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Superintendent's Report - November 2026

Posted Date: 11/12/26 (08:00 PM)
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Superintendent's Report

Erskine R. Glover, Superintendent

November 12, 2026

Piscataway Rises Among Best Districts in NJ

graphic showing straight A's for Piscataway overall and in several key categories
Piscataway has once again risen among the Best School Districts in New Jersey in an annual ranking by Niche.com. Piscataway earned the No. 45 ranking for Best Districts in New Jersey in the 2027 poll (up from No. 59 in 2026), placing No. 4 (up from No. 6) among 23 districts in Middlesex County. This is the fourth straight year that Piscataway’s ranking has improved. “It is incredibly rewarding to see Piscataway Township School get straight A’s across 7 vital measurements of success,” said Superintendent Erskine R. Glover. “This ranking goes beyond a single data point and reflects the overall culture of success throughout our district. We take pride in our excellence in academics, strength through diversity, and a climate where every child can succeed and know that they belong.”
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Video of the Month

At their annual Halloween Parade, students at Randolphville Elementary School had a special surprise for their families. Everyone burst into dance on the playground while their visitors watched! They started with a warmup freestyle dance, then capped it off with a choreographed dance to Halloween favorite "Thriller." Students worked hard in school to get the footwork just right to prepare for the big day, and it paid off.
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Coming Up

Nov. 12-14: PHS Fall Play, 7 pm
Nov. 17: Culture, Climate & Community Relations Committee, 7 pm
Nov. 18: Fiscal Planning & Operations Committee Meeting, 7 pm
Nov. 18-19: Early Dismissal – Evening Conferences
Nov. 20: Early Dismissal – Daytime Conferences
Nov. 25: Early Dismissal for Teachers & Students
Nov. 26-27: Schools Closed for Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30: Curriculum Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm
Dec. 2: Report Cards Available in Genesis Parent Module
Dec. 3: Policy / Legislative Committee, 6:30 pm
Dec. 3: Schor Chorus/Orchestra Concert, 6 pm/7 pm
Dec. 7: Conackamack Chorus/Orchestra Concert, 6 pm/7 pm
Dec. 8: Conackamack Band Concert, 6 pm
Dec. 8: Quibbletown Band Concert, 6 pm
Dec. 8: Schor Band Concert, 6 pm
Dec. 9: Quibbletown Orchestra/Choir Concert, 6/7:30 pm
Dec. 10: Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 pm
 

Athletics

Girls Tennis Wins Division & Sets Record for Victories

Congratulations to the Piscataway High School girls tennis team for winning the Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division Championship. This is Piscataway’s first division championship since 2009. The team had a regular season record of 18-3, setting the record for the most wins in school history. Congratulations to juniors Laura Zeng, Maaya Pandya, and Radha Patel for being named First Team All-Blue Division, and to Coach Chris Puder for being named GMC Coach of the Year.
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Middle School Football Ends Perfect Season with 3rd Straight Title

Congratulations to our middle school football team for winning its third straight Big Central Conference Championship. Piscataway beat Linden in the title game, 30-0, on Nov. 11 to finish a perfect defensive season. The Chiefs outscored their opponents by an amazing tally of 336-0 over the season. Linden had given up only two TDs all season before Piscataway scored four in the title game.
 

Visual & Performing Arts

Superchiefs Marching Band Crowned State Champions

Congratulations to the PHS Superchiefs Marching Band for winning the State Championship for Class 3A at The College of New Jersey on Nov. 1. The band also captured all the special awards at the show: Best Music, Best Visuals, and Best Overall Effect. They brought the championship banner and trophies back to a PHS parking lot full of families cheering and honking horns. Thank you and congratulations to Directors Jason Lakshmanan and Ken Zapella, their staff, and the all-volunteer Superchiefs Band Parents Association.
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World Turned Upside Down on PHS Trip to Broadway

A chance meeting turned what was already an amazing trip to Broadway for our Piscataway High School theater students into a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. On their way to see “School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play,” our students and chaperones ran into Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator and star of “Hamilton.” The whole group was shocked and excited, and his kindness made the experience even better. Mr. Miranda took a selfie with the students and spent a little time with them in the Drama Book Shop. The production of “School Girls” was comedic, moving, and thought-provoking. Our students loved it and it inspired great dialogue about all aspects of theatre. Following the play, students talked with an actress in the production, Nia Otchere-Sarfo, as they boarded the bus. She signed programs and even took a selfie with a school iPad. Thank you to PHS theatre teacher Mike Yoson for giving our students a magical Broadway day.
 

In Your School

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Grades PreK-5

Arbor: Celebrates Achievements of the Visually Impaired
Children's Corner: Preschoolers Display Teamwork for Week of Respect
Eisenhower: Halloween Trunk or Treat
Grandview: Halloween Parade
King: Students Excited to Learn Indian Song & Dance (pictured)
Knollwood: Color Run Raises Funds and the Fun Factor
Randolphville: Pairing Up Election Day Lessons with Halloween Fun 
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Grades 6-12

PHS: Senior a Semifinalist for National Merit Scholarship
Conackamack: Guest Speakers Rally Students for Respect and Online Safety (pictured)
Quibbletown: Board Puts Spotlight on 
Kindness Crew
Schor: Spotlight on Remarkable Hispanic Americans


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