JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL

A New Chapter for District Communications: I am thrilled to announce a fresh evolution in how we share the Ramsey School District story with the entire Ramsey community. Launchin...

What's happening: Dater is lucky to participate in LEAD , which refers to Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence , a school-based prevention and education program focuse...

What's happening: Dater hit pause on the schedule and pressed play on imagination. For one glorious hour, students took the reins—building, inventing, negotiating rules, and laugh...

💙 February is National Love the Bus Month —and we couldn’t agree more! Ramsey’s transportation team is the heartbeat of our school district, ensuring our students arrive safely, ...

Each February, Ramsey School District joins the nation in observing Black History Month . While our curriculum integrates the stories of Black Americans year-round, this month pro...

💙 A massive thank you to our incredible Buildings & Grounds crew. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for the long hours they put in this weekend to ensure our campuses are access...

The Big Picture: We flipped the script on traditional professional learning yesterday, proving that the best experts are often sitting in the classroom next door. 👉 The Strategy...

💙 The January issue of Ramsey Neighbors Magazine highlights the five dedicated school nurses who safeguard the health of the Ramsey school community, blending clinical exper...

What's happening: Ten educators across Ramsey School District were recently named recipients of the New Jersey Governor’s Educator of the Year awards. Beyond the plaques and cer...

What’s happening: On the one-year anniversary of Ramsey’s revised cell phone policy, outgoing Governor Phil Murphy visited Ramsey High School to sign groundbreaking legislation g...

What's happening: January is School Board Recognition Month, a time to acknowledge the dedicated volunteers who shape the future of Ramsey schools. Since 2002, the State Board of...

Big Picture: Eight years ago, Ramsey became the first district in New Jersey to implement the Profile of a Ramsey Graduate. Built from extensive community feedback, the Profile h...

What's happening: Ramsey is proud to be one of only five Bergen County districts selected for New Jersey’s "Phone-Free Grant Program." This $10,730 award supports our ongoing "be...

Big impact: Thanks to the generosity of our Dater families, we were able to put together backpacks full of bare essentials, such as hats, gloves, hygiene products, blankets, and...

Members of the Ramsey High School STEM Starters Club recently visited Dater School to engage students in fun, hands-on science experiments. Why it matters: Through interactive ...

What's happening: Dater School recently welcomed fourth- and fifth-grade students from Wandell Elementary School for a dynamic day of exploration and connection. This collaborati...

What's Happening: A Shift to the "Hour of AI" Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) kicked off internationally this month, honoring the legacy of computing pioneer Grace Hop...

This week 5th graders engaged in the exploration phase of writing their own Ted Talks! Why it matters: Allowing students to write and present TED Talks enhances their public s...

What's happening: Dater School is proud to be in the process of becoming a certified No Place for Hate School. Our homeroom class representatives collaborated to brainstorm seve...

🌟 Ms. Vaughnicia Cox , a dedicated Playground & Cafeteria Assistant at Dater School, will be embarking on a new journey at the end of this month to serve our country. A Familiar F...