Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Open Wednesday
Maria Torres · Union County Life
Scotch Plains-Fanwood students returned to classrooms on Wednesday with a full week of lead-up events already underway across the district. Monday brought staff day with convocation and meetings to bring employees together before students arrived. Elementary families at School One, Brunner, Coles, McGinn, and Evergreen also stopped by Monday for welcome events that included meet-and-greets, scavenger hunts, and socials.
Tuesday shifted to professional development for staff. Brunner and Coles elementary schools added an ice cream social, an open house, and a "Chalk the Walk" event for families that day.
When Wednesday arrived, Terrill and Nettingham middle schools held orientation activities for their students. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School welcomed ninth-grade students and their parents. Coles Elementary hosted an orientation for new students in grades one through four.
The week wrapped up quickly with schools closed Friday for the Labor Day weekend.
Before the week began, the district asked families to verify transportation arrangements, schedules, and opening day instructions. The district calendar is posted at spfk12.org/spf-district-calendar.
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FAQ
Q: When do Scotch Plains-Fanwood students return to school?
A: Students returned to classrooms on Wednesday of the back-to-school week in late August/early September 2026.
Q: What happened on Monday of the back-to-school week?
A: Monday was staff convocation and meetings day. Elementary schools held welcome events including meet-and-greets, scavenger hunts, and socials at School One, Brunner, Coles, McGinn, and Evergreen.
Q: What happened on Tuesday?
A: Tuesday was professional development day for staff. Brunner and Coles elementary schools held an ice cream social, open house, and Chalk the Walk event for families.
Q: What happened on Wednesday?
A: Students returned to school. Terrill and Nettingham middle schools held orientation activities. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School welcomed ninth-graders and parents. Coles Elementary hosted new-student orientations for grades one through four.
Q: When did schools close for Labor Day?
A: Schools closed on Friday for the Labor Day weekend.
Q: What should families prepare before the first day?
A: The district asked families to verify transportation arrangements, schedules, and opening-day instructions before the first day of school.
Q: Where can I find the district calendar?
A: The district calendar is posted at spfk12.org/spf-district-calendar.
Q: Are there orientation activities for new students?
A: Yes. Different schools offer orientations for new students, including the high school's ninth-grade orientation and elementary new-student orientations.
Q: Do middle schools have orientation?
A: Yes. Terrill and Nettingham middle schools hold orientation activities for their students.
Q: Which elementary schools had Monday events?
A: Welcome events were held at School One, Brunner, Coles, McGinn, and Evergreen elementary schools.
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