High school · Cherry Hill Public Schools
Cherry Hill High School East
Open · 7:30 AM–2:30 PMDay 1 · A B C E F G today
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- E11:31
- F12:32
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Tomorrow: Day 2 · D A B H E F
Regular day 7:30 AM–2:30 PM · early dismissal ends 11:45 AM · delayed opening starts 9:30 AM
This week
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Construction Project Tours - Rosa Middle SchoolCougars' Book Club First Interest MeetingChicken Parm SandwichLunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month
Reminders
Nov30
Annual Flu Vaccine Deadline
Flu vaccine is due every year for children six months and older by November 30.
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New Jersey School Vaccine Requirements for Child Care & Preschool (March 2026)
NJ requires children in child care centers and preschools to meet minimum immunization requirements based on the AAP childhood schedule. Doses required by 3 months: 1 DTaP, 1 IPV/OPV, 1 Hib, 1 PCV. By 5 months: 2 DTaP, 2 IPV/OPV, 2 Hib, 2 PCV. By 7 months: 3 DTaP, 2 IPV/OPV, 2-3 Hib, 3 PCV, 1 Flu. By 16 months: 3 DTaP, 2 IPV/OPV, 3-4 Hib, 4 PCV, 1 Flu, 1 MMR, 1 VAR. By 19 months: 4 DTaP, 3 IPV, 3-4 Hib, 4 PCV, 1 Flu, 1 MMR, 1 VAR. Children must show proof of at least one dose of each required vaccine before entry (provisional admission). Medical and religious exemptions are detailed in the Immunization of Children in Child Care Centers and Schools regulations (nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements/acode). Resources: NJ Immunization Requirements FAQ at nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements.
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Playgrounds closed to the public during SACC hours
All school playgrounds are closed to the public during School/Student-Age Child Care (SACC) hours, 7 am-6 pm, Monday-Friday. Please do not bring or send children to play on school grounds during these hours.
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Important School Websites
Cherry Hill East Website, Guidance Website, Activities Website, Athletics Website, and Community Bulletin Board are available for parents and students.
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Welcome Back Video
Cherry Hill SEPAG invites parents to view their Welcome Back video for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Coming up
All datesOct27
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Fall Blood Drive
7:00 PM
3pm-8pm Students/Staff Only (Annex); Open to the Public (East Gym)
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Oct28
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Picture Make-Up Day (Sophomores, Class of 2029)
Picture make-up day for sophomores.
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Oct28
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Picture Make-Up Day (Class of 2030)
Picture make-up day for freshmen (Class of 2030).
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Oct28
Picture Make-Up Day (Class of 2029)
Picture make-up day for sophomores (Class of 2029).
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Oct28
Picture Make-Up Day (Class of 2028)
Picture make-up day for juniors (Class of 2028).
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Picture Make-Ups
Picture makeup day for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students only. Open to the public. Held in East Gym from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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Who to contact
Full staff directory (232)
Alba Lopez Ventura
Andrew Sagedy
Brooke Hullings
Health & Physical Education Teacher, Head Field Hockey & Girl's Lacrosse Coach
Caroline Steer
Cecilia Eilola
Secretary to Assistant Principal Genene Barnes, Class of 2028
Collin Wickramaratna
Confessora Ortega-Polanco
Cynthia Kunz
Secretary to Assistant Principal Kate Pereira, Class of 2027
Eunice Eunmo Sung
Social Studies Teacher (Office: 2237 / Voicemail: 2932)
Fredericki Badekas
Gregory Gagliardi
English and Journalism Teacher / Eastside Adviser
Holly Sassinsky
Director of Student Activities, Biology teacher
Jason Chaet
Jayashree Subramaniam
Secretary to Assistant Principal Genene Barnes, Class of 2027
Jenny Martinez
Jodi Appel
John Yun
Keith Kovalevich
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Kimberly Gatelein
Health & Physical Education Teacher
Kwame Morton
Laura Bennett
Luis Orozco
Merlin Martin De Rosario
Natalie Frediani
Physical Science Teacher
Nora Santiago
Pamela Manfredi
Secretary to Assistant Principal CJ Davis, Class of 2029
Patricia Rivas De Germosen
Patrick Niederhauser
Scott Hatch
Scott Shaw
Simona Schultes
Secretary to Assistant Principal Alison McCartney, Class of 2030
Susan McKee
Social Studies Teacher Office: 2237 / Voicemail: 2838
Buses & transportation
District page- Bus running late?Call the transportation office (7:00 am - 4:30 pm daily). When notified in advance, the Transportation Department will attempt to send an automated message for individual route delays of 20 minutes or more. As a friendly reminder, please be sure your contact information in Genesis is up to date for best service.
