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Clifton Public Schools

A Community of Learners

Superintendent of Schools

  • Superintendent reading to students

Welcome

Welcome to Clifton Public Schools, a community of learners that fosters excellence in education.

With over 70 cultures represented in our schools, our faculty, staff, Board of Education, parents, and students proudly embrace our city's diversity and celebrate the strength that it gives us.  

 "The mission of the Clifton School District, in an open and reciprocal community partnership, is to provide all students with a quality education to develop the skills necessary to become literate, life-long learners who are responsible and productive citizens contributing to a democratic society in an ever-changing world."

We accomplish our mission by offering a wide range of quality instructional and extra-curricular opportunities to all students. From elementary school through high school, we provide our students with a wide range of programs that encourage critical thinking, cultivate an appreciation for the arts, build sportsmanship and character, and develop workplace skills. Furthermore, we recognize the necessity to continually assess and improve our K-12 systems that support student achievement. In doing so, we regularly evaluate and address our district's needs in terms of curriculum and instruction, school safety, communications, school culture and climate, and technology.

Our district serves almost 11,000 students and tries to identify and nurture each student's personal talent.  Our educational community continuously brings out the best in one another. Working collectively, our students excel in the classroom, on the playing field, in the concert halls, on the debate floor, on stage, from the arts to the sciences. The professionalism of our outstanding educators, along with unwavering parental and community support, equips our students with a solid foundation for success.

Again, I welcome you to our school district and invite you to explore the exceptional programs that we offer. We are all connected, and we are "One Clifton." 

Sincerely, 
Dr. Robertozzi
Superintendent, Clifton Public Schools

About Dr. Robertozzi

Dr. Robertozzi is a highly accomplished educator and leader with a proven record of elevating academic achievement and inspiring excellence in others. He began his career as a substitute teacher in 1995. Dr. Robertozzi became a full-time Social Studies teacher in 1997 and was named Linden High School's Teacher of the Year during the 2003-2004 school year. He served as a Vice Principal, Supervisor, Elementary Principal, High School Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent of Linden Public Schools. Dr. Robertozzi has been the Superintendent of Clifton Public Schools since July 1, 2019

Dr. Robertozzi is proud to be the first-ever Ed.D. Graduate from Kean University. In addition to being a member of the first graduating cohort of Kean's Educational Doctoral program, he holds an undergraduate degree in Law and Justice with a minor in Psychology from The College of New Jersey, a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in teaching from St. Peter's University; and a Master's Degree in Educational Administration from Kean University. Dr. Robertozzi also serves as an adjunct professor at Kean University in the Department of Educational Leadership.  

He is the proud father of four children, Alexandra, Daniel, Joseph, and Gabriella.  

Superintendent Ambassadors

  • Superintendent Ambassadors

American Natural History Museum Trip

A young person smiles in front of a large, textured meteorite display.
Two people examine a large, textured sphere, possibly a model of a celestial body.
A curved display shows a vibrant, abstract cityscape with neon lines.
A person looks at informational displays in a museum setting.
Abstract image with glowing orange and white lines against a black background.
A group of six young people pose in front of a vibrant, colorful backdrop.
Two people pose together, smiling, with a colorful, starry background.
A display case showcases various preserved bats and a bat skeleton.
A group of people pose in front of a large dinosaur skeleton in a museum.
People explore a lush indoor garden filled with diverse plants and bright lighting.
A young woman smiles in a lush, green environment with colorful accents.
A man smiles, with a butterfly perched on his head, in a lush, green environment.
A woman smiles as a butterfly rests on her shoulder in a lush garden.
A smiling woman in a black headscarf poses in a lush, green environment.
Butterflies rest on colorful flowers surrounded by lush green foliage.
Two women pose for a photo in front of a lush, green plant display.
A young person smiles, holding a butterfly in a lush, green environment.
Two people stand in front of a large butterfly image in a museum exhibit.
A group of people pose for a photo in front of a large building on a sunny day.
A man and a boy stand facing each other in front of a stone carving.
A young man gives a thumbs-up in a museum, with a whale model in the background.
A woman stands in front of a large, purple amethyst geode in a museum.
A person smiles next to a large, illuminated cylindrical display.
A person in a maroon hoodie points towards a honeycomb-like structure.
Four people pose in front of a large dinosaur skeleton in a museum.
A person lies on a floor covered in a floral projection, arms outstretched.

About the Program

Superintendent Dr. Danny Robertozzi established the Superintendent Ambassador Program, which selects students each year to provide meaningful student perspective on district initiatives. Led by advisors Christy VanSaders and Matthew Stuart, the program also serves as a peer to peer mentorship, with ambassadors helping acclimate students to Clifton High School through mentorship, volunteering, and student leadership.

The program offers students an invaluable opportunity to develop leadership skills, collaborate with peers and administrators, and play an active role in shaping a positive and inclusive school community.