Pompton Lakes School Calendar, BOE Office & Parent Help
The Pompton Lakes Board of Education governs a small K–12 public school district with two elementary schools, Lakeside Middle School and Pompton Lakes High School. Families also see Riverdale connected to the district because Riverdale students attend Pompton Lakes High School through a sending-receiving relationship.
This guide puts the Board office, 2026–27 calendar, meetings, current Board members, registration, school assignments, closings, special services and official district links in one place. Use the district’s live pages whenever a date, meeting agenda, form or school notice could have changed.
Pompton Lakes Board of Education quick facts
The Board of Education office and district headquarters are at 237 Van Avenue in Pompton Lakes. The Board has 10 members: nine elected by Pompton Lakes residents and one Riverdale Borough representative appointed by Riverdale.
Local name check: Pompton Lakes is in Passaic County, New Jersey. The local school entity is Pompton Lakes School District / Pompton Lakes Board of Education, not the Passaic County government or New Jersey State Board of Education.
Pompton Lakes school calendar and current district dates
The district homepage links its 2026–27 school calendar, while the live district calendar separates high school, Lenox, Lincoln, Lakeside and district events. Use the school-year calendar for long-range planning and the live calendar for current events.
Current school pages show that students started the 2026–27 year on September 1. October and November include several schedule changes that matter for childcare and transportation.
District calendar
Use the official school-year calendar when planning vacations, appointments, work schedules or childcare.
Live events calendar
Use the live calendar to switch between district, high school, Lenox, Lincoln and Lakeside events.
Calendar tip: a district closing date and a school-specific PTA, picture-day or conference event are not the same thing. Check the district layer for system-wide closures and the individual school calendar for building events.
Pompton Lakes Board of Education office, phone and map
The district and Board use the same published Van Avenue address. Board meetings are also generally held at the Board of Education office, which makes this address especially important for residents attending in person.
Pompton Lakes Board meetings, agendas and minutes
The district says the Board generally meets on the first and second Tuesday of each month from September through June. July and August usually have one scheduled meeting. Meetings at the Board office are open to the public and generally begin at 7:30 p.m.
The official Meeting Minutes & Agendas page includes the current 2026–27 meeting-date document, upcoming agenda and meeting records. That page is the safer source for an exact date than assuming every month follows the general Tuesday pattern.
Open Meeting Minutes & Agendas
Start with the official Board page rather than an old indexed PDF or borough notice.
Open the 2026–27 meeting-date file
Use the current schedule for the exact date you plan to attend.
Check the upcoming agenda
An agenda tells you what is expected to come before the Board. It should not be treated as proof that an item was ultimately approved.
Use minutes for the later record
When you need the official meeting record, use posted Board minutes rather than a social post or informal summary.
Special-meeting caution: Pompton Lakes has posted special Board meetings when needed. Always use the current district notice if an agenda involves a superintendent search, personnel matter, budget hearing or other special session.
Pompton Lakes Board of Education members
The district’s current Meet the Board page lists nine Pompton Lakes members plus one Riverdale representative. Because Board leadership can change during reorganization, check the live official roster before formal correspondence.
| Member | Current role | Local representation |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Luciani | President | Pompton Lakes |
| Michael Fasouletos | Vice President | Pompton Lakes |
| Shaylyn Blake | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Colleen Dawson | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Donald Dougherty | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Anthony Gesimondo | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Susan O’Malley | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Matthew Sinke | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Lorie Teggart | Board member | Pompton Lakes |
| Ann Marie Prezioso | Riverdale representative | Riverdale Borough |
The district publishes individual email addresses on its current Board roster.
Pompton Lakes schools, grade levels and addresses
The district is compact, but elementary assignment has an important local rule. Students living north of Hamburg Turnpike are directed to Lenox Elementary, while students living south of Hamburg Turnpike are directed to Lincoln Elementary.
| School | Grades / assignment | Address | Phone route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Elementary School | K–5; residents north of Hamburg Turnpike | 35 Lenox Avenue | 973-835-7100 ext. 4510 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K–5; residents south of Hamburg Turnpike | 40 Mill Street | 973-835-7100 ext. 3510 |
| Lakeside Middle School | 6–8 | 316 Lakeside Avenue | 973-835-7100 ext. 1510 |
| Pompton Lakes High School | 9–12 | 44 Lakeside Avenue | 973-835-7100 ext. 2510 |
Riverdale Grade 9 detail: Riverdale students attend Pompton Lakes High School under the sending-receiving relationship. The district’s registration instructions specifically say the New Jersey Transfer Card requirement does not apply to incoming Grade 9 students who attended Riverdale School.