- Late bus after activitiesFirst Student - Berlin runs this school's late buses (routes ELR-1, ELR-2, ELR-3, ELR-4, ELR-5, ELR-6). Ask the school secretary which route your child is on. Only students eligible for daily transportation are permitted to board a late bus. Late buses are courtesy buses. There are no assigned bus stops. The location the student may be left off the bus could vary by the day and more than likely, will not be your child’s assigned bus stop but will be a stop within reasonable distance to their stop. Please contact your school’s secretary to learn which late bus your student is assigned to.
- Need a different stop for today?Permission to change buses, or bus stop, will be granted in cases of EMERGENCY ONLY. Students must ride on their assigned bus as well as get off the bus at their assigned stop. We will do our best to accommodate EMERGENCY situations that might require your child changing buses or pick-up and drop-off points for the current day. Requests to change bus stops must be sent to the principal in writing prior to 11:30am. The principal must approve any change in drop-off by signing the note. Upon approval, your request will be sent to the CHPS Transportation Department and the driver will be notified.
- Changing your regular bus stopValid bus stop change requests for existing bus stop locations will only be accepted until October 31st for the current school year. Following that date, only new move-in stops or extreme emergency changes will be considered. Bus stops must be consistent for time efficiency, student safety and driver's knowledge of route, especially substitutes. Bus stop change request form
- Left something on the bus?The CHPS Transportation Department's procedure is to have your student's driver hold on to anything found on the bus for 3 days before turning it over to the bus contractors’ office. Neither Cherry Hill Public Schools or our bus contractors are responsible for missing or damaged items. Lost items
- Weather closings & delaysSchool closing information
Transportation department staff (6)
Malberg Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0391
Documents
District budget
State budget reportCherry Hill Public Schools, 2026-27 budget, from New Jersey Department of Education files.
- Employee benefits2025-26: $54.1M → 2026-27: $61.4M (+13.6%)
- State school aidDown $857,788 from last year State aid file
- Local school tax levyUp 7.4% from last year
- Surplus budgeted to balance the budget2025-26: $13.1M → 2026-27: $3.8MPlanned amount, not what is left in reserve. Does not include capital or maintenance reserve withdrawals.
In the district's words
- Budget gap
largely due to state aid reductions, significant increases in health benefits and rising transportation costs
Budget Clarity Hub 2026-2027 - Reserves
mostly depleted
Budget Clarity Hub 2026-2027
Quoted from the district's own budget documents. The district may count costs differently from the state's figures above.
More from the newsletter
Latest newsletter summary
The East Insider highlights a roundtable with Governor Mikie Sherrill, Commissioner Dr. Lily Laux, and Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton on October 22, 2026. Key upcoming items: Red Ribbon & Violence Prevention Week (Oct 26-30) with the Cougar Red Ribbon Fact Challenge (Oct 27-28), a Fall Blood Drive (Oct 26-27), Picture Day makeups (Oct 28), and the PSAT on Thursday, Oct 29 with an early dismissal schedule and no classes that day for most students. The October calendar also lists Week of Respect, Homecoming, and the HOCOrade Dance. Newsletter covers yearbook ordering (Jostens, $90 until October 23, 2026, then $100), senior parent ad purchases, and key senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman dates. It also announces Rosa Middle School construction project tours on October 26, 2026 with required SignUpGenius sign-up. The East Insider newsletter for Cherry Hill High School East links to the Community Bulletin Board and school websites. The block itself contains no new dated events; it mainly provides navigation links and a reference to previous newsletter topics (East vs Lenape Football, Seal of Biliteracy Testing, Powder Puff Sign Up, and the Class of 2028 Halloween Fundraiser).
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Seal of Biliteracy Testing
Information on Seal of Biliteracy Registration, Testing and Earning the Seal. Click the link for complete details.
