About
Currently serving students from grades 8-12, typically with a history of learning, psychological, social, and/or emotional issues that prevent them from realizing their academic potential. Our customized curricula integrate academic, therapeutic, recreational, and psychological components in the right combination and frequency for each student’s individual needs, with the goal of possibly being mainstreamed back to public school, as appropriate.
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For Parents
Our environment allows these often highly complex students to feel supported, accepted, and socially connected—in a way that is often new to them. That’s why they thrive in our program. Graduating seniors go on to trade, community, and private/public college experiences.
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For Districts
As an Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities (APSSD), we work closely with our sending districts. When district case managers are met with a student with a complex and/or unique set of learning, emotional, social, and/or psychological issues, we are usually the right solution.
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Latest News & Events
THANKSGIVING PIE FUNDRAISER
Pies will be ready for pickup on Monday, November 20th. They will include apple and pumpkin pies. Paid orders due by Monday, October 30th. Cost is $20 per pie.

School Violence Awareness Week Assembly
Officers Amorusa and Perez conducted an assembly on Wednesday, 10/18/23, addressing issues including school violence, bullying, and substance abuse.

Journeys with Sound Presents: Music of the Earth “Celebrating World Cultures & Our Planet!”
On Thursday, October 19th, 2023, Journeys with Sound will be presenting an assembly that encorporates a variety of academic curriculum through the use of music and sound.

Ramapo College Master’s in Social Work Internship site now at Holmstead School!
As of September 2023 Holmstead School will have a social work intern from Rampo College’s MSW program here on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. The intern will be providing secondary counseling services as well as a “wellness center” for students needing additional support. We are happy to announce that Kanella Eby is our first social work […]
