JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL

Dear Ramsey School District Families and Staff, I am writing to address the concerns regarding the ongoing federal government shutdown and the resulting delay or suspension of SN...

What's happening: This past week, we were thrilled to have Mrs. Glebocki (Dater Principal), Mrs. Linzenbold (Hubbard Principal), and Mrs. Hicks (Dater Dean of Students) dedica...

What's happening: As October draws to a close, we're wrapping up a fantastic National Principals Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the tireless efforts of our school leader...

What’s happening: A thriving spring pilot has evolved into a quarterly Peer Mentorship initiative at Tisdale and Hubbard Elementary Schools. The program pairs third graders with ...

What's happening: I am thrilled to share an exciting new initiative I've launched to connect with the heart of our schools. What We're Doing: I’ve begun meeting with groups of s...

What's happening: The arts—music, visual art, drama, and digital media—are crucial for students in the Ramsey School District, serving as foundational pillars of a comprehensive...

October is National Principals Month! Why it matters: Observed each October, National Principals Month is an opportunity to recognize the incredible leaders at the heart of our...

Last Friday, I attended the NJ Leadership Summit in Livingston, NJ. Renowned educational thought-leader Jay McTighe was the keynote speaker and addressed the question: How can w...

The Ramsey School District has been recognized as a Common Sense District by the national nonprofit, Common Sense, for its efforts in promoting digital citizenship and literacy. ...

In honor of Custodian Appreciation Day , we shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our buildings: our incredible custodial, maintenance, and facilities staff! ⭐ Why it matter...

The State of the Schools 2025 report was showcased at the recent Board of Education meeting, presenting a detailed look at the District’s overall demographics followed up a detail...

What's happening: As the school year begins, Ramsey School District encourages all families to take advantage of the exceptional resources at Ramsey Free Public Library. The lib...

💰 Ramsey School District was awarded $238,917, the highest amount awarded through the Trees for Schools program compared to any other municipality in Bergen County for this i...

Ramsey has introduced a new Standard Response Protocol this year, in partnership with the “I love u guys foundation.” This new Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is streamlined is a...

⚠️ School is IN SESSION! School is back in session across the District. Expect more cars and pedestrians in school zones, making it crucial to follow safety protocols. 🚗 Slow d...

Last year, the Board of Education revised its Civility Policy and adopted a new Spectator Code of Conduct Policy to ensure respectful and positive interactions within our sc...

💪 One of our Rams is also an Ironman! Mr. Ken Veit , Supervisor of Visual & Performing Arts and 21st Century Life & Careers, conquered the Lake Placid Ironman Triathlon on July ...

What happened: Recently at Dater School, Ms. Doherty's class virtually met with a professional perfumer and chemist who has synesthesia after completing their study of "A Mango-...

What's happening: The Dater Band & Chorus celebrated their 17th annual picnic at Finch Park on Thursday, June 12th! All 102 members were there, joined by Mr. Bogert, Mr. J, Mr. ...

What's happening: Undercover Spirit Week was a fun and creative way to wrap up the school year, bringing laughter and excitement to both students and teachers. Each day, teacher...