News and Announcements

  • B/A Care Reminder

    Monday, August 17, 2026

    Good morning,

    Hope you are having a fun and relaxing summer. The registration deadline for our in-district grades Pre-K to 5 before/after care program for the coming school year, including payment for the first and last months, is this Friday (August 21).

    The brochure, registration paperwork, and payment coupons for this program can be found at the below link.

    https://www.clarkschools.org/before_and_after_care

    Please contact Mrs. Nicole Mignone, Program Coordinator, by email at nmignone@clarkschools.org with any questions.

    Thank you for your cooperation. Enjoy the day and week ahead.

    Ed Grande

    Superintendent of Schools

    Clark Public School District
  • Chapter 27 Emergency Virtual or Remote Instruction Programs Plan 2026-2027 School Year

    Submission of this plan is a requirement of the New Jersey Department of Education. The Board of Education still has no intent to transition to such a model. The strong commitment of the Board of Education is and will continue to be to traditional in-person student school days.

    Clark Public School District
  • Some Great News

    Tuesday, June 30, 2026

    Good afternoon,

    Hope the first week of summer has been a good one for you and your families. Please see below for a link to a TAPinto Clark article that highlights our schools' strong results on the most recent NJ School Performance Reports. Links to the related district social media postings are also provided.

    TAPinto Clarkhttps://tinyurl.com/bdh7rh7d

    Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4sj3e9ns

    Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/kzabdypb

    The hugest of thanks to everyone in our school community, i.e., our students, staff, families, and leadership, for these results. 

    Enjoy the rest of this week and Happy 4th!

    Ed Grande

    Superintendent of Schools

    Clark Public School District
  • Welcome Summer!

    Tuesday, June 23, 2026

    Good afternoon,

    Please see the letter attached below.

    Thank you and be well.

    Ed Grande

    Superintendent of Schools

    Clark Public School District
  • 2026-2027 Preschool & Kindergarten Registration

    Tuesday, January 20, 2026
     
    Good morning,
     
    Hope you enjoyed the long weekend.
     
    Linked below are letters regarding registration for next school year's preschool and kindergarten programs. 

    2026-2027 Preschool Registration

    2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration

    These letters are also posted on the district website under the Registration tab.

    Kindly contact Mrs. Roxann Banek, District Residency Officer/Registrar, by email at rbanek@clarkschools.org with any questions that you may have regarding the registration process. Please contact Mrs. Joy Donaldson, Supervisor of Preschool, at jdonaldson@clarkschools.org with any preschool programmatic questions.
     
    Many thanks and be well.
     
    Ed Grande
    Superintendent of Schools
    Clark Public School District
  • Governor's Educators of the Year

    Friday, December 5, 2025

    Good afternoon,

    Below is an attachment that lists this school year's Governor's Educators of the Year for each of our schools.  Please join me in sending many congratulations to these recipients along with a very special thanks for a job beyond well done.

    Thanks and enjoy the weekend ahead.

    Ed Grande

    Superintendent of Schools

    Clark Public School District
  • Local Food Resources for NJ Families

    Wednesday, October 29, 2025

    Hello,

    In light of the potential loss of SNAP benefits on November 1st, please note the New Jersey Basic Needs Information Hub offers a comprehensive listing of websites that can assist households in locating a local food pantry or soup kitchen.  Families may also choose to access the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Food Bank of South Jersey, Fulfill, Norwescap, and Mercer Street Friends websites directly to search for local food resources.

    Thank you.

    Ed Grande

    Superintendent of Schools

    Clark Public School District
  • Health and Wellness Info.

    Monday, September 8, 2025

    Good afternoon,

    Please see the link below for our most updated health and wellness guidelines.

    https://tinyurl.com/bdht7csw

    Below is a link to our 2025-26 Student Health and Wellness Calendar.

    https://tinyurl.com/mr2byn53

    Below is a link to our 2025-26 Preschool Student Health and Wellness Calendar.

    https://tinyurl.com/yhavzzmr

    If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lori Kowalski, Supervisor of School Nursing and Wellness, by email at lkowalski@clarkschools.org.

    Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day.

    Ed Grande

    Superintendent of Schools

    Clark Public School District
  • ARP Safe Return Plan (June 2024 Update)

    Clark Public School District
  • High School Voter Registration

    Clark Public School District
  • Clark Historical Archives

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District Calendar

  • Teachers Report (Professional Development for Staff)

    Teachers Report (Professional Development for Staff)

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  • ALJ Media Center/Clark Council Chambers

    Board of Education Regular Meeting

    This meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School located at 365 Westfield Avenue, and immediately go into Executive Session.  Public Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Clark Council Chambers located at 315 Westfield Avenue.

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  • Teachers Report (Professional Development for Staff)

    Teachers Report (Professional Development for Staff)

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  • Teachers Report (Professional Development for Staff)

    Teachers Report (Professional Development for Staff)

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  • Schools Closed-Extended Labor Day Weekend

    Schools Closed-Extended Labor Day Weekend

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  • Schools Closed-Extended Labor Day Weekend

    Schools Closed-Extended Labor Day Weekend

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  • Students Return

    Students Return

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  • Valley Road School Back-to-School Night

    Valley Road School Back-to-School Night

    Early Dismissal VRS Students & Staff

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  • Arthur L. Johnson High School Back-to-School Night

    Arthur L. Johnson High School Back-to-School Night

    Early Dismissal ALJ Students & Staff

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  • Frank K. Hehnly Back-to-School Night

    Frank K. Hehnly Back-to-School Night

    Early Dismissal FKH Students & Staff

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  • Carl H. Kumpf Middle School Back-to-School Night

    Carl H. Kumpf Middle School Back-to-School Night

    Early Dismissal CHK Students & Staff

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  • Schools Closed-Yom Kippur

    Schools Closed-Yom Kippur

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  • Preschool Back-to-School Night

    Preschool Back-to-School Night

    Early Dismissal Preschool Students & Staff

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  • ALJ Media Center/Clark Council Chambers

    Board of Education Regular Meeting

    This meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School located at 365 Westfield Avenue, and immediately go into Executive Session.  Public Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in the Clark Council Chambers located at 315 Westfield Avenue.

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  • Schools Closed-Columbus Day

    Schools Closed-Columbus Day

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