District Update

Dear Collingswood & Oaklyn Families,

Welcome back! We are so excited to kick off a new school year with our wonderful students and families in Collingswood and Oaklyn. We hope you had a relaxing and fun-filled summer break.

As we get ready for the first day of school, we want to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning families. We are looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth. With your partnership, we are confident that we can make this a successful and memorable year for every student.

Warmly,

Dr. Fred McDowell, Superintendent

• Full-Day: Drop-off: 9:00 a.m. -9:10 a.m. and Dismissal: 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Early Dismissal: Drop-off: 9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. and Dismissal: 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Inclement Weather Delay: Drop-off: 11:00 a.m. - 11:10 a.m. and Dismissal: 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

K - 5

• Full-Day: Drop-off: 8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. and Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
• Early Dismissal: Drop-off: 8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. and Dismissal: 12:40 p.m.
• Inclement Weather Delay: Drop-off: 10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. and Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

GRADES 6-12

• Full-Day: Drop-off: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and Dismissal: 2:35 p.m.
• Early Dismissal: Drop-off: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and Dismissal: 12:10 p.m.
• Inclement Weather Delay: Drop-off: 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. and Dismissal: 2:35 p.m.

PREK - 5

• Full-Day: Drop-off: 8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. and Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.
• Early Dismissal: Drop-off: 8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. and Dismissal: 12:40 p.m.
• Inclement Weather Delay: Drop-off: 10:30 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. and Dismissal: 3:00 p.m.

Collingswood & Oaklyn 2025-2026 Academic Calendar

NEW THIS YEAR! You are now able to seamlessly download all 2025-2026 school calendar events directly to your personal Google or Apple calendars. We hope this is a helpful timesaver! Step-by-step directions are available HERE!

At Collingswood High School, we’re committed to creating a learning environment where every student can thrive—academically, socially, and emotionally. Beginning in September, we will launch the Yondr Distraction-Free Schools Program—a proven, bell-to-bell approach that supports student focus, well-being, and connection by removing mobile phone distractions during the school day. Click to view more.

We value efficient and transparent communication with students, families, staff and community

members. If you have a specific question about your student/s, please refer to the link below to effectively resolve questions or concerns that may arise during the school year. As always, we are here to support you.

• Who Do I Contact?
  

• Who Do I Contact?
  

COLLINGSWOOD

Roger Chu, President

Kate Seltzer, Vice President

Danielle Brown

Matthew Craig

Zakiya Devine

Kelly Maia

Meghan Mikulski

Sarah Sherman

Maggie Zmijewski

James McMillan, Oaklyn

Christopher Dilkus, Woodlynne

OAKLYN

Richard Taibi, President

Therese Marmion, Vice President

Aidan DiMarco

Colleen Faupel

Kimberly Love

James McMillan

Jennifer Ritondo

Todd Schaefer

William Stauts