Elementary school · Monroe Township Public School District
Whitehall Elementary School
Open · 8:55 AM–3:30 PM
Regular day 8:55 AM–3:30 PM · early dismissal ends 1:20 PM · delayed opening starts 10:55 AM
Call the office before 9:30 AM on the day of the absence. Send a written explanation on the day the child returns; a doctor's note is required after more than 3 days.
This week
Full calendarLunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month
Coming up
All datesNothing dated yet. Check back after the next newsletter.
Who to contact
Main officeNanine Gambleno contact listed
PrincipalKristy Bakerno contact listed
Assistant principalVictoria Manfredino contact listed
Full staff directory (65)
Alessandra Lucci
Alexis Harding
Amy Traberman
Angela Talley
Briana Eshelman
Brielle Kimley
Carol Murphy
Chelsea Errickson
Cherice Heller
Christin Gratton
Christina D'Angelo
Christina Gori
Christine Foley
Christy Lindsley, RN
Colleen Morris
Dana Brown
Danielle Kiry
Deborah Fesi
Destiny Velez
Devon Moss
Diana Burrichter
Staff
Donna Simon
Elisha Beebe
Elizabeth Maurer
Ernesto Vale
Gina Dolores
Jeanna DeWoody
Jennifer Adams
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Mullen
Josette Goins
Kailey Quinton
Karen Cotton
Karen Miller
Kathleen Goffredi
Kelli Walters
Kellie Ball
Kristy Baker
Whitehall Principal
Larissa Reed
Lauren Hood
Lauren Smith
Lisa Guenther
Lucia Petrongolo
Mandy Jones
Mandy Steinke
Mark Fiorentino
Marty Berardi
Mary Alexander
Mary Ambrosia
Michelle Klein
Mikaela Schweigart
Monika Simpkins
Nanine Gamble
Secretary
Nicole Turella
Rachel Beatty
Rebecca Schmeltzer
Robyn Samoyan
Sean Fallon
Sharon Gentry
Staci Brecht
Stephanie Monzo
Tara DeMarco
Tara Shannon
Tiffany Turner
Victoria Manfredi
Whitehall Assistant Principal
After-care
AM7:00 AM - start of school
PMDismissal - 6:00 PM
- Delays & early dismissalsRun by Kids Choice (outside vendor), not the district; cancelled on delayed-opening and early-dismissal days. Vendor phone 856-316-6375. 2026-27 rates not published on the school sites.
- After-care Family Handbook
Buses & transportation
District page- Bus running late?Call the transportation office. Transportation Our team works closely with school administrators, families, and the community to maintain high standards of safety, punctuality, and service. All drivers and staff are trained professionals who prioritize student well-being and follow strict safety protocols. Our hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00AM - 4:30PM during the school year. Summer hours may vary. Forms 2026-27 Road Index Daycare Information Contact Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for all eligible students. We are committed to ensuring that every student arrives at school and returns home safely each day. The Transportation Department ensures safe and efficient student commutes by executing three core mandates : If at any time you need assistance, please contact the transportation department at 856-629-6400 EXT. #3 or via email at Transportation@monroetwp.k12.nj.us . New Jersey Statutes N.J.S.A. 18A:39-1 sets the guidelines for student transportation. It states that elementary school students (grades K–8 ) who live beyond two miles from their school of attendance, and secondary school students (grades 9–12 ) who live beyond 2.5 miles from their school of attendance, are entitled to transportation. The guideline further states that local boards of education may adopt lesser distances. The Monroe Township Board of Education has established the following distances for students to be eligible for transportation: Note: Distance is measured from the curb in front of the student's residence, via the shortest route along public roadways or walkways, to the nearest public entrance of the school the student attends. Student safety is our top priority. We strongly encourage families to review bus safety rules with their children and report any concerns to our office. Upon boarding a bus, students shall immediately be seated with seatbelt fastened. Students shall remain seated and buckled until the bus has come to a complete stop at their destination. Students shall keep all parts of their bodies inside the bus at all times. Hazing of any kind shall not be permitted Unnecessary noise, shouting, or use of objectionable language shall not be permitted. Throwing objects within the bus or out of the bus windows shall not be permitted. Damage to buses by students shall not be tolerated. Gum chewing and eating are prohibited on the bus at all times. While waiting for the bus, students should line up and be well-behaved. Students should not run in the street or on private property. Students may only ride their assigned bus unless they have advance permission from both parents in writing and receive a temporary bus pass from the transportation department or school, prior to the day of travel. The Transportation Department ensures safe and efficient student commutes by executing three core mandates : If at any time you need assistance, please contact the transportation department at 856-629-6400 EXT. #3 or via email at Transportation@monroetwp.k12.nj.us . New Jersey Statutes N.J.S.A. 18A:39-1 sets the guidelines for student transportation. It states that elementary school students (grades K–8 ) who live beyond two miles from their school of attendance, and secondary school students (grades 9–12 ) who live beyond 2.5 miles from their school of attendance, are entitled to transportation. The guideline further states that local boards of education may adopt lesser distances. The Monroe Township Board of Education has established the following distances for students to be eligible for transportation: Note: Distance is measured from the curb in front of the student's residence, via the shortest route along public roadways or walkways, to the nearest public entrance of the school the student attends. Student safety is our top priority. We strongly encourage families to review bus safety rules with their children and report any concerns to our office. Upon boarding a bus, students shall immediately be seated with seatbelt fastened. Students shall remain seated and buckled until the bus has come to a complete stop at their destination. Students shall keep all parts of their bodies inside the bus at all times. Hazing of any kind shall not be permitted Unnecessary noise, shouting, or use of objectionable language shall not be permitted. Throwing objects within the bus or out of the bus windows shall not be permitted. Damage to buses by students shall not be tolerated. Gum chewing and eating are prohibited on the bus at all times. While waiting for the bus, students should line up and be well-behaved. Students should not run in the street or on private property. Students may only ride their assigned bus unless they have advance permission from both parents in writing and receive a temporary bus pass from the transportation department or school, prior to the day of travel. Monroe Township Public Schools
- Late bus after activitiesLate buses only run for the middle and high schools; there is no late bus at this school.
- Weather closings & delaysSchool closing information
Transportation department staff (2)
If at any time you need assistance, please contact the transportation department at 856
629-6400 EXT. #3 or via email at
If at any time you need assistance, please contact the transportation department at 856
629-6400 EXT. #3 or via email at
Documents
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