Official Elizabeth Board of Education Links for Schools, Calendar, Meetings & Family Help
Use this mobile-friendly guide to reach the correct Elizabeth Board of Education pages for school calendars, board meetings, district office hours, school buildings, registration, transportation, student records, lunch information, PowerSchool, OPRA requests, and official family resources.
Choose your Elizabeth school task and open the right official page
Select the task closest to what you need. Elizabeth Public Schools uses separate official pages for the district calendar, board meeting dates, department contacts, school buildings, student registration, transportation, transcript verification, and public records.
📅 Calendar & date planning
Fast answer: official Elizabeth school pages parents usually need first
The official Elizabeth Board of Education website is Open epsnj.org. Use it for the district calendar, board meeting dates, agendas, minutes, board members, school building directory, registration, transportation, transcript verification, PowerSchool, lunch information, school zone tools, public records, and department contacts.
The district office is listed at 500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, with main phone 908.436.5000. District-wide hours are listed as Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Families should still check the exact department or school page before visiting because welcome centers, school buildings, meetings, and registration services may use different locations or schedules.
📅 Need school dates?
Use the official EPS calendar and Board Meeting Dates page for district events, holidays, board meetings, and school-level calendar items.
🏢 Need office help?
Use the Contact Information and District & School Buildings Directory pages before visiting a school, welcome center, or administrative building.
🗓️ Need board meetings?
Use the Board of Education section for meeting dates, agendas, minutes, public notices, policies, and board member information.
🧾 Need registration?
Use Student Registration (PreK-12) for registration rules, parent/guardian requirements, residency, and appointment details.
Official source check before using any Elizabeth BOE detail
Publish-ready as of: May 7, 2026. The official Elizabeth Public Schools website, district calendar, Board of Education page, Board Meeting Dates page, Board Members page, Agendas page, Contact Information page, District & School Buildings Directory, General Information page, Student Registration page, Transportation page, Transcript Request/Verification form, PowerSchool Parent Portal directions, Food and Nutrition general information, Student Services page, Bids/Requests/Proposal page, and OPRA public records resources were checked for this article.
Use this article as a practical navigation guide. Elizabeth school information can change because of board action, public notices, emergency closures, calendar updates, registration windows, department staffing, transportation changes, school-year rollover, weather, or state requirements.
Elizabeth BOE contact, calendar, meeting and registration facts
These fast facts help families and residents avoid the common mistake of using the wrong Elizabeth district, wrong meeting location, or wrong department page.
🏫 District
Elizabeth Board of Education / Elizabeth Public Schools, Elizabeth, New Jersey.
🌐 Official website
📍 District office
500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
☎️ Main phone
908.436.5000.
🕒 Office hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as listed by the district.
🗓️ Board meetings
Regular meetings are listed as one Thursday evening of the month, commonly at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center.
🏢 Meeting address
Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center, 544 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
🚌 Transportation
Transportation Office: 908-436-6840; transportation@epsnj.org.
Jump to the Elizabeth school help section you need
Where to check Elizabeth Public Schools calendar dates and events
The official Open Elizabeth Public Schools Calendar page is the first place to check for current events, board meetings, public notices, holidays, school-level activities, and district calendar items. The homepage also displays upcoming events such as public notices, board meetings, holidays, district financial aid nights, and election-related dates when posted.
Families should not plan only from a search result preview. District calendar entries can change, and some events may be tied to a specific building, school, meeting type, or public notice. A school-level event may also appear on the individual school website before it appears in a broad district view.
For board-specific dates, use Open Board Meeting Dates. That page lists current agenda/business meeting dates, times, and locations. Meeting details may differ from the district calendar when a meeting is rescheduled or when a public notice changes the time.
📅 District calendar
Use the district calendar for upcoming events, public notices, holidays, and school-related items.
🗓️ Board dates
Use the Board Meeting Dates page for official meeting date, time, and location details.
🏫 School-specific events
Check your child’s school page for building-level events, parent nights, orientations, and announcements.
⚠️ Recheck before planning
Public notices, emergency closures, election days, holidays, or district updates can change calendar details.
Elizabeth BOE office address, hours, phone number and building directory
Elizabeth Public Schools lists the district address as 500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208 and main phone as 908.436.5000. The listed district hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
Not every district service happens at the main address. The District & School Buildings Directory lists multiple locations, including the High School Welcome Center at 600 Pearl Street, the James P. Mitchell Building at 500 North Broad Street, The Children’s Welcome Center at 507 Westminster Avenue, the Thomas G. Dunn Sports Center at 600 Pearl Street, Williams Field at 499 Clarkson Avenue, and other school or administrative buildings.
