River Edge, NJ (07661) Schools, St. Peter’s, Childcare & Borough Basics — A Parent-First Guide

Moving to River Edge with kids means two browser tabs stay open: school and borough. This guide reads like a local walking you through river edge nj public schools, the parish campus at St. Peter the Apostle, how the Genesis Parent Portal River Edge NJ actually fits into your week, where Bach to Rock River Edge NJ slots into after-school, and the nuts-and-bolts Borough pages (DPW, river edge nj recycling, river edge nj garbage schedule, police, fire, and the post office river edge nj) families use constantly. We’ve embedded official sites and GMB links on helpful anchor text—clean, scannable, and ready to bookmark.

How school works here (public → regional)

River Edge runs K–6 locally, then feeds to River Dell for grades 7–12. That simple structure keeps logistics predictable and lets you plan years ahead.

• Start with the River Edge School District for calendars, registration, and quick links (where you’ll find the Genesis Parent Portal River Edge NJ).
• Grades 7–12 are at River Dell Regional School District (families use the same Genesis system for attendance, schedules, and messages).

Parent rhythm: registration → bus/health forms → Genesis setup. Once you’re in Genesis, you’ll stop chasing paper folders and start checking everything in one place.

Parish & private option on Fifth Avenue

If you’re considering a faith-based path, the parish campus anchors school and community life along Fifth.

• St. Peter the Apostle Church, River Edge NJ — parish life, Mass times, sacraments, ministries. You’ll see it referenced online as st peter the apostle church river edge nj, st peter’s church river edge nj, st peter’s church in river edge nj, and simply st peter’s river edge nj—same place.
• St. Peter Academy, River Edge NJ — admissions, uniforms, calendar (you’ll also find it searched as saint peter academy river edge nj, st peter’s academy river edge nj, and st peter academy river edge nj).

Many families blend routes over time—parish through middle grades, then River Dell for high school—without leaving 07661.

Enrichment that actually fits the car line

Music is big here, and it stacks neatly onto dismissal windows:

• Bach to Rock (River Edge) — bands, private lessons, camps; easy scheduling for working parents.

Borough basics you’ll check weekly

When locals say “check the Town site,” they mean the Borough of River Edge NJ homepage (same answer if you search town of river edge nj). It’s the hub for meetings, alerts, and department contacts.

Recycling, trash & the one PDF that runs your garage

• River Edge NJ recycling guidelines — what goes out, how to prep cartons/cardboard, who to call.
• River Edge NJ garbage schedule & vegetation — plus the seasonal yard-waste notes families always forget.
• Printable collection calendar (current year) — pin it; it saves missed pickups.
• Questions? River Edge NJ DPW (Public Works) handles routes, bulk, snow, and more.

Safety & services

• River Edge Police Department NJ — traffic notices, forms, community programs.
• River Edge NJ Fire Department — volunteer-led; you’ll see them at events and safety demos.

Two post offices (pick by your errand route)

• River Edge Post Office — 650 Kinderkamack Rd
• New Bridge Landing Post Office — 121 Kinderkamack Rd

Keeping up with town life

• Official updates roll through River Edge NJ News (Borough site).
• When you need river edge nj obituaries (or obituaries river edge nj), check regional obituary portals and local funeral homes—search by surname and date to find arrangements quickly.

Why families like 07661 (the lived-in details)

• Walkable errands: most K–6 blocks sit a short hop from Kinderkamack/Main, so you can stack pickups, library, and groceries fast.
  
• Predictable school flow: K–6 in town, then River Dell; the sequence is easy to explain to kids (and grandparents).
  
• Paperwork sanity: Genesis reduces last-minute scrambles—absence notes, contacts, and messages stay in one place.
  
• Public-parish flexibility: being able to move between River Edge NJ public schools and the St. Peter’s campus gives families options without changing towns.
  

FAQs

How are River Edge schools organized?
K–6 attend the River Edge School District (Cherry Hill and Roosevelt). Grades 7–12 attend River Dell Regional.

Where is the Genesis Parent Portal?
Look for the Genesis/Parent Portal link on the River Edge district site; River Dell families access Genesis from the River Dell site.

What’s the difference between the church and the academy?
St. Peter the Apostle (parish) is the church community on Fifth Avenue; St. Peter Academy is the parish school next door with its own admissions and calendar.

Where do I find recycling rules and the garbage schedule?
Use the recycling guide and garbage/vegetation page, then download the current collection calendar.

Who handles safety services?
The River Edge Police Department NJ and the River Edge NJ Fire Department. For emergencies, call 911.

Is there more than one post office in town?
Yes. Try the 650 Kinderkamack Rd location or 121 Kinderkamack Rd (New Bridge Landing) depending on your route.

Where should I check River Edge NJ news and obituaries?
Official updates post on the Borough homepage; for river edge nj obituaries, use regional obituary sites or local funeral homes and filter by date.