District News

Join us this Thursday, September 3rd for our 1st day back to school! Both Thursday 9/3 and Friday 9/4 are EARLY DISMISSAL DAYS for ALL students as follows:

Early Dismissal - September 3rd & 4th

• FTMHS -- 7:40 am to 11:40 am
• Riverfront -- 7:55 am to 12:05 pm
• Roebling Elementary -- 8:20 am to 12:30 pm
• Preschool -- 8:50 to 12:30 pm

WE ARE CLOSED Monday, September 7th for Labor Day!

Full Day -- starts September 8th

• FTMHS -- 7:40 am to 2:05 pm
• Riverfront -- 7:55 am to 2:28 pm
• Roebling Elementary -- 8:20 am to 2:50 pm
• Preschool -- 8:50 to 2:50 pm

Welcome to a brand-new school year! Florence Township School District is excited to launch the F.L.A.S.H. Volunteer Program (Florence Leaders Actively Serving Hometown). This exciting new initiative connects caring adults with our students and schools.

Our district is small, but we provide big opportunities for our kids. We believe that educating children is a total community effort. By inviting parents, grandparents, retirees, alumni, and local businesses into our buildings, we can build a strong network of support. This program is incredibly important because it guides our students toward long-term success. Whether you volunteer once a week or once a month, your time makes a lasting impact. If you can’t volunteer, but you know a neighbor, relative, or friend who can, please forward this information along!

We offer a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities designed to match your interests, skills, and availability. F.L.A.S.H. volunteers can serve as reading buddies, math mentors, classroom helpers, event volunteers, or student mentors. Community members may also share their career experiences and talents as guest speakers. For those who prefer to help from home, opportunities may include cutting materials, organizing supplies, or preparing items for classroom use.

Please join us for a volunteer information session at the Riverfront School to learn more. We are hosting two sessions for your convenience:

• Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM

• Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM

All volunteers must complete a background check and orientation before working with students. Our shared goal is simple: Our Community. Our Schools. Our Kids. If you want to become a F.L.A.S.H. volunteer, please email us directly at volunteers@florence.k12.nj.us or call 609-499-4600.

Together, we can make a true difference for our students.

Check out our first Curriculum Newsletter of the school year, which will keep you informed about all the exciting teaching and learning opportunities taking place in our schools!

We're proud to share that Florence Township Memorial High School has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's Best High Schools.

The recognition places FTMHS among the top 22% of nationally ranked public high schools, highlighting the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strong support of our families and community.

Congratulations, Florence High, on this outstanding accomplishment!

Way to go FTMHS!

RIVERFRONT -- Pursuant to NJ Administrative Code (8:57 - 4), all students born after January 1, 1997 and entering grade 6 are required to have one booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertusis (Tdap) and one dose of Meningococcal Vaccine (Menactra). Please forward a copy of your child's immunization record to the Middle School nurse by September 29th. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse at hfoga@florence.k12.nj.us.

ROEBLING -- All students new to Roebling School are required to present a physical exam and immunizations, including booster shots, to enter school in September. If these requirements cannot be met before September, please contact the school nurse at cirons@florence.k12.nj.us ASAP!

We're excited to share our new Florence Township School District website Log on at www.florence.k12.nj.us. As we continue to make updates, refine features, and add content, you may notice a few areas that are still under construction. We appreciate your patience and grace as we work through this transition and learn our new platform. Our goal is to have everything fully updated and running smoothly over the next few months. In the meantime, we invite you to explore the new site and app, and thank you for your support as we continue to improve your experience!

We want you to know everything! If you haven't already, please download our new app - Florence Township Schools in the app store or Google Play. Our new communications tool through Apptegy - Rooms, is a two-way communication tool that helps you stay connected with your child’s teachers and school staff AT ALL SCHOOLS! It’s the easiest way to get messages, announcements, and updates—all in one place, and always in our school’s brand - for the whole district!

PLEASE NOTE: NOT ALL ROOMS ARE SET UP JUST YET!!! If you are not yet seeing your child’s class/teacher, please be patient. They should be up and running by September 2nd.

In the meantime, what do you need to do to get started?

• Download the Florence Township Schools app on your phone/device.

• Check out these resources to help you:

  1. A quickstart guide of Rooms

  2. Watch this short video

  3. How to get into your Room

  4. Full Overview and Q & A of Rooms

We’re here to help make communication simpler, more consistent, and easier to manage, so you never miss a moment in your child’s school experience.

EMP/EDP (Before/Aftercare) Registration is open for students in Grades K-6 and will remain open all year for students in need of full time, part time or sporadic day to day care. If you should have any questions please contact Gina Dunphy, EMP/EDP & Community Relations Coordinator at gdunphy@florence.k12.nj.us.

Please remember to call out your child late or absent every day! To call out your child:

1. Call the school's Main Office number and press #1 for the attendance line by 8:30 am.
2. Text the Attendance Officer at 609.374.4838.
3. Login to Genesis and mark your child out under Attendance on the left hand side

Students should be IN their homerooms BEFORE the times listed below - not entering the door! Your child will be marked tardy if they arrive after these times:

FTMHS -- 7:40 am to 2:05 pm

Riverfront -- 7:55 am to 2:28 pm

Roebling Elementary -- 8:20 am to 2:50 pm

Florence Preschool - 8:50 am to 2:50 pm

We encourage ALL FTSD families (regardless of eligibility) to complete the Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals since it is also used to determine eligibility for P-EBT benefits, state funding, and other school benefits. It is beneficial for our school community that ALL FTSD families fill this out!

Especially if your family is in need of free/reduced lunch please take the time to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch application.

Dear Flashes Community,

As the new school year begins, supporting our youth's mental health is more important than ever. The new school year can bring feelings of both anxiety and excitement as students transition into a new grade or perhaps even a new school.

We have provided a Back to School resource packet for parents and families who are navigating through this time. Click here to access the kit.

By working together, we can create an environment where our children thrive. As a reminder, Care Solace partners with our school to offer valuable mental health care coordination services to connect you with community-based providers for counseling, therapy, and more.

To access Care Solace:

• Call 888-515-0595: Their multilingual helpline is staffed 24/7/365.
• Visit caresolace.com/florence: Explore mental health providers independently or click "Book Appointment" for personalized assistance.

By joining hands as a community, we can provide a nurturing environment that supports the mental health and well-being of our youth. Let's prioritize their emotional growth and create a brighter future together.