January 5, 2024
Greetings Jersey Shore Community,
Welcome to 2024! I hope that you enjoyed your Holiday Break and are refreshed and ready for the second half of the school year.
In the last month, we have had a couple of weather events in the area. I know that weather calls are something that does not make everyone happy. Whether the district is closed, open, delayed or dismissed early is going to impact every student and family and make someone upset. Please know that the decision is made accounting for a large number of factors and I will always try to be cautious and protect our students. I monitor the weather regularly during the winter months and keep track of potentially problematic road conditions. If I believe that there will be any issues, I consult with our transportation contractors, maintenance staff, regional superintendents, local Emergency Management, and other stakeholders to make an informed decision. Again, this year, JSASD is approved to use Flexible Instruction Days to make sure that even if coming to school is not possible, students can continue to learn at home.
Students will not have school on Monday, January 15th. Also, the district will be dismissing 2 hours early Friday, January 19, 2024.
Happy New Year,
Dr. Ulmer