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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
 


January 19 - MLK Day - School Closed

January 27 - KDG Open House 9:15 am - MPR
                         PreK Open House 11:00 am - MPR   

Forrestdale Drama Club Presents: Legally Blonde Jr!

Show Dates: 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!

     

2026-2027

Pre-Kindergarten Open House
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) on Blackpoint Road

Kindergarten Open House
Tuesday January 27, 2026 from 9:15 am - 10:15 am,
in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) on Blackpoint Road

For more information see Pre-School & Kindergarten Info
under Quick Links on the main page.

              

Congratulations!
Deane-Porter

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

                    

  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD/REN ARE DRESSED
APPROPRIATELY FOR SCHOOL AND RECESS.

REMINDER...

ALL VISITORS TO SCHOOL MUST BRING THEIR
DRIVER'S LICENSE TO ENTER THE BUILDING 
Questions
Questions? Call our office at 732-842-0330 or check our frequently-asked questions. Our office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Parking
Parking: Please park in the spaces for visitors or parents, instead of the staff places. Thank you for this courtesy.

Security
Security: All visitors to the school must stop in the front office to sign in and get a badge.


Dr. Erin O'Connell, Principal
 
Mrs. Brittaney Flynn-Berry, 
District-Wide Assistant Principal
 
Dr. Matthew Miranda
Interim Dean of Students
 
Mrs. Paulette Barham
Administrative Assistant
 
RECEPTIONISTS
Ms. Debbie Harwood - AM
Mrs. Cara Abarno - PM
Phone: 732-842-0330
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Check here for more information or to find copies of misplaced papers.
 

 



 

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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