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Phase 1 Application Submitted

The Four Rivers STEAM Charter School, INC. has submitted an application for the Freehold area.

(Four Rivers STEAM Charter School)

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The New Jersey Department of Education is currently reviewing charter applications. Our application for the Freehold area is comprehensive. We have secured a location on Route 9 in Freehold for our K-8 program and an Early Literacy Program in Freehold Borough at Broad Street. We are collaborating with various community partners, including, Ms. Christina Pinzon from Stateside Alliance will be our representative in Freehold, along with advocates and lobbyists.

Opening a high-quality charter school requires substantial community support. Legal representation has been secured to address the interests of parents and community stakeholders.

We are holding a Public Fundraiser on June 22, 2025 at I Play America at 110 Schanck Road, 07728. We need everyone to be there! Brunch is from 12-3 pm, and kids can play from 5-9 pm. We have so many activities, and a Stakeholders Brunch Meeting where community members can discuss their plans to partner with our first ever STEAM School for our Multilingual community. Please see the flyer above and go directly to the link to attend. Do not forget to register with the link. We look forward to meeting with parents, community organizers as well as political leaders who need more information for their constituents. The EIN number for our 501c3 is 0451209069.

Please call us if you need more information. All proceeds will support the community outreach efforts to connect with parents and stakeholders through events such as I PLAY America, American Hotel, Moore’s Tavern, and a Book sale at Barnes and Noble with backpacks and I PADS for our K-2 classes.

Contact Information:
Dr. Carole B. Reiss, Founder: creiss1952@gmail.com, 718-608-5232
Adam, Co-Founder: adamlorentzen@gmail.com


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