WDSD Board Highlights
October 2026
It is hard to believe that we are already back here for another school year. After a busy summer, there is something especially exciting about seeing our schools come back to life — the buses on the roads, the teachers back in their classrooms, and most importantly, our students walking through the doors.
There is always a different energy when our kids return. They bring our schools to life, and tonight is a great opportunity to celebrate the beginning of another school year in West Deptford.
I want to welcome all of our students and families back. To our students, I hope this is a year filled with learning, new experiences, friendships, and opportunities to discover something you didn't know you could do. To our parents and guardians, thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of their education.
And to our teachers, administrators, support staff, custodians, transportation teams, food service staff, and everyone who worked throughout the summer to prepare our schools — thank you. A successful opening day doesn't happen by accident. There are countless people working behind the scenes to make sure our buildings are ready, our classrooms are prepared, and our students are welcomed back safely. We appreciate everything you do.
This is also an exciting time for the West Deptford School District because we have a lot happening. We are continuing the important work associated with our referendum and the improvements it will bring to our schools. We are moving forward with our early childhood initiatives and continuing to look at how we can provide our youngest learners with the strongest possible start. We are focused on academic achievement, student support, staffing, fiscal responsibility, and making sure we are preparing our students not just for the next grade level, but for whatever comes after West Deptford.
At the same time, we know that progress is about more than buildings and programs. It is about people:
It is about a teacher who recognizes that a student needs a little extra encouragement.
It is about a coach who teaches lessons that go far beyond the playing field.
It is about a counselor who takes the time to listen.
It is about a bus driver who gets our kids to school safely every morning.
And it is about a community that believes our children deserve every opportunity to succeed.
As a Board, our responsibility is to continue listening, asking questions, making thoughtful decisions, and keeping students at the center of everything we do.
We don't take that responsibility lightly.
There will always be challenges. Every school district has them. But I am incredibly optimistic about where West Deptford is headed. We have a tremendous community, dedicated educators and staff, engaged families, and students who continue to give us plenty to be proud of.
As we begin this new school year, I think it is important that we take a moment to appreciate where we are — and to be excited about where we're going.
Welcome back, West Deptford.
Mia Walker (Field Hockey)
Kaitlyn Gattuso (Cross Country)
HS Students of the Month
MS Students of the Month
GF Shout Outs
OV Eagle on the Rise
RB Character Kids
West Deptford School District once again had a booth at our Annual WD Family Fun Day on September 19. It was a beautiful day, and district staff had the chance to speak to many members of our community. Status updates were provided on our referendum projects and timelines, our new preschool building was spotlighted, and we had fun giveaways from the district and Chartwells.
On 9/11, our WDHS Football team hosted Paulsboro in the Mayor's Trophy Game. Special thanks to our Township Officials who were in attendance to present Player of the Game plaques to Zamir Davis of West Deptford and Jeremiah Carr of Paulsboro. It concluded as a shutout game for the WD Eagles.
The evening held special significance as the community marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. A bronze eagle was unveiled in memory of 1997 West Deptford graduate Nick Brandemarti, his #44 jersey was retired, and the football field was named "Clyde Folsom Field" in honor of Coach Folsom and his instrumental role in building the West Deptford football program. It truly was a special and touching evening for our community!
The WDMB has had an impressive start to their season! They scored a 1st place finish and were named Overall Grand Champions at the Brick Memorial Tournament of Bands Show. They earned a 1st place finish and were the Overall Grand Champions at the Tournament of Bands Madison show. WDMB was also honored with the Best Overall Pit Crew Award. At their Home Show on 10/17 they achieved their season high score of 91.50! Check out their schedule - we hope you can make it to one of the amazing shows this season to witness a performance in their "Ballerina Tour" first-hand!
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