What's New

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  A Wicked Good Time: School Singalong a Global Affair

  Jan. 28, 2025- Students from Intermediate East's chorus recently joined willing singers from West Dover and Washington Street elementary schools and more than 300,000 singers from 30 countries in the Young Voices Global Wicked Singalong.

  Jan 28, 2026
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  Halloween is in the Air at Toms River Schools

  Oct. 29, 2025- Halloween week 2025 has turned gloomy, windy, and somewhat spooky, which is to say— perfect conditions for the occasion. See how our schools are celebrating this year via the photo gallery below, which we'll continue to update throughout the week.

  Oct 29, 2025
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  Back to School 2025-2026

  Sept. 3, 2025- Students returned to school today, officially kicking off the 2025-2026 school year. We've hand selected some of our favorite photos from a joyous day- we'll update this page throughout the day and rest of the week- but you can find more on the district's Instagram and Facebook feeds, as well as the IG accounts of our schools.

  Sep 03, 2025
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  Staff Get 'Together,' Show They Are 'ALL IN'

  Superintendent Mike Citta greets staff members this morning as they enter RWJBarnabas Health Arena for a pep rally to begin the new 2025-2026 school year.

  Sep 02, 2025
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  Buildings Freshen Up During District Beautification Day

  Aug. 20, 2025- While custodians, grounds, and maintenance crews continue to work hard preparing schools for opening day, they received some helping hands today.

  Aug 20, 2025
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  Fun Day of Fitness at West Dover ESY Program with TRPD

  August 7, 2025 -- West Dover's ESY program was full of energy and excitement as they teamed up with the Toms River Police Department (TRPD) during an action-packed day full of fun, fitness, and flashing lights -- the fun kind!

  Aug 07, 2025
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  ESY Program Has Students Thinking, Dancing, Winning This Summer

  Student and staff winners show off some of their prizes, including gift cards to ClimbZone, tickets to Breakwater Beach, and free meals at Turning Point.

  Aug 04, 2025
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  Colonial Crumb Cake Clues? Case Closed for Class Capers

  Jul 29, 2025
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  Potential Future Musicians Sample Some Instruments

  May 20, 2025- Do I love the violin (right)? Do I loathe the saxophone (left)? These are the questions the annual Instrument Test Drive sets out to answer.

  May 20, 2025
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  Excellence in Photos

  Apr 04, 2025
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  Lights, Camera, Auction to Take Place June 5

  March 26, 2025- The district is partnering with Fair Funding For Students (FFFS) NJ to host a large-scale gift auction June 5 at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.

  Mar 26, 2025
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  Fourth and Fifth Graders Serenaded at Arena

  March 20, 2025- High School North and Intermediate North musicians joined forces yesterday to put on a morning of performances for district fourth and fifth graders.

  Mar 20, 2025
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  District Honors Year's Best at Board Meeting

  March 20, 2025-- At the March 19, 2025 Toms River School Board meeting, the district's Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were recognized and honored with commemorative plaques.

  Mar 20, 2025
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  Youth Art on 'TRAC' for Amazing Month

  March 11, 2025- The Toms River Elementary Fine Arts Department hosted their annual Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibit this year at a new location, the TRAC (Toms River Artist Community) Art Gallery, 40 Main Street in downtown Toms River.

  Mar 11, 2025
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  RPS Champion Crowned, New Apparel Earned

  It was a rock-paper-scissors challenge at West Dover, where staff competed, students made signs and cheered for their favorite staff-letes, and music filled the gym. In the end, it was fourth-grade teacher Kristen Vanderhook who was named RPS champion, winning a $100 gift certificate from Farro's Tees to pick out some new TR-themed apparel. The school thanks its staff, students, and Farro's for making this event so fun and special!

  Dec 12, 2024

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