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Absecon Schools Superintendent Dr. Dooley walks district therapy dog, Hope, through the halls of the H.A. Marsh Elementary School during the 4th Grade Clap Out on her last day in the district. Hope is retiring after almost 9 years as a school therapy dog.
Absecon Schools Therapy Dog, Hope, retires
06/26/2026
Hope, 9, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, has been with Absecon Schools since she was 1; and on Monday, she walked the halls for the final time as a working dog with her owner, Absecon Schools Superintendent Dr. Daniel J. Dooley.
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Attales Students of the 4th Marking Period for the 2025-2026 school year were recognized on Monday, June 22 at the final Family Meeting for the school year.
Attales recognizes Students of the 4th Marking Period
06/22/2026
Attales Students of the 4th Marking Period for the 2025-2026 school year were recognized on Monday, June 22 at the final Family Meeting for the school year.
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Absecon Schools new Turf Field officially open
Absecon Schools new Turf Field officially open
03/25/2026
ABSECON — After years of planning, and several months of construction, Absecon Public Schools officially opened its new Turf Field at Attales Middle School with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Tuesday, March 24, welcoming new opportunities for all of the children of Absecon.
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Dr. Dooley invited to speak about Therapy Animals in school on popular education podcast
Dr. Dooley invited to speak about therapy animals in school on popular education podcast
02/20/2026
Absecon Schools Superintendent Dr. Daniel J. Dooley was honored to be a guest this week on the prestigious Get Inspired with Dr. Barb podcast with Dr. Barbara Vokatis, professor, therapy dog partner, author, and innovator in the area of animal-assisted intervention.
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Elks Essay Contest
Elks Americanism Essay Contest accepting entries
11/14/2025
The annual Elks Lodge Americanism Essay Contest is now accepting entries!
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Attales Turf Field Groundbreaking
Absecon Schools breaks ground on turf field at Attales Middle School
09/12/2025
ABSECON — Absecon Public Schools broke ground Wednesday, Sept. 10 on a turf field at Attales Middle School that will benefit not only students, but the entire Absecon community.
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End-of-Year New Jersey State Resource Packet
06/17/2025
The State of New Jersey has asked local school districts to share the following resources packet with families as the school year draws to a close.
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Update on Front Loop Dismissal Procedures
05/14/2025
We are writing to update you on student dismissal procedures for Marsh Elementary and Attales Middle School “Front Loop” to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
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Attales Sledgehammer award winners
Four teachers awarded Attales Sledgehammer at November Family Meeting
12/13/2024
The Attales Middle School Sledgehammer Award was presented to four teachers who made an impact of the lives of their students during the Family Meeting just before Thanksgiving on Wednesday, Nov. 27.
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PLEASE READ: Parent Pick-up and Drop-off Reminders
08/26/2024
As the new school year gets underway, we would like to remind all those who pick up and drop off their students of a few helpful tips.
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bike safety tips
Bicycle & Scooter Safety Tips
09/08/2023
As the school year gets underway, we are asking that parents and guardians to please review the following bicycle and scooter safety information with your children to ensure they safely arrive to and home from school each day.
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