District News

In honor of World Autism Awareness Month this April, we invite students, staff, and community members to wear blue to raise awareness for autism and red to show acceptance and inclusion on Wednesday, April 2nd. Together, we can promote inclusion, understanding, and acceptance for individuals on the Autism spectrum.

This budget season, Cherry Hill Public Schools is taking a two-pronged approach to advocating for our district's funding.

Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton testified in front of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee on April 10, 2025.

View a copy of Dr. Morton's testimony from April 10, 2025.

Mrs. Gina Winters, President of the Board of Education testified in front of the Assembly Budget Committee on March 25, 2025. 

View a copy of Mrs. Winters' testimony from March 25, 2025.

WE are Cherry Hill!

Middle School to Junior High School Fact Sheet

Our middle schools will be transitioning to a junior high school model. This change will maximize efficiency while ensuring that we continue to provide students with an outstanding educational experience.

We firmly believe that students will be positively impacted by this change as it will allow them more access to a wider range of students, teachers, and support.

To help you understand more about this shift and what it means for our schools, we’ve provided a quick fact sheet below with all the key details.

Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton and Assistant Superintendent Lynn Shugars break down the state aid numbers and the impact of funding for Cherry Hill Public Schools.

The Cherry Hill Board of Education approved a four year contract for teachers and non-certified staff that are members of the Cherry Hill Education Association (CHEA). Non-certified staff members include secretaries and employees who work in facilities, support, and technology.

At the February 11th board meeting, the nine board members ratified and adopted the Memorandum of Agreement between the negotiating team and the CHEA, which represents close to 1,200 members.

The contract vote passed by an overwhelming unanimous vote by the Board of Education.

“I am beyond thrilled by the settlement agreement that has been reached with CHEA.” said Dr. Kwame Morton, Superintendent. “Kudos to the Board of Education, its negotiating team, and CHEA for their collaboration in reaching an agreement that solidifies Cherry Hill Public Schools as a premier district to work in.”

In addition to salary increases for all CHEA members, there is new contractual language to help promote staff wellness.

“The Board’s unanimous vote underscores our belief in the essential link between our most valuable resource, our teachers and staff, and the high quality education our students receive each day,” said Gina Winters, President of the Board of Education.

“This round of collective bargaining was the most productive and collaborative in decades,” said Steve Redfearn, President of CHEA. “This new agreement definitely sends a message to the staff that they are valued and appreciated by the Cherry Hill Board of Education. This contract placed emphasis on both recruitment and retention in the midst of a national and statewide teacher shortage.”

The agreement is effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.

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Dear Cherry Hill Public Schools Community,

Over the past few days, the district has received several questions regarding the recent executive orders signed by President Trump. At this time, we do not yet have complete information about how these actions may impact our district, our students, or our community.

As we continue to closely monitor the situation, our top priority will always be the well-being and success of every student. We remain committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all our students while also recognizing our responsibilities under the law.

The district continues to follow all guidelines and guidance provided by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) as we work to address these evolving circumstances. We understand that this uncertainty may be unsettling, and we will share information as soon as additional details become available.

We deeply appreciate your patience, cooperation, and trust as we work together to support our community, especially our students, during this time. Should you have immediate concerns or questions, please reach out to your child’s principal. 

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Sincerely,

We congratulate Henry C. Beck Middle School for being selected as a Camden County Middle School of Character.

“I'm very excited that Beck has been recognized,” said Principal Rebecca Metzger. “I'm especially grateful to the members of the committee who collaborated on writing the application, ensuring that it reflected the hard work and school-wide efforts we've put into place over the past 2+ years."

“It’s amazing to be recognized because we are truly a school of character,” said Assistant Principal Ninh Nguyen. “Our incredible staff embodies our core values every day, which sets the standard for our students to follow.”

Schools are chosen for this honor based on programs implemented to help students recognize the importance of good character and reinforce values like respect, responsibility, citizenship, and more.

“Beck Middle School’s designation as a Camden County Middle School of Character is an outstanding achievement that highlights the dedication of its students, staff, and community to fostering a culture of respect and integrity,” said Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton. “This honor reflects their commitment to shaping compassionate and responsible students, and we are very proud of their example.”

"This recognition is a true example of a team award, in that it requires a shared vision, collective values, and collaboration from the entire staff in order to be realized,” said Dr. Neil Burti, Director of Secondary Education for Cherry Hill Public Schools.

The standing remains in effect from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.

Thank you to NJDOE for listening to school leadership from across South Jersey regarding the school funding formula. 

Superintendent Dr. Kwame Morton, Board of Education President Gina Winters, and others spoke on behalf of Cherry Hill Public Schools regarding state aid at a recent NJDOE SFRA Outreach Testimony.

 View a copy of Dr. Morton's testimony

View a copy of Mrs. Winters' testimony

The most recent Demographics Study for the Cherry Hill Public Schools, completed in February 2024 and presented to the Board of Education on April 23, 2024, is available online. 

You may qualify as the eligibility guidelines have been expanded for the 2024-2025 school year! Qualification information is available in English and Spanish.

WE congratulate the Woodcrest Elementary School Community for being named a 2024 National School of Character!