Welcome to Middle School
152 Cedar Grove Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
Tel: 732-356-5400 • Fax: 732-356-5409
www.cedarhillprep.com
Dear Parents,
I will be your child’s 5A homeroom teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This is an exciting time for us all, and we look forward to great learning and positive experiences among our students, parents, and staff. Our engaging and participatory curriculum will allow your child’s natural curiosity and creativity to flourish.
In the following pages, I have provided information about supplies, lunch, snack, arrival, dismissal, and more. Please be sure to read through it all.
I look forward to a great year with your kids.
Warmly,
Mrs. Denise Galiano, Ed. S. Room 107
Student Safety and Supplies
For students, safety is our number one priority, so please send your child prepared with his/ her daily supplies as we will not be sharing personal items. Since we use lockers, please remember to send your child with a locker shelf, which is essential for helping the students organize their books and supplies throughout the day. Locks are not necessary. Please secure in their backpack the following items:
1) Water bottle, lunch/snack and utensils
To order school lunch, see information on the following page.
2) Personal school supplies for the day (i.e.: charged laptop and charger, pens, pencils in pencil pouch, paper, binder, etc.)
Catering Solutions
Lunch Order
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Students can be dropped off at the side gate from 7:40 am. Please be punctual as Morning Assembly will begin promptly at 8:00 am in the Middle School Gym.
From 3:45 pm, students line up and are dismissed from the side gate until 4:00 pm. After 4 pm, they will be sent to After Care.
For both arrival and dismissal, you can drive up to the curb to drop off and pick up your child without parking. Please stay in your car and do not leave it unattended. No parents will be allowed past the gate for security reasons.
Uniforms
Students are required to wear regular school uniform daily (including Health class), except on gym twice a week, when they wear their gym uniforms.
Students will receive their schedules on the first day of school. Every student should come to school in regular school uniform on the first day, Friday, September 5th .
Please review the dress code policy in the link here: Dress Code Policy
and Download Collection
Blackbaud Parent Portal
Cedar Hill Preparatory School utilizes Blackbaud as the central parent portal. Through this platform, families are able to access and upload essential student records, including contracts, health records, permission slips/forms, and attendance information.
Blackbaud Parent Portal: cedarhillprep.myschoolapp.com
Steps To View Completed Files/Forms :
1. Log in with your parent credentials
2. Click on your Profile at the top right corner of the portal
3. Choose Files & Forms
4. Check the Show Completed Forms checkbox
The portal also provides access to Tuition Management, where families can review invoices and manage tuition payments.
Steps to Access Tuition Management:
1. When Logged in the Blackbaud Portal, click on the Resources tab in the top navigation bar.
2. Select the Tuition Management tile - Your account and invoices will appear on the screen.
For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@cedarhillprep.com
Upcoming Dates
Thurs, Sept. 04, 2025: New Parent Orientation on-campus Meet and Greet (All Grades)
Fri, Sept. 05, 2025: First Day of School
Fri, Sept. 12, 2025: House Ceremonies
Sat, Sept. 20, 2025: Welcome Picnic
Mon, Sept. 29, 2025: Coffee with Principal
Mon, Sept. 29, 2025: Back to School Night for Pre-Kdg
Tues, Sept. 30, 2025: Back to School Night for Grades 1 - 4
Wed, Oct. 1, 2025: Back to School Night for Grades 5 - 8
Summer Homework
Students should remember to bring in their summer homework during the week of September 8th , or as advised by your subject teachers.
Summer Homework Assignment
