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Oct
1–19
W.R. James Fire Safety Fundraiser
<p>W.R. James Sr. Elementary School is excited to announce our <strong>Fire Safety Fundraiser</strong>, taking place <strong>October 1–20, 2026</strong>!</p><p>This fundraiser is a fun way for our students to support <strong>fire safety education and school safety programs</strong> while learning about the important work of firefighters. Students are encouraged to collect donations from family and friends for a chance to earn special prizes—including the opportunity to <strong>ride to school on a real fire truck!</strong></p><p><strong>Fire Safety Fundraiser</strong><br><strong>Dates:</strong> October 1–20, 2026<br><strong>Entry:</strong> $1.00 per chance</p><p>Every <strong>$1 donation</strong> provides an entry for a chance to earn the fire truck ride, and top fundraisers can earn special prizes. All proceeds will support school safety programs.</p><p>We encourage our W.R. James families to participate, help us promote fire safety education, and show their school and community pride.</p><p>Thank you for supporting W.R. James Sr. Elementary School and helping us make a difference!</p>
All schools
district
Oct
1–30
Fire Safety Month
8:00 AM
W.R. James
event
Oct
12–16
Scholastic Book Fair
New Albany
event
Oct
12–16
SPIRIT WEEK
MONDAY 10/12 1. Food Drive Competition2. Dollar Drop Competition3. Theme Dress CompetitionTUESDAY 10/13 1. Food Drive Competition2. Dollar Drop Competition3. Theme Dress Competition4. Hall Decorations Competition JudgingWEDNESDAY 10/14 1. Food Drive Competition2. Dollar Drop Competition3. Theme Dress Competition4. AcademicChallenge CompetitionTHURSDAY 10/15 1. Food Drive Competition2. Dollar Drop Competition3. Theme Dress Competition4. Homecoming Dance Attendance CompetitionFRIDAY 10/16 CLASS SHIRT/VIKING PRIDE DAY1. Food Drive Competition2. Dollar Drop Competition3. Theme Dress Competition4. Class Video Competition Judging5. Class Attendance for the Week6. Pep rally and Field EventsFood Drive items should be placed in each class bin. All bins will be in the Main Lobby
All schools
district
Oct
12–16
Fall Book Fair
Fall Book Fair takes place during students library time.
Osage
event
Oct
12–29
Socktober - Community Sock Donation Drive
This month the school will be collecting new socks in all sizes for those in need in the community. Shelters have reported that socks are one of the least donated, but most needed items. Donations should be sent to school for children to drop in a collection bin. Help provide socks to shelters before the cold weather hits.
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
initiative
Oct
12–20
Class of 2028 Halloween Mini Basket Fundraiser
Students or parents can buy Halloween-themed mini baskets to send to another student. Baskets include candy, snacks, a Hugs juice box, a fidget, and mini slime. Cost is $10 (cash only). Orders collected October 12-21. Baskets delivered October 26-30 (excluding PSAT day on October 29). Order online or place cash in an envelope labeled with the order name, student name, and addressed to Class of 2028 SGA. Drop off in Room B235 during LB2 (11am-11:30am).
Cherry Hill High School East
event
Oct
12–16
National School Lunch Week
All schools
district
Oct
12–28
What's the Estimate Contest
Estimate the number of baseball and volleyball candies in the jar at the main office. Winner receives all candies plus choice of free ice cream or pretzel.
Marlton Middle
due
Oct
12–16
PTA Book Fair
Delran Middle
event
Oct
13–16
Fall Spirit Week
Tuesday, October 13 – Pajama Day Nothing says school spirit like being comfortable and cozy! Wednesday, October 14 – On Wednesdays We Wear PINK Dress in PINK from head to toe! Thursday, October 15 – Throwback Thursday Dress as your favorite decade, from the 2010s and earlier! Friday, October 16 – Class Color Day Seniors – Black Juniors – White Sophomores – Gold Freshmen – Green Junior High – Gray
Audubon HS
event
Oct
16
Day 4 (PEP RALLEY)(10 min TIR) - (TIR, 4, 1, 2, LL, 8, 5, 6)
Copy of ZZ - Fall Pep Rally with TIR 26-27
All schools
district
Oct
16
RAM Beverage Cart Fundraiser begins
All schools
district
Oct
16
Hispanic Heritage Tour
Cherry Hill High School West
event
Oct
16
NJGPA Testing
All schools
district
Oct
16
Picture Day
Van Sciver
event
Oct
16
Breast Cancer Awareness Spirit Day
Cranberry Pines
event
Oct
16
School Picture Day
Edison
event
Oct
16
Boss Day
Evergreen
event
Oct
16
PTA Fall Festival and Family Book Fair Night
Woodcrest
event
Oct
16
Day 6
Voorhees Middle
event
Oct
16
NJGPA Testing
All schools
district
Oct
16
RAM Beverage Cart Fundraiser begins
All schools
district
Oct
16
JFK CHOP Pajama Day
All schools
district
Oct
16
NJGPA Testing
All schools
district
Oct
16
RAM Beverage Cart Fundraiser begins
All schools
district
Oct
16
Fall Festival
Haviland Avenue
event
Oct
16
Pretzel Sale/Fundraiser
Seventh Ave
event
Oct
16
Storybook Pumpkin Contest
Enter for a chance to win a $10 Amazon gift card. Pumpkins will be on display at the Fall Fair. Submit entry form and instructions by Friday, October 16th.
