Metuchen School District

Curious. Courageous. Connected. That’s our tagline for 2026-2027. Curious means eager to know or learn something new. We will encourage this trait in our students (and adults). We’ll empower our stakeholders to be courageous, to take risks in the face of adversity. How will history view us? Were we brave or did we fail to meet the moment. And Metuchen is all about connectedness. Strength comes from connections and we’ll provide multiple opportunities for all stakeholders: staff members, students, parents, and the wider community to connect with each other. Students – we are ready for you on Monday. While we’ve seen many of you over the summer for coursework and sports, we’re just three days away from the first day of school. For our seniors, it’s a culmination of years of growth and achievement – and we are proud of you. For our kindergarteners, it’s your first of thirteen opening days of school with us. We are excited for you. And there are many other students attending Metuchen schools for the first time on Monday. We are ready to welcome you with open arms – and to show you why Metuchen is so great! The new school year bring many new things. There are new start and end times. We have new bus routes and bus stops. These changes were made to accommodate, for the first time ever, a third tier of bussing and the new grade configurations. We heard loud and clear that parents wanted bussing at Moss. We have accommodated that. We also heard you, Edgar parents, that bussing for middle schoolers is a high priority. We were able to add bussing for k-2 while keeping bussing for grades 6-8. Be patient with us, including with transportation. We’ve worked incredibly hard to make this happen and to anticipate any issues. Speaking of patience, driving around Metuchen will be a bit challenging to start the school year. In addition to the needed repairs on Main Street, the NJDOT has not yet completed the Grove Ave bridge replacement. We anticipate that work to continue through October. We’ve had to adjust bus stops. We’ve also changed the traffic pattern in and out of MHS. Starting Monday, all motor vehicles will enter the MHS campus via Norris. Bulldog Boulevard will now be one way in front of the school. All vehicles will exit on Mason. The Metuchen police department has been incredibly helpful in planning for these changes and will have a presence on Grove Ave (and at other schools as well) to assist with this plan. Another change at MHS is the field lights. Join us on Friday, September 4 at 6pm when we host the New Brunswick HS Zebras for our first game under the new lights. At Edgar School, the new front of the school looks great. While we maintained the historic facade on Brunswick Ave, that’s now the back of the school. Traffic patterns will be like last year. When the borough is ready with the exciting paving project, we’ll make adjustments for arrival, dismissal, and parking. The Campbell School field is ready for recess and special activities. Exciting new science programming awaits our students! The Moss School transformation is complete. It’s 100th anniversary brings with it amazing opportunities. We will continue to use the valet dropoff procedure for arrival. Cars will enter Simpson and use the new driveway on the right side of the school. Busses will enter the property from Bounty and Hunt. At dismissal, busses will enter the same way and exit via Simpson. Parents will park and pickup their children. Please use the crosswalks around Moss (and all around the borough, too). We also welcome new and transferred colleagues. Make them feel at home! We will implement new programs and new curriculum. In addition to new resources and new spaces, we have new goals and new aspirations. A new New Jersey law requires all schools to develop policies prohibiting the student use of personal internet-enabled devices. This means all devices, including laptops, smart watches, smart glasses, and phones, must be off and away from bell to bell. Thanks in advance for your cooperation. And don’t forget to bring your charged district-issued Chromebook each day. Another new law addressed e-bikes. Students are no longer permitted to ride them to any school other than MHS. High schoolers must follow registration and insurance requirements when applicable. The world is ever-more complicated. There are controversial wars raging in Europe and the Middle East. At home, our immigrant neighbors continue to be targeted. Disinformation, especially via social media, overwhelms even the most literate people. Climate-related disasters and diseases are impacting significant portions of the population here and abroad. Democracy and public education continue to be under attack. This fall promises more chaos. We need to develop our curiosity skills. We need to find our courage. And we need to stay connected. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday, a half day for students. Dr. Vincent Caputo

Good afternoon. A new NJ law requires that districts prohibit the student use of personal internet-enabled devices in school from arrival to dismissal (bell to bell). This applies to phones, watches, glasses, personal laptops, etc. More details will be coming from your schools. Thanks. Dr. Vincent Caputo

Opening MHS and Edgar cafeterias until at least 1am; longer if people show up. Moss and Campbell without power per my last update. About 1400 without power in metuchen

The Metuchen Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The district and all our partners are doing our absolute best, but this storm, with nearly two feet of snow, is just a bit too much. The board meeting on Tuesday at 8pm at MHS is still on as scheduled. The girls and boys state playoff games have been rescheduled for Thursday. (Mark your calendars: Wednesday, June 24th is now a school day. It's also graduation night for the MHS class of 2026!).

