning Senior portrait dates. Please log onto the following link asap to schedule your appointment one of the following days:

Kindergarten is almost here... and we can't wait to welcome our newest Roebling Elementary learners. School begins September 3, and now is the perfect time to register your incoming kindergartener!

Kindergarten is where friendships begin, confidence grows, and a lifelong love of learning takes flight. Our caring teachers and staff are excited to help your child start this exciting adventure!

Don't wait—register today and make sure your little learner is ready for an amazing first day of school!

We can't wait to meet the Class of 2039!

We can't wait to welcome you back to school and take special care to provide before and after care services for your child. EMP (before care) and EDP (after care) is available for enrolled students at Roebling & Riverfront School beginning on Friday, September 4th (this is an early dismissal day). EMP is available for grades K-8 and EDP is available for grades K-3. Students must be registered with us in order to attend our program - this is a tuition based program offered by the FTSD.

Registration will open in early August and all families will receive information for registration via email, website and social media. More details to soon follow!

If you should have any questions please contact Gina Dunphy, EMP/EDP & Community Relations Coordinator at gdunphy@florence.k12.nj.us.

Things are still happening over the summer! Do you want to hear more about what the Board of Education votes on at the business meetings? Would you like to hear committee reports and board discussions? BOE work sessions & regular meetings are open to the public and provide a great chance to understand more about your BOE! All meetings are open to the public.

Senator Troy Singleton is partnering with the Florence School District to bring his “Summer Lunch” program to our community! This event will take place on Friday, July 24 @ Riverfront School from 1-2pm. At the event, the Senator will distribute FREE lunches that will include: a hoagie, fruit, and a beverage. Parents MUST register ahead of time because quantities are limited. You can register here: https://www.troysingleton.com/summerflorence2026

"Summer is here! ☀️ As you plan your summer activities, don't forget to prioritize self-care and well-being. Spend time outdoors, reconnect with loved ones, catch up on sleep, and do something that makes you happy daily. And remember, if you or a family member need mental health or substance use support, Care Solace, provided by Florence Township School District, is here to help. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/florence for confidential assistance. #SummerWellness #SelfCare #MentalHealthMatters"