How to register for Pompton Lakes Public Schools
For the 2026–27 school year, new-student registration is handled through OnCourse Connect. Families should gather residency documents before starting because the district requires four current proofs of residency.
Confirm school assignment
For K–5, check which side of Hamburg Turnpike the residence is on. Grades 6–8 attend Lakeside and grades 9–12 attend Pompton Lakes High School.
Prepare the residency file
The district asks for two current documents from Column A and two current documents from Column B.
Complete OnCourse Connect registration
Follow the current New Student Registration procedures in the district’s online platform.
Upload a Transfer Card when required
Students transferring from another New Jersey public school need a Transfer Card signed by the previous school, except incoming Grade 9 students from Riverdale School.
Send immunization records
The district says immunization records must be supplied to the school nurse in accordance with New Jersey requirements.
Residency Column A
Examples include property tax bill, deed, contract of sale, mortgage document or statement, lease, rental-property permit, landlord affidavit and other district-listed residency forms.
Residency Column B
Examples include photo ID, voter registration, utility bill, bank statement/cancelled checks and employment documents.
Important qualification: the district notes that the Board may consider other documentation presented by an applicant. The listed residency documents should not be read as the only evidence the district can legally consider.
Pompton Lakes school closing and delayed-opening rules
The district uses School Messenger for closing, delayed-opening and early-dismissal alerts. Information is also posted on district web and social channels.
High School & Lakeside
9:45 a.m. delayed-opening start.
Lenox & Lincoln
10:00 a.m. delayed-opening start.
Breakfast
The district says there is no breakfast program on delayed-opening days.
Alert rule: if weather is changing quickly, rely on the current School Messenger alert and district homepage rather than a saved schedule or an old social-media screenshot.
Pompton Lakes High School Interdistrict Public School Choice
Pompton Lakes High School participates in New Jersey’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program, which allows approved nonresident students to attend PLHS without tuition charged to the parent or guardian. Transportation options are part of the state Choice framework.
The current PLHS page highlights advanced coursework and specialized pathways for Choice students, including Advanced Placement, Seton Hall University’s Project Acceleration and the Passaic County Community College Challenger Program.
2026 application date: the current official High School Choice page says applications are due by November 24, 2026.
Katie Miceli, Director of Guidance · 973-835-7100 ext. 2520
Pompton Lakes Special Services and Child Study Team route
The district provides special education programs and services from preschool ages three to five through high school and, when applicable, age 21. The Child Study Team handles evaluations, interpretation of findings, placement and related services for eligible students.
The district explains that a written referral can be made when a child is suspected of having a disability. In many cases a student first goes through the Intervention and Referral Services process; if difficulties continue, the next step may include revising the intervention plan, considering Section 504 eligibility or referring to the Child Study Team.
What to include in a written evaluation referral
Child’s full name and date of birth, a brief explanation of the concern, copies of previous evaluations if available, family contact information and an original signature.
The district lists the Special Services address as 316 Lakeside Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.
Pompton Lakes school budget and business administration
The district homepage currently links both the 2026–27 Budget Presentation dated May 5, 2026 and the 2026–27 User Friendly Budget. These are the better sources when a resident is looking for current district budget information rather than a meeting summary.
Business Administrator
The current district staff directory lists Angela Spasevski as Business Administrator.
Budget documents
Use the district homepage Resources area for the current budget presentation and User Friendly Budget.
Board records are different from student records
Use Board agendas and approved minutes for public Board actions. Student transcripts, attendance records, medical information, evaluations and other student-specific records should be handled through the student’s school or the appropriate district office.
Board records
Meeting dates, agendas, approved minutes, district policies, budget documents and public Board material belong in Board or business-office routes.
Student records
Keep private education, health, discipline and disability information out of public Board correspondence unless the district specifically directs you to a secure process.