Use the official directory before visiting because the correct address depends on the task. A parent going for registration, a student needing a transcript, a resident attending a board meeting, and a vendor seeking business office support may need different pages and buildings.
📍 Main district office
500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
☎️ Main phone
908.436.5000 for general Elizabeth Public Schools routing.
🕒 Listed district hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
🏢 Building directory
Use the official District & School Buildings Directory before visiting a welcome center, school, or sports facility.
How to check Elizabeth board meeting dates, locations, agendas and minutes
The official Open Board of Education Page explains that regular meetings are held one Thursday evening of the month at 5:30 p.m. at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center, 544 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ. However, current meeting entries can show different times when a meeting is rescheduled or paired with a public notice, so the current meeting page controls.
Use Open Board Meeting Dates for current meeting listings. The meeting date page shows agenda/business meetings, public notices, times, and locations. For example, the 2026 meeting listings include entries at 544 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
Use the board section for agendas, minutes, budget information, board presentations, board policies, committees, NJ Department of Education reports, and board member information. The Open Agendas Page is the right place for meeting agenda documents and indexes.
Open the official meeting dates page
Do not rely on old PDFs or copied calendar screenshots. Check the current meeting date, time, and location.
Open the agenda page
Use the official Agendas page for meeting agenda documents, pre-agenda indexes, and official board materials.
Check the meeting address
Regular meetings are commonly listed at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center, but always check the posted meeting entry.
Use minutes and policies for follow-up
If you missed a meeting, use the board section for minutes, policies, presentations, and official board updates.
Meeting caution: Board meeting dates, times, public notices, budget hearings, and agenda/business sessions can change. Always use the official EPS meeting page before attending or preparing comments.
Current Elizabeth BOE members, officers and term information
The official Board of Education page lists nine board members. The current listing shows Maria Z. Carvalho as President with term expiring January 2027, and Stephanie Goncalves Pestana as Vice President with term expiring January 2028. Other listed members are Diane Barbosa, Charlene Bathelus, Iliana Chevres, Stephanie Clervoyant-Noel, Jerry D. Jacobs, Rosa E. Moreno-Ortega, and Isaias J. Rivera.
Board membership, officer roles, term expiration dates, and contact details can change after elections, reorganizations, vacancies, appointments, or public updates. Use the official Open Board Members Page before naming, contacting, or quoting a board member.
👤 President
Maria Z. Carvalho is listed as Board President.
👥 Vice President
Stephanie Goncalves Pestana is listed as Board Vice President.
🔢 Nine members
The official board page states the Board consists of nine members.
🔁 Recheck current list
Use the official page because roles, terms, and contact links can change.
Elizabeth student registration, residency rules and required parent steps
The official Open Student Registration Page is the right starting point for PreK-12 registration. Elizabeth Public Schools states that a parent or guardian must be present for the registration process and that no exception will be made.
Registration can require proof of residency, student identification, age documentation, health records, guardianship or custody details, and program-specific forms. Do not rely on a generic school enrollment checklist from another district because Elizabeth’s process and welcome-center instructions may differ.
For Special Education Registration appointments, the district lists 908-436-5200, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.. If the student is new, transferring, receiving services, or moving within the city, use the official student registration page before calling individual schools.
🧾 Start online
Use the official Student Registration page for current PreK-12 registration steps.
👨👩👧 Parent/guardian required
The registration page says a parent or guardian must be present, with no exception.
📍 Residency matters
Students must meet Elizabeth residency requirements for district enrollment.
♿ Special education appointments
Call 908-436-5200 during listed appointment hours for Special Education Registration help.
Kindergarten age rules, PreK programs and early childhood contacts
The district’s general information page says that to enroll in kindergarten, a child must live in Elizabeth with a parent or guardian and must celebrate the fifth birthday on or before October 1. Families should confirm the current year’s registration process before collecting documents or visiting a welcome center.
Elizabeth Board of Education also provides programs for three- and four-year-olds at specific sites throughout the city, including full-day preschool classes and extended day or extended year programs at specific sites. For more information on these programs, the district lists the Office of Early Childhood Education at 908-436-5353.
