Students, staff, and parents took a stroll outside the Van Holten Primary School on the morning of Tuesday, October 7. The weather cooperated when the walkers participated in the Walk-A-Thon that was sponsored by the Van Holten PTO during the Week of Respect.
If students in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District are searching for a fun night, then the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is the place to be on Saturday, September 27.
The Jewish Community Center’s first Kids Night Out of the school year will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the building that is located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater.
According to the officials at the Jewish Community Center, students are urged to “ bring their camp and school friends together for an unforgettable evening packed with swimming, sports, pizza dinner and dessert, and non-stop fun! “
The officials went on to explain this entertaining evening that is open for students aged 5 to 11.
“Our supervised program will have everyone splashing in the pool, shooting hoops and playing games in the gym, and filling up on delicious pizza and sweet treats. Whether you're diving into the pool or diving into dessert, this is the perfect way to reconnect after the summer and celebrate a fantastic school year ahead!”
For more information, click on the link here: https://www.ssbjcc.org/events/2025/09/27/youth-and-teen/kids-night-out/
The Jewish Community Center’s first Kids Night Out of the school year will run from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the building that is located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater.
According to the officials at the Jewish Community Center, students are urged to “ bring their camp and school friends together for an unforgettable evening packed with swimming, sports, pizza dinner and dessert, and non-stop fun! “
The officials went on to explain this entertaining evening that is open for students aged 5 to 11.
“Our supervised program will have everyone splashing in the pool, shooting hoops and playing games in the gym, and filling up on delicious pizza and sweet treats. Whether you're diving into the pool or diving into dessert, this is the perfect way to reconnect after the summer and celebrate a fantastic school year ahead!”
For more information, click on the link here: https://www.ssbjcc.org/events/2025/09/27/youth-and-teen/kids-night-out/
The school bell rang on Tuesday, September 2, in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. Students sprang off buses, exited automobiles, and strolled from the sidewalks into all 11 schools, where they were greeted by smiling staff members on the first day of the school year.
September is library card sign-up month! All students and staff members in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District are eligible for a free Somerset County Library System card.
For more information on receiving a library card, please go to the library websitehttps://sclsnj.org/using-the-library/getting-a-library-card/
Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District students have the opportunity to join the Girl Scouts! This flyer contains more information on how to join.
Former Van Holten graduates and now high school graduates going back in time to visit where it all started. Priceless!! Huskies for life!!
The 4th Grade students at the Van Holten Primary School sponsored the first school-wide Math Carnival on Monday, June 16, and Tuesday, June 17. Here are some scenes from this lively fair at Van Holten..
Van Holten Primary School students hit the fields and the gymnasium when Field Day was held on Thursday, May 29. Here are some scenes from Van Holten's Field Day.
The menu is available to review for all families in the Bridgewater-Raritan Raritan Regional School District.
Families have the opportunity to look over their meal purchases for their students by merely reloading their accounts in their MySchoolBucks account. This option allows families to stay on top of what their children are enjoying at lunch each day.
Log in or create your FREE account today: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx
The Bike Bus was off and running the morning of Friday, May 2. Students, parents, staff members, and the Bridgewater Police Department pedaled their way to the Van Holten Primary School in the inaugural Bike Bus ride to school activity. The bikers and police cruisers met first in the Glen Ridge Swim Club parking lot and then pedaled their way, guided by a police escort, up Talamini Road to Country Club Road and then to Stony Brook Road to the path leading to the rear of the Van Holten building. They will participate in this ride to school every Friday morning until the conclusion of the school year.
The students in the Physical Education classes at the Van Holten Primary School are starting the Jogging Program. Students will learn and talk about goal setting and how to achieve them. Students will walk/jog/run for 10 minutes to earn their feet rewards.
There were 41 creative exhibits produced by 90 3rd and 4th Grade students when the Invention Convention was held at the Van Holten Primary School on Thursday, March 27. Here are some scenes from the fair.
Hello Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District Community,
Great news!
The ticketing issue with GoFan has been resolved, and tickets for Footloose are now available again for purchase for the shows April 3-5.
Click below to purchase tickets.
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Students and teachers are participating in the "VH Walk" around the school as we celebrate our district's "Wellness Week." A variety of activities are occurring this week to promote healthy lifestyle choices. Make one small positive change this week! You will be glad you did!
VH Barnes and Noble is an annual PTO fundraiser encouraging students to read. Mr. Rauh and the teachers read students some of their favorite books on a Friday evening. Our students were eager to listen and were captivated by the characters and plots. What a great way to kick off the weekend!
The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District's Festival of the Arts opened on Wednesday, March 19, when the Choral Concert was performed at Bridgewater-Raritan High School's main gym. The Orchestra Concert is set for March 26, and the Band Concert will be played on March 27.
Award-winning author and illustrator Eric Velasquez visited Van Holten School on March 10th. He discussed and demonstrated his writing and illustrating process in creating his books and how many of his stories were inspired by his culture and family experiences. He shared about Cuban music and listened to it daily in his grandmother's apartment. Mr. Velasquez played some of these songs for students during his presentation. In each of his presentations, one lucky student was selected to have a self-portrait completed by Mr. Velasquez. He used this as an opportunity to discuss his drawing and shading techniques. Our students were eager to learn about Mr. Velasquez and his books.
Mr. Sari and fourth graders put on the annual spring choral concert on March 13th. The program was titled "W. V. H. Radio Van Holten." Students sang popular songs from different decades, ranging from the 50s to the late 90s. A few songs sung included "Every Day," "Eye of the Tiger," and "Dancin' in the Street." Mr. Sari utilized everyday objects that students turned into musical instruments. Parents and family members enjoyed the special show.
Van Holten Primary School launched Read Across America Week with an enthusiastic school-wide assembly on Monday, March 3. Here are some photos of the lively assembly.
School was not in session on Wednesday, January 29, but teachers and staff were busy sharing educational lessons and recommendations in rooms across the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District that day.
The school district’s PD (Professional Development) Day was held on January 29, when speakers held productive sessions on a wide range of topics at numerous school buildings throughout Bridgewater-Raritan.
