Melissa Lockett

Elementary School Principal

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

Welcome back, #WWP! 💙 Today, we welcome back the teachers and staff who make our schools such vibrant, caring places to learn and grow.
Here’s to a great year! All Kids Can. All Kids Belong. We All Play a Part 🎉📚 #WWPRSD

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

A teacher, a school security guard, and the secretary who played matchmaker—and later officiated their wedding! ❤️ Samantha & John's Dutch Neck Elementary love story was featured by New Jersey Bride. Read more at https://t.co/V3qnKHTPmE! #WWP #WWPRSD 📸 Lindsay Eileen Photography

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

Celebrating our 2026 Educator & Support Professional of the Year from Dutch Neck! 🎉 Their passion, dedication, and impact continue to inspire our school community each day. Here’s what our honorees shared about what makes their roles so special 💙 #WWP #WWPRSD #EOY #SPOY #2026

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

Teams from each of our schools including administrators, teachers, counselors, parents and students gathered at our annual #WWPRSD Climate and Culture Summit this week. It was an incredible display of what happens when we lead with heart and data 🚀 #CultureAndClimate #WWP

[Jesse Lockett @JLockettTeach]

Honoring the true meaning of Memorial Day today as we took in the Yardley parade & enjoyed some camaraderie at the Yardley VFW.Grateful for the brothers/sisters who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,& thankful to spend the day surrounded by family, community,patriotism.

[New Jersey Department of Education @NewJerseyDOE]

Today, the NJDOE recognized 5 districts for their exemplary Model World Language & Dual Immersion programs! These schools serve as benchmarks for best practices in multilingual education across the state. Congratulations to our 2026-28 awardees: https://t.co/tpGFbgCWZh

[Melissa Lockett @MNLockett]

@JLockettTeach Happy Principal’s Day! Love you! 😘

[Melissa Lockett @MNLockett]

Such a wonderful Principal’s Day! 🌸🌺💐🌷🌼

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

Season 3 of Girls on the Run is in full stride at Dutch Neck Elementary🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♀️This fantastic spring program brings 3rd graders together twice a week to build confidence, life skills & healthy habits—all leading up to a fun-for-all 5K celebration in May! #WWPRSD #WWP

[Melissa Lockett @MNLockett]

Student panel discussion for staff today. Powerful words from the powerful young people of WWP. 🤩

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

🎨 In honor of #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth, Dutch Neck Elementary students turned their appreciation into art with handmade thank-you notes for our #WWPRSD School Board of Education members. We proudly echo their heartfelt gratitude for your leadership and dedication to #WWP 💙

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

“If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” Today we honor the life and legacy of a pioneer for progress. May we remain committed to the path of justice, equality, and service 🤝 #WWP

[New Jersey Department of Education @NewJerseyDOE]

NJ PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS: Stipends are available for the FREE professional development opportunities provided by the New Jersey Department of Education’s Climate Change Learning Collaboratives! Learn more: https://t.co/j4OCql1LM4 #ClimateChangeEducation #ClimateEd

[Tim Rasinski @TimRasinski1]

FLUENCY FRIDAY!
Here’s one of my favorite poems for the New Year. I hope you and your students like it too!

Rehearsing and performing poetry and song is an excellent (and artful) way to build reading fluency (SOR) – automatic word recognition and prosody (expressiveness).

[Melissa Lockett @MNLockett]

Holiday fun at Dutch Neck! 🥰 Happy holidays everyone!!

[Melissa Lockett @MNLockett]

Happy birthday @JLockettTeach I hope you have a wonderful day and a wonderful year ahead! xo

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

Reminder: All #WWP schools will dismiss early on Wed., Nov. 26, with no lunch service provided. Maurice Hawk half-day preschool is closed. EDP care ends at 6:30 p.m. All schools & board offices will be closed Nov. 27–28. Visit: https://t.co/Pyht8dbR8f for district calendar✅

[WW-P School District @WWP_Schools]

Celebrating our amazing Educational Support Professionals throughout #WWPRSD! Thank you for teaching our children, preparing nutritious meals, ensuring safe transportation, and supporting every corner of our schools. Our students thrive because of you! 💛👏 #WWP #ESPDay