Pompton Lakes school questions that often go to the wrong place
“Which elementary school do we use?”
Check the home address against Hamburg Turnpike. North goes to Lenox; south goes to Lincoln under the district’s current registration guidance.
“My child is coming from Riverdale.”
Riverdale students attend Pompton Lakes High School under the sending-receiving relationship. Incoming Grade 9 Riverdale students have a specific Transfer Card exception.
“I found only nine Board members.”
Pompton Lakes has nine locally elected members plus the appointed Riverdale representative, for 10 total members.
“I need the exact next Board date.”
Use the current 2026–27 meeting-date document instead of assuming the first/second Tuesday pattern applies without exception.
“Registration says four proofs.”
The current rule is two documents from Column A plus two from Column B. Gather them before starting OnCourse Connect.
“School is opening late.”
High School and Lakeside begin at 9:45 a.m.; Lenox and Lincoln begin at 10:00 a.m. on the district’s delayed-opening schedule.
Verified Pompton Lakes Public Schools resources
Pompton Lakes Board of Education questions
Where is the Pompton Lakes Board of Education office?
The district lists the Board of Education office at 237 Van Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.
What is the Pompton Lakes School District phone number?
The district’s main phone number is 973-835-7100.
How many members are on the Pompton Lakes Board of Education?
The Board has 10 members: nine elected by Pompton Lakes residents plus one Riverdale Borough Board member appointed to represent Riverdale.
When does the Pompton Lakes Board of Education meet?
The district says meetings are generally held on the first and second Tuesdays from September through June, with usually one meeting in July and August. Meetings generally begin at 7:30 p.m.
Where are Pompton Lakes Board meetings held?
The official meeting page says meetings are held at the Board of Education Office, 237 Van Avenue, unless the district posts a different location.
Where can I find the 2026–27 school calendar?
Use the official district homepage/calendar resources for the 2026–27 school-year calendar and the live district calendar for current school and district events.
Which elementary school serves my Pompton Lakes address?
The current registration page says K–5 residents north of Hamburg Turnpike attend Lenox Elementary and residents south of Hamburg Turnpike attend Lincoln Elementary.
How do I register a new student?
Use OnCourse Connect through the official New Student Registration page. Prepare four current residency proofs, any required Transfer Card and student immunization records.
How many residency documents are required?
The district currently asks families to submit two current items from Column A and two current items from Column B, for four residency documents.
Do Riverdale students attend Pompton Lakes High School?
Yes. Pompton Lakes School District has a sending-receiving relationship with Riverdale Borough, whose students attend Pompton Lakes High School.
What time does school start on a delayed opening?
Pompton Lakes High School and Lakeside Middle School start at 9:45 a.m.; Lenox and Lincoln Elementary start at 10:00 a.m. The district says breakfast is not served on delayed-opening days.
Does Pompton Lakes High School accept School Choice students?
Yes. PLHS participates in New Jersey’s Interdistrict Public School Choice Program. The current 2026 application information lists November 24, 2026 as the deadline.
Who is the current Pompton Lakes district superintendent?
The current official district staff directory lists Denise Velez as District Superintendent. Because leadership can change, verify the live staff directory before formal correspondence.
Where do I start for a special-education evaluation?
The district Special Services page explains the Child Study Team referral process and lists the information families should include in a written evaluation referral.
Is BoardofEducations.org the official Pompton Lakes school website?
No. BoardofEducations.org is an independent information guide. The official Pompton Lakes School District website is plps-k12.org.
Use the Pompton Lakes office that matches your task
Use the Board pages for meeting dates, agendas, minutes and Board-member contacts. Use registration pages for enrollment and residency, the individual school for attendance or classroom questions, and Special Services for disability-related evaluation and support routes.
Pompton Lakes is a relatively small district, but its Riverdale relationship, Hamburg Turnpike elementary boundary and 10-member Board structure make local details important. Those distinctions are why a generic New Jersey school-board directory is not enough for this search.
Independent information guide: BoardofEducations.org is not Pompton Lakes School District, the Pompton Lakes Board of Education, the Borough of Pompton Lakes or the New Jersey Department of Education. Official district notices, forms, policies, calendars and meeting records control whenever they differ from this guide.