☀️ Good morning, Collingswood! Today is Election Day! 🗳️
Here is what you need to know before heading out:
⏰ In-person Voting Hours: Open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📬 Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes: If you have a mail-in ballot, make sure it is deposited in an official Camden County drop box or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. tonight.
📍 Polling Locations: Double-check your assigned polling location on your sample before heading out.
Here is what you need to know before heading out:
⏰ In-person Voting Hours: Open 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
📬 Vote-by-Mail Drop Boxes: If you have a mail-in ballot, make sure it is deposited in an official Camden County drop box or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. tonight.
📍 Polling Locations: Double-check your assigned polling location on your sample before heading out.
📊 Celebrating Strong Achievement in Collingswood! 📐✏️
As shared at last week’s Board of Education meeting, our students continue to shine!
Looking at our latest NJSLA math results, Collingswood students (dark blue bars) consistently outperform both Camden County (yellow bars) and New Jersey state averages (gray bars) across nearly every single grade level and course from elementary math all the way through Geometry! 🌟
Our students continue to demonstrate exceptional achievement in English Language Arts! Looking at our latest NJSLA ELA results, Collingswood students (dark blue bars) consistently outperform both Camden County (yellow bars) and New Jersey state averages (gray bars) across every single grade level represented. 🌟
These impressive outcomes are a direct reflection of the hard work of our incredible students, the dedication of our teaching staff, and the unwavering support of our community. 📈
Thank you for partnering with us to foster a strong foundation in mathematics and academic excellence for every child. 🧠
As shared at last week’s Board of Education meeting, our students continue to shine!
Looking at our latest NJSLA math results, Collingswood students (dark blue bars) consistently outperform both Camden County (yellow bars) and New Jersey state averages (gray bars) across nearly every single grade level and course from elementary math all the way through Geometry! 🌟
Our students continue to demonstrate exceptional achievement in English Language Arts! Looking at our latest NJSLA ELA results, Collingswood students (dark blue bars) consistently outperform both Camden County (yellow bars) and New Jersey state averages (gray bars) across every single grade level represented. 🌟
These impressive outcomes are a direct reflection of the hard work of our incredible students, the dedication of our teaching staff, and the unwavering support of our community. 📈
Thank you for partnering with us to foster a strong foundation in mathematics and academic excellence for every child. 🧠
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, Collingswood! 🕰️✨
As you enjoy your Saturday around town, don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight as we officially "fall back" and return to Standard Time.
While that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning is a welcome treat, it also means earlier sunsets as we head deeper into the winter months.
While you're updating your clocks tonight, it's also the perfect time to test and replace the batteries in your home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
Have a wonderful weekend! 🍂🏠
As you enjoy your Saturday around town, don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before heading to bed tonight as we officially "fall back" and return to Standard Time.
While that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning is a welcome treat, it also means earlier sunsets as we head deeper into the winter months.
While you're updating your clocks tonight, it's also the perfect time to test and replace the batteries in your home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors!
Have a wonderful weekend! 🍂🏠
🌟 We’re Seeing Big Gains in Kindergarten Readiness! 🌟
As shared at this week’s Board of Education meeting, we are thrilled to highlight some incredible progress for our youngest learners! At the start of the 2025–2026 school year, 50% of our incoming kindergartners met or exceeded the readiness benchmark. Today, as we progress through the 2026–2027 school year, that number has increased to 58%! 📈✨
This progress is no accident. The data presented demonstrates a strong, direct correlation between achieving our preschool universe goal and this measurable rise in student readiness. When we invest in high-quality early childhood education, our children thrive from day one.
Thank you to our dedicated educators, families, and community partners who make early learning a priority. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for every child's future! 🍎✏️
As shared at this week’s Board of Education meeting, we are thrilled to highlight some incredible progress for our youngest learners! At the start of the 2025–2026 school year, 50% of our incoming kindergartners met or exceeded the readiness benchmark. Today, as we progress through the 2026–2027 school year, that number has increased to 58%! 📈✨
This progress is no accident. The data presented demonstrates a strong, direct correlation between achieving our preschool universe goal and this measurable rise in student readiness. When we invest in high-quality early childhood education, our children thrive from day one.
