In today's high schools, students with intellectual disabilities often share the same hallways as all the other students in the school; however, they are left out of social activities. Best Buddies ® is a nonprofit international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships. The goal is to help make lifelong friendships, have some fun with people your own age, and to help others. Friendship meetings with your buddies can take place during school or after school hours. The only prerequisite for Best Buddies is the Commitment to working with one's buddy, patience and willingness to work with individuals with special needs and to have fun. If you are interested in joining Best Buddies, please email Nancy Gilbert at nancy.gilbert@motsd.org to request our Google Classroom code.
Advisor: Nancy Gilbert
Co-Advisor: Jackie Scillia
Sandshore Elementary School
498 Sandshore Rd
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
973-691-4003
Mountain View Elementary School
118 Cloverhill Drive
Flanders, NJ 07836
973-927-2201
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
99 Sunset Drive
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
973-691-4002
Mt. Olive Middle School
160 Wolfe Road
Budd Lake, NJ 07828
973-691-4006
Mt. Olive High School
18 Corey Road
Flanders, NJ 07836
973-927-2208