May 22, 2026
Dear Linden Families,
This message brings two important updates from the Office of the Superintendent.
A New Home for Our Youngest Learners
On behalf of the Linden Board of Education, President Malaysia Thomas shares, "This new building signifies growth and endless opportunities for our students and staff. With a growing population, we are not reactive; we are proactive. Linden Public Schools is a place you can call home, and we are proud to expand that home."
The Linden Board of Education has executed a letter of intent to occupy a new Early Childhood Facility for the 2026 to 2027 school year. The facility is located at 1 Paul M. Greig Way, Winfield Park, NJ 07036, the same zip code as Linden, in a community close to home. This expansion directly supports our Pre-K program and reflects our commitment to giving every child a strong start. Our Early Childhood Department will be available to support every family through this transition.
If your family receives a letter about your child's new placement, please know this is good news. This is growth. We believe in our children, our schools, and our community. To hear more, please view the joint message below from Mayor Armstead and me:
Early Childhood Video
In Linden Public Schools, we believe every child deserves to discover their unique potential. This new early childhood building is that belief in action, a place where our youngest learners take their first steps toward becoming future-ready. The best investment a city can make is in its children. Linden is doing just that, and we are just getting started.
Uniform Mode of Dress: What You Need to Know
Linden Public Schools will continue its uniform mode of dress for all students in grades PreK to 12 for the 2026-2027 school year. We have heard the community's feedback, and we appreciate it. This decision remains in place. Last year, the Board of Education provided every student with 4 complimentary shirts as part of the initiative's initial launch. That distribution will not continue.
Per Board Policy 5511, Student Dress and Grooming, an evaluation of the uniform mode of dress will be reviewed annually with the Building Principal and Uniform Ad hoc Committee. Recommendations were provided to the Board of Education Members at the April 28, 2026, Board of Education Meeting. The Board of Education fully supports the continuation of the Student Dress and Grooming. All requirements are outlined in Board Policy 5511, Student Dress and Grooming, and are available on our district website at:
LPS Board Policy
Families are encouraged to review the policy to ensure students are prepared for the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year. Please contact your child’s Principal with questions.
With Purpose,
Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins
Superintendent of Schools