Betsy Ross Elementary School

On November 3rd, our students took part in the civic duty of voting! Students considered two important questions focused on their future, community, and helping others. This experience gave students an opportunity to learn about the democratic process, make thoughtful decisions, and understand that every voice matters!

American Education Week, celebrated November 16–20, recognizes the dedication and hard work of our educators and education support professionals. We look forward to welcoming families into our classrooms to see learning in action! Letters with your scheduled visitation date and time have been mailed home.

Chana Stiefel, author to more than 30 children's books, will be visiting Betsy Ross on December 9th to talk to our students about the publishing and writing process. To have a personalized copy of her book, please click on the image below.

Help Betsy Ross win a $500 PE grant! The K–5 school with the highest percentage of student participation in the November 22 Thunderbird Run wins! Register today and help us show our Thunderbird pride!

The MSF is looking for volunteers to help make the Thunderbird Run a success! Please consider lending a hand on race day.

Sign Up to Volunteer

Please review the monthly newsletter from Mrs. Blackford.

Communication expectations from the health office.

Please note, the school parking lot and school parking spaces are reserved for staff only. Parents and guardians who choose hand to hand for arrival or dismissal can park on Mahwah Road or on Malcolm Road between the staircase and the corner of Mahwah Road.

Important message for Hand to Hand dismissal - Once your child is dismissed to you, please exit the school property on the sidewalk. If you would like to stay and play, walk around to the back of the school to the playground. Do not play on or around the parking lot.

As a reminder, students should not bring Starbucks, Dunkin', or any other beverages in disposable to-go cups to school, including during Morning Meeting. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep our school clean and safe. Thank you for your support!

Beginning September 1, 2026, as part of New Jersey's new legislation P.L. 2025, c. 195, Betsy Ross School will implement a bell-to-bell restriction on student use of personal internet-enabled devices. To read the full letter, please click here.

Our Betsy Ross Handbook is an excellent resource that contains a wealth of information that can be used as a guide to help you throughout the school year. It is designed to help you learn more about our school and to serve as a reference for information related to school procedures, policies, and regulations.

Just a quick reminder to keep all birthday snacks nut-free so everyone can safely join the celebration. Thanks for making birthdays bright and safe! To learn more, access our Snack Guidelines

Please fill out this volunteer form if you plan on volunteering this school year. If you have already signed up as a library volunteer, then you do not need to fill out this form.

Please review this important information from Pomptonian regarding food allergy practices and pre-ordering.

Food allergy practices

Why pre-order?

• 11/5-11/6 - School Closed
• 11/16-11/20 - American Education Week

Betsy Ross Elementary School

20 Malcolm Road, Mahwah, NJ, 07430
Phone: (201) 762-2250