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Interdistrict School Choice Program

School Choice at SHRSD

New Jersey's Interdistrict Public School Choice Program enables approved choice districts to enroll K-12 students who do not reside within their districts without cost to their parents. The program increases educational opportunities for students and their families by providing students with school options outside of their district of residence and giving parents the power to select a school program that best serves their child's individual needs. Please visit the New Jersey Interdistrict Public School Choice webpage for the most up-to-date information!

 

Why come to South Hunterdon Regional School District as a Choice Student?

 

Important Notice:

A district allotment will be determined by the NJ Department of Education for each application year. The South Hunterdon Regional School District School Choice Policy allows priority for advertised targeted grades at one or more of the three schools within the district. It is possible that one or more schools in the district will not be accepting any students due to this cap. 

Additionally, the South Hunterdon Regional School District maintains a Choice Student waitlist and retains the right to prioritize preference for targeted grades and/or schools. All applicants must electronically submit applications to the district to request enrollment or to be placed on the district's waitlist if space is not available. If your child is placed on the waitlist and their status changes, you will be notified. 

Late applications will accepted, but will NOT be included in our lottery drawing. Late applicants will be added to the end of our waitlist in the order they are received. If you have trouble completing the electronic form, please feel free to contact us.

The School Choice Program Office is located at the 
SHRSD Curriculum Center
1417 Route 179
Lambertville, NJ 08530

Phone: (609) 397-9311
Email: school.choice@shrsd.org












 

School Choice Resources and Application Form

SHRSD School Choice Timeline for the 2025-26 Enrollment Year

  • November 25, 2024

     

    Apply Now

     

    NOTE: Eligible applicants who applied by November 25, 2024, will be included in the lottery should there be one necessary.

  • Student Intent to Participate Forms are DUE to the Resident District by Monday, November 25, 2024

     

    Please be sure to complete and return this form to the student’s resident district by the date above:

    Notice of Intent to Participate Form  |  Formulario de aviso de intención de participar

  • Thursday, December 12, 2024


    NOTE: Eligible applicants who applied by November 25, 2024, will be included in the lottery. All applicants eligible to be included in the lottery drawing will be invited to attend and asked to RSVP.

  • Thursday, December 19, 2024

  • Thursday, January 9, 2025
     

    Please be sure to complete and return this form to the choice district by the date above:

    Notice of Intent to Enroll Form  |  Formulario de aviso de intención de inscripción

  • If a student is accepted into a choice program, the resident district must be notified by the choice district by January 13, 2025. There may be cases where the choice district accepts late applications. In these cases, the resident district will be notified as soon as the choice student confirms enrollment.

  • By August 1, 2025, parents should receive notification of their transportation options from the resident district. For more information, read the Transportation Procedures for choice students.

School Information and FAQ

  • All New Jersey residents who live within 20 miles of our site are eligible to apply with resident district sponsored transportation or aid in lieu, provided we have room and a program in place. It is important to note that a completed application does not mean acceptance into our program. Visit the NJ Interdistrict School Choice website link to find out more or call the district's SHRSD Curriculum Center at (609) 397-9311 or email us at school.choice@shrsd.org.

  • Transportation is the responsibility of your resident district, unless a Choice School or District makes other arrangements. South Hunterdon Regional School District currently provides one bus for students living south of Hunterdon County. If you live within 20 miles or less of the school, your sending district is required to either provide transportation for your child or give you “aid in lieu” money (about $1,000 per student), given at the end of the school year) in return for you providing transportation. Since elementary schools have smaller numbers of Choice Students, it is anticipated that your sending district will not provide a bus to these schools.

  • The South Hunterdon Regional School District works with two wonderful programs that offer before- and/or after-care for our students. Students enrolled in Lambertville Academy will be escorted on foot to and from school to the academy each day.  Students enrolled in the YMCA after-care program will be bussed to SHRES where parents may pick up their children.  


    Below are the links to Lambertville Academy and Hunterdon County YMCA where you can find more information about their programs.
     

  • South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School is a small school with a close-knit community that is completely invested in our students' education. Located on the southern end of Hunterdon County, the Lambertville community is full of unique artistic talents and skill sets as well as a variety of businesses that often support and invite our students to learn from them. In addition, our school is a diverse group of learners both academically as well as culturally.

    Our school sets high standards for students and allows them to meet their full potential through differentiating instruction and providing support systems where needed while also enriching students to go above and beyond. Our standardized test scores demonstrate that students do well and make progress. We are always open to new students joining our school community and we welcome them.

    Wanda Quinones, Principal
    South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School
    200 North Main Street
    Lambertville, NJ 08530
    (609) 397-0183

  • The South Hunterdon Regional Middle School is a 5th-6th Grade Middle School located in the southernmost part of Hunterdon County. The administration and staff at South Hunterdon Regional Middle School set high expectations for academic achievement. Our teachers work closely with parents, classroom paraprofessionals and support staff to ensure a well-rounded, standards-based educational experience for each of the students in our care. We celebrate each individual’s uniqueness and challenge all to reach their highest potential. These efforts affirm the belief that all of our students will become self-sufficient, passionate, productive members of 21st-Century society.

    Our students receive instruction in Spanish, library, STEM, music, art, health, and physical education. They may also choose to take part in our instrumental music program or participate in our chorus. Additionally, supplemental instruction is provided for students who need assistance in basic skills, multi-sensory reading instruction or speech. We also have a combination of resource room and in-class support services designed to support students with special needs. Furthermore, we offer enrichment programs that are intended to provide our students with access to a wide variety of rigorous and creative learning experiences beyond those expected to take place in the general classroom.

    David Miller, Principal
    South Hunterdon Regional Middle School
    1417 Route 179
    Lambertville, NJ 08530
    (609) 397-0819

  • The South Hunterdon Regional School District includes a close-knit 7th-12th grade school that works in partnership with a diverse, supportive community anchored in a strong sense of belonging dedicated to offering an integrated, balanced, and creative education in a challenging, encouraging environment. Our mission is to empower all students with the confidence, vision, opportunity, knowledge, and skills to reach their potential, to be lifelong learners, and to adapt to and transform their diverse and dynamic world.


    At South Hunterdon Regional School District, we believe:

    • All members of our community are learners.
    • A safe and secure learning environment is the right and responsibility of all.
    • Each child is supported in his/her academic, emotional and social development.
    • Our school is an essential/vital resource to/for our community.
    • The manner in which something is learned is as valuable as what is learned.
    • Children learn in different ways at different rates.
    • The purpose of education is to connect students to ideas, people and the world.
    • Education is a civic responsibility and a public good.
    • Teachers, parents and community working together enable our students to succeed.
    • Learning how to learn is a framework for lifelong success.
    • Encouraging the development of self-discipline allows students to assume responsibility for and take an
    • active role in their own learning.
    • Each child is directed on a path of self-acceptance and respect for others.
    • A nurturing environment is necessary for all students to reach their goals.
    • Every student has inherent worth, unique talents, and deserves to be treated with respect and fairness.
    • Providing students with a variety of extra-curricular and service learning activities enables opportunities for personal growth and excellence.



    Jennifer MacKnight, Principal
    South Hunterdon Regional High School
    301 Mt. Airy-Harbourton Road
    Lambertville, NJ 08530
    (609) 397-2060

  • A good start is to check our website and the Department of Education for our School Report Cards. If you have additional questions, please contact the SHRSD Curriculum Center at 609-397-9311.