Superintendent's Office

Superintendent's Letter
Mrs. Tracey Marinelli
32 Stevens Avenue
Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 256-1034
tmarinelli@lfschools.org
Mrs. Marinelli's Virtual Superintendent's Office

Welcome to Little Falls Township Public Schools!

My name is Tracey Marinelli, and I am honored and grateful to serve as Superintendent of Schools in the open-hearted community of Little Falls. Having recently completed my 11th year in the district, I continue to be inspired each day by our incredible students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and committed Board of Education. Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, I extend my warmest welcome to our school community.

It has been the privilege of my career to lead a district that believes every child deserves exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. I was humbled to be recognized as the 2019 Passaic County Superintendent of the Year and the 2020 New Jersey Region I Superintendent of the Year, honors that reflect the collective work of our outstanding educators, students, families, and community partners.

The mission of the Little Falls Township Public Schools is to work collaboratively with our families and community to inspire every student to reach their fullest potential through meaningful educational experiences, exceptional teaching, and innovative opportunities that prepare them for success in an ever-changing world.

As we continue to move our district forward, our work is guided by a commitment to academic excellence, continuous improvement, and the development of the whole child. Through our Portrait of a Hornet, we have identified the essential skills, character traits, and dispositions we want every Little Falls graduate to embody. Together, we are preparing students to become confident communicators, critical thinkers, compassionate leaders, resilient problem-solvers, and responsible citizens who are ready to make a positive impact on their communities and beyond.

Our district goals and objectives remain focused on:

  • Analyzing curriculum and assessment to maximize student achievement and ensure continuity across grade levels.
  • Strengthening communication and partnerships among our schools, families, and community.
  • Supporting innovative teaching practices through the meaningful integration of technology across the curriculum.

While academic achievement is at the heart of our work, we recognize that educating children extends far beyond the classroom. We are equally committed to nurturing students' social and emotional well-being, fostering a culture of belonging, and creating safe, inclusive learning environments where every child feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.

Strong schools are built on strong relationships. I believe in open, honest, and transparent communication and encourage families to stay connected through our district website, Education News newsletter, Instagram (@lfsuperintendent), and our monthly Talk a Latte with the Superintendent sessions. These opportunities allow us to celebrate successes, share ideas, and continue strengthening the partnership between home and school.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your children. It is a responsibility we embrace with great pride, and I look forward to continuing our work together as we inspire every student to achieve their very best.

My door is always open.

Tracey Marinelli
Superintendent


Superintendent's Communications

HIB FAQs
LF Schools Safe. Secure. Supported.
Holiday Letter 2025-2026
NJSLA Parent Letter-Fall 2025
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2025-2026
Summer Letter 2025-2026
Summer Letter 2025-2026 Activity Directions
End of School Year Letter-2025
Superintendent Challenge Coin Letter
District Recent Accomplishments 2025
District Human Trafficking Parent Letter
Holiday Letter 2024-2025
District HIB Information Letter
District ESSA Letter to Parents
NJSLA Parent Letter-Fall 2024
District Chain of Command Letter
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2024-2025
Summer Letter 2024-2025
Holiday Letter 2023-2024
Back-to-School Night Letter-23-24
NJSLA Parent Letter-Fall 2023
District ESSA Letter
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2023-2024
Welcome Back Letter 2023-2024
Holiday Letter 2022-2023
Start Strong Assessment ISR Letter 2022
NJSLA Parent Letter-2022
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2022-2023
Welcome Back Letter 2022-2023
Summer Letter Bee-lieve You Can 22-23
End of School Year Letter-2022
New Curriculum Mandates 2021
Holiday Letter-2021-2022
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2021-2022
Back-to-School Night Letter-21-22
2021-2022 School Year Important Information
End of School Year Letter-2021
Important Information & Updates-4-20-2021
Holiday Letter-2020-2021
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2020-2021
Back-to-School Night Letter-20-21
Summer Letter 20-21 Parents
Summer Letter 20-21 Students
End of School Year Letter-2020 (pdf)
LinkIT Data Article
NJSLA Science Parent Letter-2019 (pdf)
Holiday Letter-2019-2020 (pdf)
Blue Ribbon Announcement (pdf)
ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act (pdf)
NJSLA Parent Letter-2019 (pdf)
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2019-2020 (pdf)
Welcome Back Letter 2019-2020
Everyone Counts 19-20 Grades K-2 (pdf)
Everyone Counts 19-20 Grades 3-4 (pdf)
Everyone Counts 19-20 Grades 5-8 (pdf)
End of School Year Letter-2019 (pdf)
Blue Ribbon Nomination (pdf)
Holiday Letter-2018-2019 (pdf)
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2018-2019 Updated (pdf)
PARCC Parent Letter-2018 (pdf)
Welcome Back Letter-2018-2019 (pdf)
Moral Compass Challenge 18-19 Grades K-2 (pdf)
Moral Compass Challenge 18-19 Grades 3-5 (pdf)
Moral Compass Challenge 18-19 Grades 6-8 (pdf)
End of School Year Letter-2018 (pdf)
Holiday Letter-2017-2018 (pdf)
School 1 Principal Update-12-11-17 (pdf)
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2017-2018 (pdf)
PARCC Parent Letter-2017 (pdf)
Welcome Letter-2017-2018 (pdf)
Always Bee Kind-2017-2018 (pdf)
Kindness Matters-2017-2018 (pdf)
NCLB Act (pdf)
End of School Year Letter-2017 (pdf)
Important Information-5-4-17 (pdf)
Important Information-3-27-17 (pdf)
Internet Safety (pdf)
Holiday Letter-2016-2017 (pdf)
State Assessment Testing Schedule-2016-2017 (pdf)
PARCC Parent Letter-2016
Welcome Letter-2016 (pdf)
End of School Year Letter-2016 (pdf)
NJDOE Lockdown Drills (pdf)

Superintendent's Presentations

2024-2025 Testing Presentations
WIDA Presentation Spring 2025
2025 Math Curriculum Update
2023-2024 Testing Presentations
WIDA Presentation Spring 2024
2022-2023 Testing Presentations
WIDA Presentation Spring 2023
Start Strong Assessment Summary Results 2022-2023
2021-2022 Testing Presentations
Curriculum Talk 2021
Start Strong Assessment Summary Report 2021
Start Strong Assessment Summary Results 2021-2022
2020-2021 NJSLA Assessment Presentation
LF BOE Referendum Presentation 2021
2018-2019 NJSLA Assessment Presentation
HIB Parent Training 2018
5-Year NJSLA Achievement Report-District 2014-2015 to 2018-2019
5-Year NJSLA Achievement Report-School 3 2014-2015 to 2018-2019
4-Year PARCC Achievement Report 2015-2018
2017-2018 PARCC Assessment Presentation
Strategic Plan Update 2018
Educational & Foundational Components
2016-2017 PARCC Assessment Presentation
HIB Parent Training 2016