What makes your school district unique?

We are known for our small rural regional schools that offer quality programs for our students. Our three school building district offers a PreK-12 schooling experience for students with only one school transfer (6th to 7th grade), which helps to create intimate learning communities. See individual school profiles for more information about each school.

I would like to find out more about your schools. How do I do this?

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 district.

Can anyone come to your schools as a Choice Student?

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 above NJ Interdistrict link to find out more or call the district's SHRSD Curriculum Center at (609) 397-9311.

Does your district provide transportation?

Transportation is the responsibility of your resident district, unless a Choice school or district makes other arrangements. South Hunterdon Regional, our 7-12 grade middle/high school, currently provides one bus for students living south of Hunterdon County but no busing is provided for elementary students. 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 the elementary schools have smaller numbers of Choice students, it is anticipated that your sending district will not provide a bus to these schools.

Does the district provide before/after-school care?

West Amwell Township Elementary School has before and aftercare available onsite that is offered by an outside vendor (independent of the school district). Lambertville Public Elementary School has before and aftercare services offered by outside vendors that many families choose to utilize independent of the school district.

Where do your elementary students go after sixth grade?

We have two elementary schools that go through sixth grade. Elementary students go to South Hunterdon Regional Middle/High School for grades 7-12. We are one Choice district.

I have missed the deadline, may I still apply?

Yes. Districts may continue to accept late applications and accept students, but may have limited availability. Therefore, it is likely that you will be put on a waiting list along with other applicants and would only be offered a seat should someone leave the program. You will need to reapply each year if you wish to stay on the waiting list.

How do I apply?

See the link above to complete our electronic application.  It is recommended you keep a copy of the application and date submitted. To expedite the process, you should include copies of school records if your child has a current or pending IEP or 504 Plan or has needs that require a special program, since each school needs to determine if there is a program in place prior to processing an application. If your child is selected, you will receive a letter of intent from the district, which you will have to return to acknowledge your commitment.

I would like to review other documents pertaining to School Choice, the NJ statute and regulations for School Choice.

Go to this website to access the Interdistrict Public School Choice Act 2010

Go to this website to access the Administrative Code, N.J.A.C.6A:12

I have additional questions. How do I contact someone?

You may contact the Office of Interdistrict School Choice at the NJ Department of Education by calling (609) 777-4132 or visiting the School Choice website