mission
To strengthen and enrich the educational experience of all Bernards students by funding innovative programs and equitable opportunities through strong partnerships with families, educators, and the community.
who
BTEF is a parent-run, non partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that raises private money to support the Bernards Township School District.
PTO & BTEF
The PTO focuses on individual
schools. Education Foundations support district K-12 initiatives.
Together, we enhance each
child’s education journey.
did you know
There are 165 Education
Foundations in NJ
To list a few:
Princeton EF,
Ridgewood EF, Tenafly EF,
Moorestown, EF, Livingston
EF, Somerset Hills EF,
Summit EF, Chatham EF,
Westfield EF, Hoboken
Public EF, Millburn EF
why
Parents from Basking Ridge teamed up to establish the BTEF to fund innovative programs that enhance the current curriculum. We aim to fund teacher - requested projects that spark curiosity, innovation and excitement in learning, going above and beyond what is provided by the district budget. The BTEF aspires to contribute to our district’s continued excellence as a top-tier school system in New Jersey.
$45k of educator grants funded in june 2026
RIDGE
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Interactive Periodic Display
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3 Low Ropes Elements - Project Adventure
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Desktop CNC Machine
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Ridge Productions - ThinkPad
MPS
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Various classroom materials to directly strengthen Executive Functioning skills - Kindergarten
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80 books to expand 5th grade library
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8 Kinnebars/Foot Swings for students highly impacted by ADHD/ASD
OSS
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Themed learning centers to enrich SEL through play in 4 Kindergarten classrooms
CHS
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Social Studies home kits - 152 books, 18 games, 13 reference items
LSC
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Stem Makers - multiple Engineering and Design tools for K-5 Quest
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Decodable Readers - for all 4 Kindergarten classrooms
All ELEMENRARY
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K-5 Resources for Multilingual Learners
