Wallington Public Schools

Wallington Public Schools Wallington is a small community, less than one square mile in area, located 8 miles from NYC on the banks of the Passaic River. High School. High School (7-12).

We have 3 schools serving over 1,300 Students: Jefferson School, Frank W. Gavlak School, Wallington Jr./Sr. Wallington is a small community, slightly less than one square mile in area, located eight miles from New York City on the banks of the Passaic River. The district has three schools serving over 1,325 students: Jefferson School (K-2), Frank W. Gavlak School (3-6), and Wallington Jr./Sr. Stud

ents are encouraged to participate in the vast range of co-curricular programs (i.e. student government, journalism, drama, athletics, music, clubs, Academic Decathlon, etc.). There is a strong connection between the school and community as evidenced by Parent-Teacher groups: the PTA at the elementary level, and the Home & School Organization at the secondary school level. The school district promotes traditional values important to the community- Loyalty, Family, Patriotism, and Tolerance towards others.

📵 BELL TO BELL: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR REQUIREMENTIn accordance with New Jersey P.L. 2025, c. 195 (N.J.S.A. 18A:36-40a & 18A:...
08/25/2026

📵 BELL TO BELL: A NEW SCHOOL YEAR REQUIREMENT

In accordance with New Jersey P.L. 2025, c. 195 (N.J.S.A. 18A:36-40a & 18A:36-40b) and guidance issued by the New Jersey Department of Education, all New Jersey public school districts are required to adopt and implement a policy prohibiting the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day.

This 2026–2027 school year, Wallington Public Schools will continue to implement its Bell-to-Bell Policy in accordance with this statewide requirement.

Personal internet-enabled devices must be turned off and not in use for the entire school day — including lunch — from the first bell to the last bell.

📱 Cell phones
⌚ Smart watches
🎧 AirPods & wireless earbuds

This is a statewide requirement for New Jersey public schools, and we appreciate the cooperation and support of our students, families, and staff.

💙🤍 THERE IS POWER IN PRIDE. 🐾

Wallington HSO Newsletter 🐾
08/21/2026

Wallington HSO Newsletter 🐾

Panther Community! We are beyond proud to announce that Wallington Junior High/Senior High School has officially been re...
08/18/2026

Panther Community!

We are beyond proud to announce that Wallington Junior High/Senior High School has officially been recognized as an Award-Winning High School in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings!

This incredible recognition is a direct result of the dedication, drive, and resilience our amazing students show every single day. From challenging themselves in advanced coursework to striving for excellence in everything they do, our students continue to make us proud.

An achievement like this doesn't happen by chance. THANK YOU to our phenomenal teachers, dedicated staff, and leadership team for their support, hard work, and for creating an environment where our students can thrive and reach new heights.

To our families and community, thank you for standing behind our school and believing in our mission. Today, we celebrate this amazing milestone together!

The following message has been emailed to our Graduating Class of 2026.Congratulations Graduating Class of 2026.Over the...
07/20/2026

The following message has been emailed to our Graduating Class of 2026.

Congratulations Graduating Class of 2026.

Over the next few days we will be removing your Chromebook from our system. This means once your Chromebook updates you will then be able to use it with a personal Google account and it will no longer be tracked or filtered by the Wallington Public School system. Additionally, you have until August 10, 2026 to move or share any files and documents you may want to keep over to a personal Google account. On August 10, 2026 your school email account and data will be permanently deleted.

Google Transfer Site: https://takeout.google.com/transfer?hl=en

As we cannot view and do this process for you, here is a guide you can follow directly from Google : https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6386856

On behalf of the Wallington IT Department, I wish you all the best and the brightest of futures!

If you're using a Google Account through your school, you can copy and transfer your files to a personal Google Account. This process lets you: Back up your files from time to time Keep importan

Olejarz Scholars: Where Are They Now? 🎓🎓🎓
07/15/2026

Olejarz Scholars: Where Are They Now? 🎓🎓🎓

Calling all Olejarz Scholarship recipients! 🎓✨Wallington High School is building an official "Olejarz Scholars: Where Ar...
07/07/2026

Calling all Olejarz Scholarship recipients! 🎓✨

Wallington High School is building an official "Olejarz Scholars: Where Are They Now?" digital gallery, and we want to celebrate YOUR success. This "Hall of Fame" is designed to honor Adele Olejarz-Girard’s legacy and inspire the next generation of Wallington graduates.

If you (or someone in your family) received this prestigious award, we want to hear your story!

Fill out the form here:
https://forms.gle/A7oM5hzkj3xNw6hW7

Know a past winner? Please tag them in the comments or forward this post to them! Many of our students are the first in their families to navigate higher education—your journey is the roadmap they need. 🗺️💙

South Jersey Service Academy Information Day this upcoming Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Brookdale Community College in Lin...
06/22/2026

South Jersey Service Academy Information Day this upcoming Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. This event is for students who may be interested in attending a military service academy, such as West Point, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, or the Coast Guard Academy, and learning more about the process of obtaining a congressional nomination. Family members, teachers, administrators, and coaches are also welcome to attend.

Celebrating Our Growth: Wallington Jr./Sr. High School Outperforms State and Regional Benchmarks in Latest State Ratings
06/19/2026

Celebrating Our Growth: Wallington Jr./Sr. High School Outperforms State and Regional Benchmarks in Latest State Ratings

Dear Wallington Community, As we head into our final week of the school year, we have some incredib...

Good afternoon, This is Wallington Public Schools with an important message for families.The Wallington Junior-Senior Hi...
06/11/2026

Good afternoon,

This is Wallington Public Schools with an important message for families.

The Wallington Junior-Senior High School will operate on a single-session schedule tomorrow, Friday, June 12th.

Please note that Jefferson School and Gavlak School will operate on their regular schedules.

Thank you and have a good evening.

Our Wallington Jr/Sr Choir received an ‘Excellent’ rating at Music in the Parks, the second highest rating, after not pe...
06/06/2026

Our Wallington Jr/Sr Choir received an ‘Excellent’ rating at Music in the Parks, the second highest rating, after not performing at the event since 2019. Afterwards our Choir Students enjoyed the day at Dorney Park!!

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Wallington, NJ
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