School Choice Forms
Instructions
The Phillipsburg School District is pleased to provide the following information for anyone interested in our Inter-District Public School Choice Program. The information that follows is designed to assist interested families in the navigation of the application process for the 2024-2025 school year.
Please carefully review the "Student Application Guidelines" provided and note that:
STEP ONE: The parent/Guardian must submit a notice of intent to participate in the school choice program to the Superintendent of the District in which the student resides. THE DEADLINE FOR THIS IS NOVEMBER 17, 2023.
STEP TWO: Once having received approval from your district of residence, SUBMIT THE COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE PHILLIPSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The Deadline for Applications for the 2024-2025 school year will be DECEMBER 1, 2023.
Personal tours of the High School may be arranged by calling 908-454-3400 Ext. 1014.
NOTE: When making your decision, please be aware that transportation may not be provided for your student. Depending on the circumstances, the resident district may provide aid in lieu of transportation. (Visit the NJ Department of Education's transportation procedures for more information.)
If your student is currently registered with his/her resident district, complete the Notice of Intent to Participate Form, submit it to your resident district by November 17, 2023, and obtain a signed receipt acknowledging that you submitted the form. Keep the receipt for your records. By law, a resident district must be informed if a student intends to participate in the choice program.
School Choice Forms