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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
Holmstead had an open house for CST professionals on Thursday, 11/12/26. Stacey Cherry, from Fogarty, Hara, LaPira, and Cherry, conducted a workshop: Legal Updates in Special Education 2026.
Stacey Cherry’s workshop included information on statutes, proposed bills, regulations, case law and guidance in special education. Dr. Steve, Holmstead’s director, presented an overview of the program with a highlight on updated curriculum for students with learning difficulties in math and world languages as well as a new curriculum for Study Skills. Participants were provided […]
Chickens are back at Holmstead!
The Holmstead chicken hatching program has returned and we have hatched 9 chicks this week. Students are enjoying the process and the outcome! So cute!
Halloween at Holmstead
1st place winner of the pumpkin carving contest for 2026. Always a fun day at Holmstead!
National Stop Bullying Day – 10/14/26
Officers Amoruso and Perez conducted presentations for Holmstead students addressing current issues with bullying and bullying prevention on October 14th, 2026.
Holmstead Staff attended the 2026 NJASEP Conference on October 9th
Holmstead staff attended the NJASEPS 47th Annual Conference on Friday, October 9, 2026. The conference theme was “Partners in Possibilities: Building Brighter Futures Together.”
