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Edgewater Park Township School District

Our District

The Edgewater Park Township School District is an innovative learning community dssadthaasdt embraces respect, diversity, and acceptance.  We aspire to provide our students with the knowledge and skills necessary to reach their fullest potential.  As lifelong learners, students will develop their talents and become successful citizens.

 

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District Details

 The Edgewater Park School District is a “hidden gem” in Burlington County.  With quality programs and a highly effective staff, the district is able to provide the best possible education for the children.  With the belief that all children can learn to the best of their abilities, our mission is to maximize each student’s potential and develop a community of lifelong learners, who embrace diversity and are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

School Info

    • Mildred Magowan Elementary- Mrs. Shelby Larison, Principal

    • Samuel M. Ridgway Middle School- Mr. Michael Melvin, Principal

    • Mosaic
    • The Learning Center

     

Strategic Plan

The current Strategic Plan was developed during the 2022-2023 school year.  This shared vision of the future emerged as a result of intensive collaboration among mixed stakeholders.  The process has allowed stakeholders to explore the many ways in which we will continue to grow and develop over the next three years.  The process has also established a tone for collaborative decision making and community engagement.  It is intended that this sense of teamwork will prevail as the district moves forward in implementing the Strategic Plan.  

Read the Strategic Plan

Programs and Services

 With a full day pre-school and a full day kindergarten program, our students receive a strong academic foundation in a caring, supportive environment at the Magowan Elementary School.  In grades 1-4, the children grow with the encouragement of their teachers, who provide an outstanding foundation in the core content areas of language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.  For grades 5-8, our students attend Ridgway Middle School, where they continue to be challenged in all areas of academics and related arts.  Our teachers differentiate instruction based upon the needs of the students and nurture them on their journey through adolescence.

Both schools offer varied extra-curricular activities in academics, athletics, music, art, chess, student governance, gardening, drama, and yearbook.  School counselors at each school assist the students in learning the value of community involvement, tolerance, and the development of ethics, morals, and values.   Enriched classes are available for those students who excel in certain areas of the curriculum.  Additionally, targeted assistance is provided for those students who need remediation in language arts or mathematics. 

 

Academic Programs

  • Strong core curriculum that meets or exceeds state standards
  • Advanced Placement (AP) 
  • Gifted and Talented programs to challenge advanced learners
  • Special Education programs to support students with special needs

Extracurricular Activities

  • A variety of sports teams for students of all interests and abilities
  • Visual and performing arts programs, such as band, and choir
  • Clubs and organizations that focus on a variety of interests, such as academic clubs, student government, and cultural clubs

Student Support Services

  • School counselors to provide academic, social, and emotional support
  • School psychologists to assess and address students' mental health needs
  • Social workers to connect students and families with community resources
  • Speech-language pathologists to help students with communication difficulties

Family and Community Engagement

  • Strong communication between schools and families
  • Parent-teacher organizations (PTOs)  to provide opportunities for parents to get involved in their children's education

Additional Resources

  • Before- and after-school programs
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
  • Professional development programs for teachers and staff
  • Technology resources, such as computers, tablets, and internet access
  • Safe and secure school facilities
     

Sustainable Learning for Our Future

The children of Edgewater Park attend school every day in a safe learning environment, where they grow and mature into caring, productive teenagers ready to move on to Burlington City School District for their four years of high school. As collaborative organizations, our schools reflect the values of the community and display the pride and support of the entire community.