Dear CHS Community,
As we conclude this school year, it serves as the perfect time to reflect on and appreciate what we have accomplished as a school community over the past 10 months. If you asked our students to share their highlights, they would say the Archery Club and Spirit Days. Those would also make my list as well, but in addition, I would add our community outreaches into Montville (senior center and library), the addition of some new sports (volleyball and golf), and the groundwork for next year’s Esports unveiling.
But the wrap-up to the school year is also a perfect time to celebrate the students of CHS for each of their amazing accomplishments and personal growth as scholars and young adults. So, in closing, I would like to celebrate the CHS Class of 2025 one last time (see below). This class has added some exciting new post-secondary possibilities that we hope will inspire our underclassmen and convey the message to others that anything is possible. Have an wonderful start to your summer and know that I am just a phone call or email away. All the best,
Dr. Cap
IMPORTANT FALL DATES
Thursday, August 28th - Welcome Back Picnic (11AM, Mt Lakes LSMS Campus)
Monday, September 1st - School Closed: Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2nd - Opening Day: Classes Begin
Thursday, September 18th - 12PM Dismissal: Back to School Night (6:30PM)
Dear Families,
Thank you in advance for taking the time to complete our End-of-Year survey; your feedback is invaluable to me.
If you would like to meet with me throughout the summer via phone, Zoom, or in person, please don't hesitate to email me.
Warmly,
Susan Schmitt
CLICK FOR THE END OF YEAR SURVEY
BUSINESS OFFICE
This year, the Business Office has been hard at work supporting the daily operations that keep our school running smoothly. Our team manages a wide range of responsibilities, including finance, human resources, and oversight of our buildings and grounds.
On the financial side, we continued to handle budgeting, tuition processing, accounts payable, payroll, tax filings, and audit preparation. In human resources, we supported staff onboarding, managed benefits, and ensured compliance with employment policies and procedures.
A major highlight this year was the successful renovation of our Henderson Building. This large-scale project was a true team effort, requiring careful planning, coordination with our architect and contractors, and close attention to budget and timelines. The result is a beautifully updated space that will serve our students and faculty for years to come.
We’re proud of what’s been accomplished and look forward to continuing to support the school’s mission behind the scenes!
Thank you,
Jackie Veliky
Craig Community,
It’s hard to believe the school year has come to an end—what a fun and fulfilling year it’s been! A heartfelt thank you to our PACS members, volunteers, and the incredible Craig faculty for your time, energy, and dedication in making this year’s PACS events so successful. None of the magic would have been possible without your partnership and support.
We’re excited to announce the PACS Board for the 2025–2026 school year:
We are currently seeking a Volunteer Coordinator.
All membership forms can be found on our website here.
Wishing you and your families a safe, healthy, and relaxing summer!
Kristin, Melina, Maggie, Alex, Allison, Laura Lee, and Anlee
WHAT THE FALL HOLDS FOR THE CHS CLASS OF 2025 GRADS
CHS Grad, Mary, Heading to Fairleigh Dickinson University: We are excited to announce that CHS Senior Mary will be attending Fairleigh Dickinson University this fall.
FDU has two campuses in Northern New Jersey - the Florham Park/Madison campus and the Metro campus in Teaneck. Mary will be attending the Madison campus and majoring in Early Childhood Education. FDU also offers renowned support services through the Regional Center for Learning Disabilities. This award-winning program is recognized as one of the best comprehensive support services offered in higher education, with all-inclusive academic advising, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and a summer preparatory program.
CHS Grad, Chloe, Heading to SCAD (Savanah College of Art and Design): We are proud to share that the CHS Class of 2025 grad will be heading to Georgia to the Savanah College of Art and Design (SCAD). SCAD is known as the University of Creative Careers and has locations in Atlanta and Savannah, as well as a study abroad program in Lacoste, France. SCAD offers BFA’s in over 100 majors, including Animation, which is what Chloe plans to pursue.
CHS Class of 2025 Grad, Madison, attending Beacon College in Florida: CHS Class of 2025 grad, Madison, will be heading to Beacon College, which is located in Leesburg, Florida.
Beacon is also home to three current CHS alumni - Brady and Luke of the CHS Class of 2023 and, most recently, Peter from the CHS Class of 2024.
Madison attended Beacon’s Summer for Success program the previous two summers and had an opportunity to live on campus in the dorms and experience college life prior to her college decision.
CHS Grad, Jada, Heading to Hampton University in Virginia: Craig High Class of 2025 grad will be heading to her top choice school, Hampton U! Hampton U (https://home.hamptonu.edu/) is a 314 acre private research university located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the banks of the Hampton River in Hampton, Virginia.
The university is also home to 16 research centers, including the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute, the largest free-standing facility of its kind in the world. They are also home to “The Emancipation Oak” tree, one of the 10 great trees in the world, as cited by the National Geographic Society.
CHS Class of 2025 Grad, Max, Heading to CCM: CHS Class of 2025 grad, Max, will be taking his talents to the County College of Morris in Randolph for the upcoming fall. He plans to earn a certification from CCM in Radiology in their North Jersey Imaging Academy and become a Radiology Assistant at a local hospital or medical center.
We had a wonderful school year in admissions in 2024-2025. We opened the school year with 142 students, 32 of whom were new to our families. Since opening day, we’ve enrolled 7 new Badgers, bringing our total to 149 students schoolwide and exceeding our goal by 9 students. We are actively enrolling students for the 2025-2026 year throughout the summer and look forward to another great year. We are excited about our current projections for next year's High School enrollment, with 25 percent of our student body coming from outside our lower and middle school. Prospective families are always left blown away by the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Craig, as well as the amazing student body and faculty. Thank you to all of our wonderful community members who help make Craig such a special place. Looking forward to another great school year in 2025-2026!
Thank you,
Kate Tartaglia
As we close out the 2024–2025 school year and celebrate 45 Years of Positive Impact, we are humbled by the continued support of our Craig community. Thank you to the parents, past parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends who contributed to our Annual Giving Fund. Your support helps ensure Craig remains a place where students with learning disabilities can thrive.
There’s still time to give before our fiscal year ends on June 30, 2025.
Annual Giving Fund 24–25
This year, with the help of grants from foundations and trusts, we advanced several exciting initiatives:
We also celebrated the community through events like a modified Teacher Feature, open to all divisions - thank you to our faculty for making it so meaningful!
We ended the year with our 19th Annual Golf Outing, Dinner, and Auction - a day of camaraderie and purpose, with 112 golfers and many more supporters raising critical funds. Thank you to everyone who donated, sponsored, attended, or participated - we couldn’t have done it without you!
If you have connections to foundations or trusts that support education, special needs, or STEAM, we would be thrilled to hear from you. (Mary Calvano, mcalvano@craigschool.org)
Wishing you a restful, memory-filled summer, and thank you for being an essential part of the Craig community!
Many important topics were covered this year in our SEL classes across all grades, including:
Thank you,
Tiffany Brown
For more information on ways of giving or to make a donation online you can clicking here.
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Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
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