West Belmar

February 2026

A Message From Principal Abeal

Dear West Belmar Famlies,

The Bear Cubs have a remarkably busy month ahead of them, beginning with kindergarten registration opening on February 1st. Please click the following link to obtain more information on how to register your child for school on the district website at https://www.wallpublicschools.org/our-district/registration/kindergarten-registration. This month the students will be recognizing Black History Month. The media center will have a wide selection of historical books, novels and series that recognize and celebrate famous Black Americans.

Congratulations to the Bear Cubs for completing the Great Kindness Challenge! Through weekly guidance lessons students learned the many ways to be kind and respectful to one another which helps make our school community a special place to learn.

Our school will celebrate all the kindness it spreads throughout the year during the week of the 9th –13th, with the Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). Students and staff will be recognized for their acts of kindness towards their schoolmates. The Bear Cubs Care Food Drive will be held once again, and all food items will be donated to The West Belmar Methodist Food Bank. Please send all food donations to the main office.

The Wall Township Public Schools will be closed for Presidents Day on the 16th. The schools will reopen on the 17th. The district will be hosting a Strings Festival for all orchestra musicians at Wall Intermediate School. Please join us at this wonderful day of music featuring our amazing string musicians.

The bear cubs are looking forward to celebrating Read Across America next month. The PTA gift auction will be on Friday, March 20th at The Shore Club in Spring Lake Heights.

WB Great Kindness Challenge

Congratulations to Our Governor's Educators of the Year!

In the Classroom

WHS’s Heroes and Cool Kids visited West Belmar Elementary

WHS’s Heroes and Cool Kids visited West Belmar Elementary. Teaching students how to make smart choices on social media, build positive peer relationships, and strengthen resilience!

Superintendent Search

Superintendent Search Website

November Attendance Grade Level Percentages

10 Facts About School Attendance - Attendance Works

Attendance Matters at the WB!

Why Every Day Matters

Good attendance lays the foundation for a child’s academic success. When students attend school regularly, they keep up with class lessons, build confidence, and develop strong relationships with teachers and peers. Even just two absences per month (about 10% of the school year) can create gaps in learning and make it harder to catch up. We encourage families to make every effort to have students present and on time, because every day really does add up. We need our "Bear Cubs in the Cave"!

Important Information

West Belmar Elementary School Calendar

Celebrating 250 Years of America

Stay up to date on the America's 250's Anniversary website!

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary with events and activities all year. This section will share district celebrations, announcements, and ways our school community can honor this historic milestone.

District News

District Calendar 25-26

District Calendar 26-27

Presidents' Day

WTPS will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents' Day. #WallTogether #PresidentsDay

WHS Military Wall of Honor Unveiling RSVP

Join us on March 4th at 6:00 pm for the WHS Military Wall of Honors Unveiling!

Light Refreshments will be served.

RSVP Here by 2/20.

WTPS BOE Meeting | 2.17.26 | 7:00pm | WHS Auditorium

Click here for the 2026-2027 meeting dates.

The Crimson Knights Foundation's 6th Annual Gala

The Crimson Knights Foundation's 6th Annual Gala. will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2026, at Spring Lake Manor. This event celebrates and honors distinguished Wall Township Community members. Please click here to read the 2026 Press Release.

Upcoming Registration Dates: Mark Your Calendars!

It's time to start planning for the 2026-2027 school year! Please take note of the upcoming registration dates for our youngest students:

Kindergarten Registration: Monday, February 2, 2026
Preschool Registration: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Children are registered in their neighborhood schools in the order that completed registrations are received. Please be advised in the event that grade-level capacity is reached, incoming students may be assigned to another WTPS elementary school.

Registration Questions?

Do you have questions or need assistance with the registration process? Please follow this link to the district website or contact Kerrin McGowan, our District Registrar, with all your questions and inquiries.

Email: kmcgowan@wallpublicschools.org
Phone: 732-556-2658

PTA NEWS

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The Wall Township Wellness Team is proud to share Wellness in the Works, a quarterly newsletter designed to enrich and educate our school community on topics that promote health and overall well-being.

Finding Stability

If your family is experiencing economic challenges or homelessness, visit the McKinney Vento webpage for essential information and guidance on available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison

Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2647