West Point’s Coach Alberici “Toughens Up” Watchung Elementary to Kick off NJ Week of Respect Oct 7, Montclair, NJ —  All across NJ, schools recognize the first week of October as the Week of Respect, designated by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act. During this week, schools and districts engage in activities and learning opportunities Read More >>

Join the Montclair Fire Department at Nishuane Park! Food, drinks, live demos, giveaways, and get to meet your local firefighters. WHEN: October 5 |11am-2pm WHERE: Harrison Ave, by Nishuane Park

Hi everyone! Jessica Farkas and Leore Faber are the Wait Until 8th Ambassadors at Watchung. They began the pledge for last year’s 2nd grade (class of 2027) and a number of parents signed on. This year, they’re are asking for volunteers from each grade to act as the point person on this issue and to start Read More >>

Great news! The Watchung PTA Calendar can found HERE  on the PTA website and can be syncd directly as a shared calendar from your personal Google calendar. (Assuming you have a Google account.) To view calendar in Google click to subscribe HERE *If you currently view your personal Google calendar from your iPhone Calendar and Read More >>

If you’re interested in being your child’s class parent, please email Usha Naidu at unaidu@cisco.com with your name and the name of your child’s teacher. *This year for Class Parents, we’re hoping to have one seasoned veteran class parent paired with a first time class parent. Usha will reply to confirm. Class Parents play an Read More >>

Bike Bus is back! As a reminder, bike bus is a weekly group ride to Watchung and many other town schools. Our goal is to make it joyful, fun, and safe to bike to school together. Just like the regular bus, each Friday starting September 6, we run on a regular route and schedule and Read More >>

Full News Article: Read here (source Montclair Local) A note from the Montclair PTA Council: The Montclair PTA Council is deeply saddened about the passing of Dr. Ponds. We offer our deepest condolences to his wife and children. We remember his dedication to our children and community, and his willingness to partner with those who shared Read More >>

October 3, 2023 – Source: nj.com In Montclair, there’s a new, old way for kids way for kids to get to school, one that organizers say is more fun and eco-friendlier that that big yellow school bus. All aboard the Montclair Bike Bus, which rolls through town every Friday. With adults in reflective vests leading the Read More >>

Congratulations to Watchung’s Weston Award winners: Ms. Thorp and Ms. Piller! Weston Awards Celebrate Creative and Inspiring Teachers (Repost from Montclair Local) The 2023 Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching honored Montclair teachers Thursday, June 1, celebrating those who stand out as creative, talented, supportive, inspired and inspiring. Josh and Judy Weston established the Judy Read More >>

May 18, 2023 – This afternoon, our STEAM Teacher Ms. Thorp partnered with Essex County Master Gardener/Watchung parent Sarah Perlman Paulsen to put on a phenomenal Opening Ceremony for the Connected Courtyard. There were members of the Board of Ed, Town Council, NJEA and Sustainable Jersey in the audience today. Principal Krenn acknowledged all the hard Read More >>