Thank you to our dedicated educators, families, and community partners who make early learning a priority. Together, we are building a stronger foundation for every child's future! 🍎✏️
👟 Join us for the CHS Inclusion Walk!
🎉Come celebrate our amazing CHS Unified Athletes and Clubs!
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 at 10 AM
📍 Where: CHS Track (424 Collings Ave, behind the high school)
📏 Distance: 4 laps / 1 mile around the track
👥 Who: Everyone—students, families, and friends! Wear your favorite comfortable clothes or a Halloween costume (optional—prizes for best costume!).
Enjoy water, pretzels, and music while we walk together! 🥨🎶
Suggested donation is $5 to benefit CHS Unified Sports + Clubs, but not required.
No pre-registration needed—just show up! 💙💛 Questions? Email vdayton@collsk12.org
🎉Come celebrate our amazing CHS Unified Athletes and Clubs!
📅 When: Saturday, October 31 at 10 AM
📍 Where: CHS Track (424 Collings Ave, behind the high school)
📏 Distance: 4 laps / 1 mile around the track
👥 Who: Everyone—students, families, and friends! Wear your favorite comfortable clothes or a Halloween costume (optional—prizes for best costume!).
Enjoy water, pretzels, and music while we walk together! 🥨🎶
Suggested donation is $5 to benefit CHS Unified Sports + Clubs, but not required.
No pre-registration needed—just show up! 💙💛 Questions? Email vdayton@collsk12.org
📣Colls in the News! 📰
🔗Read more: https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/education/2026/10/30/collingswood-teacher-invited-for-award-winning-student-media-program/92512699007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114925p001450c001450e007310v114925d--49--b--49--&gca-ft=86&gca-ds=sophi
🔗Read more: https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/education/2026/10/30/collingswood-teacher-invited-for-award-winning-student-media-program/92512699007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114925p001450c001450e007310v114925d--49--b--49--&gca-ft=86&gca-ds=sophi
Shining a light on kindness today at Tatem! ☀️
Congratulations to Malik M., Quinn H., and Mrs. G for being named Caught Being Kind! And thank you to Paige S. for stepping in as an awesome co-host. Keep up the amazing work, everyone! 👏👏
Congratulations to Malik M., Quinn H., and Mrs. G for being named Caught Being Kind! And thank you to Paige S. for stepping in as an awesome co-host. Keep up the amazing work, everyone! 👏👏
Need a good laugh?
Come check out Collingswood Theater's 3RD ANNUAL EVENING OF COMEDY! Join us this week on October 29 and 30 at 7pm for THREE hilarious one-act shows performed by our Collingswood High School theater students. The show will be performed in the Collingswood Middle School auditorium. Here's a sneak peek of the three comedies:
Knock Knock It can't be that challenging to deliver packages... can it?
Better Than the Movie A first date at the movie theater goes horribly wrong.
Bad Auditions By Bad Actors Who will play the lead roles in our community theater production of Romeo and Juliet?
Tickets are available to purchase now at www.collstheater.com as well as at the door (cash, card, and Venmo accepted). Seating is general admission, and the entire performance is approximately 90 minutes long with no intermission.
Come check out Collingswood Theater's 3RD ANNUAL EVENING OF COMEDY! Join us this week on October 29 and 30 at 7pm for THREE hilarious one-act shows performed by our Collingswood High School theater students. The show will be performed in the Collingswood Middle School auditorium. Here's a sneak peek of the three comedies:
Knock Knock It can't be that challenging to deliver packages... can it?
Better Than the Movie A first date at the movie theater goes horribly wrong.
Bad Auditions By Bad Actors Who will play the lead roles in our community theater production of Romeo and Juliet?
Tickets are available to purchase now at www.collstheater.com as well as at the door (cash, card, and Venmo accepted). Seating is general admission, and the entire performance is approximately 90 minutes long with no intermission.
🐾REMINDER! Calling All Future Panthers! CHS Fall Open House 🏫✨
Collingswood High School invites all Collingswood, Oaklyn, and Woodlynne families with students in grades 6–8 to join us for our Fall Open House!
Come discover everything CHS has to offer, from exciting academic programs and athletics to clubs and extracurricular opportunities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Event Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Collingswood High School
Families will enjoy a welcome presentation outlining your student's four-year journey at CHS, followed by guided tours of the building. You'll also have the chance to meet staff, student representatives, counselors, alumni, and CHS parents while getting all your questions answered about the high school experience.
