Metuchen Schools, Board Calendar & Meeting Help
The Metuchen Board of Education governs the Metuchen Public School District in Metuchen, New Jersey. Local families usually need more than a board-member list: the useful routes include the 2026 Board meeting calendar, school-year calendar, agendas and minutes, the four district schools, registration, transportation and central-office contacts.
This independent guide puts those Metuchen-specific routes together. Meeting notices, school-calendar revisions, bus assignments and registration requirements can change, so the live district source should always be the final check before you act.
Metuchen Board of Education quick facts
Metuchen Public Schools is a local New Jersey public school district serving the Borough of Metuchen. The district website places Board members, the Board meeting calendar, legal notices, agendas, minutes, videos, policies and presentations inside a dedicated Board of Education section.
Board records
Agendas, minutes, videos, policies, presentations and legal notices are available through the district Board section.
District address
Metuchen School District
400 Grove Avenue
Metuchen, NJ 08840.
Next scheduled meeting
After Oct. 2, 2026, the Board-approved calendar lists Oct. 13 and Oct. 27.
Main district phone
Local distinction: Metuchen Board of Education information belongs to the Metuchen School District. Borough Hall services, municipal taxes, parking and other town-government matters belong to the Borough of Metuchen rather than the school district.
Metuchen Board of Education meeting dates
The Board approved its 2026 meeting calendar on January 6, 2026. The schedule uses two meetings in many months, with one meeting in July, November and December. The official calendar controls if a special notice later changes a date.
| Date | Status as of Oct. 2, 2026 | Meeting note |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 6, 2026 | Past | Annual Reorganization Board Meeting. |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Feb. 10, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Feb. 24, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Mar. 10, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Mar. 24, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Apr. 14, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Apr. 28, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| May 12, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| May 26, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| June 9, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| June 23, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| July 21, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Aug. 11, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Sept. 8, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Sept. 22, 2026 | Past | Board Meeting. |
| Oct. 13, 2026 | Upcoming | Board-approved meeting date. |
| Oct. 27, 2026 | Upcoming | Board-approved meeting date. |
| Nov. 17, 2026 | Upcoming | Board-approved meeting date. |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Upcoming | Final regular date listed on the approved 2026 calendar. |
Meeting location: 2026 Board agendas reviewed for January, February and May list Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Avenue as the meeting location. Recent district notices also reference an 8:00 p.m. regular meeting time. Check the specific October, November or December agenda because a later legal notice can change time or venue.
Open Metuchen School District → Board of Education → Board Meeting Calendar
How to check what happened at a Metuchen Board meeting
The Metuchen district links the current Board agenda, agenda/minute archives and meeting video routes separately. Using the correct record matters because an agenda shows proposed business, while approved minutes document the formal meeting record.
Open the official meeting page
Start with the district’s Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos page rather than a cached PDF from search results.
Open the current agenda
Use the current agenda when you need the planned order of business, presentations or action items for an upcoming meeting.
Use minutes after the meeting
Approved minutes are the stronger source for confirming Board action after a meeting has occurred.
Use video for discussion context
The district also links Facebook and MeTV YouTube meeting-viewing resources for residents who want to hear the discussion.
Public participation: recent Metuchen agendas include multiple “Meeting Open to the Public” sections. Check the specific agenda for the meeting you plan to attend because the order of business and participation procedure can change.
Metuchen Public Schools calendar highlights
The Board approved the 2026–27 school calendar and later approved a revised version. The current calendar starts student classes on August 31, 2026 and lists June 16, 2027 as the potential last day of school, subject to make-up-day use and later revisions.
| Date | Calendar item | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 24–25, 2026 | New Teacher Orientation | Staff preparation before student opening. |
| Aug. 26–27 | Teacher Inservice | No regular student instruction. |
| Aug. 31 | First Day of School | Opening day for students. |
| Sept. 7 | Labor Day | School closed. |
| Sept. 21 | Yom Kippur | Calendar closure. |
| Nov. 2–6 | Fall Recess | No regular student classes. |
| Nov. 25 | Early Dismissal | Check school-specific dismissal time. |
| Nov. 26 | Thanksgiving Recess | School closed. |
| Dec. 23 | Early Dismissal | Precedes winter recess. |
| Dec. 24–Jan. 1 | Winter Recess | School closed. |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Teacher Inservice | No regular student day. |
| Jan. 18 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day | School closed. |
| Feb. 15 | Presidents Day | School closed. |
| Mar. 22–26 | Spring Recess | Full school-week recess. |
| Apr. 22 | Passover | School closed on published calendar. |
| May 28 | Teacher Inservice | No regular student day. |
| May 31 | Memorial Day | School closed. |
| June 16 | Potential Last Day | Can be affected by make-up-day use. |
| June 22 | MHS Graduation | Metuchen High School graduation date on the published calendar. |
Do not save the calendar once and forget it: Metuchen revised the 2026–27 calendar during the school year approval process. Weather closures can also change June instructional dates, so use the live district calendar for travel and childcare planning.
Schools in Metuchen Public Schools
Metuchen operates four district schools. The 2026–27 year also brought new grade configurations, new arrival/dismissal patterns and transportation changes, so families should use the individual school site when the question is building-specific.