The public construction meeting scheduled for Monday February 23, 2026 has been cancelled

The Metuchen Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. (Mark your calendars: Tuesday, June 23 is now a school day).

The Metuchen Public Schools will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. See school websites for times.

The Metuchen Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Good evening.

The new field lights at MHS will be lifted into position this week. As a result, the back grass fields and the stadium turf and track will be closed Monday to Wednesday. Please stay off for your safety. Thanks.

Dr. Caputo

Dear Metuchen Community, We need your voice! Please take a few minutes to complete our Community Survey and help shape a more sustainable future for Metuchen. https://form.jotform.com/251694506825161 This brief survey is open to all stakeholders—staff, parents, students, community members, and Board of Education members—and your input will directly inform our district’s sustainability goals and energy action plan. Thank you for being a part of this important work!

The Metuchen Public Schools will have a delayed opening tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. See school websites for times.

Metuchen Public Schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Visit the website for school specific times.

The metuchen public schools will have an early dismissal on Wednesday, august 28, 2024. The forecast is for temperatures in the low to mid nineties with high humidity. Thursday will be a regular day - and as a reminder, Friday is already a scheduled early dismissal day.

Tuesday board meeting is at 8pm

The Metuchen Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. The day will be made up in June. The 7pm board meeting is still on as scheduled.

Metuchen Public Schools will be closed on Friday January 19. The day will be made up in June.

Regular opening today, Wednesday, 1/17

Please be advised Campbell and Edgar are operating on a 90 minute delay. Therefore, your child(ren)'s bus will also operate on an approximate 90 minute delay from your bus pass time. Please remember there is a 10 minute window in either direction.

Due to low temperatures and expected overnight snow, the Metuchen Public Schools will operate on a delayed opening tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Dear Parents/Guardians: The Metuchen School District is sad to share the devastating news of the sudden death of Olivia Rodrigues, who passed away due to complex medical issues. Olivia was a beloved tenth grader at Metuchen High School. Please keep her parents and her younger brothers in your hearts during this difficult time. This is an extremely difficult time for everyone in our community. We are a strong, supportive community and are always responsive to the needs of our students and families. In good times, and in sad times, we find ways of coming together as a compassionate community. This is an important time when we must lean on one another. At this time we want to share some information that may assist families in speaking with their children about this incredibly upsetting situation and responding to their feelings and emotions. When a traumatic loss occurs, parents, teachers, and friends have to process their thoughts and feelings. When we hear of another person's death, it is very common for our own feelings about death to surface. Our students will begin to think of their own experiences and many normal feelings will arise. These feelings may focus on the person who has died, another person who has died in the past, an impending death, or anxiety about death in general. Some students may be feeling guilty because they are not thinking about death, but feel compelled to do so. Anger is another common feeling in connection to a sudden loss. These are all very normal feelings for young people and adults to have. As we anticipate the needs of our high school students, we recognize that there will be a need for the staff to provide some information regarding this sad event and the circle of support that surrounds our students. Due to the timing in which the district received this news, Metuchen High School students will receive this information on Tuesday morning during homeroom. Part of this discussion will be an explanation of the counseling resources available to them throughout the school day and the days ahead. Please take the time over this weekend to speak with your high schooler(s) and help them as we all begin to process our collective loss. We encourage all families to review the resources below to assist you as you talk, listen, reflect, and respond to your family as they process their feelings. • How to Tell a Child Someone Died • 10 Tips for Supporting Grieving Kids • TDC Tips for Supporting the Grieving Teen • Talking to Children about Death • How to Help a Grieving Teen • How to Help your Teen Cope with the Death of a Friend • Addressing Anxiety through Grounding Techniques • 2nd Floor at 888-222-2228 is available by telephone or text 24/7 • Call 988 for 24/7 confidential support through the Crisis Lifeline • Perform Care (877) 652-7624 24/7 (Mobile Crisis) • Additional Resources for Traumatic Loss can be found on the district website We encourage our students to reach out for support. Our extended crisis response counseling team and support staff will be made available at the schools on Tuesday, January 16th and counselors will continue to be available throughout the days to come. Please remember that new feelings may surface over time. If you notice that your child needs someone to help them process their feelings, or to just listen, please contact your child’s school counselor or case manager. You are encouraged to monitor your children closely and speak with your child’s school counselor or case manager if additional support may be helpful. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. We will do the same here. Sincerely, Dr. Vincent Caputo, Superintendent