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Reminders

Sep17
Constitution Day
Constitution Day observance.
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Sep11
Patriot Day
Patriot Day remembrance.
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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 dates
Oct13
Board of Education meeting
6:30 PM
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Oct15
Elementary: Interims Issued
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Oct15
A Community Discussion with the Board of Education
7:00 PM
A Community Discussion with the Board of Education, Dr. Kwame Morton, and District Administration Topic: Technology (screen time, AI, and student use of internet-enabled devices)
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Oct26
Construction Project Tours
6:00 PM
Tour recent bond referendum improvements at Rosa Middle School including updated hallways and classrooms, the music suite, the cafeteria/auditorium area, and more. Four tour groups available at varying times. Sign-ups required.
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Oct27
Board of Education Action Meeting
6:30 PM
Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 6:30 PM. This meeting will also be live streamed. Join via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81694410918 or by phone: 646-558-8656 or 301-715-8592. Meeting ID: 816 9441 0918
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Oct29
Board of Education Training
6:00 PM
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Oct31
Halloween
Halloween on October 31.
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Nov2
Board of Education Committee Meetings - Policy & Legislation
5:00 PM
Board of Education Committee Meeting: Policy & Legislation at Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Nov2
Board of Education Committee Meetings - Business & Facilities
6:00 PM
Board of Education Committee Meeting: Business & Facilities at Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Nov2
Board of Education Committee Meetings - Curriculum & Instruction
7:00 PM
Board of Education Committee Meeting: Curriculum & Instruction at Arthur Lewis Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov3
Board of Education Election Day
Election Day for Cherry Hill Board of Education.
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Nov5–6
SCHOOLS CLOSED - NJEA Convention
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Who to contact

Main officeBarbara CatanosoBCatanoso@chclc.org
PrincipalHaritha Tottempudihtottempudi@chclc.org
SACCMelissa Conklinmconklin@chclc.org
Full staff directory (79)
Alexis Henderson
Music
Alicia Lomba
OT
Allison Forbes
Amanda Mascolo
Amelia Hiller
Long term Kindergarten Substitute
Ana Rodriguez De Vargas
Annmarie Imperato
Anthony Celestino
Barbara Catanoso
Secretary
Brianna Walker
CST
Carol Freilick
Caryn Murtha
Second Grade Teacher
Christine Macaulay
Instrumental Music Teacher
Christine Vitarelli
Colleen Atchison
Kindergarten Teacher
Dannielle Carter
Davi Browne
Second Grade Teacher
David Sonnheim
Fifth Grade Teacher
Debi Kardon-Duff
Physical Therapist
Dina Engle
Teacher grades 3-5
Eda Abramovitz
Spanish
Eileen Steidle
Computer Science Teacher
Elizabeth Hare Cox
Elizabeth Holsman
First Grade
Fredericki Badekas
Gabriel Sherry
George Guy
Glen Barker
Paraprofessional
Gwendolyn Goolsby
Haritha Tottempudi
Principal
Heather Ackerman
Title I Interventionist
Helene Eksterowicz
Educational Assistant
Jacquelynn Mulligan
James Blose
Janet Boecklen
Resource
Jeanne Markart
Jennifer Jagust Weiss
Jennifer Rieger
First Grade Teacher
Joanna Stamper
Jodi Napoli
Third Grade Teacher
Julia Lohoefer-Kozak
Third Grade Teacher
Kandace Valentino
Karen Levin
Karen Reitano
Speech & Language Teachers
Karen Rockhill
Karen Schwarz
Karen Zirman
Second Grade Teacher
Kathleen Shevlin
Kathleen Zera
Kelly Shanley
Third Grade Teacher
Kwame Morton
Laura Bennett
Louis Tortu
Math Teacher
Lucila Bran
Maria Jemas
Maureen Di Vietro
Third Grade Teacher
Melissa Conklin
SACC Coordinator
Michelle Dowd
Literacy Teacher Coach
Nancy Raymond
Nicholas Baldoni
Fourth Grade Teacher
Nichole Dilks
Art Teacher
Nicole Beyer
Nicole Ford
Nicole Munn
Paige Munz
Rachel Howell
Sarah Keane
Art Teacher
Scott Shaw
Sravasti Roy
Stacey Carusi
Educational Assistant
Taylor Balsama
Theresa D'Amico
Thu Lam
Fifth Grade Teacher
Victoria Fieni
1st grade teacher

