🚴♀️ MAY 15! Bike Rodeo
The Linden Police Accident Investigation Unit and the City of Linden invite families to the 2026 Bike Rodeo — a fun-filled afternoon focused on bicycle safety, community, and family fun!
Friday, May 15, 2026
Starts at 3:30 PM
Memorial Park (Dog Park)
46 Lower Rd., Linden, NJ
FREE ENTRY — Open to ALL ages!
Highlights include:
-- Bike Giveaway
-- Free helmet giveaway & fittings
-- Pizza & snacks
-- Bicycle safety activities and fun for the whole family
Special thanks to sponsors:
Andy’s Cycles, New Jersey Cycles, Walmart & Pasquale’s Pizzeria IV
For questions, contact the Traffic Bureau at 908-474-8505.
Mark your calendars and roll into spring with this exciting community event!
Get Ready, Linden! It’s Time to Run, Walk… and GET COLORFUL!
Join Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Mayor’s Youth Commission Scholarship Committee for one of the most vibrant events of the year!
Linden’s Annual Color Run is BACK!
Saturday, May 16
Tiger Stadium
Onsite Registration: 8:30 AM
Run Begins: 10:00 AM
WHY YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS:
Support scholarships for the LHS Class of 2026
Get doused in color along a 2-mile course (8 laps around the track!)
Experience a grand-finale color celebration on the football field
Compete for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place medals (Youth & Adult categories)
REGISTRATION PERKS:
Official Color Run T-shirt
Individual color packet
Face painting fun
Photo ops at the Color Run backdrop (bring your phones!)
💲 Registration Fees:
Adults: $30
Youth: $20
Scan the flyer to register online and secure your spot!
Let’s show up, show out, and ROAR with color for a great cause, Linden!
#LPS_ShowUpAndROAR #LindenColorRun #RunForScholarships
Please consider donating any gently used school uniforms you no longer need. Donations will help support underclassmen and families throughout the school community.
Uniform items can be dropped off in Main Building Rooms 321 or 103, or in the Academy Building Main Office and TV Studio.
Students who donate a uniform item will also be entered into a raffle for a prize.
Thank you for your support!
Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department are offering FREE Rabies Vaccination Clinics for cats and dogs this May!
Upcoming Clinic Dates:
✅ Wednesday, May 13
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Firehouse #3
1205 E. Elizabeth Ave
✅ Monday, May 18
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Firehouse #1
302 S. Wood Ave
All dogs must be leashed
All cats must be in carriers
For questions, contact the Linden Health Department at 908-474-8409.
Let’s keep our furry friends safe and healthy!
The Linden Public Schools Early Childhood Department invites families to a special Pre-K 4 Moving Up to Kindergarten Parent Workshop on Tuesday, May 19, 2026!
Parents will learn about:
-- Kindergarten curriculum expectations
-- Health updates from district nurses
-- Support services from social workers
-- Transition tips and resources for families
-- Light refreshments will be served
WHERE: Registration Building. 100 Edgewood Road
TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
This workshop is designed to help families feel informed, prepared, and excited as students take the next big step into Kindergarten!
Join Mayor Derek Armstead, the City of Linden, and the Linden Department of Parks & Recreation for an exciting afternoon of outdoor fun, games, and family activities at Kids to Parks Day!
-- Wilson Park
-- Saturday, May 16
-- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This FREE community event is open to children from Pre-K through 8th Grade and promises a fun-filled day of outdoor play, activities, and family-friendly events for all ages!
Bring the family, enjoy the fresh air, and celebrate the power of parks, play, and community together!
📞 For more information, contact the Linden Department of Parks & Recreation at 908-474-8600.
📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Linden PAL
400 Maple Ave., Linden, NJ
Come hear about:
Program vision & opportunities
Team structure & age groups
Training & development plans
Season expectations
Q&A with coaches and staff
Who should attend?
🏀 Boys Grades 3–8
🏀 Girls Grades 3–12
🏀 Parents & Guardians
🏀 Athletes of ALL skill levels
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something special as LTC Basketball continues building skills, confidence, and community throughout Linden!
Please note that tonight’s Board President Community Meeting scheduled for TONIGHT -- Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM-- has been canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. Information regarding the next meeting will be shared soon.
Join Us for Tiger Talks with Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins!
Monday, May 4th
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
Linden High School
Workshop 3 – Resources for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)!
Learn how to access academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports available for your child—and walk away with practical tools you can use right away at home. This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and partner with us in supporting student success!
