Welcome To Dr. JP Cleary Elementary School

The vision of the Cleary Elementary School is to create a positive learning community, where we continue to evolve into lifelong learners. We embrace the values ofresponsibility and respect and promote effective communication and collaboration.

Dr. Long's Virtual Office

Leonard Long

Principal

Buena Regional High School

125 Weymouth Road

Buena, NJ 08310

Phone:(856) 697-2400

About Our School

September 2012 marked the start of a new era for the Buena Regional Schools. All of the fourth and fifth grade students of the Buena Regional School District now attend the newly renovated Cleary Elementary School. Originally named the Minotola School it was erected in 1928 and later named the J.P.Cleary School in the 40’s.

About Cleary Elementary

News
Events

August 18, 2026

Roadmap to the 2026–2027 School Year

Please review our upcoming important dates as we prepare for the start of the new school year. We look forward to welcoming our students and families back in September! 💙💛

Road Map to the 2026-2027 SY

August 13, 2026

Buena Regional Board of Education Notice of School Board Member Vacancy

BUENA REGIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER VACANCY

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:12-5, notice is hereby given that the Buena Regional Board of Education is seeking qualified candidates from Buena Borough for a board member vacancy to serve through December 31st, 2027.

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District News

Tue 1 Sep
- Teacher/Staff Inservice
  thru Wed Sep 2
  
  Teacher/Staff Inservice
  
  Date: Sep 1 - Sep 2
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
Thu 3 Sep
- Students first day
  
  Students first day
  
  Date: Sep 3
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- Student's First Day
  
  Student's First Day
  
  Date: Sep 3
  
  Calendar: Cleary
Mon 7 Sep
- Labor Day (No School)
  
  Labor Day (No School)
  
  Date: Sep 7
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
- No School- Labor Day
  
  No School- Labor Day
  
  Date: Sep 7
  
  Calendar: Cleary
Tue 8 Sep
- Back To School Spirit Week
  thru Fri Sep 11
  
  Back To School Spirit Week
  
  Date: Sep 8 - Sep 11
  
  Calendar: Cleary
Thu 10 Sep
- Fifth Grade Class Fundraiser 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Fifth Grade Class Fundraiser
  
  Date: Sep 10
  
  Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: Barbera’s Chocolate and Ice Cream Shoppe, 782 S Brewster Rd, Vineland, NJ 08361, USA
  
  Calendar: Cleary

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PTO

Dr. JP Cleary Elementary School

The Cleary PTO strives to create an environment that supports and enriches the academic, personal and social growth of the students attending Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School. PTO Meetings are held in the Cleary Library at 6:30 pm