Morris School District Community School

Please Click Here to Register for Sunrise and Sunset Child Care

The Morris School District Community School has been providing lifelong learning opportunities to the greater Morristown area for more than 50 years.

​We offer programs for children including the Sunrise and Sunset child care programs, Summer Plus, Summer Music Academy, and more.

​The Community School provides exceptional learning opportunities for adults that range from the Great Horizons Lecture Series to language, computer and technology, career and personal development, and creative classes.

Mrs. Elysia Caraballo - Director of Community School

MSD families we are always looking to improve our programming for our students. If your child(ren) have participated in Sunrise or Sunset (or are currently enrolled) please click the link below to provide us we with feedback. 

Family Feedback Survey Fall 2024

Comentarios de la Familia Verano 2024 - Español

Contact Us

Phone: 973-292-2063

Email: community.school@msdk12.net

 

REGISTRATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS.

Sunrise/Sunset Before & After School Care

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REGISTRATION for the 2024-2025 school year Sunset Program is currently closed. 

The  Program begins September 3, 2024. 

Registration will reopen on Monday, September 9th. 

Registration will remain closed for Alfred Vail and Normandy Park.

We have reached our student capacity at both sites. We will work to increase our staffing and will alert those families on the waitlist if spots become available. Thank you for your patience. 

For more information about the Sunrise and Sunset Programs

please email:

Shari Burroughs

shari.burroughs@msdk12.net

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Great Horizons Lecture Series and Adult School Classes 

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Great Horizons Lecture Series & Adult school Classes start September 9, 2024.

REGISTRATION opens August 15th 2024.

Fall class offerings are now!

​Go to the Adult Program Section to check out our classes and lectures offerings.

​For more information about the Great Horizons Lecture Series and Life Long Learning Programs

please email:

Shari Burroughs

shari.burroughs@msdk12.net

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Sunrise - Sunset Before & After School Care

The SUNRISE & SUNSET PROGRAM is available to all Morris School District  K - 5 grade students.

The SUNSET PROGRAM is available to Morris School District Pre-K students. (NO SUNRISE)

​REGISTRATION for September will begin July 8th & closes August 23, 2024

NOTE: If you are unable to register during the registration period that program may be at capacity, please call (973) 292-2063 for further assistance. 

SUNRISE PROGRAM​​

NOTE: Sunrise will be held at three schools only:

Normady Park & Thomas Jefferson will go to Woodland.

Sussex Avenue will go to Alfred Vail.

Alexander Hamilton will go to Hillcrest School.
ALL Programs open at 7:00 AM.

Light breakfast will be provided. 

Students who do not attend Sunrise in their home schools will be bused from Sunrise in time for the start of their school day.

NOTE: Latest drop-off at Sunrise is 8:20 AM to allow time for dismissal and busing.

NOTE: If you arrive later than 8:20 you will be required to bring your child to their home school for drop-off.

SUNSET PROGRAM​​

NOTE: Sunset programs are held at EACH elementary school your child attends. The program closes at 6:00 PM.

Students are dismissed directly to Sunset on their rostered days at dismissal.

You can pick up any time after dismissal until 6:00 PM.

NOTE: There is a late fee of $15.00 per 15 minute increment, per child, for pick-up after 6 PM.

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Welcome to the new Morris Adult School!!!

Click here to Register for Morris Adult School

All Adult Learners will need to create an account on the website first.

Instructions are on the registration website

 You can browse the 29 Spring Classes before creating an account. 

We are happy to announce that our Spring courses will begin the week of March 3, 2025 and run for 8 weeks.

We have brought back many of the popular classes & talks but we have also added several new ones that we hope you will enjoy.

Registration officially begins on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Please click here to explore our online digital catalog.

Printed catalogs are coming soon!
 

 

Elysia Caraballo - Director of Community School

Shaneya Hackett - Manager Community School

Shari Burroughs - Administrative Assistant

Martha Conlon- Administrative Assistant, Adult School

Phone: (973) 292-2063

Fax: 973-387-7632

Email: community.school@msdk12.net

Mailing Address: 

Post Office Box 1485

Morristown, NJ 07962-1485

Physical Address: 

Frelinghuysen Middle School 

10 Jane Way Suite A

Morristown, NJ 07960

 

Explore exciting employment opportunities with the Morris School District's Sunrise and Sunset Programs, dedicated to providing quality before and after school care for students in grades Pre-K through 5.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team and make a positive impact in the lives of children in our community. As a staff member, you will play a crucial role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where students can thrive. Responsibilities include supervising activities, assisting with homework, and facilitating fun and educational programs.

If you are interested in a rewarding position that allows you to contribute to the development of young minds, we invite you to apply.

Please click here to apply today for Sunrise or Sunset Programming. 

Summer Plus and Summer Music Academy 2025 

Please take a moment to review the slide deck presentation or the recording to answer any of your questions about changes to the Summer Plus Program. 

Click here for the Session Recording with the most up to date information.

Click here for the Slide Deck Presentation

Next Steps: Application Process

Please take a few moments to submit your Frontline  Application by clicking here.

We're eager to finalize our team for an incredible summer season!

Click Here to Register today

 

The Summer Plus program, hosted by the Community School of Morris School District, offers an engaging and enriching summer experience for rising K to 8 students (students who will be in kindergarten through 8th grade in September 2025). The program is open to both in-district and out-of-district students. Running from June 30 to August 8, 2025 (closed July 4), the program operates Monday through Friday. For rising K-5 students, the program runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM at a location to be determined. Rising grades 6-8 students will attend at Frelinghuysen Middle School during the same hours. 

 

Additionally, the Summer Plus Music Academy will run for four weeks from Monday through Friday from June 30 to July 25, 2025 (closed July 4), serving rising grades 4-12 students. The program will operate from 8 AM to 12 PM at Frelinghuysen Middle School. This program is open to both in-district and out-of-district students, providing an opportunity for instrumental music students to engage in comprehensive music education through small group lessons, large ensembles, and music electives.

 

We will offer  Sunrise morning care from 7:00 am until 8:00 am and Sunset after care from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm for an additional fee. 

 

Please click this link to see our Frequently Asked Questions Guide.