Berkeley Heights Public Schools

09/18/2026

CALENDAR REMINDER AND CLASSROOM HAPPENINGS-

All Berkeley Heights Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 21st for Yom Kippur.

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Our Classroom
Over at Mountain Park Elementary School, students in 4MS learned about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, by learning about the tradition of honey and its symbolism of hope for a sweet new year. Students created colorful cards featuring bees and honey, reflecting on kindness, helping others, and the sweetness they hope to bring into the year ahead. It was a joyful and meaningful way to celebrate together!

Well done Mountain Park!

09/17/2026

DEADLINE - THIS FRIDAY - TOMORROW -SEPTEMBER 18
📣📣 2026 BHPS COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY - YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! 📣📣

Have you responded yet? We need your input!

As a part of the Berkeley Heights Public School District’s Strategic Plan, we remain committed to providing clear, timely, and accessible communication to all families.

Your feedback will help us strengthen how information is shared and ensure families can easily access important resources. All responses are confidential and will be used to inform the District Strategic Plan.

We encourage all stakeholders to participate. The survey can be accessed at bhpsnj.org/survey until September 18th.

09/16/2026

Back to school means BHPS is back to showing off our school spirit...and our friends at Mountain Park Elementary School always do an amazing job of showing their pride! Students and staff welcomed the new school year with Spirit Days last week that celebrated the start of the school year and brought everyone together.

09/15/2026

Berkeley Heights Public Schools Celebrate GLHS 2026 Student Achievement in AP Capstone Program

We are thrilled to celebrate an outstanding achievement by members of the Governor Livingston High School Class of 2026, with 18 students earning prestigious AP Capstone honors. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence are truly worth celebrating!

Read more about the program and this accomplishment here: https://tinyurl.com/APCap2026

09/14/2026

HEADLINES FROM HIGHLANDER COUNTRY

PLUS - This week's Varsity Sports Schedule!

🏐 🎉 VOLLEYBALL
Sierra Isbirian sets a new Gov. Livingston volleyball record while leading the Highlanders with poise, positivity and determination
Senior setter reaches 711 career assists, passing Anna Karamarchuk's 2024 mark, in a 2-1 win over Madison

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/Sierra-Record-Volleyball

⚽ GIRLS SOCCER
Girls Soccer: Gov. Livingston Rolls to 8-0 Win Over Rahway in Home Opener---https://tinyurl.com/Girls-Soccer-Open-Win26

🏈 FOOTBALL
Football: Gov. Livingston Battle Back, Fall to Bernards 49-29
Highlanders scores 22 second-half points in Big Central Conference matchup---https://tinyurl.com/Football-vBville

09/11/2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT
MARY KAY MCMILLIN TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Berkeley Heights Police Department

This week, members of the Berkeley Heights Police Department met with School District officials, Township Administration, and Board of Education members to discuss ongoing traffic and pedestrian safety concerns around Mary Kay McMillin (MKM) Early Childhood Center. The meeting was productive, and we appreciate everyone working together toward solutions.

The Township’s planned Mountain Avenue roadway improvements are scheduled for Monday, September 14, from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These improvements will add a third lane on Mountain Avenue in front of MKM, so traffic not turning left into the MKM parking lot can safely pass cars waiting in line to turn. The Township will also introduce ordinances that do the following:

* Adding a “No Left Turn” sign at the MKM driveway exit, prohibiting drivers from turning left onto Mountain Ave there, at all times.

* Reducing the speed limit in the MKM school zone (Mountain Avenue) from 40 to 25 mph during drop-off and pick-up.

* Add signage in front of MKM indicating the new traffic pattern described above, with additional striping.

Berkeley Heights Police Officers will continue to be present during school drop-off and pick-up through Monday to assist with traffic and pedestrian safety. To improve traffic flow, we encourage drivers waiting to turn right or left into the MKM entrance during drop-off and pick-up to practice alternate-vehicle etiquette so traffic turning left does not back up into the Plainfield Ave and Mountain Ave intersection. This means: one car turning right enters the driveway, then one car turning left enters, and so on. Cars turning right should give way to those turning left to avoid backups.

