Jefferson Township Middle School
1000 Weldon Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438
(973) 697-1980 / Fax (973) 697-1348
School Hours: 7:35 am - 2:15 pm
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Ms. Margaret Widgren – Principal
Mrs. Kathleen Tobia – Assistant Principal
Mrs. Karen Roccisano  - SAC/Anti-Bullying Specialist
Mrs. Liz Conley – Nurse x5720
Officer Christopher Fabian, SRO/CSO

Mrs. Josephine Ramirez
Anti-Bullying Coordinator, JTHS, x 5865, JoRamirez@jefftwp.org 

Greetings from Jefferson Township Middle School, 

As principal of Jefferson Township Middle School, I take great pride in the exceptional programs and curriculum that we have to offer at JTMS.  Furthermore, I am most proud of the welcoming and positive school environment where our students are able to grow and thrive. 

In order to capture the essence of who we are as a school community, this past year, JTMS adopted the motto “Your Story Matters”.  Every individual has a unique story to tell, filled with experiences, emotions, and lessons learned. These stories shape who we are and have the power to inspire others. We believe that your story matters because it is a testament to every individual’s resilience, strength, and growth, and that each individual’s story enriches our school community:  “Each of us needs all of us and all of us needs each of us”.   

We are dedicated to fostering robust relationships with community stakeholders and promoting stewardship among our students. Through these efforts, we aim to uphold high standards of character and academic excellence.

I am looking forward to an exciting year and to continuing our partnership with parents and the Jefferson Township community.

Warmest Regards, 

Peggy Widgren, Principal

                                                                         
JTMS Beliefs, Mission & Vision

Dear Parent/Guardian and Students, 

Applications for the academies are now open! The mission of the JTHS Academies is to provide select students with an alternative, but progressive and elite high school experience.  Students who attend the JTHS Academies will engage in an honors-level theme-based curriculum, and move through the program in a cohort with their grade level.

The JTHS Business and Finance Academy students will participate in unique and authentic learning experiences including, but not limited to, Stock Market Challenge, Profession Shadowing, Student-run Credit Union, School Store, Volunteering, Industry Work, Euro Challenge, Career Day, QuickBooks Certification, Public Speaking and participating in DECA. Additionally, students will not only enroll in honors-level courses but beginning Junior year, they will be eligible to take the following courses and receive up to 21 credits from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  These courses include Sports and Entertainment Honors, AP Economics, Advertising and Promotion Honors, Entrepreneurship Honors, Business Law Honors, International Business Honors, and Marketing 2 Honors.  

The JTHS STEM Academy students will participate in unique and authentic learning experiences including, but not limited to, CAD Honors, Robotic Engineering, Pre-Calculus Honors, Chemistry Honors, Engineering 1 & 2 Honors, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science A. The program will conclude with a Scientific Research Capstone Experience where during their senior year, students will apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the first three years in the Academy to the completion of the patent process. Beginning Junior year, they will be eligible to receive up to 24 credits from Fairleigh Dickinson University for the following courses, Honors Pre-Calculus/AP Calculus AB/BC, Academy AP Physics 1, Engineering 2 Honors, AP Calculus AB/BC, AP Physics 2, AP Computer Science A, and Scientific Research/Capstone 1 & 2.

The JTHS Multimedia Broadcasting and Journalism Academy students will participate in unique and authentic learning experiences including, but not limited to, TV & Radio Broadcasting, Podcasting, TED Talks, Sports & Entertainment Journalism Reporting, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, and Graphic Design Editing. Additionally, students will not only enroll in honors-level Broadcast Journalism specific courses, but beginning Junior year, they will be eligible to take the following courses and receive up to 24 credits from Fairleigh Dickinson University. These courses include English 11 Honors, English 12 Honors, US History II Honors, Advanced Sports & Entertainment Journalism Honors, Video Production III Honors, Advanced Communications Honors, Digital Editing and Design Honors, and Contemporary Media Honors.

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For more information on the Business & Finance Academy contact:  Maria Dunbar at MDunbar@jefftwp.org or 973-663-5780 ext. 5077

For more information on the Broadcasting Multimedia & Journalism Academy, contact: Jessica Brennan at JBrennan@jefftwp.org or 973-663-5782 ext. 5072

For more information on the STEM  Academy contact: Chris Hiben at CHiben@jefftwp.org or 973-663-5780 ext 5075