Knowledge. Support. Partnership.
#LPS_ShowUpAndROAR
May 6, Board President Office Hours
Join Us for the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry Walk-A-Thon – May 8th
We are excited to invite you to participate in the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry Walk-A-Thon on Friday, May 8th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Wilson Park (Summit Terrace).
This community event supports the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry and helps provide essential resources to families in need right here in Linden.
Participants are encouraged to walk, show their support, and contribute by bringing:
* Non-perishable food items, or
* Cash donations
Every contribution—big or small—makes a meaningful difference.
This is a rain or shine event, and we welcome students, families, and staff to come together for a great cause.
Thank you for your continued support of our community!
SEPAC & Special Olympics April Family Fun Night Event
In honor of Autism Acceptance, Awareness, and Inclusion Month, we are excited to share that SEPAC & Special Olympics will be hosting a Family Fun Night Event. We invite you all to join us for a night of family fun and the opportunity to learn more about SEPAC and Special Olympics.
Please see the details below:
When: Monday, April 20, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: School 2 (1700 S Wood Ave, Linden, NJ 07036)
Kindly RSVP using this link, or the QR code on the attached flyer.
For more information, please contact the advisory council at SEPAC@lindenps.org
We look forward to meeting you and building a stronger, united community for our children!
Come Join the Storm!
The Rahway Thunder Girls Soccer Program is calling all future stars!
If you were born between 2013–2016, this is your moment to step onto the field, build your skills, and be part of something powerful.
Tryout Dates:
• Tuesday, April 21
• Wednesday, April 22
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Madison Avenue Park, Rahway, NJ
This is more than soccer — it’s teamwork, confidence, and growth in motion. Bring your energy, your passion, and your game face.
📧 Questions? Reach out: rahwaythundersoccer@gmail.com
Let’s build the next generation of Thunder!
Dear Linden Families,
We are moving through the heart of spring with momentum, purpose, and pride.
Spring Recess begins today, Thursday, April 2, Early Dismissal - No Lunch Served. This break provides an important opportunity to rest, reflect, and recharge.
Schools will re-open Friday, April 10, with an Early Dismissal - No Lunch Served. This day will be observed as Tiger Pride Wellness Day, focused on promoting wellness, as well as social and emotional support and connection. Students are encouraged to accessorize in Tiger Pride colors, orange and black, as we begin this next phase of the school year with renewed resilience and energy -- showing up each day to ROAR: Resilience, Opportunities, Achievement, and Relationships -- #LPS_ShowUpAndROAR.
Throughout April, we proudly recognize Autism Acceptance Month. We remain committed to fostering a culture of empathy, inclusion, and understanding, this month and every month. Through classroom experiences and districtwide initiatives, we celebrate the unique brilliance of every learner.
In Linden, spring isn’t just a season. It is a spirit. A spirit of growth, giving, leadership, and excellence. Thank you for the important decisions you make every day to support your child’s journey and our shared mission.
We wish all Linden families a safe and restful Spring Recess, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on April 10, which is designated as a Tiger Pride Wellness Day, refreshed, reconnected, and ready to #LPS_ShowupandROAR.
Happy Spring Recess.
With Purpose,
Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent of Schools
In New Jersey, benefits will be loaded onto an EBT card and mailed to your home. The card can be used at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations that accept SNAP or WIC benefits.
Eligibility
Your child may be eligible if:
- Your household already receives SNAP, TANF, Foster Care, or income-eligible Medicaid benefits, or
- Your child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and your household meets income requirements for free or reduced-price meals
Many families will receive benefits automatically. If you are already receiving benefits or have been approved for free or reduced-price meals, you do not need to complete another application. Please make sure your current address is on file with your school district so your Summer EBT card is sent to the correct address.
How to Apply
If your child is not automatically eligible, you may apply using the Online Free and Reduced Meal Application found on the Parents tab of the Linden Public Schools homepage at www.lindenps.org.
Paper applications are also available at the main office of each school building.
For questions, please contact Elizabeth Nowak at 908-486-2800 ext. 80021.
For additional information about the Summer EBT Program, visit www.fns.usda.gov/summer
Dear Linden Families,
At last night's Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2025-2026 end-of-year calendar, attached to this message. I am sharing important information regarding the end of Spring Recess.
Spring Recess begins Thursday, April 2, with a half-day (½) and no lunch served. School reopens Friday, April 10, with a half-day (½) and no lunch served.
