Washington School

As one enters Washington School, the building seems to hum with productivity, and visible evidence of children’s learning in an environment that is positive and supportive. It is evident that a critical connection has been made between the student’s academic, emotional and social needs and their need to feel safe, accepted and valued.

Washington School News

Summer Music Program: Registration Now Open

 

The Nutley Music Boosters, in partnership with the Nutley Public School District, are excited to present the 2025 Nutley Summer Music Program, running July 14–25 at Nutley High School.

Open to students entering Grades 3 through 12 in September 2025, the program offers small group lessons in strings, band instruments, voice, and piano. We're delighted to introduce a variety of other courses, including a Musical Theatre Boot Camp, a Jazz Combo, and Introduction to Color Guard and Marching Percussion.

Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Grade

The New Jersey Department of Education has released school and district grades as per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (ABR) Act.  These grades were determined by a self-assessment conducted by each school to evaluate its implementation of the ABR Act.  The Nutley Public School District has posted its Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act grades to the district's website, the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying website, and each individual school's website.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Joseph Cappello, the Anti-Bullying Coordinator, at 973-661-8989.

6th Grade Parent Night

Dear 6th Grade Parents and Guardians,

Your current sixth grader will soon be a seventh grader and continue his/her journey of learning at John H. Walker Middle School in the 2025-2026 school year.

To prepare for this important transition, you are cordially invited to attend our Scheduling Program/Parent Orientation for current sixth grade parents and guardians.

About

The Nutley School District serves approximately 4,100 students in Kindergarten through grade 12. The five elementary schools serve students K-6 and include Lincoln School, Radcliffe School, Spring Garden School, Washington School and Yantacaw School. John H. Walker Middle School serves students in grades 7-8 while Nutley High School addresses the needs of students in grades 9-12.