🎂 Kindergarten age
Child must turn five on or before October 1 and live in Elizabeth with a parent or guardian.
👶 PreK programs
District information references three- and four-year-old programs at specific sites.
☎️ Early Childhood
For early childhood program questions, the district lists 908-436-5353.
📄 Check documents
Use the current official registration page because required documents can change by program and year.
Find Elizabeth school buildings, welcome centers, high schools and magnet schools
The official Open District & School Buildings Directory organizes Elizabeth Public Schools buildings into categories such as Early Childhood Centers, Neighborhood Schools, High Schools, Magnet Schools, Administrative Building, Sports Complex, and Warehouse.
Use the directory before driving to a building because Elizabeth Public Schools has multiple addresses. The district listing includes administrative buildings such as the James P. Mitchell Building at 500 North Broad Street, the High School Welcome Center at 600 Pearl Street, The Children’s Welcome Center at 507 Westminster Avenue, and sports facilities such as Thomas G. Dunn Sport Center and Williams Field.
If your question is about one child’s attendance, teacher communication, school supplies, parent conference, anti-bullying specialist, local event, or school-specific announcement, the individual school page is usually the fastest source after the district directory.
🏫 Neighborhood schools
Use the official directory for school pages, building details, and local contacts.
🎓 High schools
Use the directory and high school selection resources for academy, program, and campus questions.
📘 Magnet schools
Check official school pages for program details, announcements, and contact information.
🏢 Welcome centers
Use the district directory before visiting because welcome centers and administrative buildings have different addresses.
Elizabeth transportation office, bus pass help and student transportation rules
Elizabeth Public Schools provides transportation information through its Transportation department pages. The district’s transportation page for students who shall be transported lists the Transportation Office phone as 908-436-6840 and email as transportation@epsnj.org.
The district also states that Elizabeth Public Schools is collaborating with NJ Transit to provide discounted NJ Transit bus passes to students facing financial need. Families are directed to contact the Transportation Office for the NJ Transit form process.
Transportation questions can depend on eligibility, student address, program assignment, financial need, and current department rules. Do not assume a student qualifies for transportation, NJ Transit support, or a bus pass without checking the official EPS Transportation page or contacting the Transportation Office.
🚌 Transportation Office
Phone: 908-436-6840.
transportation@epsnj.org.
🎫 NJ Transit pass support
EPS references discounted NJ Transit bus pass support for students facing financial need.
⚠️ Eligibility varies
Use the official Transportation page before assuming bus or transit support.
Elizabeth school breakfast, lunch, free and reduced meals
The district’s general information page says the Elizabeth Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department offers breakfast to all students in the district and that the free breakfast program has been made available to all students. It also says lunch programs are available at all schools for students who wish to participate.
The same page says each meal offers a variety of foods from the four food groups, and that free and reduced cost meals are available to all eligible students. Families should use current district lunch menu and nutrition links before making meal plans because menus, eligibility details, and meal program procedures can change.
For department contact routing, the Administrators Directory lists Food and Nutrition Services contacts and phone numbers. Families should use official EPS food service links rather than third-party menu pages.
🍳 Breakfast
District information says breakfast is offered to all students and the free breakfast program is available to all students.
🍽️ Lunch
Lunch programs are available at all schools for students who wish to participate.
💳 Free/reduced meals
Free and reduced cost meals are available to eligible students.
📋 Menus
Use official EPS lunch menu and Food and Nutrition Services links for current meal information.
PowerSchool Parent Portal, district communication and family support tools
The official PowerSchool Parent Portal directions explain that the portal can be accessed from any device with Internet access, including a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The district states that new families should receive the Access ID and Password needed to link their account to their child or children during the registration process.
If a parent has trouble accessing a PowerSchool Parent Account, the district directs families to reach out to the main office at the child’s school for assistance. EPS also provides directions for creating a new account, adding a student, changing account information, mobile app use, and forgot username or password help.
Use official parent portal links and district communication pages. Do not enter parent portal credentials on pages that are not connected to the official EPS website or the official PowerSchool login.
📱 PowerSchool access
Parents can access PowerSchool from a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
🔑 Access ID and password
New families should receive login-linking information during district registration.
🏫 School office help
If access fails, contact the child’s school main office for assistance.
🔐 Login safety
Do not enter PowerSchool credentials on unofficial pages.
Transcript verification, student records and request processing time
The official Open Transcript Request Form page is used for transcript request verification. The district says users should fill out the form and allow 7-10 business days for the request to be met.
Transcript requests may require the student’s current full name, previous name if changed, date of birth, and other identifying information. Because this involves sensitive student data, use only official EPS forms and pages.
The Contact Information page also directs users seeking transcript verification to Student Services and repeats the 7-10 business day processing note. Do not use a random third-party transcript website unless the official district page clearly sends you there.
🎓 Transcript verification
Use the official EPS transcript request/verification form.
⏳ Processing time
The district says to allow 7-10 business days.
📄 Student details
Transcript forms may request identifying information, so use official district pages only.
🔐 Privacy warning
Do not submit transcript data through unofficial websites.
Elizabeth BOE OPRA requests and public records forms
Elizabeth Public Schools provides a public records pathway through its Request for Public Records / OPRA resources. The district’s community and bids/request pages link to an OPRA request form.
OPRA requests are for public records and are different from a parent requesting a transcript, a student record, a registration document, a lunch account issue, or a school-level concern. Mixing up transcript verification and OPRA can delay your request.
Because public records requests can involve legal timelines, privacy rules, redactions, exemptions, and official procedures, use the official EPS OPRA request form and district public records page before submitting a request.
Public records disclaimer: This guide is not legal advice. For public records, use the official EPS OPRA request form and follow the district’s process.
Special programs, HIB, translation support and student services
Elizabeth Public Schools publishes general information about special programs, including Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language Education, Special Education, Vocational Education, and Gifted and Talented Education. The district says more information on these programs is available through the child’s school.
The district also provides information on harassment, intimidation, and bullying policies and links to school anti-bullying specialists. Families should report school-level concerns through the appropriate school or district process rather than relying on informal social media comments.
Elizabeth Public Schools also offers translation accessibility of district communication and materials. For further assistance, the district lists Sandra Nunes, Director of Bilingual Education, English as a Second Language, and World Languages, at 908-436-5340 or nunessa@epsnj.org.
🌐 Translation support
EPS lists translation accessibility support and a bilingual education contact.
♿ Special education
Use official Student Services and Special Education registration pages for support and appointments.
🛡️ HIB support
Use official anti-bullying specialist and district reporting resources for HIB concerns.
📚 Program questions
For specific student program information, start with the student’s school and official EPS department pages.
What Elizabeth school information is free and what may require payment
Most basic Elizabeth Board of Education information should be free to view. You should not pay a third-party site to see the district calendar, board meeting dates, board member list, agendas, minutes, office address, school directory, department contacts, student registration instructions, general meal information, or public board information.
Some official services may involve forms, processing, payment platforms, replacement items, public records fees, transcript processing, meal accounts, event tickets, student activity charges, or program-specific costs. Before paying, verify that the payment link or form is connected to the official EPS website or an official district-approved system.
✅ Usually free to check
Calendar, board meetings, office address, school directory, department contacts, board members, and general registration guidance.
💳 May involve payment
Records processing, public records copying, meal payments, replacement items, tickets, activities, or official platform fees.
🚫 Avoid unofficial payment traps
Do not pay random websites for school information that EPS publishes for free.
Check the state before using any Elizabeth school calendar or BOE meeting page
The phrase “Elizabeth Board of Education” can point to more than one place. This article covers Elizabeth Board of Education / Elizabeth Public Schools in Elizabeth, New Jersey, at epsnj.org. Search results may also show Elizabeth School District in Colorado, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools in North Carolina, or other pages that are not the New Jersey district.
Before using any calendar, office hours, board meeting date, address, or phone number, check the website domain and location. For this page, the official district address is 500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, and the official district website is epsnj.org.
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, Colorado
Different school district, different board meetings, calendar, and office details.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools is not the Elizabeth, NJ district.
Wrong office risk
Always confirm the domain, city, state, and address before attending a meeting or visiting an office.
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Map and directions for Elizabeth Public Schools district office
The district office is listed as 500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208. Use this map for general direction planning, but confirm the correct building before visiting because school buildings, welcome centers, board meetings, sports facilities, and registration-related services may use different locations.
Meeting reminder: Regular Board of Education meetings are commonly listed at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center, 544 Pennsylvania Avenue, not necessarily at the district office. Always check the official meeting entry.
Clearly marked official Elizabeth Board of Education links
Use these official links first. Each blue button below is an official resource link, so users can quickly understand where to click on mobile.