The 2025-2026 school calendar, developed in April 2025, noted that, in the event of inclement weather closures, the district would make up instructional days using the final day of Spring Recess. This information was communicated when the calendar was adopted, and I want to be clear that the district has an obligation to ensure that all families are fully informed. Linden Public Schools was closed for snow days on January 26, February 23, and February 24 — one day beyond our two allotted snow days. As a result, April 10 is a required instructional day. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3, the State of New Jersey mandates a minimum of 180 days in session, and no instructional day may be added after student graduation, scheduled for June 23.
Attendance on April 10 is not optional. Pursuant to District Regulation 5200 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4, students must participate in instruction for at least half a day to be recorded present. Under the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC), Linden Public Schools is held to a 90 percent district attendance rate. Every absence on April 10 directly impacts one's standing. Students absent without excuse are subject to truancy procedures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25 and District Regulation 5200, Section G.
Our students have worked hard this year, and April 10 is one final step before the finish line. We ask that every Linden family honor that commitment by ensuring your student is present and ready to learn. We wish all Linden families a safe and restful Spring Recess, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on April 10, which is designated as a Tiger Pride Wellness Day, refreshed, reconnected, and ready to #LPS_ShowupandROAR.
LPS: SEE ATTACHED 2025-2026 END OF YEAR CALENDAR
With purpose,
Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins
Atiya Y. Perkins, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Dear Linden Families,
At last night's Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the 2025-2026 end-of-year calendar, attached to this message. I am sharing important information regarding the end of Spring Recess.
Spring Recess begins Thursday, April 2, with a half-day (½) and no lunch served. School reopens Friday, April 10, with a half-day (½) and no lunch served.
The 2025-2026 school calendar, developed in April 2025, noted that, in the event of inclement weather closures, the district would make up instructional days using the final day of Spring Recess. This information was communicated when the calendar was adopted, and I want to be clear that the district has an obligation to ensure that all families are fully informed. Linden Public Schools was closed for snow days on January 26, February 23, and February 24 — one day beyond our two allotted snow days. As a result, April 10 is a required instructional day. Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.3, the State of New Jersey mandates a minimum of 180 days in session, and no instructional day may be added after student graduation, scheduled for June 23.
Attendance on April 10 is not optional. Pursuant to District Regulation 5200 and N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8.4, students must participate in instruction for at least half a day to be recorded present. Under the New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (NJQSAC), Linden Public Schools is held to a 90 percent district attendance rate. Every absence on April 10 directly impacts one's standing. Students absent without excuse are subject to truancy procedures pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:38-25 and District Regulation 5200, Section G.
Our students have worked hard this year, and April 10 is one final step before the finish line. We ask that every Linden family honor that commitment by ensuring your student is present and ready to learn. We wish all Linden families a safe and restful Spring Recess, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on April 10, which is designated as a Tiger Pride Wellness Day, refreshed, reconnected, and ready to #LPS_ShowupandROAR.
With purpose,
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Atiya Y. Perkins, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Linden Board of Education invites you to
Board President Office Hours
Join us for an opportunity to connect directly with the Board President, share your thoughts, and contribute to our community's educational journey.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- Meetings are offered virtual or in-person
- Meetings will continue the first Wednesday of every month
In-Person :
The Administration Building
2 E. Gibbons Street
Virtual :
Malaysia Thomas WebEx
CLICK HERE or scan the QR code on the attached flyer to confirm your attendance
WE NEED YOU, ALL MEANS ALL
March 19, 2026
All Linden Public Schools are closed tomorrow, March 20, the first day of Spring. It is a season defined by light, hope, and the promise of new beginnings.
For many of our Linden families, this moment carries even deeper significance. After a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a joyful culmination of a sacred journey marked by discipline, gratitude, and spiritual growth. It is especially fitting that Spring and Eid arrive together, each a testament to the enduring power of togetherness and renewal.
In Linden, 6,482 students across 11 schools, representing over 30 languages and countless cultural traditions, show up every day with resilience, pursue the opportunities before them, strive for achievement, and strengthen the relationships that make this community what it is.
Moments like this remind us that our diversity is not just something we celebrate. It is something we build on. It is how we live our vision of a community where diverse voices are appreciated, and every learner uncovers their unique potential, and how we fulfill our mission of developing future-ready individuals who contribute meaningfully to the world.
To all who are celebrating, we extend our warmest wishes: Eid Mubarak! May this season bring peace, joy, and blessings to you and your loved ones.
With Purpose,
Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent
