Dear Chimera Community,

This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences and half days of school for students in ECDC, Elementary Schools, and James A. Cotten Intermediate School (Grades Pre-K–6).

Half Days of School

Students will have half days on the following dates to allow time for conferences:

- Thursday, March 19
- Friday, March 20
- Monday, March 23
- Tuesday, March 24

Afternoon Conference Dates

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place March 19 through March 24.

Evening Conference Schedule

Evening conferences will be held on the following dates:

- Thursday, March 19 – ECDC & James A. Cotten Intermediate School
- Monday, March 23 – Hawthorne Park Elementary & Twin Hills Elementary
- Tuesday, March 24 – W.R. James Elementary School

Parent-Teacher Conferences provide an important opportunity for families and teachers to discuss student progress, share insights, and strengthen the partnership that supports student success.

If you have not already done so, please connect with your child’s teacher or school to confirm your conference time.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.

Warm regards,
Willingboro Township Public Schools

about 14 hours ago, Kwasa Mathis
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates

Dear Chimera Community,

This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences and half days of school for students in ECDC, Elementary Schools, and James A. Cotten Intermediate School (Grades Pre-K–6).

Half Days of School

Students will have half days on the following dates to allow time for conferences:

- Thursday, March 19
- Friday, March 20
- Monday, March 23
- Tuesday, March 24

Afternoon Conference Dates

Parent-Teacher conferences will take place March 19 through March 24.

Evening Conference Schedule

Evening conferences will be held on the following dates:

- Thursday, March 19 – ECDC & James A. Cotten Intermediate School
- Monday, March 23 – Hawthorne Park Elementary & Twin Hills Elementary
- Tuesday, March 24 – W.R. James Elementary School

Parent-Teacher Conferences provide an important opportunity for families and teachers to discuss student progress, share insights, and strengthen the partnership that supports student success.

If you have not already done so, please connect with your child’s teacher or school to confirm your conference time.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students.

Warm regards,
Willingboro Township Public Schools

3 days ago, Kwasa Mathis
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates
Parent-Teacher Conference Dates

Dear Cotten and Twin Hills at Cotten Parents and Guardians,

Effective immediately, parents and guardians of students attending James A. Cotten Intermediate School and Twin Hills Elementary at Cotten should not be using the Willingboro Post Office parking lot (16 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) for student pick-up or drop-off.

To ensure the safety of students, staff, and community members, all student pick-up and drop-off must take place in the designated parking lot of Cotten.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain safe and orderly arrival and dismissal procedures for our students.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Warm regards,
Willingboro Township Public Schools

13 days ago, Kwasa Mathis

Dear James A. Cotten Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to share a community volunteer opportunity in partnership with James A. Cotten Intermediate School's Student Council and the Willingboro Public Library.

Through this collaboration, 6th-grade Student Council Members will have the opportunity to participate in community service and civic engagement activities at the Willingboro Public Library. These volunteer sessions are designed to support the community while allowing students to earn community service hours.

Volunteer Program Details:

📍 Location: Willingboro Public Library (220 Willingboro Way, Willingboro, NJ)
🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📅 Schedule: Select Saturdays, January through June | First date: January 31, 2026
📘 Hosted By: James A. Cotten Intermediate School's Student Council

Volunteer activities may include literacy-based projects and community-focused initiatives that support families and library programming.

This partnership highlights the importance of student leadership, service learning, and meaningful connections between our schools and the broader community.

We encourage families and students to stay tuned for additional details and to take advantage of this opportunity to give back while gaining valuable experience.

Thank you for your continued support of student engagement and community partnerships.

Warm regards,
Willingboro Public Schools

about 2 months ago, Kwasa Mathis
Volunteer Opportunity: James A. Cotten Student Council & Willingboro Public Library (6th Grade Student Council Members Only!))
Attn Chimera Community:

In observance of Thanksgiving, the Willingboro Public School District will operate on a half-day schedule on November 26, 2025, and all schools will be closed November 27-28, 2025, for Thanksgiving Break. Students will return to regular scheduling on Monday, December 1, 2025.
5 months ago, Steven Silliphant
Attn Chimera Community:

All Willingboro Public Schools will be closed from November 3-7, 2025, for Fall Break, and on November 10, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Students will return to regular scheduling on November 11, 2025.
5 months ago, Steven Silliphant
Subject: School Closure on October 13, 2025 for Staff Professional Development

Dear Willingboro Community Members,

We want to inform you that all Willingboro Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 13, 2025, to provide professional development for our instructional and support staff. This one-day closure will enable our teachers and staff to engage in focused training to enhance teaching and learning for our students.

Student schedules:


Students will not attend school on Monday, October 13, 2025.

Normal school operations will resume on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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