Pemberton Township Schools

Pemberton Township Schools is a comprehensive public school district serving approximately 5,000 students from Pemberton Township, Pemberton Borough, and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. The district operates a full PreK-12 educational system that includes a dedicated early childhood education center for three and four-year-old students, five elem... entary schools serving kindergarten through fifth grade, two middle schools with separate configurations for sixth grade and grades seven through eight, and a high school serving grades nine through twelve. Pemberton Township Schools emphasizes early academic development through its 5-Star Early Childhood Education program, which provides free, full-day instruction to preschool-age students. At the elementary level, the district prioritizes literacy instruction across all curricula using evidence-based programs such as ReadyGen and Fundations, while maintaining small class sizes to optimize individual student learning. The district implements guaranteed and viable curricula for kindergarten through eighth grade with built-in intervention and enrichment opportunities during the school day. Middle and high school students benefit from block scheduling that allows for extended, focused study periods in specific subject areas each semester. The high school offers three Specialized Learning Academies designed for motivated students pursuing focused areas of interest: the Aeronautics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy (A-STEM), the Medical Arts Academy, and the Fine Arts and Music Experience Academy (FAME). Students have access to expanded Advanced Placement course offerings and the College Accreditation Program, enabling them to earn college credits before graduation. Technology integration is a core component of the district's instructional approach, with one-to-one tablets provided to all students in grades kindergarten through twelve. The district's STEAM offerings include advanced tools such as 3D printers and virtual learning resources, ...Read More