Edison
event
Oct
16
Early Dismissal for Students
Audubon HS
event
Oct
16
Holbein RAK's Paint Holbein Pink
All schools
district
Oct
16
Fall Picture Day
Brainerd
event
Oct
16
OVMS Make Up Picture Day
Orchard Valley
event
Oct
16
C-DAY
Harrington
event
Oct
16
Oak Knoll Book Buddy Pretzel Party
Awarded to the classroom with the most Book Buddy sign-ups by October 9.
Oak Knoll
event
Oct
16
District Spirit Day
“Pink Out” for Breast Cancer Awareness: Wear PinkWear pink to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer. Together, we raise awareness, spread hope, and honor strength, resilience, and care.
All schools
district
Oct
16
Roberts - National Bullying Prevention: Unity Day - wear orange
All schools
district
Oct
16
RAM Beverage Cart Fundraiser begins
All schools
district
Oct
16
NJGPA Testing
All schools
district
Oct
16
Fall Pep Rally
Audubon HS
event
Oct
16
Soccer Fundraiser
Jennings
event
Oct
16
RAM Beverage Cart Fundraiser begins
All schools
district
Oct
16
WMS Make-Up School Picture Day
Make-up school picture day.
Williamstown Middle
event
Oct
16
Cycle Day 4
Rohrer Middle
event
Oct
16
Whitehall Spirit Stick Sale
Whitehall
event
Oct
16
8th Grade Panzarotti Orders due
All schools
district
Oct
16
Custodial Recognition Day
Rohrer Middle
event
Oct
16–17
YMCA of the Pines - Fall Festival Family Weekend
Fall festival family weekend event at YMCA of the Pines.
Stoy
event
Oct
16
NJGPA Testing
All schools
district
Oct
16
Early Dismissal Students (Teacher In-Service)
All schools
district
Oct
16
Spirit Day: Orange Out Hunger
World Food Day
Marlton Middle
event
Oct
16
PTA Storybook Pumpkins
Edison
event
Oct
16
MS Fall Dance
Clayton Middle
event
Oct
16
TJ Falling for Fall Event
Thomas Jefferson
event
Oct
16
Custodian Day
Edison
event
Oct
16
Senior Portrait Make-up
Woodbury Jr-Sr High
event
Oct
16
Attendance Celebration
Woodbury Jr-Sr High
event
Oct
16
PreK Class Trip - Duffield's Farm
All schools
district
Oct
16
Brainerd Picture Day
All schools
district
Oct
16
Progress Reports Go Home
West End
event
Oct
16–27
Fall Book Fair
All schools
district
Oct
16–27
Fall Book Fair
Union Valley
event
Oct
16
Future Day
PEACE WEEK Dress up as the occupation you want to be when you grow up. Read more (https://www.medford.k12.nj.us/apps/events/58499153/)
Chairville
event
Oct
16–17
YMCA of the Pines - Fall Festival Family Weekend
Fall Festival Family Weekend at YMCA of the Pines. For more information, scan the QR code provided or visit the YMCA website.
Edison
event
Oct
16
Day 3 (AM: 3,4,1 - PM: 7,8,5)
All schools
district
Oct
16
WHS Spirit Week - Class Color Wars
Seniors: black; juniors: blue; sophomores: white; freshmen: gray. WHS dress code applies.
Williamstown High
event
Oct
16
Custodial Day
Strawbridge
event
Oct
16
Brainerd Picture Day
Brainerd
event
Oct
16
Camp Dark Waters Field Trip (2nd Group)
Rohrer Middle
event
Oct
16
AACC Candle Fundraiser
7:00 AM
Location: Overbook High School - Fundraiser - Other Location (Outside PHSD)
Overbrook High
event
Oct
16
NJGPA Fall Testing
7:00 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
NHS Boo Grams
7:00 AM
Location: Overbook High School - Room A203
Overbrook High
event
Oct
16
Ram's Beverage Cart
7:20 AM
Location: Overbook High School - Room B113
Overbrook High
event
Oct
16
Chimes Practice
7:45 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
BTMS Picture Day
8:00 AM
Burlington Township Middle
event
Oct
16
VIP Breakfast
8:00 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
BTMS Picture Day
8:00 AM
Burlington Township Middle
event
Oct
16
BTMS Picture Day
8:00 AM
Burlington Township Middle
event
Oct
16
BTMS Picture Day
8:00 AM
Burlington Township Middle
event
Oct
16
BTMS Picture Day
8:00 AM
Burlington Township Middle
event
Oct
16
HAS to APS for Fall Festival
8:30 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
APS/HAS Bus Evac Drill
8:30 AM
TBA - TBA
All schools
district
Oct
16
PS Mount Ephraim Fire Department
9:00 AM
Kershaw
event
Oct
16
WHS College Representative Visit - Rutgers University–Camden
9:07 AM
Interested students should sign up in the WHS Counseling Office.
