JOHN Y. DATER SCHOOL

After 27 incredible years, Dater School is preparing to bid a fond yet bittersweet farewell to School Psychologist Stacie Turk, as she plans to retire at the end of June. 🎯 Big im...

Why it matters: Our Inclusion & Belonging Advisory Group, made up of students, staff, and community members, acts as a sounding board for initiatives that foster a sense of belon...

Eight years ago, Ramsey led New Jersey by introducing our Profile of a Ramsey Graduate , ensuring our students develop essential life skills like empathy, adaptability, and critic...

Our community’s “Blue and Gold” heart beats stronger than ever as we prepare for an event that exemplifies the character of our students. Small players, big impact: Join us on Ma...

What's happening: On behalf of the Ramsey Public Education Foundation, we are honored and proud to share that every grant submitted for the 2026-2027 school year, 26 out of 26, w...

🎉 Celebrate National Nurses Week! Join us in recognizing our amazing nursing team. 💙 Laurie Roch (RHS): A veteran of ER, Pediatrics, and NICU, Laurie ensures our oldest stude...

What's happening: This Spring, Dater is going to participate in One School, One Book . A huge and heartfelt thank you goes out to the amazing and generous RPEF for funding the b...

What's happening: This week, our students turned the page on an unforgettable experience as we welcomed acclaimed author Lauren Tarshis to our school. From the moment she began s...

The big picture: This week, we turn the spotlight on the educators who make Ramsey so special. 🍬 Sweets & Sentiments! Throughout the week, we are delivering thank-you cards and...

What’s happening: Ramsey School District embraced a green theme to affirm its commitment to being Stigma Free. Schools displayed green banners, ribbons, and attire, symbolizing t...

What’s happening: Dater School proudly joins the ranks of Smith Middle School, achieving the No Place for Hate designation. Why it matters: This milestone results from the coll...

At last night’s Board of Education meeting, the Board approved revisions to the 2026-27 District Calendar that are worth bringing to everyone’s attention. These changes include: R...

What’s happening: For the eighth straight year , Ramsey School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for o...

Why it matters: Experiences like Take Your Child to Work Day help students see learning beyond the classroom—building connections, confidence, and a sense of community. The big ...

What's happening: After 18 years of unwavering dedication to the Ramsey School District, Joanne Origoni, Executive Assistant to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, is off...

What’s happening: Ramsey School District has launched a dedicated web page for Public & Legal Notices to enhance accessibility. Why it matters: As required by S4654/A5878 , the ...

Last Wednesday, the Ramsey K-12 Wellness and Guidance Departments hosted an innovative session on social-emotional learning (SEL) with physical education professionals from Westwo...

Why it matters: Paraprofessional Day happened over break… but appreciation doesn’t expire. So we hit pause on the calendar and play on the celebration once we were all back ...

What happened: During our recent book fair fundraiser, students showed their school spirit in more ways than one. Not only did many participate in the cozy PJ fundraiser, but a ...

The Ramsey School District has been recognized as a Common Sense District by the national nonprofit, Common Sense, for its dedication to digital citizenship. Why it matters: This...