Barnegat Township School District

09/10/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Remember, Be Here... Be a Bengal!

09/09/2026

Please have a look at this information about the BHS Career & College Fair:

09/01/2026

Please have a look at this helpful infographic about our Bell-to-Bell Policy:

08/21/2026

To All Barnegat Parents, Students, Staff, and Community Residents:

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Barnegat Board of Education invites the entire community to attend our upcoming public meeting as we officially vote to approve Mr. Josh Toddings as the next Superintendent of Schools for the Barnegat Township School District.

With 24 years of exceptional leadership and service within Barnegat Schools, Mr. Toddings has dedicated his entire career to our children and community. The Board is confident that his leadership, vision, and deep-rooted commitment will have a lasting, impactful effect on our
students and staff while uniting our entire township.

Please join us in demonstrating our Bengal Pride and showing support for a leader who has given so much to our district.

Meeting Information:

Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Barnegat High School Media Center (180 Bengal Blvd, Barnegat, NJ)

Thank you,

Barnegat Board of Education

08/19/2026

Celebrating 20+ Years of Dedicated Service!

The Barnegat Township Police Department is proud to recognize five of our dedicated Crossing Guards for reaching an incredible milestone --- more than 20 years of service to the Barnegat Township Community!

Edda McCulley
Penny Hodgdon
Anna Lomicky
Kay Stockley
Kathleen Steeb (Not Pictured)

See the image for more info!

08/17/2026

August 17th, 2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE BARNEGAT BOARD OF EDUCATION

Superintendent Appointment and Leadership Transition

The Barnegat Township Board of Education is pleased to announce that, following a comprehensive superintendent search process, the Board has selected Mr. Josh Toddings, currently the Principal of the Russell O. Brackman Middle School, a 24-year veteran of the Barnegat school district.

Mr. Toddings will be formally appointed by the Board of Education at its August 25, 2026 Board meeting, with an anticipated start date as Superintendent on September 14, 2026.

The Board recognizes that this appointment comes at an important time for our district. With the opening of the 2026-2027 school year approaching, we are equally committed to ensuring a successful start for the students, families, and staff of Brackman School and providing a smooth transition to district leadership.

Because Mr. Toddings currently serves as Principal of Brackman School, the Board has made it a priority to develop a transition plan that does not disrupt the opening of school or the important work already underway at Brackman.

Mr. Toddings will work closely with district leadership and the Board during the transition period to ensure that the responsibilities associated with the opening of Brackman School are appropriately addressed and that staff, students, and families experience continuity of leadership and support.
The Board believes that Mr. Toddings' 24 years of experience in the district provides him with valuable insight into the day-to-day needs of our students, staff, families, and administrators. His knowledge of the Barnegat school community will be an important asset as he assumes the Superintendent's role.
We understand that leadership transitions require careful planning. Our objective is to make this
transition organized, collaborative, and minimally disruptive, while maintaining the momentum of the new school year.

The Board thanks the community, our staff, families, and students for their continued support and patience as we move through this transition.

We are excited about the future of the Barnegat Township School District and look forward to working with Mr. Toddings as he assumes the role of Superintendent.

Thank you,
Barnegat Board of Education

08/17/2026

Dear Barnegat Families and Community Members,

The Barnegat Township Board of Education is seeking qualified, dedicated community members to fill a vacancy on the Board. The appointed candidate will serve from the date of appointment through the reorganization meeting of January 2028.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all legal requirements under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-1):

A citizen of the United States.

At least 18 years of age.

Able to read and write.

A resident of Barnegat Township for at least one year preceding appointment. Registered to vote in Barnegat Township.

Not holding an office/position that creates a conflict of interest, nor serving as a mayor or member of the local governing body.

Not having a direct or indirect financial interest in any contract with, or claim against, the Board.

Pass a criminal history background check within 30 days of appointment.

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Attend monthly public meetings, executive sessions, and assigned committee meetings.

Collaborate on district policy, budget oversight, and superintendent evaluation.

Complete mandatory state training requirements for new school board members during the first year of service.

Application Process:

Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest and a resume outlining their qualifications, background, and reason for seeking the appointment by 3 pm September 8th.

Anticipated interviews will be before the Board will be on September 22nd @ 6pm at Barnegat High School.

Submit To:

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

Email: Katherine Van Tassel at [email protected]

In-Person: Barnegat Board of Education Office at 550 Barnegat Blvd. N, Barnegat NJ 08005

07/15/2026

Please be advised that the Barnegat Police Department will conduct an Active Shooter Drill training at the Joseph T. Donahue School on July 16 and July 21, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be an increased police presence at the school during these times. This is a planned training exercise, and there is no threat to the public.

06/25/2026

Please review the Barnegat Township Superintendent Candidate Profile, a comprehensive data-engineered tool for candidate evaluation. The profile is based on information consolidated from the stakeholder survey responses.

06/19/2026

Check out this article about the Barnegat Township School District STEM bus: https://patch.com/new-jersey/barnegat-manahawkin/barnegat-schools-unveil-new-stem-bus-hands-learning-lab 🚌

The repurposed bus will travel to Barnegat schools with science and engineering activities for students in grades K-6.