Spring 2026 ASE registration will launch on Tuesday, 2/24 and run through 2/27! New classes will include Spanish and Chorus, but keep an eye out later this week for the full lineup and registration details.

Last week, Bradford honored our beloved custodian Mr. Maffucci with an all-school assembly celebrating his three decades of service to the school and sending him into retirement in style. Thank you Mr. Maffucci and congratulations!

We’re just one week from BradFest and the last few tickets are up for grabs. Join us on Wednesday, February 25th, at 7:30pm at Tierney’s.  

It’s also the last chance to order your BradFest t-shirt. Shirts are available for $30 and will be available for pick-up at BradFest.

Can’t make it to BradFest but still want to show your support? You can purchase a ghost ticket for $20!

Submit your feedback on the proposed 2026/2027 school calendar by February 22nd.

Please email calendarinput@montclair.k12.nj.us to share your thoughts on the proposed schedule.

The Montclair Board of Education Special Election will be held on March 10th from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If those hours are not convenient to you and you would like to vote by mail, you must submit an application by March 3rd. The application is available here, and you can learn more about how to vote by mail here. Key tips:

• If you print the form at home, you can mail your application in a regular envelope but need to address it and add postage.
• If you vote by mail in every election, you automatically receive a ballot in the mail.
• If you’ve requested a mail-in ballot before and you checked off “all future elections” then you are all set!
• If you requested a mail-in ballot for December 9 and did NOT include “all future elections” you must request a new mail-in ballot for March 10.

All schools will follow an abbreviated day schedule. Aftercare will be available as usual on this day for those who are enrolled.

• Wondering what the financial impact would be on your tax bill? Visit Montclair Local’s calculator.
• Interested in what we can expect to be cut in each voting scenario? At the February 25th BOE meeting, the superintendent is expected to provide more details on what will likely be cut in the individual voting scenarios. As a reminder, it has previously been shared that:
• • If both questions pass, the district will need to make $3.6M in cuts.
  • If both questions fail, the district will need to make $10.6M in cuts.
  • As a point of comparison, the cuts in January totaled $2.8M.
• For more information, check out the district’s updated FAQ, or attend any of the following upcoming events:
• • 2/18: Budget Town Hall (virtual) – link TBD
  • 2/25: Board of Education Meeting (in-person & virtual) – George Innes Annex Atrium

Want to build your child’s global curiosity and identity while enjoying robots, animals, world maps, and cultural parties? Montclair State University is offering a 6-class play-based introductory German exploration series Friday afternoons this spring. All children ages 5-11 are welcome and enrollments are open now.

Dear Montclair Families, Caregivers, School Staff, and Community Members,

From Chromebooks to cell phones, social media to screen time, today’s students are navigating a digital world that’s changing faster than most of us can keep up with.

That’s why the Montclair PTA Council’s Digital Life Committee is hosting a Virtual Town Hall — a discovery session where we’ll listen, learn, and begin a conversation about how to best support students in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

📅 Monday, February 23

⏰ 8:00 PM

This event, which we plan to be the first in a series, is open to all — whether you’re a parent of a kindergartener or a high school senior, a teacher, an administrator, or a concerned community member.

What to Expect:

• A brief overview of the technologies students are using in school and how they’re being used
• An opportunity to share your concerns and experiences in open conversation
• Breakout discussions by topic or school level
• Community input that will help shape future Digital Life workshops and resources

We hope you’ll join us as we work together to create a safer, healthier, and more informed digital environment for our students.

👉 Register Here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2QalCVOAbIxhFiTRHTsnUC4M9By3H-ZEPia5xu1_2nTHllg/viewform

Upcoming Events & Reminders:

• 2/16 – 2/20 – National Random Acts of Kindness Week
• 2/19 – 100th Day of School
• 2/25 – BradFest 2026 at Tierney’s
• 3/7 – Bradford Family Skate @ Clary Anderson Arena

Thanks for reading,

Your Bradford PTA Squad