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  • welcome back to new year

    Happy New Year
    Welcome Back! 2023 will be a great year!
    Jan 12, 2023
  • reminder early dismissal tomorrow see times

    Reminder
    Early Dismissal 12/23/22 please see attached schedule for time tiers. West Dover would like to wish you a beautiful holiday and a happy & healthy New Year.
    Dec 22, 2022
  • students learn to code this December

    Coding
    WD students have been busy learning to code this December. All students in grades K-5 completed over an hour of code this month.
    Dec 19, 2022
  • conferences held jan for parents teachers

    Conferences
    Parent/Teacher Conference will be held Jan.10, 11, 12th. Our evening conferences will be from 6-8:30 on  Jan. 10th. Remember there is a shortened schedule that week. School will close at 1:25.
    Nov 28, 2022
  • kdg thanksgiving celebration

    Happy Thanksgiving
    West Dover is grateful for our amazing students, families, PTO, administration, and staff.
    Nov 24, 2022
  • school closed for fall break

    Reminder: 
    November 7th-11th school will be closed. Shortened day 11/23/22.
    Nov 02, 2022
  • pictures from halloween at wde school

    Happy Halloween
    Click our WD Photo Gallery to see more Halloween Fun!
    Oct 31, 2022
  • food drive friday collecting until novemebr

    Food Drive
    Collecting holiday food drive items for the next few fridays. Please consider donating to our WD Food Drive. Accepting donations until Nov. 4th
    Oct 18, 2022
  • Battleview orchards pie sale

    Holiday Pie Sale
    Orders Due 11/9/22. Battleview Orchards Pie Sale to support WD PTO: Apple, Crumb, Pecan, Pumpkin, Lemon, Blueberry, $20 Pick up November 21st.
    Oct 12, 2022
  • join us for spirit week

    Spirit Week
    Oct. 3rd: Sweats day, Oct. 4th: Band T-shirt day, Oct. 5th: Closed, Oct. 6th: Peace day, Oct. 7th: Team/Jersey day, Oct. 10th: WD wear. Oct. 14th: Fun Day Day!
    Sep 29, 2022
  • picture day is friday september 30

    Picture Day
    Bring your smiles on Sept. 30th for picture day.
    Sep 22, 2022
  • Parents back to school night

    Back to School Night
    9/15/22 Hope to see you at our Back to School Night
    Sep 06, 2022
  • Save the dates for PTO events

    PTO Updates
    Kona Ice&Fun Run9/16/22, PTO Mtg. 9/21/22 @7pm., Mum Orders Due 9/23/22, Spirit Day 9/30/22. PTO Email: WDPTOBoard@googleGroups.com. Text @WestDo to 81010 and like us on FB @WestDover.  PTO Website: https://linktr.ee/wdpto?scrlybrkr=13bbaab7
    Sep 06, 2022
  • pic of first day of school

    WELCOME BACK

    2022-2023 School year has arrived and so have hundreds of smiling faces! Welcome Back West Dover Bluejays! Click to see more photos from today!
    Sep 06, 2022
  • class of

    Congrats to our 5th grade students
    Award ceremony was held 6/20/22 to recognize the achievements of our 5th grade students. Congratulations Class of 2022!
    Jun 20, 2022
  • scholars

    Former WD Students Win Scholarship
    WD Staff and PTO award 4 former WD students with a scholarship. Congratulations to Emma, Aiden, Chloe, and Allison for a well deserved scholarship award.
    Jun 20, 2022
  • jj

    School Mascot Named
    WD had a contest to name our new Bluejay Mascot...JJ!
    Jun 20, 2022
  • award

    5th Grade Awards
    Ceremony 6/20/22 for Grade 5 at 10am
    Jun 01, 2022
  • date

    Shortened Days
    6/1/22 Shortened Day for Staff PD (1:25 Dismissal) 6/20/22 to 6/23/22 Shortened Days to end the year.
    Jun 01, 2022
  • ice

    Fun Day
    Inflatables and Kona Ice Day Sponsored by WD PTO 5/19/22 during school hours. Please bring socks for jumping.
    May 17, 2022
  • dine

    Dine Out
    Dine Out with Chipotle ... May 17th 4-8 Hooper Ave. Use code 9V2HBL7 for online ordering or show flyer at store.
    May 17, 2022
  • close

