West Belmar
WB In the Bear Cave
A Message From Principal Abeal
Dear West Belmar Families,
Welcome back to school! The 2026-27 school year expects to be another productive and exciting year for the West Belmar Bears Cubs. The teachers and support staff have been preparing and shaping up the school and classrooms for the opening of school. We are ready and excited to welcome the bear cubs back on Thursday, September 3rd! A friendly reminder that Friday, September 4th will be an early dismissal day with a 1:05 pm dismissal. The district will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
As the school year begins, it is a time of new beginnings, new surroundings, new friends and new challenges. I encourage you to play an active role in your child’s education. Take the time each day to ask your child open-ended questions and discuss his/her school day. Always offer positive feedback and your consistent interest will play an important role in your child’s learning success.
Last week, parents/guardians should have received a notification regarding Pick Up Patrol. Please make sure you complete you default plans to ensure that your child's dismissal plans are set as we begin the school year. This year, parents/guardians will be able to report a students absence in the Genesis Parent Portal. This will give parents/guardians an additional option that calling the school to report your child's absence. Please find the link here, reporting your child absence in Genesis or below in this newsletter. The school will still be accepting phone calls and emails. If a your child’s absence is not reported, you will be receiving an automated phone call as you did in prior years.
West Belmar will once again be serving breakfast. Breakfast will be served Monday – Friday starting at 8:35 AM ending at 9:00 AM. The breakfast program provides an opportunity for your child to begin his/her school day with a nutritious start that assists in the development of healthy eating habits. Plus, it will optimize academic achievement in the classroom.
Back to School Night will be held on Monday, September 14th at 6:30 pm. Our first PTA meeting will be held on September 9th at 7:00 PM in the media center. We will be discussing fund raisers, school and district events, school projects and up and coming events for this school year.
I am looking forward to continuing to strive to achieve our schools’ goals in the “Small School with a Big Heart!
First Day of School 9.3.26
Labor Day | No School 9.7.26
WTPS BOE Meeting | 9.15.26 | 7:00pm | WHS Auditorium
Yom Kippur | No School 9.21.26
Grand Openings of Wall High School’s New Athletic Turf Stadiums
The Wall High School community is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our new Athletic Turf Stadiums! The RED Stadium, located on the upper portion of the WHS athletic campus, is home to WHS Football, 8-lane Track, Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse. The BLUE Stadium, located on the lower portion of the WHS athletic campus (former FB stadium), is home to Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse.
Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for Wall Township High School athletics, our students, and the entire Crimson Knight community.
The RED Stadium (upper field) Grand Opening Celebration will take place in front of the new home bleachers at the center of the RED field on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 3:45 pm, just prior to our first Varsity Field Hockey game being played.
The BLUE Stadium (lower field) Grand Opening Celebration will take place in front of the bleachers at the center of the BLUE field on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:45 pm, just prior to our first Varsity Girls Soccer game being played.
This state-of-the-art facility represents the pride, tradition, and commitment that make Wall High School a special place.
Come experience the energy, excitement, and CRIMSON KNIGHT PRIDE as we officially open our new home for the Wall Crimson Knights.
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Save The Date
You are invited to Ready, Set, Belong: Where Wall Means All, an evening of dining, learning, and connecting with Wall Township Public Schools.
Join us on Thursday, September 10, from 5:30–7:00 PM at West Belmar Elementary School to learn about the resources, supports, and strategies available to help your child start the school year with confidence.
To further embrace the Wall Means All spirit, families who attend Ready, Set, Belong are invited to continue the evening by cheering on the Wall High School football team as they take on Manalapan. Complimentary adult and child admission tickets will be available for families who wish to attend the game. The evening has been planned so attendees can leave at approximately 6:40 PM and arrive at Wall High School in time for the 7:00 PM kickoff.
We hope to see you there! Please view the event flyer HERE and use the link provided to RSVP by Thursday, September 3.