We can't wait to welcome our future Panthers and their families for an inspiring evening! 💙💛
Collingswood High School invites all Collingswood, Oaklyn, and Woodlynne families with students in grades 6–8 to join us for our Fall Open House!
Come discover everything CHS has to offer, from exciting academic programs and athletics to clubs and extracurricular opportunities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Event Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Collingswood High School
Families will enjoy a welcome presentation outlining your student's four-year journey at CHS, followed by guided tours of the building. You'll also have the chance to meet staff, student representatives, counselors, alumni, and CHS parents while getting all your questions answered about the high school experience.
We can't wait to welcome our future Panthers and their families for an inspiring evening! 💙💛
🗓️Reminder for Next Week!
✨Monday, October 26, is an early dismissal day for students and a professional development afternoon for our staff. Please plan accordingly.
✨Monday, October 26, is an early dismissal day for students and a professional development afternoon for our staff. Please plan accordingly.
📢 Calling All CHS Alumni (Classes of 2021–2026)! 🎓💙💛
Collingswood High School is excited to host our annual Alumni Forum on Wednesday, November 25th, and we need your help to spread the word!
We are looking for recent graduates from the classes of 2021 through 2026 to come back and share their invaluable wisdom, advice, and real-world experiences with our current seniors. Last year's seniors gained incredible insights into:
🎓Campus life, housing, and student activities
🎓Navigating academics in college
🎓Managing finances, loans, part-time jobs, work-study, and more!
If you are a CHS alumnus from these years—or if you are a proud parent or friend staying in touch with one—please share this invitation and encourage them to apply!
Applications must be received by November 9th.
Thank you so much for your continued support of our students! 🐾
For more information, contact Ms. Kimberly Hallenbeck, Director of School Counseling @ 856-962-5701 x6011 or khallenbeck@collsk12.org
Collingswood High School is excited to host our annual Alumni Forum on Wednesday, November 25th, and we need your help to spread the word!
We are looking for recent graduates from the classes of 2021 through 2026 to come back and share their invaluable wisdom, advice, and real-world experiences with our current seniors. Last year's seniors gained incredible insights into:
🎓Campus life, housing, and student activities
🎓Navigating academics in college
🎓Managing finances, loans, part-time jobs, work-study, and more!
If you are a CHS alumnus from these years—or if you are a proud parent or friend staying in touch with one—please share this invitation and encourage them to apply!
Applications must be received by November 9th.
Thank you so much for your continued support of our students! 🐾
For more information, contact Ms. Kimberly Hallenbeck, Director of School Counseling @ 856-962-5701 x6011 or khallenbeck@collsk12.org
Less Than Two Weeks Away: Why the November 3rd Vote Matters for Collingswood Schools
On November 3, 2026, Collingswood voters will head to the polls to consider a $4.56M operational referendum.
If you are wondering why this vote is happening right now, the answer comes down to the day-to-day realities of keeping our schools running. Unlike capital referendums, which are restricted strictly to physical construction or building repairs, this operational funding goes directly to the people, programs, and daily operations inside our schools.
Why Now?
📈 Rising Costs: Surging inflation, health insurance, and utility expenses have put immense and continuous pressure on the district's operating budget.
📉 Funding Gaps: Reductions in state and federal funding mean that existing revenues simply aren't keeping pace with necessary expenses.
🛡️ Protecting Quality: Additional operational revenue is vital right now to avoid drastic budget cuts, protect class sizes, maintain student-support services, and preserve the core educational quality our students deserve.
👉 For more details and information on the referendum, visit https://www.collsk12.org/page/operational-referendum-nov-3-2026
On November 3, 2026, Collingswood voters will head to the polls to consider a $4.56M operational referendum.
If you are wondering why this vote is happening right now, the answer comes down to the day-to-day realities of keeping our schools running. Unlike capital referendums, which are restricted strictly to physical construction or building repairs, this operational funding goes directly to the people, programs, and daily operations inside our schools.
Why Now?
📈 Rising Costs: Surging inflation, health insurance, and utility expenses have put immense and continuous pressure on the district's operating budget.
