We honor the uniqueness of each individual and embrace diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong, inclusive community and to prepare students for lives in a multicultural society.
This site contains all of the different celebrations and events Fords Middle School School runs throughout the year.
Each page contains a different event, artifacts from that event, and some resources used.
School Equity Team
Jennifer Murphy - Principal
Matthew Taber - Vice Principal
Precious Huff-Acosta - Chair
Tina Gallagher - Assistant Chair
Lisa Valentin
Andrea Cason
Diversity Council
Jennifer Murphy - Principal
Precious Huff-Acosta- Chair
Tina Gallagher - Assistant Chair
Lisa Valentin
Andrea Cason
PTO
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Any individuals who are interested in participating on our school's Diversity Council please each out to precious.huff-acosta@woodbridge.k12.nj.us
Diversity Council Meetings
Council meetings
October 10, 2023 January 9, 2024 March 12, 2024 May 14, 2024
Dates may have to be adjusted due to weather. Please check back regularly for updates.
Monthly Celebrations
Month/Date(s) Observance
9/15/23 - 10/15/23 Hispanic Heritage Month
10/2/23 - 10/6/23 A Week of Inclusion/A Week of Respect
November 2023 Native American Heritage Month
January 2024 Indic Heritage Month
February 2024 Black History Month
March 2024 Women's History Month
April 2024 Autism Acceptance Month
May 2024 Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
6/19/24 Juneteenth
District Showcase
2022-2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Showcase
2023-2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Showcase date to be determined.
Questions, Comments, or Concerns
The Woodbridge Township School District is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Use this form to share questions, comments, or concerns relative to issues of DEI at a District location. This form may be submitted anonymously. You do NOT need to be signed in to Google to submit. However, please make sure to include your name and email address if you would like to be directly contacted about the matter. Please follow the link below to the form:
(Fords Middle School DEI reporting form)