Dear Badger families,
We are excited to invite you to our annual Expo on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. This special evening is a wonderful celebration of our students’ creativity, growth, and accomplishments throughout the school year.
The evening will begin with our Curriculum Fair at 6:00 p.m., where students will have the opportunity to guide their families through their classrooms and proudly showcase the projects, activities, and work they have completed this year. It is always inspiring to see our students reflect on how far they have come and share their learning experiences with those who support them most.
At 7:00 p.m., we will transition to the auditorium for our much-anticipated Annual Talent Show. Our students have been working hard to prepare performances that highlight their unique talents, confidence, and creativity. This event is always a joyful celebration of the many gifts within our school community.
We hope you will join us for this memorable evening of learning, laughter, and celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Jen Guthrie
Director of the Lower & Middle School
May 2026 Important Dates
5/18 (Mon) - After School Badger HW Support and Art
5/19 (Tues) - Teacher Feature:Â Build a Stuffed Animal (3:05-5:00 pm) Registration Required
     After School Music
5/20 (Wed) - Last Day for After-School HW Support and Activities
          After School Badger HW Support and Swim
5/21 (Thur) - Red Nose Day Activities during the school day
5/22-5/25 (Fri-Mon)- No School: Memorial Day Weekend
5/28 (Thur) - Evening: Craig Expo and Talent Show
June 2026 Important Dates
6/2-6/4 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) - 8th Grade TripsÂ
6/8 (Mon) Noon Dismissal: Faculty ForumÂ
6/9 (Tues) Noon Dismissal: Badger Community Spirit DayÂ
6/10 (Wed) Noon Dismissal: Awards Assembly/Last Day for 2-7. 8th Grade Brunch
6/11 (Thurs) 8th Grade Graduation - 9 am -12 pm
PACS Update: 8th Grade Celebration & Teacher Appreciation Week NoteÂ
Calling All 8th Grade Parents
As part of a long-standing Craig tradition, PACS supports a special breakfast celebration for our 8th graders during the Grades 2–7 awards ceremonies. We’re looking for a few 8th-grade parent volunteers to help with planning and setup.
It’s a wonderful way to be part of your child’s send-off and make the day extra meaningful. Please fill out the Google Form below if you can help!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week Concludes Today!
As our week-long celebration comes to a close today, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents who contributed and helped make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special for our incredible faculty and staff.
From fully stocked teacher lounges to festive surprises and thoughtful treats throughout the week, your generosity and support created a truly meaningful celebration for the dedicated educators and staff who make The Craig School such an extraordinary community.
Follow the Mission!
Be sure to check out The Craig School Parent Facebook Page for photos and highlights from this out-of-this-world week of appreciation!
RED NOSE DAY
Red Nose Day is a global campaign that raises funds to help end child poverty by supporting access to food, healthcare, education, and safe housing. Since 2015, it has helped over 31 million children.
Each year, Craig School’s Leadership Program hosts a day of events to raise awareness and support for a student-selected organization. This year, we are partnering with Help4All, a Madison, NJ–based organization that supports individuals and families in need right here in our community.
Red Nose Day will take place on May 21st and will include a variety of learning activities. Leading up to the event, we are collecting donations requested by Help4All. Please see the attached flyers for details—thank you for your support!
SUMMER ACADEMY REGISTRATION AND REQUIRED FORMS
Craig School 20th Annual Golf Outing & Auction
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • Ballyowen Golf Club, Hamburg, NJ
20th Annual Golf Outing Register or Explore Opportunities
Join us as we celebrate the 20th Annual Craig School Golf Outing & Auction, a special day of golf, community, and impact in support of Craig School students.
Whether you are joining us on the course or for dinner and the auction, we look forward to celebrating this milestone event together.
New this year: Take your shot at a Hole-In-One Challenge for a chance to win a major cash prize!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has already registered, sponsored, donated, or committed to supporting the auction. Your generosity continues to make this event a success year after year.
Event Schedule
11:00 AM – Check-in, Driving Range & Putting Green Open
11:30 AM – Lunch (check-in continues)
1:00 PM – Shotgun Start | Scramble Format
5:30/6:00 PM – Dinner, Awards & Auction
Auction Donations Welcome!
Do you have unused or unwanted gifts, experiences, tickets, or items tucked away in a closet? We would love to give them new life through our auction.
Sports or event tickets, vacation homes or getaway stays, restaurant or retail gift cards, themed baskets, camps or kids’ activities, professional services, memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind experiences all make wonderful auction items.
Want an easy way to contribute? Shop our Amazon Wish List and have items shipped directly to Craig School for our auction packages. All items must arrive by June 1st. Click here for the link, or contact Amanda Jahn at ajahn@craigschool.org.
Interested in contributing to the auction? Contact Amanda Jahn, Auction Chair, for details.
Registration closes May 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Mary Calvano
Lacrosse
Instructional lacrosse clinic for all grades. Click the link below for more information.
Craig’s Got Talent- Talent Show!
Please click the link below for more information.
Dear 8th Grade Families,Â
Please be on the lookout for emails from Alyssa Chartier (achartier@craigschool.org) regarding graduation information. Graduation will be held in the auditorium at the Mountain Lakes campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The ceremony starts at 9:00 AM and runs until around 12:00 PM (noon).Â
For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.
