Cedar Grove Elementary

Youth Art Month for March at TRAC photo 1

Youth Art on 'TRAC' for Amazing Month

March 11, 2025- The Toms River Elementary Fine Arts Department hosted their annual Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibit this year at a new location, the TRAC (Toms River Artist Community) Art Gallery, 40 Main Street in downtown Toms River.

3 days ago

Cedar Grove Student Wins American Legion Contest

The American Legion Post 129 in Toms River once again sponsored a patriotic coloring contest. The theme for this year’s contest was the Old Guard. The Old Guard is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784. The Old Guard is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president, and it also provides security for Washington DC, in time of national emergency or civil disturbance. Congratulations to Cedar Grove's very own Ahmed Boghdady for placing first in this contest! We are so proud of you!

Mar 04, 2025

Leigha and family Rare Disease Day photo 1

Rare Disease Day Takes on Added Meaning for TR in 2025

Feb. 27, 2025- Rare Disease Day is a worldwide movement, hosted annually on the last day in February, aimed at raising awareness among the general public and decision makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.

Feb 28, 2025

JF Party Dragon Pays Down CGE Lunch Balance

Jan. 2, 2025- JF Party Dragon Charity, Inc. is a Toms River-based organization with a mission “to build a better, bigger, more beautiful tomorrow for those less fortunate in our local community.

Jan 02, 2025

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Bus 180 Serves as Polar Express

Dec. 20, 2024-- "Next stop, the North Po--- errr, Cedar Grove!"Mr. Steve, driver of Bus 180, played the part of Santa Claus this morning, bringing many smiles to Cedar Grove students and their families.

Dec 20, 2024

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Students Bring Holiday Spirit to Town Hall

Dec. 9, 2024-- In keeping with tradition, students visited downtown Toms River today for a three-pronged assault of holiday energy. First, students from South Toms River, Cedar Grove, East Dover, and Hooper Avenue elementary schools decorated the Town Hall Christmas tree with their own, custom-made ornaments.

Dec 09, 2024

These Patriots Are More Than Kind; They're Certified

This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the Cedar Grove Patriots.

Dec 02, 2024

Cedar Grove Forms Junior Roots and Shoots Program

Cedar Grove is partnering with Roots & Shoots from Toms River High �� North to host a series of three programs this year for grades three and four “Proud Patriots.�� The first program taught students about sustainability and recycling!

Oct 29, 2024

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Unity, Truth Mark Superintendent's Message to Community

Oct. 17, 2024-- At last night's public Toms River �� Board meeting, during the Superintendent's Comments portion, Michael Citta delivered an impassioned speech, addressing recent falsities being shared about the district, stressing unity and togetherness, and urging school families and the community to remain educated about the issues and to seek the truth about the realities facing Toms River Regional ��s.

Oct 17, 2024

Watch: Students Join Superintendent for Roundtable Discussion

Oct. 11, 2024-- At the Toms River ��s TV (TRSTV) studio on the campus of High �� East, Superintendent Michael Citta was joined by three special guests for a roundtable discussion Oct.

Oct 11, 2024

Back to �� 2024-2025

Sep 05, 2024

�� Year Begins With Talk of Making Connections

Sept. 3, 2024-- As it did last year, the 2024-2025 school year began with an all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.It was a picture-perfect morning as buses arrived from schools with their staff members-- everyone from teachers to nurses to custodial staff and more.

Sep 03, 2024

Welcome to the Class of 2037!

August 29, 2024 -- Kindergarten orientations have been taking place in the district's 12 elementary schools. Administrators and staff have been welcoming the new students and providing information to parents/guardians for a successful school year.

Aug 29, 2024

Kindness Campaign, Community Connections to Drive '24-'25

Signs of kindness will be omnipresent at every school and throughout the greater Toms River community this year.

Aug 29, 2024

Several district educators have been highlighted through Toms River Patch’s partnership with T-Mobile to bring attention to local teachers, and the latest is Cedar Grove’s Ida Palmieri (left). Read more here about who others describe as “a natural at teaching children with autism.��

Aug 19, 2024

Peer Leadership Program Reaches Seventh Year

Aug. 5, 2024-- Last week, incoming fifth-grade students from the district’s 12 elementary schools were invited to participate in Toms River Regional ��s�� seventh annual Peer Leadership Program.

Aug 05, 2024

Mike Citta speaks at admin retreat July 18

Community Rallies Behind District as Budget Battle Goes to Court

"I want to commend you on the strength that you just showed," said Assemblyman Paul Kanitra at the July 3 special board meeting in response to the district and board's announcement of a lawsuit against the state of NJ.

Jul 18, 2024

Tutoring Program H.I.T.s Its Mark

July 16, 2024-- At the outset of the 2023-2024 school year, the district announced it had earned a state grant worth $614k to host a tutoring program to further eliminate learning losses related to the pandemic.

Jul 16, 2024

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Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024

May 21, 2024

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Photo Gallery: Bring Your Child to Work Day 2024

South Toms River Elementary

Apr 25, 2024

Cara and crew at ABS administrative workshop April 24

Anti-Bullying Workshop Gives Resources to District Leaders, Specialists

April 25, 2024-- Yesterday in the High �� North media center, district leaders and school anti-bullying specialists participated in an ABS administrative workshop.

Apr 25, 2024

Tortilla, Taco Taste Test at Junior Chef 2024

Chef Carly Barret from East Dover Elementary �� entered her Pizza Tortilla into the mix with help from Angela Sabie ... was it enough to win the hearts of the judges?

Apr 19, 2024

Students in Mrs. Ellis's kindergarten class enjoyed their visit with residents of Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Be sure to check out the video with more pictures!

Apr 17, 2024

Year's Best Teachers, Service Professionals Recognized

March 21, 2024-- At the March 20, 2024 Toms River �� Board meeting, the district's Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were recognized and honored with commemorative plaques.

Mar 21, 2024

Town Hall Meetings Underway to Discuss Regionalization, Referendum

March 19, 2024-- Since the district was granted state approval to host a referendum to welcome Seaside Heights into its regional district-- the public vote is April 16-- Superintendent Michael Citta (above) announced a series of Town Hall meetings to educate the public, which began yesterday evening at High �� North.

Mar 19, 2024

Attendance Matters!

Every student matters and every moment counts!

Sep 14, 2023

Welcome Back!

Aug 23, 2023

Access grade level school supply list letters for 2023-24.

Jun 20, 2023

Watch the concert! Great job, Patriots!

Jun 05, 2023

View the video that our Cedar Grove Peer Leaders created on food insecurity and the BEAT Center. Cedar Grove Elementary is holding a food and gift card drive to support Fulfill People's Pantry and JBJ Soul Kitchen.

May 25, 2023

Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity!

Starting the week of May 22nd, Cedar Grove will hold a food and gift card drive to support the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River.

May 19, 2023

Register for Camp Invention

There is still time for students entering grades K-6 to register for Camp Invention, to be hosted this summer at Intermediate East. But hurry before spots fill up and the discount ends! Register today to save $15 on this one-of-a-kind experience taking place the week of July 10-13. Use code SUM15 by 5/17 to save. See the linked flyer for more details.

May 15, 2023

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month in TRRS

Staff at Cedar Grove showed their support of the district's Mental Health Awareness Month initiative.

May 08, 2023

Bring Your Child to Work Day!

��s across the district, including Cedar Grove, are celebrating Bring Your Child to Work Day today. We love working alongside our colleagues and their families, like kindergarten teacher Melissa Cooper and her beautiful children!

Apr 27, 2023

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