Integrating State of the Art Psychiatric Treatment With Outstanding Academics in a Dynamic School Environment

To learn more, or to refer a student, contact Jennifer Hayes, our Director of Enrollment, at 908-543-0220 Ext 200 or JHayes@Cornerstonedayschool.com

What's Happening at Cornerstone? News and Updates

Parents, Students and Educators
What They Say

“Though I didn’t know it at the time, CDS meant everything to me. Ultimately, I was the one who made the choice to turn my life around and go down a new path.”
Student, Fort Lee, NJ

“I want to personally thank you for all of your help with this very difficult family. Their son is in great need of treatment and I know both parents are comforted by the high level of care that he will receive at Cornerstone. For them I know that they see the 24/7 hot line as a godsend: Mom said that it’s the first time that she can really sleep at night.”

Case Manager, Essex County, NJ

“Cornerstone meant a lot to me. It taught me how to cope. It has truly made me the person I am today, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Student, Union, NJ

🎃 Fall Happenings at CDS 🎃

On Friday, October 31st, the CDS community celebrated Halloween in spooktacular style! Students and staff alike had a frighteningly good time, with nearly everyone joining in the fun by dressing up in creative, clever, and sometimes hilarious costumes.

The day was filled with festive activities, including pumpkin painting, a mummy wrap contest, and trick-or-treating through the gym. One of the biggest highlights was a special visit from Kafka Farms’ Traveling Petting Zoo, where students got to meet and interact with Leroy the llama, Franklin the mini goat, and several of their adorable barnyard buddies — including baby goats and lambs, all just six months old! No matter what the age, everyone enjoyed the animals!

To wrap up the Halloween fun, everyone enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch together, making it a truly memorable day of laughter, creativity, and community spirit at CDS.

Graduation & Beyond

When students first enter Cornerstone, we discuss the concept of transition with them. Our goal is for each student to learn to manage their emotional

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Cornerstone Prom 2025

In Early May, high school memories were made as our Juniors and Seniors enjoyed dinner, dancing, and having fun with their friends at our annual

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February Happenings at CDS, 2025

This month continued with Cornerstone’s Concert Series for our students. In December, Grace Amodeo, a graduate of Westminster Choir College, started the series by visiting and

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December Highlights

The students at Cornerstone engage in several community service activities throughout the year. It is through service to others that we can find a sense

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Thankful for Cornerstone

November is always a special time here at Cornerstone. Since the start of the school in 2006, Cornerstone has always celebrated a Thanksgiving meal with

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May Happenings

May has been a month filled with some very extraordinary events. Cornerstone Students Honored with the Visit of Dr. William Freund, Holocaust Survivor In keeping

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