NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Backpacks, notebooks and lunchboxes are ready for another year as New Providence students return to class next Thursday for the 2026-27 school year.
Before the opening bell, new students can get acquainted with their buildings. Allen W. Roberts School will hold a new-student open house Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m., while New Providence Middle School will welcome new students for orientation Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. Salt Brook School will also welcome new students for orientation Wednesday from 3:45 to 5 p.m.
Teachers and staff will prepare with an opening day Monday, followed by professional development Tuesday and Wednesday.
The first week will be a short one. Students will have an early dismissal Friday before the Labor Day weekend begins. Families can find calendars, school-supply lists and back-to-school information on the district's website. They may want to double-check transportation arrangements, schedules and opening-day instructions before students leave home.
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