February 13, 2026

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The Winslow Township School District is unwavering in its commitment to ensuring that every student, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion, can attend public school safely and without fear. A student’s immigration status does not affect their right to attend school or access educational services in our district.

​​​​​​​In light of the recent news coverage involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), I wanted to reach out to you and share information about the district’s position and protocols should an ICE official contact one of our schools.

The district fully complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Personally identifiable student information may not be shared without parental consent unless the Winslow Township School District is presented with a valid, dated judicial order, or a signed judicial warrant. Internal ICE warrants or similar documents do not meet this standard. Protecting student privacy is a responsibility we take very seriously.

If a school receives any inquiry related to the immigration status of a student or family, staff are required to immediately refer the matter to my office and I will consult with our legal counsel. Building-level staff are not authorized to respond to or comply with such requests. The district has detailed procedures in place for handling any virtual or in person inquiries involving students, and these procedures are designed to ensure that teaching and learning continue without disruption. Above all, we remain committed to maintaining schools that are caring, supportive, and secure.

Should your child express anxiety, fear, or concern related to these issues, please notify your child’s building principal, school counselor, or teacher so we can provide the appropriate support. We also encourage parents to be mindful of the information children encounter online and on social media, and to consider limiting access to content that may increase fear or confusion.

The Winslow Township School District is dedicated to educating and protecting every child entrusted to our care. If you have any questions, please contact my office. Thank you for your continued support.

Be Well, Be Kind, and Be Safe!

Respectfully,

Mark Pease, Interim Superintendent

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February 5, 2026

Dear Parents and Staff:

According to NJ State Law, our school district calendar must have a minimum of one-hundred eighty (180) student days. So far this year, it has been necessary to close all schools for three days (January 26, January 27, and January 28) due to inclement weather.

In order to make up these days, the Winslow Township Board of Education will approve the following adjustments to the district calendar:

• Friday, February 13, 2026 Early Dismissal Day for Students (Full Day for Staff)
• Monday, February 16, 2026 Early Dismissal Day for Students and Staff

The third make-up date will be determined in the near future. Thank you for your continued support.

Respectfully,
Mark Pease, Interim Superintendent

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ECEC – Make & Take Night
January 7, 2026 – The Community Parent Involvement Specialists hosted a Make and Take Night for preschool families at the Early Childhood Education Center.

Parents and students participated in a variety of winter-themed activities designed to support learning and engagement at home. Each family left with a sensory box filled with creative materials and plenty of fun ideas to continue learning together. It was a wonderful evening of learning and fun.

Dear Parents, Students, and Staff of Winslow Township School District,

Middle School parents thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this first marking period. I know it has been a difficult time, but you have shown the resiliency and toughness necessary to overcome difficult situations.

90% of the repairs in the Middle School have been completed. The pipe was fixed; however, in an abundance of caution it was recommended by our engineer to replace the full length of the pipe, which increased our timeline. This work has started and when it is complete, I will be communicating with you regarding our return date. I am hopeful that at some point during the Winter break I can send communication to every one of our exact return date. We are really close, so please hang in there.

Again, thank you for your continued support and understanding of this situation.