Once the improvements are completed, we will monitor traffic conditions to determine their effectiveness. An officer will also remain positioned in the school parking lot during dismissal to assist with traffic flow and safety as we evaluate the impact of the changes.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our school families and residents.

09/11/2026

STATEMENT FROM THE BERKELEY HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

PUBLIC STATEMENT
MARY KAY MCMILLIN TRAFFIC & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Berkeley Heights Police Department

This week, members of the Berkeley Heights Police Department met with School District officials, Township Administration, and Board of Education members to discuss ongoing traffic and pedestrian safety concerns around Mary Kay McMillin (MKM) Early Childhood Center. The meeting was productive, and we appreciate everyone working together toward solutions.

The Township’s planned Mountain Avenue roadway improvements are scheduled for Monday, September 14, from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. These improvements will add a third lane on Mountain Avenue in front of MKM, so traffic not turning left into the MKM parking lot can safely pass cars waiting in line to turn. The Township will also introduce ordinances that do the following:

* Adding a “No Left Turn” sign at the MKM driveway exit, prohibiting drivers from turning left onto Mountain Ave there, at all times.

* Reducing the speed limit in the MKM school zone (Mountain Avenue) from 40 to 25 mph during drop-off and pick-up.

* Add signage in front of MKM indicating the new traffic pattern described above, with additional striping.

Berkeley Heights Police Officers will continue to be present during school drop-off and pick-up through Monday to assist with traffic and pedestrian safety. To improve traffic flow, we encourage drivers waiting to turn right or left into the MKM entrance during drop-off and pick-up to practice alternate-vehicle etiquette so traffic turning left does not back up into the Plainfield Ave and Mountain Ave intersection. This means: one car turning right enters the driveway, then one car turning left enters, and so on. Cars turning right should give way to those turning left to avoid backups.

Once the improvements are completed, we will monitor traffic conditions to determine their effectiveness. An officer will also remain positioned in the school parking lot during dismissal to assist with traffic flow and safety as we evaluate the impact of the changes.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our school families and residents.

09/11/2026

📣📣 2026 BHPS COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY - YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED! 📣📣
SURVEY CLOSES FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18

Have you responded yet? We need your input!

As a part of the Berkeley Heights Public School District’s Strategic Plan, we remain committed to providing clear, timely, and accessible communication to all families.

Your feedback will help us strengthen how information is shared and ensure families can easily access important resources. All responses are confidential and will be used to inform the District Strategic Plan.

We encourage all stakeholders to participate. The survey can be accessed at bhpsnj.org/survey until September 18th.

09/10/2026

SO MUCH GOING ON!

It is such a busy time of year, and there are great resources to help families stay organized. With Back-to-School Nights, Parent Teacher Conferences, and more, be sure to follow your school specific PTOs, check emails for communications from school principals, and keep district calendars handy. This IMPORTANT DATES calendar is a quick and easy resource.

LINK TO DISTRICT CALENDAR: https://tinyurl.com/BHPS-26-27-Calendar

09/08/2026

HEADLINES FROM HIGHLANDER COUNTRY

🎉🎉Gov. Livingston Sports: Rivalries, Road Tests Highlight Busy Highlander Week--- https://tinyurl.com/Highalander-SportsW2-226

🏐 VOLLEYBALL
Gov. Livingston Volleyball Responds With Straight-Set Win Over Scotch Plains-Fanwood

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Volleyball-Win-v-SPF

⚽ BOYS SOCCER
Gov. Livingston Boys Soccer Looks to Take Next Step With Experienced Core: M
Highlanders return key pieces from last year's team with championship aspirations

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Soccer-26-Preview

⚽ GIRLS SOCCER
Governor Livingston Girls Soccer Looks to Reload Under Longtime Coach Michael Roof

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Girls-Soccer-26-preview