ID/FOB Cards

Student ID Cards: 

To support a safe, secure, and welcoming learning environment, all students are expected to wear their school-issued blue lanyard with their school identification (ID) card visibly displayed throughout the school day while on campus, beginning in September 2026.

Student ID cards will be printed at the beginning of each school year following your student’s yearbook photo session. Students are expected to have their ID card with them and visibly displayed on their blue lanyard while on campus.

Wearing a visible school ID is an important part of our collective commitment to school safety. It enables staff to quickly identify members of our school community, helps distinguish students from visitors, supports efficient supervision throughout the building, and enhances our ability to respond effectively during emergencies. Every student plays an important role in helping maintain a safe environment for everyone.

In addition to supporting school safety, student IDs provide a convenient way to access school services. For example, students may use their school IDs to:

• Scan their Pomptonian food service accounts, helping to expedite the lunch service line and maximize students’ time to enjoy their lunch period.
• Access school printers to print out class assignments and projects.
• Streamline the morning late sign-in process for students who arrive after the start of the school day, facilitating students to report to class in an efficient manner.

Students are expected to:

• Wear their school-issued gray lanyard with their school ID visibly displayed at all times while on school grounds during the instructional day.
• Bring their school-issued gray lanyard and ID to school each day.
• Keep their lanyard and ID in good condition.
• Present their ID upon request by any staff member.
• Refrain from adding stickers or other personal add-on features to their lanyard or school ID.

Physical Education

For student safety during active physical education classes, students should remove their lanyards and IDs while participating in physical activities. Lanyards should be stored in the location designated by the physical education teacher and must be worn again before leaving the gymnasium or locker room.

Shared Responsibility

This expectation reflects our shared commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and connected school community. By wearing school identification consistently, students help create an environment where everyone can learn, work, and thrive with confidence. Together, we all

Student FOBS:

The Mahwah Township Public School FOB is the official proximity card for MHS students, providing easy access to high school through certain doors, in addition to a wealth of innovative technologies.  Each student will receive an ID/FOB card in grade 9, at no cost, that will be used throughout their entire high school career (all 4 years). Students are required to carry their ID card with them everyday. The district provided ID card allows entrance into high school campus buildings, as well as the ability to print documents from FollowMePrint in the Media Learning Commons.

Report lost ID cards to the Main Office immediately.

Replacement cards cost $10.00 and must be purchaased on PaySchools Central. There is a standard fee listed on each student's account so you have the ability to purchase a replacement card if necessary. ONLY PAY FOR A CARD, AFTER YOU NOTIFY THE MAIN OFFICE AND ONLY IF YOU NEED TO REPLACE IT.  Grade 09 and new transfer students receive their first ID/FOB card at no cost.

If you need to replace a lost or damaged ID/FOB please email crobinson@mahwah.k12.nj.us to alert the office so we can have the technology department will create a new ID/FOB for your child and pay the $10.00 replacement fee on PayForIt.net

FYI clarification on ID/FOB replacement fee listed in PaySchools Central account: Do not click on the lost ID/FOB replacement fee in PaySchools Central UNLESS you need to replace a lost ID/FOB. The fee is listed on every student account in Payschoolscentral.com in the event  you need to buy a replacement ID/FOB card during the year because you LOST or damaged your ID/FOB.