After-school care (SACC)

AM7:00 AM - 8:45 AM
PM3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Site phone856-257-9432
  • Kid won't be at PM SACC today?Report it by 3:00 PM. Telling the teacher or school office does not count - SACC doesn't cross-check. Report a PM absence · SACC office 856-429-6564 ext. 1
  • Someone else picking up?PM SACC absences must be reported by 3:00 PM the same day (QR code / online form, or call the SACC Office at 856-429-6564 ext. 1) - SACC does NOT cross-reference with the school, so a note or call to the school/teacher alone will NOT stop your child from being dismissed to SACC. AM SACC absences don't need to be reported. To change who is authorized to pick up your child, notify the SACC Office in writing (names of adults permitted to pick up, address/phone changes, etc.) - this can't be done verbally at pickup time.
  • Running late?A $15.00 late fee is charged per child for each 15 minutes (or part thereof) after the 6:00 PM PM SACC closing time. If a child isn't picked up by closing time, staff first contact the parent-authorized pickup persons. 30 minutes after closing, if no authorized adult can be reached, staff call the DCP&P 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline or Cherry Hill Police.
  • Delays & early dismissalsOn a 2-hour delayed school opening, AM SACC is delayed 2 hours too; PM SACC hours are unaffected. On district early-dismissal days, SACC normally still runs but starts at 1:00 PM instead of after regular dismissal - except a separate list of early-dismissal days when PM SACC is closed entirely (dates change yearly - see the SACC Family Handbook for the current list). If SACC is cancelled for weather or an unforeseen district closure, no credit, refund, or schedule change is given.
  • SACC Family Handbook

Buses & transportation

District page
Transportation office(856) 489-5851
Hours7:00 am - 4:30 pm daily
  • 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 activitiesLate buses only run for the middle and high schools; there is no late bus at this school.
  • 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)
Mr. Jason Schimpf
Assistant Superintendent/Business Administrator/Board Secretary
Linda King
Transportation Supervisor
Chris Carter
Transportation Routing Coordinator
Bill Gee
Transportation Routing Coordinator
Antione McGee
Transportation Coordinator
Mary Thomas
Transportation Coordinator

Malberg Administration Building, 45 Ranoldo Terrace, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034-0391

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Programs (4)
Sep21
Cherry Hill Public Schools Senior Internship Program
Cherry Hill Public Schools offers a senior internship program to seniors at both East & West. This year the district has 17 partners providing internships to 42 seniors from CHHS East and West. Partners include Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, Environmental Resolutions, Inc., South Jersey Dental Studios, Strong Bond PT, Cardinal Kids OT, and CHPD. Jefferson Health is the largest partner, providing opportunities for 12 students (10 healthcare interns and 2 facilities management interns) with clinical experiences in nursing, operating room, radiology, lab, pharmacy, and rehabilitation (PT/OT). The week of September 21 was the first week for many internships.
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Sep17
The Coles Program - Back to School Night
On September 17th, the Coles Program welcomed families to Back to School Night, giving parents and guardians the opportunity to meet their students' teachers, follow their child's schedule, and learn about the year ahead. Staff shared classroom expectations, course goals, and this year's program-wide focus on Presence—being consistent and showing up for students every day. Families were introduced to new staff and updated classroom procedures, including teacher-set cell phone limits. The evening reflected the collaboration between staff and families that the Coles Program relies on to help every student feel supported, known, and ready to succeed.
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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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Jul1
SACC 2026-2027 Registration
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.
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Policy updates (3)
Nov30
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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Sep1
Cell Phone Policy - Personal Internet Enabled Devices Prohibited
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.
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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 (2)
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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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Aug26
District Paperwork Release
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.
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Initiatives (2)
Oct5–8
NJ Week of Respect
NJ Week of Respect observance.
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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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