Open Elizabeth Public Schools Website
Main Elizabeth Board of Education / Elizabeth Public Schools website.
Open District Calendar
View current EPS events, holidays, public notices, and district calendar items.
Open Board Meeting Dates
Check current board meeting dates, times, locations, and meeting entries.
Open Board of Education
Board overview, meeting structure, board resources, and official board section.
Open Contact Information
District address, phone, forms, transcript direction, and contact pathways.
Open Buildings Directory
Official district buildings, welcome centers, schools, sports facilities, and addresses.
Open Student Registration
PreK-12 registration rules, parent/guardian presence, residency, and appointments.
Open Transportation Info
Transportation Office contact and NJ Transit student pass information.
Open PowerSchool Help
PowerSchool Parent Portal directions and account support information.
Open Students & Families
Parent resources, school zone locator, registration, PowerSchool, and family links.
Elizabeth Board of Education questions parents ask most
What is the official Elizabeth Board of Education website?
The official website is epsnj.org. Use it for Elizabeth Public Schools calendar information, board meetings, school buildings, registration, transportation, transcript verification, PowerSchool, lunch information, public records, and department contacts.
Where is the Elizabeth Board of Education office?
The district office is listed at 500 North Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07208.
What is the Elizabeth Board of Education phone number?
The main district phone number is listed as 908.436.5000.
What are Elizabeth Public Schools office hours?
The district lists hours of operation as Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Always check the exact department or school page before visiting.
Where can I find the Elizabeth Public Schools calendar?
Use the official EPS Calendar page for district events and the Board Meeting Dates page for board-specific meeting entries.
Where are Elizabeth Board of Education meetings held?
The official board page says regular meetings are held one Thursday evening of the month at Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center, 544 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ. Always check the current meeting entry because time and location can change.
Where can I find Elizabeth BOE agendas and minutes?
Use the official Board of Education section and Agendas page. The board section also links to minutes, policies, presentations, budget information, and board-related resources.
Who is the Elizabeth Board of Education president?
The official board page lists Maria Z. Carvalho as President. Recheck the Board Members page before using the information because board roles and terms can change.
How do I register a student in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Use the official Student Registration (PreK-12) page. The district says a parent or guardian must be present for the registration process.
What is the kindergarten age rule in Elizabeth Public Schools?
District general information says a child must live in Elizabeth with a parent or guardian and must turn five on or before October 1 to enroll in kindergarten.
Who do I call about Elizabeth Public Schools transportation?
The Transportation Office phone is listed as 908-436-6840, and the email is transportation@epsnj.org.
Where do I request an Elizabeth Public Schools transcript verification?
Use the official Transcript Request/Verification form. The district says to allow 7-10 business days for the request to be met.
How do I make an OPRA request to Elizabeth Board of Education?
Use the official public records / OPRA request resources linked from the Elizabeth Public Schools website. OPRA is different from transcript verification or student registration records.
Does Elizabeth Public Schools use PowerSchool?
Yes. EPS provides PowerSchool Parent Portal directions, including account access, mobile app directions, password help, and instructions for adding students.
Is Elizabeth Board of Education in New Jersey the same as other Elizabeth school districts?
No. This guide covers Elizabeth Board of Education / Elizabeth Public Schools in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Elizabeth districts in other states have different calendars, meetings, addresses, and websites.
Official verification and privacy reminder
This article is an independent guide created to help families, students, staff, alumni, residents, and public users find the correct official Elizabeth Board of Education resources. It is not the official Elizabeth Public Schools website and does not replace official EPS announcements, public notices, board meeting postings, calendar entries, registration instructions, transportation rules, transcript procedures, school-level notices, or public records requirements.
For enrollment, attendance, transportation, school assignments, transcript verification, OPRA requests, food services, special education, board meetings, public participation, office visits, or official school decisions, use the relevant official EPS page or contact the district directly.
Best way to use this Elizabeth BOE guide
The best starting point for Elizabeth Board of Education information is the official Elizabeth Public Schools website at epsnj.org. Use it for the district calendar, Board Meeting Dates, Board Members, Agendas, Contact Information, District & School Buildings Directory, Student Registration, Transportation, PowerSchool, Transcript Request/Verification, Students & Families, and public records resources.
For practical results, use the correct page for the task. Use the calendar page for dates, the board meeting page for meeting time and location, the registration page for enrollment, Transportation for bus or NJ Transit pass questions, Student Services for transcript verification, and OPRA resources for public records.