Henry C. Beck Middle School

Video resource for SEPAG back to school information.

Video message from the Special Education Parent Advisory Group

4:00 PM

School-Age Child Care (SACC) registration for Grades K-5 for the 2026-2027 school year opens Wednesday, July 1st at 4:00 PM. Date and time are subject to change. For additional information, visit www.chclc.org or call the SACC office at 856.429.6564.

Clubs and activities will begin in September. Check out all of the clubs and activity flyers by visiting the Activities webpage and the Clubs & Activities slidedeck.

Summer reading assignments for middle schoolers to help sharpen skills developed throughout the year. A variety of thought-provoking books are available for students to enjoy.

Seeking a parent volunteer to join SEPAG on the school's behalf. Interested parents should email Ms. Sims directly.

Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, New Jersey State statute prohibits personal internet-enabled devices (PIED) from being used in schools throughout the entirety of the school day, from bell-to-bell. Phones are expected to be off and away during the school day to support student focus and face-to-face engagement. Parents are asked to help support this policy.

Students must keep wireless communication devices (cell phones, smart watches, earbuds, wireless headphones) silenced and in a secure place during instructional periods. Smart watches may be worn but only for timekeeping. Students are prohibited from recording audio or video at all times. Exceptions apply for devices documented in IEPs, 504 plans, or Individual Health Plans with prior School Nurse permission. Discipline for violations is governed by the Student Code of Conduct.

New policy on student use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices (smartwatches, airpods, earbuds). For 6th graders, the school will provide guidance and direct instruction on expectations. All students will participate in educational lessons in Advisory about the policy. Students are expected to store phones/wireless devices in bookbags and lockers during the day. Phones will not be accessible in the lunchroom and may not be taken into bathrooms. No wireless airpods or earbuds are permitted at any time. Students may check phones during locker breaks or before dismissal. Students needing to call a parent/guardian will be directed to the School Counseling Office. Students with IEPs, 504 Plans, or Individual Health Plans documenting a need for their device are exempt. Non-compliance may result in disciplinary consequences per the Code of Conduct.

Until locker rooms are fully operational, students are expected to come to school dressed for Physical Education on their scheduled PE days. This will help ensure that instructional time is maximized and students are able to participate fully in class activities. Locker rooms are anticipated to be ready for student use in October. An update will be provided as soon as a confirmed date is available.

District paperwork will be sent out electronically on August 26 by 9:00 AM. Families whose paperwork is complete will be able to access teacher assignments, bus information, and schedules (at the secondary level), beginning August 28 by 9:00 AM.

NJ Week of Respect observance.

Cherry Hill Public Schools introduces the early literacy universal screening process for students in kindergarten through grade five. The screening assesses students' reading skills at least twice a year as required by New Jersey law; Cherry Hill will assess three times a year to track student progress. DIBELS 8 will be used as the screener, administered by a teacher or staff member in no more than 10 minutes. Families will receive a Family Report detailing their child's literacy screening results and information about available support services including reading intervention programs.