Jefferson Elementary School

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  • Welcome to Jefferson School!

    Jefferson Elementary School has approximately 360 students and 75 faculty members working together towards student achievement and social-emotional development. We support the district's vision, "Preparing the children of today for tomorrow", by providing state of the art instructional design and community support and development. Jefferson utilizes the theme, "Jefferson School ROCKS". ROCKS stands for Respect Others, self and environment by being Courteous, Kind, and Safe. Students are supported in a nurturing setting to reach their potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Best practices in instruction, along with progressive technology, come together to enhance our students' education.

    Our School maintains its Bronze Certification through NJ Sustainable Schools. Jefferson School also accomplished a plethora of philanthropic contributions to various organizations, such as Dimes for Downs, Cards for Troops, Jeans for Troops, St. Baldrick's, Bridge for Books, and Jump Rope for Heart. Locally, Jefferson School contributes towards local social services through food drives and a "Giving Tree" event during the holidays. This school year, the students facilitated the Community Care project, allowing items that would normally be discarded at lunch to be donated directly to Roxbury Social Services. The school is proud of its students and staff for going above and beyond.

    At Jefferson, we strive to challenge students at their optimal learning level, through differentiated instruction. Students engage in small group learning and individualized instruction a majority of the day in ELA and Mathematics. Our curriculum is delivered in a workshop instructional model. We also have a full "In Support of Learning" program for students below benchmark progress; and an enrichment program entitled "Providing Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge" (PEAK), focused on STEAM, that is provided at all grade levels. Jefferson School is an inclusive setting that fosters individualized support for all to demonstrate personal growth and achievement. There is an inclusion section at every grade level, out-of-class resources and a full preschool disabled program available at the school.

District News

  • Roxbury Schools Named 2025 National District of Character

    Character.org, a national advocate and leader for character development in schools and communities, today announced that Roxbury Public Schools was named a 2025 National District of Character. Roxbury along with two other districts and 71 schools received this distinction.

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  • Roxbury Receive National Recognition for Music Education Support

    Roxbury Township Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 26th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

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  • Roxbury Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations are Now Being Accepted

    Alumni, faculty, staff, students, or friends of Roxbury Schools may submit nominations for the 11th annual Distinguished Alumni Award. All interested in submitting a nomination may complete and return the nomination form by no later than April 15, 2025 for the upcoming selection year. Online submissions are preferred and can be located at http://www.roxbury.org/distinguishedalumni.

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  •  Kindergarten Registration 2025/2026

    Roxbury Opens Kindergarten Registration for 2025/2026

    Roxbury Township Public Schools, a K-12 school district preparing the children of today for tomorrow, has opened Kindergarten registration for the 2025/2026 school year. Children must be five years old on or before October 1, 2025 to participate.

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  •  Jefferson 1st graders and teachers with Giving Tree Collection

    Jefferson School First Grade Giving Tree

    The first grade staff and students at Jefferson School collected hats, gloves, scarves and socks for Roxbury Social Services during the month of December for their annual Our Giving Tree project. 

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