Board Highlights

October 2026

Message from the Superintendent

Welcome Back to Board Highlights!

As we begin another exciting school year, we look forward to keeping our school community informed, connected, and engaged in all the wonderful things happening throughout Keyport Public Schools! Each month, Board Highlights will provide a glimpse into the accomplishments, initiatives, and special moments that make our district shine. Together, with the continued support of our families, staff, and community, we are creating opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed. We look forward to celebrating another year of achievements and showcasing the many reasons we are Keyport Proud!

Dr. Lisa Savoia
Superintendent

First Pre-K Parent Advisory Meeting

The Central School is looking forward to hosting our first Pre-K Parent Advisory Meeting on Thursday, October 22, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will focus on building fine motor skills using everyday items found at home. This is a great opportunity for families to learn simple, fun ways to support their child’s development and continue building important skills outside of the classroom!

First Title I Event of the Year

The Central School will be hosting their first Title I event of the year, the Boo Bash, on Thursday, October 22 at 6:00 PM. Students will have the opportunity to wear their costumes, trick-or-treat, and solve fun math and literacy activities as they work to escape the “Haunted KCS Library.” We are looking forward to a fun-filled evening of learning, creativity, and Halloween excitement for our students and families!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to our middle school soccer players selected by their coaches to represent Keyport in the Middle School Soccer All-Star Game on March 27, 2027 at Count Basie Field in Red Bank! Boys selected include Kevin Marroquin, Aiden O’Rowe, Alexander Rodriguez-Duran, and Landen Pileggi, with Joseph Elsayad named as an alternate. Girls selected include Penelope Sargeant, Fiammetta Cabanas, Keira Jennings, and Luz Carmona Irenes, with Natalie Ferry named as an alternate.

We are proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication throughout the season!

Congratulations to our Staff and Students of the Month!

KCS Color Run

The Central School had their first color run that was a huge success. A big thank you to all of our amazing families who helped raise money and to our wonderful staff members who came out to show their support! The PTO raised about $2300 from this event! Your participation, generosity, and school spirit helped make our first Color Run such a memorable event. We can’t wait to make this a KCS annual tradition

Teacher & Educational Service Professional of the Year Nominations are now open.

As part of the annual Governor's Educator of the Year award, Keyport Public Schools is accepting nomination forms for both Teacher of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year awards. Deadline for nominations is Nov. 15.

Forms can be downloaded here and filled out electronically, or printed and filled out by hand, but must be submitted to the building principals by November 15th.

Thank you to the Keyport Class of 1976

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Keyport High School Class of 1976 for their generous donation of this beautiful bench, which will be a wonderful addition to the front of our school. We greatly appreciate their thoughtfulness and continued connection to the Keyport High School community.

Free Winter Physicals

Winter 2026 athletic physicals will be available for Keyport High School and Keyport Central School students on Wednesday, November 18, from 9:30–11:30 AM at the front of the KHS gym. Families must complete the registration form to receive an appointment time and bring signed paper copies of the Family Health History Form and PPE History Form to the appointment.

Preschool Registration

REGISTER TODAY! Keyport’s Free preschool program offers a high-quality Pre-K experience designed to foster children’s social, emotional and academic growth within a safe and nurturing environment. By prioritizing active, play-based learning and hands-on exploration, the curriculum builds a strong foundation in early literacy, math, creative arts, and music. Under the guidance of caring, experienced teachers, students develop essential problem-solving skills and independence in a supportive setting. This comprehensive program is completely free and open to all children aged 3 and 4. Register online!

Substitutes Needed

Want to work with an amazing group of students and faculty? Apply to be a substitute!!

Upcoming Events

10/15/2026 Fire Truck Visit (KCS)
10/15/2026 FAFSA Completion Night
10/16/2026 KCS Fall Pep Rally
10/17/2026 50th Class Reunion Alumni Football Game
10/22/2026 PSAT (10th Graders)
10/22/2026 Pre-K Parent Advisory
10/22/2026 Title I Event: Boo Bash
10/24/2026 Bewitched (Borough)
10/25/2026 Trunk or Treat/Duck Duck Jeep Car Show (Borough)
10/30/2026 Pre-K-5th Grade Halloween Parade
11/5-6/2026 NJEA Convention (School Closed)
11/18/2026 State of the District/Testing
11/20/2026 Student Council Dance (KCS)
11/28/2026 Tree Lighting (Borough)
12/12/2026 Candlelight House Tour (Borough)

Board of Education

Caitlin Cunningham, President

Joseph Stahl, Vice President

Laura Abrahamsen

Dennis Fotopoulos

Ruth Grabowski

Shawn Hubler

Rebecca Kahane

Joseph Stahley

Jennifer Tevis

Jeannette Van Houten

All Board of Education meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the Keyport High School cafeteria, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Workshop Action Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 - Regular Action Meeting
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 - Regular Action Meeting
Wednesday January 6, 2027 - Reorganization Meeting

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Message from the Superintendent Message from the Superintendent

First Pre-K Parent Advisory Meeting First Pre-K Parent Advisory Meeting

First Title I Event of the Year First Title I Event of the Year

Congratulations! Congratulations!

Congratulations to our Staff and Students of the Month! Congratulations to our Staff and Students of the Month!

KCS Color Run KCS Color Run

Teacher & Educational Service Professional of the Year Nominations are now open. Teacher & Educational Service Professional of the Year Nominations are now open.

Thank you to the Keyport Class of 1976 Thank you to the Keyport Class of 1976

Free Winter Physicals Free Winter Physicals

Preschool Registration Preschool Registration

Substitutes Needed Substitutes Needed

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

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