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St. Rose of Lima Academy Open House

Open House Event 52 Short Hills Ave. Short Hills NJ January 25th - 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. January 27th - 9: 30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima Academy in Short Hills, one of the oldest Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey, is designated as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

St. Rose of Lima Academy was awarded Blue Ribbon recognition in the category of Exemplary High Performing Schools. The academy was one of only fifteen New Jersey schools awarded in that category in 2013.

A National Blue Ribbon Schools flag overhead has become a mark of excellence in education recognized by everyone from parents to policy-makers.

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Over the past few years, St. Rose of Lima Academy has made a number of major facilities improvements, from a new science lab to a Technology Learning Center with 26 new computers and 22-inch multi-touch flat screen monitors. The multi-touch aspect provides touch screen interactivity using multiple fingers at the same time. The academy has also purchased dozens of iPads for students and teachers to use for educational activities in the classroom.

For additional information, attend our open house events on January 25th - 12 noon - 1:30 p.m., January 27th 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; or contact us at info@srlacademy.org or 973-379-3973. Additional information may also be found on the St. Rose of Lima Academy website. www.srlacademy.org

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