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Strategic Goals 2024-2029
1. Student Achievement
To provide a range of opportunities for students to create personal school experiences and life skills that will allow them to succeed in the 21st century.
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Continue to strengthen the culture of wellness through social and emotional learning, self-reflection, community service, and healthy living
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Provide academic and guidance support for students to embrace all post-secondary academic or career opportunities available
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Create opportunities for students to strengthen the organizational and soft skills necessary for success in and out of the school atmosphere
2. Equitable Access for All Students
Maximize resources and communication to support inclusive engagement activities for students of all district demographics.
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Increase opportunities for equitable student engagement
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Promote school and community resources
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Streamline communication to all families through various outreach methods
3. Community Engagement, Outreach, and Involvement
Increase student and family partnerships and engagement by removing barriers and streamlining communication between stakeholders.
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Continuously identify and remove barriers to inclusive engagement
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Advertise and promote school events through social media and other district communication methods
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Solidify collaboration between schools to strengthen family expectation of district culture
4. Building a Dynamic Educational Team
Innovatively recruit diverse and dynamic staff members who will receive supports through mentorships, professional development, and growth opportunities
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Employ various methods to recruit, attract, and hire diverse candidates
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Increase teacher support through professional development, mentorships, consistent expectations, and advancement opportunities
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Retain our staff by valuing opinions and creativity, celebrating individuality, creating positive cultural environments, and promoting a support-driven place of work
Building for the Future
The “Building for the Future” video series looks at how our district is upgrading and improving our facilities, and investing in the next generation of the Piscataway community.
Episode1: Promethean Boards & Paint Jobs
The ongoing, years-long initiative to install interactive Promethean Boards in all our schools, as well as give classrooms and other spaces fresh paint jobs.
Episode 2: Cafeterias & Food Services
Continuing improvements to our cafeteria serving lines, kitchen equipment, and food services – including free breakfast for all.
Episode 3: PHS Anthony Building Modernization
Our first video about upgrades to the Susan B. Anthony Building at Piscataway High School focuses on expanded cafeteria seating and a state-of-the-art nurses’ suite.
Episode 4: PHS Anthony Gym
Renovation of the PHS Anthony Gym included rebuilding the flood-damaged floor, with new stain and graphics, plus installing new bleachers, wall paneling, and more.
Episode 5: PHS Anthony Building Renovations
Our second video about upgrades to the Susan B. Anthony Building at Piscataway High School focuses on modernized computer science and engineer classrooms, and a new conference room and offices in the principal's suite.
Episode 6: PHS Media Center
The renovation of the Piscataway High School Media Center is the centerpiece of a year-long modernization of the PHS Anthony Building. The new Media Center includes a state-of-the-art esports center, new meeting rooms, stylish design, and a variety of comfortable seating options, while still functioning as a traditional library with more than 11,000 books.