For Immediate Release:
November 18, 2025

Commissioners recognize Colts Neck schools
for Purple Star Schools designation

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to representatives of the Colts Neck Township Schools, commending the school district for being designated as a Purple Star School during a Workshop Meeting on Nov. 13.

“Congratulations to Colts Neck Township Schools on receiving this impressive designation from the New Jersey Department of Education,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “The Purple Star Schools program honors districts that go above and beyond to support military-connected students and help them adjust when their families relocate due to active-duty service.”

Colts Neck Township Schools was represented by Superintendent of Schools MaryJane Garibay; Conover Road Primary School Principal Tricia Barr; Conover Road Elementary School Principal James Osmond; Cedar Drive Middle School Principal Dr. Colin Rigby; Dr. Erica Reynolds; and Dr. Richard Beck.

“The goal of these programs is to ensure school staff can effectively support students as they transfer between schools with different expectations and requirements,” said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the Monmouth County Superintendent of Schools. “Colts Neck’s administrators, teachers, and students have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the children of the men and women who serve our country.”

Elementary school pupils whose parents serve at Naval Weapons Station Earle attend the Colts Neck Township Schools.

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