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Mission Statement - "Igniting Potential"
The Rumson School District ignites the potential of its learners by growing, inspiring, and cultivating personal excellence academically, socially, and emotionally.

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Brittaney Berry 
Contact Information:
     732-842-0383 x4126
 

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Rumson's Forrestdale School named 
2024 NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL

February 9 - 10 - Winter Recess School Closed

February 20 - Kindergarten Registration Due

February 26 - 27 - Drama Club Play 7:00 pm - MPR

February 28 - Drama Club Play 2:00 pm - MPR


PreK Open House Presentation:

PreK Open House 

Kindergarten open house clipart

Kdg Open House Presentation:

Kindergarten Open House 

 

 

Forrestdale Drama Club Presents:Legally Blonde Jr!

Show Date: February 26th, 27th, 28th, 2026

Visit our website at FDdramaclub.ludus.com to purchase tickets,
take out program ads, and/or donate to our next production!

 

Congratulations!

Deane-Porter
Haley Scott - Teacher of the Year
Jamie Caruso - Educational Services Professional of the Year

Forrestdale 
Lucrezia Holmes, Teacher of the Year
Kim O'Connor, Educational Services Professional of the Year


In the News...

 
 
Rumson School District Social Media
You can follow the Rumson School District on Social Media:
  • For those of you that use Twitter you can now follow us at @Rumsonbulldawgs
  • For those of you that use Facebook you can now follow us at Rumson School District page (there are several, the official one is the one with the picture of Forrestdale School and a Bulldog)
  • For those of you that use Instagram you can follow us at bormannjohn.



Upcoming Events
Today:
Tue Feb 10
Winter Recess - School Closed
Mon Feb 16
REF Mtg. 7:00-8:00 pm FD Media Center
Fri Feb 20
PTO Meeting (Public, Zoom) 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Kindergarten Registration Due
Sat Feb 21
Grade 8 Pancake Breakfast FD Cafeteria 9AM-12PM
Mon Feb 23
1:00 pm Dismissal - Staff PM PD

Superintendent's Communications
2024 National Blue Ribbon School (pdf)


Press Releases
Rumson-The Unstoppable Child (1) (pdf)
Press Release-Rumson CBI Police Event (pdf)
Top Elementary Schools in N.J.
Week of Respect Press Release (pdf)
Sprout Into Summer: "Farmers Market” Blooms with Learning, Community, and Fun at Forrestdale Farm (pdf)
Forrestdale Music in the Parks 2025 press release (pdf)
Strengthening Connections Parent Academy (March 24, 2025) (pdf)
Deane-Porter School’s Early Literacy Day (pdf)
4th Graders Cook Up Culinary Fun with Library Aide, Thanks to Rumson PTO (pdf)
Strengthening Partnerships_ Rumson School District and Center for Wellness Support Student Growth (pdf)
Rumson School District - Partnership with Rutgers and KYDS (pdf)
Mental Health Symposium to Empower and Support Youth (pdf)
County Honors Rumson's Forrestdale School On Its National Blue Ribbon Status






 
 

Deane-Porter School
50 Black Point Road
Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone: 732-842-0330
 

Forrestdale School
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone:  732-842-0383
 

Superintendent's Office
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone: 732-842-4747
 

Business Office
60 Forrest Avenue
Rumson, NJ 07760
Phone: 732-842-0354
 
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