Superintendent Jessica Candelosi told the Hunterdon Central board that district staff have returned from winter break and will begin outreach to sending-district middle schools this week to welcome incoming ninth graders in the Class of 2029.

Candelosi asked trustees to note that the district will host a World of Possibilities open house and electives exploration on Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Current parents and eighth-grade parents are invited to tour the campus, speak with teachers and learn about elective offerings; a special presentation for eighth-grade parents is planned. Communications officer Maren Smigala circulated detailed information earlier that day, the superintendent said.

The superintendent also reminded trustees that the board will resume the regular meeting structure on Jan. 27.

Why it matters: Outreach to sending middle schools and the Jan. 16 event are part of ninth-grade recruitment and family engagement ahead of course-selection and transition planning. These activities affect incoming students and families who will make enrollment and elective decisions.

Details: Visits to middle schools are scheduled to start “this week,” per the superintendent. The open house on Jan. 16 will begin at 6:30 p.m.; detailed guidance is available on the district website, according to the superintendent and communications staff. No new budget items or policy changes were introduced in the superintendent’s report at this meeting.

Next steps: Families and eighth-grade parents were directed to the district website for event details; staff will continue outreach and exploration activities as described.