🎉 Huge Congratulations to our very own Penns Grove-Carneys Point Regional School District! 🎉
We are incredibly thrilled and proud to announce that Penns Grove-Carneys Point RSD has been officially selected by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) as a recipient of the prestigious 2025-2026 Lighthouse Award!
Out of only nine school districts and charter schools recognized statewide, our district was honored at the New Jersey State Board of Education meeting for demonstrating outstanding, measurable progress toward achieving equitable outcomes and educational improvements for our students.
🌟 Why This Matters: Excellence in Dual Enrollment
Penns Grove-Carneys Point RSD was specifically recognized in the category of Expanding Access to Dual Enrollment. This award highlights our ongoing commitment to:
Increasing participation in programs that allow our high school students to take advanced, college-level courses.
Building strong agreements that enable students to earn official college credits directly with higher education institutions while still in high school.
Expanding opportunities to ensure a clear, equitable pathway to college and career success for all of our students.
💬 Leading the Way in New Jersey
State leaders took the time to praise the innovative work happening right here in our community:
"New Jersey's school districts are strongest when they learn from one another. That is why recognition programs like this are so important: they highlight innovative practices that expand opportunities for students across our state." — Dr. Lily Laux, Commissioner of Education
"We are proud to celebrate these districts for leading the way, and for inspiring others to follow." — Kathy Goldenberg, President of the New Jersey State Board of Education
Thank you to everyone who has poured their heart into making this milestone possible. Let's keep shining bright and paving the way for our students' futures! ❤️👹✨