District Information

DISTRICT INFORMATION

Mission Statement

The mission of the Belleville Public Schools is to provide a positive environment in which children are eager to explore and to learn so that they may develop into active, participating, and productive citizens in compliance with the goals of the core curriculum content standards.  As we celebrate cultures and differences, we look to pupils, parents, school, and community, in order to share the responsibility of student growth and development.

From the Belleville Historical Society
- The History of Belleville Public Schools

On September 11, 1852 at a special Township meeting, an appropriation of $5,000 was voted for the erection of a school.  Two acres of land on Stephen Street were purchased from Hugh Holmes for $799, and a year later the school was ready for occupancy and was called “The Academy”.  The cross street flanking was called Academy Street.  Robert S. Gow was the first principal.  In 1882, under the provisions of the Township School Act, The Academy became Number 1 and Montgomery School became Number 2. In 1897, School Number 3 was built on Joralemon Street.  School Number 4 was built in 1903 in Silver Lake.  Number Five School was erected in 1913 on the top of Greylock Avenue.  In 1916, the sixth school was built as a high school on Washington Avenue and Holmes Street.  In 1921, Number 7 was built on Passaic Avenue and Joralemon Street.  Number 8 School was built on Union Avenue on Clearman Field in 1925.  Number 9 School was erected in 1927 on Ralph Street in the Valley Section.  School Number 10 was built in 1929 on Belleville Avenue in the Bellwood Park Section.  A new high school was built in 1964 on Passaic Avenue and the old high school became an intermediate school.

District Philosphy

We, the faculty of the Belleville School District, recognize our responsibility to provide students with a meaningful and relevant educational environment that will contribute to their total development.

Knowledgeable, creative, and concerned teachers provide a stimulating, supportive, disciplined, and cooperative environment that encourages growth of students and fosters the development of their intellectual, physical, moral and social potentials. These educators provide an atmosphere where students develop the attributes necessary to function in a changing society.

Considering the needs of all students, Belleville Schools provide a comprehensive and flexible program that recognizes the need for individual self-realization and for social and civic effectiveness. In addition, we recognize that students are individuals with unique characteristics and should have an equal opportunity to learn, based on their needs, interests and abilities. Offering a diversified program, Belleville Schools provide students with the opportunity to develop technical, artistic, and creative skills, as well as command a body of knowledge which should contribute to the development of total, critically thinking individuals who can adapt to changing social situations and who can become cognizant of values within their community and their global society.