Staff Directory

Welcome to Cape May County Special Services School District

Cape May County Special Services School District educates and empowers students with special needs and significant disabilities to reach their highest potential.  

Upcoming Events

Wed 31 December
- Schools Closed - Winter Break
  
  Schools Closed - Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 31
  
  Calendar: Special Services District Calendar
Thu 1 January
- Schools Closed - Winter Break
  
  Schools Closed - Winter Break
  
  Date: Jan 1
  
  Calendar: Special Services District Calendar
Fri 2 January
- Schools Closed - Winter Break
  
  Schools Closed - Winter Break
  
  Date: Jan 2
  
  Calendar: Special Services District Calendar
Mon 19 January
- Schools Closed - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  
  Schools Closed - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  
  Date: Jan 19
  
  Calendar: Special Services District Calendar
Fri 13 February
- Schools Closed - Presidents' Weekend
  
  Schools Closed - Presidents' Weekend
  
  Date: Feb 13
  
  Calendar: Special Services District Calendar
Mon 16 February
- Schools Closed - Presidents' Weekend
  
  Schools Closed - Presidents' Weekend
  
  Date: Feb 16
  
  Calendar: Special Services District Calendar

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Early Dismissal

Calendar: Special Services District Calendar

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Schools Closed - Winter Break

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Schools Closed - Winter Break

Calendar: Special Services District Calendar

CMCSSSD News

Participants at the County Special Services Summer Resource Fair

CMCSSSD Summer Resource Fair 2025

County Special Services Summer Resource Fair offers opportunity for connection and conversation with local organizations.

Cape May County Special Service School District Summer Resource Fair 2025 Flyer

Sen. Andy Kim with Cape Tech HVAC student during his visit to Cape May County Technical School District and Cape May County Special Services School District.

Sen. Andy Kim with Cape Tech HVAC student during his visit to Cape May County Technical School District and Cape May County Special Services School District.

U.S. Senator Andy Kim tours Cape Tech and Cape May County Special Services

U.S. Senator Andy Kim tours Cape May County Technical School District and Cape May County Special Services School District, getting a firsthand look at growth and community impact.

Students and staff interacting with the robotic dogs

Cape May County Schools unleash the dogs – robot dogs that is – in partnership with NJ State Police

NJ State Police Bomb Unit showcase robotic dogs during an NJDOE-organized assembly with students from Cape May County.

CMCSSSD Spotlight

Aquatics Program The aquatic staff of the CMC Special Services School District's Olympic-size indoor pool, provides swimming programs of excellence to district students and also offers numerous aquatic programs opened to the public for a nominal fee. Learn More

Cape May County High School The Cape May County High School is the secondary component of the Cape May County Special Services School District, providing services to students from grades 9 through 12, and when appropriate to age 21. Learn More

Extended School Year The ESY program offered at Cape May County Special Services (CMCSSSD) is specifically designed to maintain the high level of academic, social/behavioral, communication, and other pre-vocational skills that a student has learned as part of his/her Individualized Education Program. Learn More

Ocean Academy Ocean Academy is a school that provides educational programs for children with special needs, ages 3-13. These children may present with a wide range of disabilities that have stemmed from physical and learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, developmental delay, autism, and/or cognitive, visual or hearing impairment. Learn More

Related Services The Related Services Department offers students many evaluative and remedial services. It is designed to enhance students’ abilities to reach their educational and personal goals. Learn More

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Anti-Bullying Contacts

Julia Fairfield

Anti-Bullying Coordinator

(609) 465-2720, ext. 4400

Gerry Hofferica

Cape May County High School

Anti-Bullying Specialist

(609) 465-2720, ext. 6306

Nicole Scheffler

Ocean Academy

Anti-Bullying Specialist

(609) 465-2720, ext. 4461