Williamstown High
event
Oct
16
HS-Fall Picture Day
9:15 AM
Hillside
event
Oct
16
HV/WW Team Believe & Achieve -
9:45 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
HV/WW Team Believe & Achieve -
9:45 AM
Wedgwood
event
Oct
16
JWL Donuts w/Dudes
10:00 AM
Lilley
event
Oct
16
JWL Donuts w/Dudes
10:00 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
ECC Hispanic Heritage Parade
10:15 AM
At LHS Football Field
Early Childhood Center
event
Oct
16
Therapy Pup Visit 🐶
10:15 AM
All schools
district
Oct
16
ECC Hispanic Heritage Parade
10:15 AM
At LHS Football Field
All schools
district
Oct
16
Candy corn guessing game
11:00 AM
Location: Pine Hill Middle School - Room 400
Pine Hill Middle
event
Oct
16
Candy Corn guessing game
11:00 AM
Location: Pine Hill Middle School - Cafeteria
Pine Hill Middle
event
Oct
16
Philly Pretzel Distribution
12:00 PM
Location: Dr. Albert M. Bean Elementary School - Room 19
Bean
event
Oct
16
WHS Fall Pep Rally
12:50 PM
Williamstown High
event
Oct
16
Fall Pep Rally and Field Events
1:00 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
XC Camden County Championship Meet
2:45 PM
Lewis
event
Oct
16
XC Camden County Championship Meet
2:45 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
Football Team Dinner
3:00 PM
Gateway Regional Middle School - Cafeteria
Gateway Regional
event
Oct
16
Soccer Practice
3:15 PM
Merchantville
event
Oct
16
Neeta Field Hockey Game HOME against Southampton
3:45 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
Field Hockey (Away) vs. West Deptford
4:00 PM
Rohrer Middle
event
Oct
16
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Salem County Vocational Technical School
4:00 PM
Location: Overbook High School - Soccer Field
Overbrook High
event
Oct
16
WTHS Homecoming/Spirit Parade
5:00 PM
Washington Township High
event
Oct
16
Woodcrest Fall Festival
5:00 PM
Fall festival at Woodcrest Elementary, hosted by the Woodcrest PTA. Activity wristbands: FREE for Woodcrest students, $5 for non-Woodcrest students. Activities include Leaf Storm, Pumpkin Bowling, Boo Crew Speedway, Acorn Toss, Temporary Tattoos, Pumpkin Studio and more. Each wristband includes one pumpkin to decorate; additional pumpkins available for purchase while supplies last. Pumpkin Studio is separate from the school Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Local vendors with food, drinks and merchandise for purchase. Every student must be accompanied by an adult.
Woodcrest
event
Oct
16
Holly Glen Trunk or Treat — Sensory Time
5:30 PM
Holly Glen
event
Oct
16
OHS Cheer Practices
5:30 PM
Location: Overbook High School - Gym
Overbrook High
event
Oct
16
Oak Knoll PTO Trunk or Treat- all schools same day- OK Parking Lot
6:00 PM
Oak Knoll
event
Oct
16
Radix Trunk or Treat
6:00 PM
Radix
event
Oct
16
PTG Pumpkin Paint Night
6:00 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
LHS Homecoming Football Game vs. Middle Twp
6:00 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
OHS Girls Basketball Workouts
6:00 PM
Location: Overbook High School - Room G104
Overbrook High
event
Oct
16
PTG Pumpkin Paint Night
6:00 PM
Glendora
event
Oct
16
SV PTO Trunk or Treat (new date)
6:00 PM
Springville
event
Oct
16
7th & 8th Grade Harvest Dance
6:00 PM
Cost $5. Permission slips distributed during Homeroom.
Cinnaminson Middle
event
Oct
16
Homecoming Football Game - Senior Night (vs. Collingswood)
6:00 PM
Audubon HS
event
Oct
16
WHS Homecoming Football Game
6:00 PM
Class of 2027 page lists Homecoming for this date. Watch WHS communications for schedule details.
Williamstown High
event
Oct
16
MHS Pep Rally
6:00 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
Holly Glen Trunk or Treat
6:00 PM
Sensory-friendly time: 5:30–6:00 PM.
Holly Glen
event
Oct
16
8th Grade Haunted House
6:00 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
7th. gr. Social
6:30 PM
Harrington
event
Oct
16
Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners announced
6:30 PM
School Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners announced at approximately 6:30 PM during the Fall Festival. Separate from the festival's Pumpkin Studio activity.
Woodcrest
event
Oct
16
WAMS Halloween Dance
7:00 PM
All schools
district
Oct
16
WTHS Football vs. Winslow
7:00 PM
Washington Township High
event