2026–27 school times: the Board approved Moss at 9:05 a.m.–3:20 p.m., Campbell at 8:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m., Edgar at 7:48 a.m.–2:26 p.m. and MHS at 8:28 a.m.–2:54 p.m. Check the live school page for delayed-opening and early-dismissal variations.
Metuchen school buses, new routes and bus-stop changes
Transportation changed substantially for 2026–27. The district introduced a third tier of bussing, changed routes and stops, added bussing at Moss and continued transportation for middle-school students while also expanding service for younger grades.
Transportation Coordinator
Marissa Plancher
732-321-8700 ext. 1010
mplancher@metboe.k12.nj.us
Why routes changed
Metuchen said the new tier and grade configurations required changes to bus routes and stops. Road work around Grove Avenue also affected routing at the start of the year.
MHS traffic change: the district announced that motor vehicles enter the Metuchen High School campus through Norris, travel one-way along Bulldog Boulevard in front of the school and exit on Mason. Use the current school notice because construction conditions can change.
New student registration in Metuchen Public Schools
The district maintains a dedicated New Student Registration area rather than using the Board meeting office as the enrollment route. Registration forms and school-specific instructions should be taken from the current district page because grade configuration and enrollment procedures can change by school year.
Open New Student Registration
Start on the Metuchen district registration page rather than an old school-year news post.
Identify the correct school and grade
Use the current grade configuration because Metuchen changed school arrangements for 2026–27.
Review the current registration documents
Use the forms and residency/health instructions posted for the current registration cycle rather than relying on a prior-year checklist.
Contact the district if your situation is unusual
Custody, temporary housing, residency changes and special-service questions may require a different district route.
Privacy: birth records, residency documents, medical forms, IEP documents and other student records should only be submitted through the official school or district registration process.
Board records are not the same as student records
Board records
Agendas, minutes, Board policies, legal notices, presentations and qualifying public records belong to Board/public-record routes.
Student records
Transcripts, attendance, grades, health records and student files should be requested through the school or appropriate district office.
Public-comment privacy
Do not share medical, discipline, IEP, address, custody or other private student information during public comment.
The district Family Resources section includes Open Public Records Act forms.
Open the district site → Family Resources → Open Public Records Act Forms
Metuchen Board of Education office and administration contacts
Before visiting: the district office and Metuchen High School share the 400 Grove Avenue campus area, but the service you need may be handled by a school, transportation coordinator, registration route or another department. Call first for document-sensitive tasks.
Metuchen Public Schools links to use first
Metuchen Board of Education FAQs
What is the official Metuchen Board of Education website?
The Board of Education section is part of the official Metuchen School District website at metuchenschools.org.
What is the Metuchen School District phone number?
The district lists 732-321-8700 as its main telephone number.
Where is the Metuchen Board of Education office?
The district lists its central address as 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840.
When is the next Metuchen Board of Education meeting after October 2, 2026?
The Board-approved 2026 calendar lists October 13, 2026 as the next meeting date, followed by October 27, November 17 and December 15.
Where are Metuchen Board meetings held?
Board agendas reviewed for 2026 list Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Avenue, as the meeting location. Verify the current agenda before attending because location or time can be changed by notice.
Where can I find Metuchen BOE agendas and minutes?
Use the official Meeting Agendas, Minutes & Videos page. It includes the current agenda, archived agendas and minutes, plus meeting-viewing links.
Can the public comment at Metuchen Board meetings?
Recent Board agendas include multiple sections labeled “Meeting Open to the Public.” Check the specific meeting agenda for the current participation procedure.
When did Metuchen schools begin in 2026–27?
The published 2026–27 calendar lists August 31, 2026 as the first student day.
When is the last day of Metuchen school in 2027?
The current calendar lists June 16, 2027 as the potential last student day. Snow or emergency make-up days can affect the final date.
When is Metuchen High School graduation in 2027?
The published 2026–27 calendar lists June 22, 2027 for MHS graduation.
How many schools are in the Metuchen district?
The district website lists four schools: Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School, Campbell Elementary School and Moss School.
Who is the Metuchen Superintendent?
The current staff directory lists Dr. Vincent Caputo as Superintendent.
Who handles Metuchen school transportation?
The district staff directory lists Marissa Plancher as Transportation Coordinator at 732-321-8700 ext. 1010.
Did Metuchen bus routes change for 2026–27?
Yes. The district announced new bus routes and stops, a third transportation tier, bussing at Moss and continued middle-school transportation as part of its 2026–27 changes.
Where do I register a new student in Metuchen?
Start with the official New Student Registration page on metuchenschools.org so you use current forms and the correct school-year instructions.
Use Metuchen Public Schools for the final official check
BoardofEducations.org is an independent information website. It is not the Metuchen Board of Education, Metuchen School District, Borough of Metuchen or New Jersey Department of Education.
Use the live Metuchen School District source before acting on a meeting date, calendar change, registration document, transportation assignment, policy, employment posting or Board decision. Official district information takes priority if anything changes after this guide is updated.