Pinelands Regional School District

Get ready to dance, Wildcats!

Our First Dance of the Year is happening on Friday, October 17th, from 6–8 PM in the JHS! 🎶

Join us for a fun night of music, friends, and school spirit as we celebrate the fall season together.

Please remember — students must be in good standing to attend.

Let’s make it a night to remember, Wildcats!

Manahawkin, STAC

Save the date: April 30, 2026

📅 Stay Up to Date with Our Live Calendar!
Our “Live Calendar” is always available at the bottom of the District Home Screen on the Pinelands App and at the bottom of our District Website. Be sure to check it often to stay connected with upcoming events and important dates!

Dear Resident,

Please be advised that on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, there will be a significant presence of Police, EMS, and Fire personnel in town. The Little Egg Harbor Police Department will be conducting a large-scale exercise at Pinelands Regional Junior High School.

During this time, Nugentown Road between Giffordtown Road and Otis Bog Road will experience a very brief closure.

If you have any questions regarding this training exercise, please do not hesitate to contact the Little Egg Harbor Police Department. Otherwise, there is no cause for concern.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.

Sincerely,
Sergeant Dan Ivancich

We hope you're enjoying a relaxing and fun-filled summer! As we look ahead to an exciting new school year at Pinelands Regional Junior High School, we are thrilled to invite all incoming 7th graders and new 8th grade students to our “Welcome Wildcats” Orientation Day!

This special event is designed to help students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to start the year strong.

Welcome Wildcats Orientation Day

Date: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
Location: Pinelands Regional Junior High School

During orientation, students will have the opportunity to:
✔️ Get familiar with the school layout
✔️ Walk through a sample schedule
✔️ Practice opening their locker
✔️ Meet fellow Wildcats and make new friends
✔️ Enter to win exciting prizes!

🗓️ Sign-up deadline: Friday, August 8th

Once transportation planning and routes are finalized, we will contact you with pickup times and locations for those who require district transportation.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Brady at mbrady@prsdnj.org or Ms. Colman at tcolman@prsdnj.org or the JHS Main Office(609-296-3106 ext. 4402).

We look forward to welcoming your student to the Wildcat family!

Warm regards,

JHS Welcome Wildcat Team

Pinelands Regional Junior High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 6 PM. The event will be taking place at Pinelands Regional Junior High School.

8th Grade Dinner Dance will be held at LBI National on Thursday, June 5, 2025, for 8th grade students who are in Good Standing

🌻 1st Annual Garden Tour 🌻 Benefiting Robert R. Suralik Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund at PRSD Join us for a beautiful day in the garden while supporting a great cause! Date: Sunday, June 29, 2025 Time: 10AM-3PM Location: Tour gardens in our local community Cost:$25 per ticket ($20 presale)

Buckets & Badges: Cops vs. Kids Showdown! Get ready for an epic night of hoops, hustle, and hometown pride! Join us on Friday, April 11, at 6 PM in the Pinelands Regional Junior High School gym for our Buckets & Badges game, where our local law enforcement takes on our 7th and 8th-grade students in a battle for bragging rights! Who will dominate the court? Will the kids outmaneuver the cops, or will experience outplay youth? here’s only one way to find out— be there! 🎟️ Entry: $5 (All proceeds support our 7th & 8th-grade classes!) 📅 Mark your calendars*& bring your school spirit! 🐾 Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show our Wildcat pride!

ATTENTION SENIORS! Reminder that Part 1 of the PRHS Scholarship Application is open. All essays must be submitted by 2pm on Tuesday, March 25th!!

Enjoy a delicious meal while giving back—a portion of your bill will be donated to the Pinelands Alumni and Friends Foundation to support our mission of funding programs, resources, and opportunities for Pinelands students! Show this flyer to the server, and 10% of all food sales will be donated to the Pinelands Alumni & Friends Foundation for Senior Scholarships!

Tonight is opening night for MEAN GIRLS, presented by the Pinelands Thespians! Get your tickets at pinelandsthespians.org There is also a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser tonight in the HS cafeteria! The show runs this weekend and next weekend. Don't miss it!

The updated Pinelands School Calendar was revised at the BOE meeting on Monday night to reflect our last snow day. A printable copy is on our website. Have a great weekend, Wildcats!

Dear Pinelands Families, We are excited to remind you that the Transition Resource Fair is tomorrow night, February 20, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the HS Commons. It’s an event you won’t want to miss, featuring over 20 incredible vendors showcasing a range of resources and services to support transitions and future planning. Event Details: Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Pinelands Regional High School Commons 565 Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 In addition to connecting with various service providers, attendees can win an Apple iPad in our exclusive giveaway! Make sure to stop by the registration table for your chance to enter. Whether you’re looking for support, information, or new opportunities, our vendors will be on hand to assist with all your needs. We look forward to seeing you there and helping your child transition to competitive integrative employment opportunities!

Dear Pinelands Families, We are excited to remind you that the Transition Resource Fair is tomorrow night, February 20, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the HS Commons. It’s an event you won’t want to miss, featuring over 20 incredible vendors showcasing a range of resources and services to support transitions and future planning. Event Details: Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: Pinelands Regional High School Commons 565 Nugentown Road, Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087 In addition to connecting with various service providers, attendees can win an Apple iPad in our exclusive giveaway! Make sure to stop by the registration table for your chance to enter. Whether you’re looking for support, information, or new opportunities, our vendors will be on hand to assist with all your needs. We look forward to seeing you there and helping your child transition to competitive integrative employment opportunities!

There will be a half day of school this Friday, February 14th. JHS dismissal is at 11:42 A.M.

Good evening Pinelands Staff and Families, We will operate on a two hour delay schedule tomorrow, 2/6/25, to ensure the safety of all of our staff and students. Some things to note: Bus pickup times will be two hours later than usual AM Shared Time Vo will not attend OCVTS, if you cannot get a ride into school, take your normal bus in and you will be given a pass to the media center. PM Vo students will attend as normal. Full Time Vo Students pickup times will be two hours later than usual. Please be at your stop 20 minutes early to account for the AM Shared time students not taking the bus.

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