    Memorial Day
    School will be closed May 30th
    May 03, 2022
  • test

    NJSLA Testing
    Grades 4 & 5 May 2nd to 10th. Grade 3 May 9th. Make-ups begin May 16th. Get a good rest and eat some breakfast!
    May 03, 2022
  • close

    Spring Recess
    School is closed from 4/15 to 4/22. Check the calendar for more info on upcoming dates and events.
    Mar 29, 2022
  • food

    Food Drive Friday
    Food Drive Friday is Back! Thank you for supporting our local food bank on 3/25/22. We hope to have a few more before the year is out. 
    Mar 23, 2022
  • expo

    TR EXCELLENCE EXPO

    Learn more about the Toms River Excellence Expo set for 04/06/22
    Mar 03, 2022
  • early

    Early Dismissal
    3/9 Early dismissal... PTO nominations meeting 7pm
    Mar 03, 2022
  • registration

    Registration Info
    New Registration Open
    Mar 03, 2022
  • chocolate

    Gertrude Hawk
    WD PTO is having a Spring chocolate sale. Estimated delivery week of: April 4th. Click to get signed up: Organization # 723341
    Feb 16, 2022
  • read

    Read Across America
    Literacy Spirit Week: 2/28 Cat in the Hat: Wear Stripes 3/01 Green Eggs & Ham: Wear Green 3/2 Sleep Book: PJ Day 3/3 One Fish, Two Fish, Three Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: Wear Red or Blue 3/4 Fox in Socks: Wear Mismatched /crazy socks
    Feb 16, 2022
  • art

    Paint Party
    Pick up 2/18 4-6pm.
    Feb 16, 2022
  • pizza

    Dine Out Fundraiser
    Schiano's Pizza Night 2/28 11am-9pm.
    Feb 16, 2022
  • heart

    Kids Heart Challenge
    Click to learn more info to join WD in the Kids Heart Challenge. Sign up here: https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_khc_get_started_guide.html
    Feb 11, 2022
  • kind

    Kindness Week
    2/7 Monday~ Superhero Gear, 2/8 Tuesday ~Tie Dye, 2/9 Wednesday ~ Wacky Wear, 2/10 Thursday~ Rock Star Shirt, 2/11 Friday ~WD Apparel. (Looking ahead ~ 2/23 wear 100th day shirts.)
    Feb 02, 2022
  • apply

    Scholarship

    WD Scholarship Application is open to graduating seniors from the Toms River Regional Schools. The awards will be based on citizenship, academic achievement, and leadership as reflected in the application, transcript, and goal statement. Click for more info. 
    Feb 02, 2022
  • heart

    Valentine's Day
    Make someone feel special this Valentine's Day. Order a surprise goody bag to be delivered from WD $5. Orders due 2/1/22.
    Jan 24, 2022
  • card

    Parent Portal
    Parent portal opens 1/17/22
    Jan 06, 2022
  • philly

    Dining Fundraiser
    Philly Philly Fundraiser 1/12/22 (11am-8pm)
    Jan 06, 2022
  • ess

    Join our team!
    If you are interested in becoming a paraprofessional for the Toms River School District, click the link!
    Jan 05, 2022
  • conferences

    Virtual Conferences
    To ensure safety, parent/teacher conferences will be virtual via Google Meet. January 10-13, 2022 will follow a shortened-day schedule 1:25 dismissal.
    Jan 05, 2022
  • january

    Schedule Changes for January
    *NO SCHOOL on MLK Day 1/17 *We will follow a shortened schedule for conference week (student time 9:25-1:25pm) *Wednesday, 1/12 will be a shortened day (students leave at 1:25) due to a staff PD day. *Click here for school time tier schedules
    Nov 30, 2021
  • pto

    Spirit Wear
    Order your PBSIS Spirit Wear Today.
    Oct 27, 2021
  • Ice

    Ice Cream Party Celebration
    Fun Run concludes with an Ice Cream Party. Thank You PTO!
    Oct 21, 2021
  • respect

    Respect Week
    Oct 4th-8th is Respect week: Monday: Team Jersey, Tuesday: Tie Dye, Wednesday: Dress for Success, Thursday: Fav Band/Artist, Friday: Fun Run Shirts
    Sep 30, 2021
  • fall

