Mrs. Nicole Israel, Principal

It is with extreme honor that I serve as Principal of Sovereign Avenue School. I have been in education for 20 years where I have served as a teacher, literacy coach, teacher coordinator, and assistant principal. One of my main goals as a Principal is to maintain a safe and loving school community for all stakeholders. My philosophy on education is that every child can learn and that they deserve various learning opportunities that support academic, social, and emotional growth. As a school community we must continue to work together to support each other in pursuing excellence.

I am committed to open communication and being available for parents, community members, and stakeholders. We are a team working together to produce productive members of society. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance of any kind. Together we are “Smarter and Stronger.”

As principal, I take my responsibilities very seriously and I will always work in the best interest of my students. I am dedicated to the staff and will provide support in any capacity. Lastly, please trust that I will remain committed to the vision and mission of both Sovereign Avenue School and the Atlantic City Public Schools District.

Mrs. Bonnie Lynch, Vice Principal

Hello and welcome to the 2025–2026 school year!

My name is Bonnie Lynch, and I am proud to begin my 4th year as Vice Principal of Sovereign Avenue School. I am excited to continue working alongside Mrs. Nicole Israel, as well as our dedicated staff, families, and students.

This year’s theme, “Dare to Dream… It’s Up to You,” reminds us that each of us has the power to shape our own future. As Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”

For the past 24 years, I have had the privilege of serving this district as a teacher, interventionist, coach, and guidance counselor. These experiences have reinforced my belief that learning is a lifelong journey—one that must be modeled and embraced by both students and staff.

At Sovereign Avenue School, every day is an opportunity to grow smarter, stronger, and more confident in reaching our goals. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” 

Let us dare to dream together—

Here’s to an inspiring, successful, and dream-filled school year at Sovereign Avenue School!

Mission Statement:

The Mission of Sovereign Avenue School is to facilitate the development of our students educationally, physically, and emotionally within a safe and orderly environment.

Vision Statement:

The Vision of Sovereign Avenue School is to ensure that all students experience a robust, relevant curriculum that will provide them with the knowledge and skills for success in college and careers. We want our students to be respectful, responsible, ready and make right choices in their lives. Students will be able to work collaboratively, employ digital literacy skills, and use critical thinking and problem solving skills to compete in the global economy.

Collective Commitments

• We are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for students, staff, parents, and community groups of all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• We are committed to ensuring that our students are respectful, responsible, ready, and make right choices. 
• We will encourage students to support each other in pursuing excellence by sharing their areas of strength. 
• We will approach each day anticipating success, focusing on what we can do vs. what is beyond our control. 
• We are committed to high expectations for learning, behavior, and citizenship, and will model them for the school community. 
• We are committed to providing authentic instruction, with use of digital resources that have value beyond school. 
• We are committed to data driven decision making.
• We will practice self-reflection, recognize our strengths and weaknesses, and move forward with substantive solutions. 
• We are committed to growing as educators through professional learning in order to provide high quality instruction to our students in a safe, trusting, and collaborative environment, where risk taking is encouraged. 
• We will acknowledge the important role of parents in their child’s education and continue to strengthen communication between parents and the school community.