Education
By JENNIFER DERICKS
December 16, 2022
SPARTA, NJ – Each month Sparta High School announces a student of the month to represent each of the departments and a staff member is recognized as well. The staff member of the month is nominated on an anonymous form. The nominations include comments about the staff member. The November ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – After another successful season the members and coaches of the New Providence High School Girls Tennis Team were recognized at the Thursday, Dec. 15 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Vincent Carangelo, Director of Athletics, presented the Certificates of Excellence to Maggie ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The girls’ volleyball teams from CB East and CB West gave more than $5,000 they raised during their annual “Pink Out” event to the cancer program at Doylestown Health. The Pink Out event is held every October during the East-West girls’ volleyball game. The teams raise funds in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mark Finkelstein, the driving force and steady hand behind the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey’s (ESCNJ) emergence as the largest specialized school district in the state, is stepping down from his role as superintendent. His resignation was accepted by the ESCNJ’s ...
LINDEN, NJ - Linden Public Schools second grade students had the opportunity to attend the "Things Aren't Always What They Seem" - Union County Gifted and Talented (G&T) Association convocation on November 30. The event allowed second grade G&T students from Linden, Elizabeth, and ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The first Inclusive K-5 dance, held on Dec. 9 and sponsored by the West Orange Special Education Advisory Committee (WOSEPAC), turned out to be a stellar success that was enjoyed by parents and students alike. With crafts, special activities, tattoos, and WOHS alum and current ...
RANDOLPH, NJ — Once again, County College of Morris (CCM) has been rated the Best for Transfer Students by Intelligent, adding to the college’s growing list of accolades. This is the second year in a row that Intelligent has rated CCM as the best community college in New Jersey for students who ...
RANDOLPH, NJ — Once again, County College of Morris (CCM) has been rated the Best for Transfer Students by Intelligent, adding to the college’s growing list of accolades. This is the second year in a row that Intelligent has rated CCM as the best community college in New Jersey for students who ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — After a months-long stay for a full rebuild by Craftsman Piano in Yonkers, NY, the Westfield High School Choral Department’s 100-year-old Steinway piano has made its return to the school. “You wouldn’t know it’s a 100-year-old piano,” said Westfield Choir Director John ...
SOMSD Board of Education Approves the Appointment of Three Directors to District Leadership Roles Current SOMSD Elementary Assistant Principal, Zoila Correa, SOMSD Alumnus, Tunde Adedoyin and Seasoned Educator, Kerri Waibel Tapped to fill Key Roles in C&I, Human Resources and Access ...
PARKLAND, FL- This week has been tremendously busy and full of holiday activities for Parkland residents. The second-to-last week before school holiday break is highlighted by two major events, both of which have been sold out. The City of Parkland's Snowfest event was jam packed on Thursday ...
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ), the largest educational service commission in the state, announced the appointment of Middlesex Borough Schools Superintendent Dr. Roberta Freeman to its Board of Directors. Dr. Freeman was hired as assistant superintendent in Middlesex ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation Board of Directors announced that their 25th Anniversary Gala celebration on Thursday, December 8, raised nearly $600,000. The event’s theme, “Investing in Student Success,” marked the debut of a new endowed scholarship fund, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The governor will fund Hunterdon Central’s School-Based Youth Services program, a mental health counseling service the administration and students advocated for, in his upcoming budget. Superintendent Jeffrey Moore announced in November that Gov. Phil Murphy will fund the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation Board of Directors announced that their 25th Anniversary Gala celebration on Thursday, December 8, raised nearly $600,000. The event’s theme, “Investing in Student Success,” marked the debut of a new endowed scholarship fund, ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - In yet another incident of swastikas found etched in various places in Glen Rock Middle and High School (connected building), Congressman Josh Gottheimer has weighed in on the issue, while school officials did not immediately respond for a request for comment. Swastikas Drawn in ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The eight Livingston middle school students who make up the RoboRockets robotics team recently won the Robotics FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Championship and were praised for their work when they presented the winning project to the Livingston Township Council. With some help from ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph Board of Education bid farewell to Tammy MacKay, Jeanne Stifelman, as well as Susan DeVito during its Dec. 13 meeting. MacKay and Stifelman, who were in attendance, and DeVito, who was not due to a pre-planned absence, will be replaced by Hazel Ball, Amanda Adams and ...
SPARTA, NJ - With the uncertainty of the weather overnight, the Sparta Board of Education took steps to allow Superintendent Matthew Beck to change the schedule for Friday. The day is scheduled for an early dismissal to allow for professional development for the staff. If the weather requires a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Not a creature was stirring, not even a Roosevelt School student. It was reading time during the school’s monthly Wash and Learn afterschool program, when the Handy Street Laundromat of all places is transformed into a one-on-one reading period. So, under the drone of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District has released a statement that, as of Thursday, all computer systems have been fully restored after being disrupted since Monday. According to Superintendent Robert Beers, the district experienced a service disruption Monday that ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Lance Jacobs is resigning as the athletic director at Jonathan Dayton High School. The Springfield Board of Education approved Jacobs' resignation at its Dec. 12 meeting. His last day will be Jan. 30, 2023. The news of Jacobs' resignation comes just as the winter athletics ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School Principal Mary Asfendis has announced the first marking period honor roll for the 2022-2023 school year. Westfield High School recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll, school officials ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The THIRD Now STREAMing class took place yesterday at the Firth Youth Center in Phillipsburg. The FYC invites you to take a look at the video and see what they learned! This program is made possible by the NJ Office of Faith Based Initiatives Social Innovation ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Four Bordentown Regional School District students have been accepted into the prestigious All South Jersey Band and Orchestra after successful auditions on Saturday, December 10. Rachel Schiariti (High School clarinet), Jack Escobar (Middle School cello), Emma Hoffman (High ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Superintendent Ron Hattar thanked three Mildred E. Strang Middle School staff members for their actions during a recent medical emergency. Nurse Jena McLaughlin and Aramark food service employees Kimberly Kleiber and Nancy Rizzo’s actions all helped a custodian who had a ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - The Somers Board of Education got its first official peek last week at the fiscal fallout from the settlement of the old PepsiCo property’s tax certiorari case. Also cited for their potential impact on local pocketbooks were fuel and electricity costs, which are rising at an ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- Terrill Middle School has announced its Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2022-23 academic year. Congratulations to all the Honor Roll students! 8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Isaac Alfaro, Gabriella Antonellis, Nathaniel Asculai, Grace Azad, Rebecca ...
RAHWAY, NJ —The good vibes just keep coming from Grover Cleveland Elementary School, as staff and students partnered with members of the community to provide Thanksgiving baskets. This year, in preparation for Thanksgiving, Cleveland's school nurse, Kate Giammetta, reached out to Reverend Hall, ...
NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Less than a week after being recognized by the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) for beginning its inaugural season as first-place winner of the New Jersey Grade School Chess Championship, the Livingston High School (LHS) chess team placed fifth in the National K-12 Grade ...