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Pemberton Township Schools

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Pemberton Township Schools FACTS AT A GLANCE

 

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  • Pemberton Township Schools serves over 4,500 students from Pemberton Township, Pemberton Borough and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
  • Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center serves 3 and 4 pre-kindergarten students, with a free, full-day preschool educational program.
  • Five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
  • Eight of Pemberton Township Schools' nine schools have earned the prestigious National School of Character designation. All nine are New Jersey State Schools of Character.
  • Three chapters of the National Honor Society include the National Elementary Honor Society (5th graders); National Junior Honor Society (6th, 7th & 8th graders) and National Honor Society (high school).
  • Small class size in elementary schools provides an optimal learning environment.
  • Specialized learning academies at the high school include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy (STEM); Medical Arts Academy; and the Fine Arts and Music Experience Academy (FAME).
  • Pemberton’s Program for Gifted and Talented students in grades K-5 is designed to meet the needs of gifted learners through a challenging instructional curriculum.
  • The middle and high school AVID program (Advancement via Individual Determination) works to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
  • The district has maintained a proud military affiliation for nearly 100 years, and the high school JROTC is an award-winning unit.
  • A safe, secure environment with a 3-tiered security system is in place at every school, security monitors are posted at all schools, and anti-bullying programs are in place.
  • Championship athletics, outstanding music, choral and theatre programs and a broad range of extracurricular activities provide students with ample opportunities to excel outside the classroom.