📉 Funding Gaps: Reductions in state and federal funding mean that existing revenues simply aren't keeping pace with necessary expenses.
🛡️ Protecting Quality: Additional operational revenue is vital right now to avoid drastic budget cuts, protect class sizes, maintain student-support services, and preserve the core educational quality our students deserve.
👉 For more details and information on the referendum, visit https://www.collsk12.org/page/operational-referendum-nov-3-2026
📚 Does your CMS student need a quiet space or a little extra help with homework? Join the Homework Club! ✏️
Homework Club is a great, flexible opportunity for students to catch up, get guidance, work on assignments, or re-take tests and quizzes in a focused environment.
📍 Location: Room 305
🗓️ Days: Monday – Thursday
⏰ Time: Until 3:30 p.m.
The club operates on a drop-in basis, so students can attend whenever they need it. Chromebooks are available for student use, and participants may leave as soon as their work is finished or stay until 3:30 PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Karetny at jkaretny@collsk12.org. 💙💛
Homework Club is a great, flexible opportunity for students to catch up, get guidance, work on assignments, or re-take tests and quizzes in a focused environment.
📍 Location: Room 305
🗓️ Days: Monday – Thursday
⏰ Time: Until 3:30 p.m.
The club operates on a drop-in basis, so students can attend whenever they need it. Chromebooks are available for student use, and participants may leave as soon as their work is finished or stay until 3:30 PM.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Karetny at jkaretny@collsk12.org. 💙💛
🐾 Calling All Future Panthers! CHS Fall Open House 🏫✨
Collingswood High School invites all Collingswood, Oaklyn, and Woodlynne families with students in grades 6–8 to join us for our Fall Open House!
Come discover everything CHS has to offer, from exciting academic programs and athletics to clubs and extracurricular opportunities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Event Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Collingswood High School
Families will enjoy a welcome presentation outlining your student's four-year journey at CHS, followed by guided tours of the building. You'll also have the chance to meet staff, student representatives, counselors, alumni, and CHS parents while getting all your questions answered about the high school experience.
We can't wait to welcome our future Panthers and their families for an inspiring evening! 💙💛
Collingswood High School invites all Collingswood, Oaklyn, and Woodlynne families with students in grades 6–8 to join us for our Fall Open House!
Come discover everything CHS has to offer, from exciting academic programs and athletics to clubs and extracurricular opportunities.
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
⏰ Event Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Collingswood High School
Families will enjoy a welcome presentation outlining your student's four-year journey at CHS, followed by guided tours of the building. You'll also have the chance to meet staff, student representatives, counselors, alumni, and CHS parents while getting all your questions answered about the high school experience.
We can't wait to welcome our future Panthers and their families for an inspiring evening! 💙💛
🎉 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at CHS!
Collingswood High School proudly celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with our 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration!
This special event brought together students, families, staff, and community members to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community. From music and dancing to cultural performances, traditional fashion, art, and delicious food, the celebration truly highlighted the beauty and diversity of Hispanic heritage.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped organize, participated in, and supported this wonderful event! Your dedication helped make this celebration a meaningful and unforgettable experience for our Panther community. ❤️🖤
Collingswood High School proudly celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with our 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Community Celebration!
This special event brought together students, families, staff, and community members to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the Hispanic community. From music and dancing to cultural performances, traditional fashion, art, and delicious food, the celebration truly highlighted the beauty and diversity of Hispanic heritage.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped organize, participated in, and supported this wonderful event! Your dedication helped make this celebration a meaningful and unforgettable experience for our Panther community. ❤️🖤
IMPORTANT NOTICE: due to technical complications we are unable to stream tonight’s Board of Education work session.
Today, Kathleen Colbert, Collingswood’s Food Service Director was awarded the Exemplary Performance Award from Nutri-Serve Food Management Company!
RESCHEDULED - Collingswood Board Meeting - 2/26/26 - 6:30pm (HS Cafeteria)- Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/17iELneCUb0?si=dBZnkP2o4HkzHSmU
Committee of the Whole Board Meeting - 2/18/26 - 6:30pm (HS Library/LMC) - Link to Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/vq8eli00ftA?si=w0BMyst6bZzsxGN3
Please see the attached February Nutrition Newsletter from our Cafeteria Services Team.