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Cum Laude Tutoring
Lunchtime tutoring (LB1 and LB2 on Days 1, 3, and 4 in Cougar Conference Room/Library) and after-school tutoring (Wednesdays and Thursdays 2:45pm-4pm in-person at Library, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7pm-8:15pm virtual via Google Meet). Contact: cheastcumlaude@gmail.com or Instagram @checumlaude. Advisors: Mrs. Melograna (smelograna@chlc.org) and Mr. Semus (wsemus@chlc.org).
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) Video Message
Video message from the Special Education Parent Advisory Group
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Clubs & organizations (4)
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Community Bulletin Board
Community Bulletin Board is available online. To have information shared, email publicinfo@chclc.org.
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Class of 2030 SGA Representatives
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Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
SEPAG Back to School 2026 - Special Education Parent Advisory Group meeting/initiative
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Volunteering (1)
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Board of Education Vacancy Applications
Cherry Hill residents may apply to fill a Board of Education vacancy. The appointee serves until the Board's Organization Meeting in January 2028.
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Policy updates (2)
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Flu Vaccination Requirement - Mandatory by November 30, 2026
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services mandates that all children in childcare and all preschool students must receive a flu vaccine by November 30, 2026. After vaccination, parents must send a doctor's note with the date to the school nurse. Students without documentation cannot attend school beginning December 1, 2026. No extensions will be granted by the Department of Health.
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Wireless Communication Device Policy Update (Policy 5516.01)
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.
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Procedures (4)
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Nurse Email Communications
All email communications and correspondences for the East nurses should be sent to the new shared email inbox: CHHSEastNurses@chclc.org. This will help reduce delays in processing paperwork, questions and concerns from the office.
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Pep Rally & Early Dismissal Procedures
On Friday, October 9th, there will be a Pep Rally following an abbreviated schedule, beginning around 1:50 PM. For early dismissals occurring after 1:15 PM, an Express Sign-Out option is available for those who qualify. All early dismissals must be entered in the Genesis Parent Portal by 12:30 PM on October 9th. The person picking up the student must be listed in Genesis as an approved contact and present a government-issued ID upon arrival. Student drivers may only drive themselves from campus if they have an approved vehicle with a valid East parking pass.
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Bell-to-Bell Device Expectations
Personal electronic devices must remain OFF, AWAY, and OUT OF SIGHT from the opening bell to the dismissal bell. This applies during class time, study halls, lunch, passing time, and all instructional and non-instructional periods. Students should use school-issued technology for learning. The school continues to support students in meeting these expectations with supportive options available for those who need help managing their devices during the school day.
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Attendance Reporting via Genesis Parent Portal
To report an absence, tardy, or early dismissal, log in to the Genesis Parent Portal, select Attendance → Notify Attendance Office, choose the type (Absent, Tardy, or Early Dismissal), enter the date and reason, and upload documentation if needed. For early dismissals, submit requests at least one hour before pickup with the name of the person picking up (must be listed as an approved contact with government-issued ID). Students driving themselves must have an approved vehicle with a valid East parking pass.
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Financial Transparency Platform launched
CHPS launched its financial transparency platform, built with ClearGov, to share information on district financial plans and projects. Includes a video on how to navigate it.
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Clara Barton Bravo Tickets
Students recognized for positive choices, kindness, effort, and exemplary behavior earn Barton Bravo tickets, submitted for a chance to win a weekly prize. Part of the 2026-2027 schoolwide theme at Clara Barton Elementary.
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Bell-to-Bell Personal Device (PIED) Policy
District policy restricting cell phones and personal internet-enabled devices bell to bell. Governor Sherrill and Commissioner Laux visited Cherry Hill HS East to see it in action; students reported more connection and focus. Read the East Side coverage for more.
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Early Literacy Universal Screening
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.
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Guidance Scheduling Updates
Important letter from Guidance about the Scheduling Process including Drop/Add Period, Course Selection Change Form, Level Changes, and Course Withdrawal.
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People mentioned (6)
Jaiden Dalal
Senior Intern at The Drone Life
Andrew Jo
Freshman Class Vice President
Whitney Mahr
Freshman Class Vice President
Drew Ritigstein
Freshman Class Vice President
Spencer Axelrod
Freshman Class Vice President
Abbie Choe
Freshman Class President
Pulled from the school's newsletter and website, and the district calendar.