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Dr. Mona Wanis, Principal

wanismo@epsnj.org | 908.436.6734

Alexandra Mickens, Vice Principal
mickensal@epsmnj.org | 908.436.6730

Gabrielle J. Richa, Vice Principal
richaga@epsnj.org | 908.436.6766

Fatimah Bey, Annex Principal
beyfa@epsnj.org | 908.436.6748

Main Building
27 Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
908.436.6734

9th Grade Academy Annex
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07201

School Information & Resources

Welcome Back to the School Year Letter

TJAA Class of 2029 Orientation Presentation

Transition to High School Presentation

Anti-Bullying

Anti-Bullying Specialist (Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy)
Edson Martinez
martinezed@epsnj.org | 908.436.6764

Anti-Bullying Coordinator (District)
Peter G. Vosseler
Welcome Center | 507 Westminster Avenue
vosslepe@epsnj.org | 908.436.5317

NJDOE School Climate State Coordinator HIB@doe.nj.gov

No BullyZone Website | HIB Grades |
Guidance for Parents on the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act

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School News

8th Grade Night Information PowerPoint

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See our Full 2024-2025 Profile

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Update to the Elizabeth Public School’s High School Graduation Requirements (Policy 6146) Effective September 1, 2020

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TJA Liberty Players Presented EVITA

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The Theater Project’s Fifteenth Annual Young Playwrights Competition

Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy students Haley Correia and Juan Garcia were bestowed an Honorable Mention recognition for their work as playwrights in The Theater Project’s 15th Annual Young Playwrights Competition.

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District News

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Upcoming Events

October 13, 2025

Columbus Day Observance – Schools and District Closed
October 15, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
October 16, 2025

6:30 PM Board of Education Agenda/Business Meeting
October 22, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Financial Aid Nights 2025
October 24, 2025

7:45 AM - 11:45 AM Early Dismissal for all Students Oct. 24th - 9-12 Grade
8:20 AM - 12:15 PM Early Dismissal for all Students Oct 24 - Pk-8
October 30, 2025

7:00 PM TJAA PTO Presents - Little Shop of Horrors
November 1, 2025

7:00 PM TJAA PTO Presents - Little Shop of Horrors
November 2, 2025

2:00 PM TJAA PTO Presents - Little Shop of Horrors
November 4, 2025

Schools Closed – General Election
November 6, 2025

NJEA Convention – Schools Closed and District Closed
November 7, 2025

NJEA Convention – Schools Closed and District Closed
November 11, 2025

Veterans’ Day – Schools and District Closed
November 13, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Financial Aid Nights 2025
November 15, 2025

9:00 AM Relay for Life 5K
November 25, 2025

6:30 PM Board of Education Agenda/Business Meeting
November 26, 2025

12:15 PM Schools Close at 12:15 p.m. for Thanksgiving Recess
November 27, 2025

Thanksgiving Recess – Schools and District Closed
November 28, 2025

Thanksgiving Recess – Schools and District Closed
December 3, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Financial Aid Nights 2025

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Every Child, Achieving Excellence

37 SCHOOLS
28,088 STUDENTS
51 HOME LANGUAGES
1,614 GRADUATES

Our Vision

Elizabeth Public Schools will be one of the highest performing urban school districts
in the nation.

Our Promise

To provide an innovative and personalized learning environment that ensures that every child achieves excellence.

Our Goals

College preparedness, career readiness and 'on-time' graduation for every child.

Our Graduates are Prepared for Postsecondary Education

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