The school district was notified of a positive Covid-19 case at the Lewis Cole Middle School and Intermediate School. In addition, several members of the staff will need to be quarantined for their safety and the safety of others in the buildings. As part of our protocol, we informed the Fort Lee Health Department. After consultation, it was determined, out of an abundance of caution, it would be in the best interest to close those schools for students and shift them to 100% remote learning. The date for the Lewis Cole Middle School and Lewis Cole Intermediate School to return to the in-person, hybrid model of instruction is to be determined. The district will continue to monitor the ongoing situation with our students and staff to determine when it will be safe to reopen. We will continue to keep you informed as information becomes available. At this time, the Fort Lee Elementary Schools (#1,2,3,4) will remain open with the existing hybrid model of instruction. Fort Lee High School will remain in the full remote model of instruction.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Fort Lee Board of Education Special Public Business Meeting of Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, at 8:00 p.m. has been CANCELLED.

On Tuesday, November 24, an email was sent from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) and the Bergen County Executive County Superintendent of Schools to all district Superintendents. The email stated that if the COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI) increases to the Very High (red) level, all districts are to transition to 100% remote instruction for all students. If this level is reached, all Fort Lee Schools will switch to all remote instruction for all students. The district continues to monitor the ongoing situation in our community. These decisions are subject to change as the situation dictates. We are in regular communication with the Fort Lee Health Department regarding the ongoing situation. If Fort Lee Schools are required to switch to 100% remote instruction for all students, you will receive a separate communication from my office.

November 23, 2020 Dear Fort Lee Families, Fort Lee and the Northeast region have moved into the “High Risk” category for COVID-19 transmission. As of the week ending November 20, five out of six regions in New Jersey have a COVID-19 Activity Level Index (CALI) score of 3, moving the activity levels for each of those regions to high and the statewide level to high.

These guidelines provide the details about when classrooms/school buildings should quarantine or close. Guidelines are also provided regarding the process for contract tracing.

Pure Edge hosted two interactive parent seminars to assist Fort Lee families dealing with stress and change as it relates to COVID-19 and virtual/hybrid instruction. To view the presentations click here. The first parent seminar was an interactive session that explored the neuroscience of stress in people of all ages, its impact on the body and how to develop resiliency through the practice of simple strategies. The second parent seminar was an interactive session that explored building resilience in families and the Six Critical Healing Factors. Participants were taught self-care practices that improve coping mechanisms in all ages.

PureEdge hosted a 90 minute interactive seminar for all Fort Lee Staff Members on the neuroscience of stress, its impact on the body and ways to develop resiliency through the practice of simple strategies.

Attention Families: Please review the attached Fort Lee School Counseling Resource Guide.

Starting Tuesday, September 29th meals will be available for pick-up at all Elementary Schools from 12 to 1:30 pm for hybrid model students, no meals will be served on Wednesdays. For all remote students we will continue to serve meals at Fort Lee High School from 10am to 2pm and for pick-up at Lewis F. Cole Middle School from 11am to 1pm, Monday through Friday. Pomptonian continues to prepare breakfast and lunch meals in a Grab-and-Go style. Meals are served at no charge to All students regardless of eligibility status. Meals will not be served on days schools are closed based upon the 2020-2021 school calendar. Be well and stay safe.

September 24, 2020 Hello Fort Lee Families, As we move closer to the start of in-person instruction in the district, there is some important information to share.

Applications are now available for the Club Ed Afterschool Program

New Jersey Department of Education School Self-Assessment for Determining Grades under the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights District and School Grade Report 2018-2019

As race and equity issues continue to be at the forefront of the news, please know that the Fort Lee Public Schools has a stance condemning racism, discrimination, injustice, and violence.

Boards of Education are not required by law to provide busing for students who live less than two (2) miles from school even for safety reasons (NJ 18A:39-1). However, Boards are permitted, at their own discretion, to provide transportation for students who reside less than two (2) miles from school and may charge the student’s parents or legal guardians for this service. This transportation service is called Subscription Busing.

Attention Families & Students: 2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults ages 10-24. The counselors at 2NDFLOOR are well versed in providing support for a variety of issues including depression and anxiety. Please see the attached video for a more detailed description of their services. Their services can be accessed by students by calling or texting 1-888-222-2228.

If you are new to Fort Lee and wish to register your child to attend Fort Lee Public Schools please complete the registration forms online using the link below. If your child is currently attending Fort Lee Public Schools, you do not need to re-register online. New Student Registration for All incoming grade levels

The census shapes many different aspects of your community. Everyone is counted. And for the first time, you can choose how you’d like to respond, all from the comfort of your own home!

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On behalf of the School Counseling Department, I would like to share a variety of resources that address ways to communicate with your children in regards to COVID-19.

Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages, straight to your mobile phone with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and more.

SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CLASS III / SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER at the FORT LEE POLICE DEPARTMENT - 40 Hour Work Week following School Calendar

As we get ready to start a new school year, Pomptonian would like to promote the prepayment option to parents.