Morris School District Community School
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Sunrise and Sunset Registration is open for the
2025-2026 School Year!
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 Spring 2025
Contact Us
Phone: 973-292-2063
Email: community.school@msdk12.net
Morris Adult School
Formerly Great Horizons Lecture Series and Adult School
REGISTRATION opens August 18th 2025.
Go to the Adult Program Section to check out our classes and lectures offerings.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS (Sunrise & Sunset)
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 9th & closes August 22, 2025.
Please click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise and Sunset. También encontrará las Preguntas Frecuentes en español haciendo clic en este enlace.
If you still have questions, 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 at all elementary schools. The program closes at Lafayette Learning Center(LLC) at 5:30 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 $1.00 per minute, per child, for pick-up after 6 PM at the elementary schools, and after 5:30 pm at LLC.
ADULT PROGRAMS
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
We are happy to announce that our Fall Course will begin the week of October 6, 2025 and run for 8 weeks.
We are working to bring back many of the popular classes & talks but are also adding several new ones that we hope you will enjoy.
Registration officially begins on Monday August 18, 2025.
Please click here to explore previous online digital catalog. The new classes will be up on Monday August 18th.
Click here to sign up for a paper catalog.
STAFF & CONTACTS
Elysia Caraballo - Director of Community School
Shaneya Hackett - Manager Community School
TBD - 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
Employment Opportunities
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.
Coming Soon! We are looking for Sunrise and Sunset Staff for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Summer Plus 2025
Registration is now closed. We hope to see you next year!
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.