Dr. Peter L. Koza

Superintendent/ Principal of Schools

Welcome to the Upper Deerfield Township School District's Website.  Our district is proud of our students and staff for their efforts in making our schools successful.  This positive indicator is important because consistency of instruction influences student performance. Upper Deerfield Township Schools provide our students many extra curricular activities, including clubs, intramurals, and musical performances. We continue to expand our technology with smartboards, document cameras, and other computerized media for use as instructional tools in all schools.

Upper Deerfield Township Schools utilizes a systems approach to achieve the vision established by the Board of Education. Our vision, which is focused on the students being the core of our business, is to promote the development of the whole student while enriching them with the knowledge, skills and integrity to meet life's challenges, fulfill their needs and enable them to become productive in both the school and community. All three schools of the Upper Deerfield Township School District are committed to creating a community of tolerance and acceptance that provides children the opportunity for extraordinary educational experiences. The district provides an inclusive environment that finds a fitting place for every child.

Our programs are designed to ensure all students and their parents are provided with opportunities to prepare themselves for the future of their choice. We recognize that not all children learn at the same rate. Accordingly, our three schools are structured to provide diverse learning environments which actively engage students in critical thinking, strategic planning, hands-on learning and problem solving. The district’s teachers continually strive for our students to become confident, capable, life-long learners and productive members of our society. In adhering to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, all students will be challenged academically with an updated rigorous curriculum. All students are active partners in their learning experience and equally accepting of their responsibility to challenge themselves to meet with success.

The Upper Deerfield Township School District prides itself on parent involvement. Our PTO is an active group that strongly supports school activities through participation and financial contributions. The district also encourages parent volunteers in the classroom. Research shows that student achievement is greater when home and school work together. In this effort, parent involvement opportunities are offered in a variety of ways throughout the three schools. Our keys to success are strong parental involvement, community and board support, professional development programs for the entire educational team, and high expectations among the staff and parents. Family involvement in a child's learning is crucial to realizing a high quality of education. When school, home, and community work together, great things happen!

Please feel free to contact me at (856) 455-2267 extension 3201 with any questions or to make an appointment to visit our schools.

Dr. Peter Koza, Superintendent/Principal