Vernon Township School District

Dear Walnut Ridge Families,

This is the Walnut Ridge School News Page, where we post updates to assist our families in staying informed of our school and district events. You will continue to receive School emails with pertinent issues, but most of our school reminders will be placed on this News Page.

Upcoming events:

Picture Day:  Picture Day is scheduled for Thursday, Sept 19th. Please click here for more information.

Field Trip:  Our Fall field trip will be to Pochuck Farms on October 2 flyers will be sent home on 9/17 with more information.

Week of Respect: October 7-11

Important Reminders:

Tuition: October Tuition Payments were due September 1st.

Walnut Ridge Parent/Caregiver Survey Understanding and Improving School Attendance: To ensure that our school can best support your child and improve student attendance, we kindly ask that you complete the following survey. Your feedback is essential in identifying reasons for student absences and developing strategies to encourage regular attendance. All responses will remain confidential. Please click here to access the survey.

Food Service Information:

The 2024-2025 Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Application is now available! The criteria for determining eligibility for FRL and Summer EBT was expanded for the 2024-2025 school year by the State of New Jersey. Completing the FRL and Summer EBT application benefits students and the District as a whole. If determined eligible, children receive meals at no cost during the school year and, through the Summer EBT program, families receive financial assistance for purchasing food during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. Beyond meal benefits, these applications can provide additional resources to families and provide the District with additional State and Federal funding. We encourage all families to apply, even if you’re unsure of your eligibility. The expansion of FRL and EBT eligibility criteria by the State means that families who were not eligible in prior years may now be eligible in 2024-2025. The process is simple and confidential, and the potential benefits are substantial. The application can be accessed online through this link. If you have any questions, need assistance with the application process, or need to access a paper application, please contact Robyn Homestead at rhomestead@vtsd.com.