    Fall Festival
    WD Presents Fall Fest 10/8/21 (4:30-8pm) Wristbands available for pre-purchase. Cash only day of event.
    Sep 28, 2021
  • lib

    Winner! Winner!
    One of West Dover's own wins the Ocean County Library summer reading prize. Can you say Legos? Reading pays off! Congratulations!
    Sep 22, 2021
  • hire

    Hiring ESS & Bus Drivers
    Available Positions including: Substitute Teachers, Paraprofessionals. Click to learn more. Informational Seminar 9/28 & 10/27. Bus Drivers wanted. Benefits, Training & Sing-on Bonus.  Apply online today at: www.trschools.com/employment
    Sep 21, 2021
  • back

    Back to School Night
    Tuesday, September 21st~ Hybrid Option 5:00-5:30--K, 1, 2, Miss Ward & Mrs. Peluso 6:00-6:30-- 3*, 4, 5, Mr. Schneider & Ms. Cangelosi (*Mrs. Corey's is postponed for a later date.) 5:30-6:00--All Specials, Resource Room, CST, Nurse
    Sep 21, 2021
  • FUN

    FUN RUN
    West Dover PTO is hosting the 1st annual fun run. Click to sign up.
    Sep 15, 2021
  • NO

    REMINDER
    NO SCHOOL 9-16-21.
    Sep 15, 2021
  • mum

    Mum Sale
    WD PTO Mum Sale $6. Click here to order. Orders due 9/24/21. Pick up date 10/7/21
    Sep 09, 2021
  • prin

    Reminders:
    Upcoming dates to remember: Friday, September 10th - Wear Red, White & Blue in honor of Patriot Day (remembrance of 9/11) Thursday, September 16th - School closed for Religious Holiday Friday, September 17th - Constitution Day - wear West Dover shirts or Red, White, & Blue Tuesday, September 21st-Back To School Night 
    Sep 09, 2021
  • first

    Welcome Back Students
    West Dover Welcomes Back Students for the 2021-2022 School Year! Click for more first day pictures.
    Sep 08, 2021
  • pic

    Teachers Back in Action
    Teachers preparing for the upcoming school year and getting geared up for our student's arrival.
    Sep 02, 2021
  • wel

    Welcome
    West Dover will welcome teachers back September 1st & students September 8th. School day schedule: 9:20 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. Looking forward to a great year! Back to School Night 9/21/21
    Aug 27, 2021
  • read

    Summer Reading Project
    TR Schools Summer Read Project ~ click here to learn more. Scroll to the bottom for elementary assignment: Book Talk.
    Jun 18, 2021
  • class

    West Dover's Class of 2021
    Congratulations to our 5th Grade Class of 2021! See more pictures in our photo link.
    Jun 15, 2021
  • pto

    PTO Info
    Be sure to click the "Parent Link" under "Navigation" to see current PTO events and info. Follow Our West Dover's Instagram Page @westdoverbluejays
    Feb 23, 2021
  • gear

    PTO
    Grab some West Dover Gear 
    Feb 23, 2021
  • pic

    Picture Day

    TBA
    Jan 22, 2021
  • conf

    Conferences
    TBA
    Jan 03, 2021
  • pto

    PTO News
    Don't forget to check out our PTO tab for all upcoming events throughout the year. Our PTO does a wonderful job keeping us connected. 
    Nov 10, 2020
  • welcome

    Welcome Back
    Welcome West Dover Friends. Looking forward to a great school year.  Click here for the updated handbook for 2021-2022.  Back to School Night 9/21/21.
    Sep 07, 2020
  • food

    Food Drive
    Mrs.Hoyt oversees our monthly Food Drive. Information will be posted.
    Jan 15, 2020
  • no sch

    School closed
     Closed 9-16-21 for Yom Kippur & Closed 10-11-21 for Columbus Day. Also closed 11- 1-21 to 11-5-21 Closed for Election/NJEA Convention. See district calendar for more closure dates and early dismissals.
    Oct 01, 2019
  • remind

    PTO Remind
    Sign up for the WD PTO Remind: To: 81010 Message: @westdo
    Sep 17, 2019
  • PTO

    PTO Updates
    Dec 06, 2017
  • Food Drive

    Food Drive
    Oct 12, 2017