Metuchen School District

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

October 11, 2023 Good afternoon, It’s with anger and sadness that I share this message with the community. This weekend Israel and its citizens were victimized by a brutal terrorist attack. Many lives have already been lost. Families will never be the same. Cities in Israel have been damaged and in Gaza, some have already been destroyed in retaliation. There is an unimaginable human cost to this attack and subsequent military action. We acknowledge the direct and deep impact to our community who have family members or friends in the region. We want you to know that we are helping our own staff deal with this unfolding tragedy - so that we can be supportive to our parents and children. Our schools will be safe places for students. They should know that there are trusted adults that can talk to them. We endeavor to create a sense of normalcy for staff and students - in an evermore chaotic world. Here are helpful resources, including our district website, for dealing with for traumatic loss and traumatic events: https://www.metuchenschools.org/o/mhs/page/resources-for-traumatic-loss https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking-to-children-about-war_0.pdf https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking_to_kids_about_hate_crimes_anti-semitism_final.pdf https://www.nctsn.org/resources/talking-to-children-about-war https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-families-and-educators In addition, please see the below message and additional resources from Effective School Solutions, one of our district partner mental health providers: This week has brought with it a barrage of unfathomable news regarding the situation in Israel and Gaza. The news and images coming from this region are disturbing and have had a great impact on adults and children alike. The exposure to traumatic events is ongoing for those that watch the news, read articles, or look at social media. Though this is a highly sensitive topic, the live viewing of trauma in real time is a reality we must all be aware of. It is not a time to shy away from acknowledging the deep impact these events have had. Below, you will find some resources that may be of use to you, your students or the families in our community. How to talk to your children about conflict and war | UNICEF Parenting (www.unicef.org) Supporting Youth Affected by the Violence in Israel and Gaza: Tips for Families and Educators (nasponline.org) Resources for Educators, Families to Discuss the Events in Israel and Gaza with Students | post (sdcoe.net) Discussing War and Conflict: Resources for Educators, Parents and Caregivers | Learning for Justice (www.learningforjustice.org) How to talk to your children about conflict in Israel and Gaza, Hamas : NPR (www.npr.org) The Israeli-Palestinian conflict explained | CBC Kids News - YouTube (https://www.cbckidsnews.ca) Social media provides immediate access to world news. Much of it though is unfiltered. Here is a link from ESS - for children and adults alike - that may be useful for protecting your mental health from violent content online: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyO4vCNs8j0/?img_index=1 We are here to support one another. With empathy, Dr. Vincent Caputo, Superintendent of Schools Message to Community October 11 2023 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WqwSU2kQrT_QbBg4URIAi8GmEPyGBxKx28KQyFd00xs/edit

Good afternoon. Thanks for your cooperation today. We had a great first day. With record setting temperatures continuing, the metuchen public schools will operate on a planned early dismissal schedule for the entire week. We know this creates issues for parents and we appreciate your understanding. Stay cool. Dr. Vincent Caputo

Good afternoon. We will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, September 5. With temperatures forecast for the low to mid 90s, all week, please have alternate plans in case we need additional early dismissal days. Dr Vincent Caputo