News & Events
Welcome Mr. Schneider
January 25, 2012
New Road School is happy to welcome Mr. Schneider to our community. He joins us this year as the Structured Learning Experience (SLE) Transitional Coordinator.
Somerset Alumni Event
January 25, 2012
Nearly forty-five former students returned to mingle with old friends and chaperoning staff at the Fall 2011 Somerset NRS Alumni Event.
Spotlight on the Structured Learning Experience
November 08, 2011
Here is the scoop on the New Road School of Somerset's Structured Learning Experience Program for students ages 18-21
Expo Exceeds Expectations
November 07, 2011
On May 11, 2011, New Road School celebrated Special Education Week by hosting its first “New Road Expo" a carnival highlighting all that our students can accomplish!
Spotlight on Service Learning
April 12, 2011
New Road’s SLE (Structured Learning Experience) students have taken the “learning experience” to a whole new level with a new service learning project.
Staff Spotlight
March 22, 2011
There’s a new cook in New Road’s kitchen, but she is not new to the students here. It is our very own, very loved, Mrs. Foster!
The Issue of School Safety
January 22, 2011
Supporting the public accent on stopping school bullying and violence, New Road School of Somerset kicked off “Stop School Violence Week” with several activities.
New Somerset Dental Teacher
November 18, 2010
Somerset welcomes a new PACT Dental Instructor, Mr. Powell for the 2010 school year
Navy officer visits Parlin Students
November 17, 2010
Students at New Road School in Parlin got a glimpse into the life of a navy officer when Lt. Matthew Williams paid the school a visit
Lessons From Thomas Edison
January 29, 2010
“There are no mistakes, as long as you learn from them!” That is what the elementary and middle school students from New Road School in Parlin repeatedly shouted at an assembly on January 28
Help Haiti
January 21, 2010
Please join us in our mission to provide help and support to Haiti. There is still time to donate to this worthy cause.
Franklin students get firsthand look at work places
October 22, 2009
Thomas Armento was so exicted after learning about the inner workings of the Somerset Patriots that he raised his hand and asked, “Where can I get an application?”
Parlin Students Speak with NASA Astronaut
June 16, 2009
The New Road School of Parlin was one of the fifty schools chosen to participate in a conference call with a retired astronaut, Colonel Mike Mullane. The conference call was part of a special Discovery Channel six part video series, “When We Left Earth: The NASA Missions”.
Ocean county fire prevention week
June 11, 2009
When the New Road School of Ocean County wanted to educate their students for fire prevention week they turned to staff member Ms. Dawn Williams.
A Chance To Reconnect
June 05, 2009
Student alumni events are held two times per year during the fall and spring at the New Road School of Somerset facility.
ASAH Poster Contest
May 14, 2009
New Road School of Ocean County is proud to announce two winners in the recent ASAH Poster Contest held during Special Education Week, May 10-16th 2009.
Rutgers Science Explorer
May 01, 2009
Students of the New Road School in Parlin had a very exciting scientific experience with the help of Rutgers University graduate students. The Rutgers Science Bus came to teach our students about volcanoes.
Edison cafe, run by Somerset students, serves up self-esteem
April 21, 2009
The compact enterprise, started in December on the ground floor of Edison's municipal complex, is run by 18- to 21-year olds with learning disabilities from Somerset's New Road School in Franklin Township.
Ocean School Promotes Literacy
November 30, 2008
During the week of November 10, 2008, New Road School of Ocean focused on promoting reading with its annual Scholastic book fair.
Veteran’s Day Celebration at Ocean County
November 30, 2008
To celebrate Veteran’s Day and to teach the importance of what our veterans have done for this country, veterans from the American Legion Post in Lakewood, New Jersey were invited to speak to the high school students at New Road School of Ocean this past November.
Red ribbon week at Ocean County
October 30, 2008
During the week of October 20th, the New Road School of Ocean County celebrated Red Ribbon Week in an effort to impress upon our students the importance of remaining drug, alcohol, tobacco and violence free.
Alumni Visit
September 11, 2008
Don Latar and Dominique Catalan, New Road School of Somerset Class of 2007, returned to visit Social Worker, Gail Shields, and have lunch with old friends at the New Road Café.
New Road's Service Dogs makes successful transition
June 08, 2008
In June, 2008, two special graduates, Kate and Kruse, left the New Road School of Somerset. They came to us as puppies and spent two years being trained by our students.
Parlin New Road Students Join Ironmen for “Healthy Kids Day” Activity
February 21, 2008
On February 21st about twenty select New Road students from our Parlin School and six staff members were guests of the New Jersey Ironmen for their Indoor Soccer League game against the California Cougars.
RU Rah Rah!
February 09, 2008
On Saturday, February 9, some New Road School students from the Parlin School and staff traveled to Rutgers University to see the Scarlet Knights Men’s Basketball team play Cincinnati.
Student Returns to Share Successes
February 07, 2008
On Thursday, February 7, 2008, a tall and handsome young man stood before the administrative staff at the New Road School of Parlin. For a fleeting moment there was a gasp...
New Road School Going Green
February 07, 2008
Students and staff at New Road School of Parlin are going green by recycling paper, glass, aluminum and plastic bottles, and cardboard!
Students Visit Health Awareness Center
February 01, 2008
The students of New Road School in Lakewood had the opportunity to visit CentraState Healthcare Systems “Student Health Awareness Center” on February 1, 2008.
New Road School of Ocean County Hosts Visiting Professor
January 24, 2008
On January 24, 2008, the high school classes of New Road School of Ocean County in Lakewood were treated to an afternoon with a visiting professor from Ryder University. Mrs. Gail Smith, Professor of Biology.
Articles from 2007
January 01, 2007
Highlighting the articles from the 2007 school year!
Class Size
The New Road Schools are dedicated to keeping class sizes small. Each classroom is limited to twelve students or less who are educated by a certified or provisionally certified special education teacher and one to two teaching assistants.
All
aspects of my daughter's development blossomed in an environment that was intense,
structured, and positive…The exceptional, one-on-one academic instruction and small
group discussions provided an atmosphere that enhanced her knowledge in math, reading,
science, and social studies, while meeting her personal and IEP mandated goals……High
Road, thank you, for making our dreams come true.