News & Events
Employment Opportunity
August 04, 2010
The New Road School of Parlin is currently hiring for a full time Occupational Therapist position. Please see the individual school page for more information!
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.
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!
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...
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.
New Road School of Somerset Revisits “Freedom Road”
September 07, 2007
This past fall, Mrs. Hadley and Ms. Seymour’s class at New Road School of Somerset, read the Freedom Writers’ Diaries as a group literature project.
New Road receives second batch of service dogs
September 07, 2007
There were a lot of happy people at New Road School when word trickled out that a new set of Labrador puppies were born on September 8, 2007
Lakewood School Students Help Iraqi School
July 08, 2007
In early November students and staff at the New Road School of Ocean County, Lakewood, eagerly collected and donated school supplies to assist in the furnishing of a new school in Qubuq, northern Iraq.
"Moving on – a graduation event"
June 08, 2007
On June 8, 2007 the New Road School of Parlin held its “Moving On” ceremony for 22 of its students.
NRS of Ocean County Holds Curriculum Fair and Awards Ceremony
June 05, 2007
On June 5, 2007, an exhibit of student work was displayed prior to our end of year award ceremony.
Softball Seasons Ends for Somerset
June 01, 2007
The New Road Knights concluded their softball season with a 2-4 record.
NRS of Somerset Wins Award for Innovative Program
June 01, 2007
In April, Program Director, Michele Rieman, learned that New Road School of Somerset had been selected as a winner of the 2007 Innovations in Special Education for its “Assistance Dog Training Program.”
A Starry Night at New Road School of Parlin Prom
May 18, 2007
Friday evening, May 18th, 2007, students gleaming and dressed in their finest arrived at school for the prom.
Students attend Environmental Photography Gala in Trenton, NJ
May 01, 2007
Budding photographers from New Road School of Ocean County attended the 11th Annual State Capitol and Environmental Photography Exhibit and Gala Opening on Wednesday, May 3, 2007, in Trenton, New Jersey.
NRS of Ocean County Holds First Prom
May 01, 2007
New Road School of Ocean County held their first prom on May 18, 2007 at the East Dover Fire House in Toms River.
First Public Performance for New Road Band
May 01, 2007
One highlight of the Memorial Day Parade sponsored by the Jamesburg Chamber of Commerce was the float which carried the band from the New Road School of Somerset.
Somerset’s Annual Fashion Show
April 17, 2007
It won’t be long now before you will see someone from New Road School of Somerset as a winner on America’s Top Model.
Making a Difference
April 01, 2007
Students at New Road School of Parlin learned how even one young person can make a difference in other people’s lives after reading an article about 11 year old Ryan Hreljac.
Parlin Students Learn Hard Lessons
April 01, 2007
Like certain aspects of our life, some school lessons are not always pleasant. Students at New Road School of Parlin recently came face to face with such lessons when Dr. Paul Winkler of the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education exposed the students to the realities of bias, bigotry and prejudice.
Senior Citizens visit NRS
March 23, 2007
On March 23, 2007 a group of Senior Citizens from Franklin Township were treated to an Italian lunch served and prepared by our culinary students here at New Road School of Somerset.
Award–Winning Posters
January 01, 2007
The New Jersey State Elks Association conducted its annual Special Children’s Poster contest this past January and several students from New Road School of Somerset were prize winners.
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.