PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 25, 2024 – The Plainfield High School Jobs for America's Graduates ...
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By PLAINFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
April 25, 2024
PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 25, 2024 – The Plainfield High School Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) program was honored with the Outstanding Chapter award at the JAG National Career Development Conference (NCDC) in St. Louis, Missouri, held from April 18-20, 2024. This award recognized the chapter's ...
New Jersey High School Voter Registration Week is in full swing at Linden High School, April 14-20, 2024. The administration, staff, and students are all on board with this statewide effort to educate teenagers in why voting matters and how to become members of the electorate. For two days, ...
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – On April 10, 2024, Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and ...
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, April 15, 2024 – Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages ...
Registration for skateboarding lessons for beginners and intermediates on Saturdays starting Saturday, April 20, at Madison Avenue Skate Park is now open. $25 for Plainfield residents for 8 sessions. For more information, contact the Division of Parks and Recreation at 908-753-3097
The Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation will be offering dance classes, ballet, and modern for ages 5 through 13 at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue, starting Monday, April 22. Ballet on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 6:45 for ages 9 through 13, Modern dance ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 10, 2024 – This past weekend, members of the Plainfield Board of Education, Hanae M. Wyatt, Eric J. Andrews, Terence J. Johnson, Sincere Malone, and a district representative, Mark A. Williams, Deputy Superintendent/Chief of School Management, attended the 2024 NSBA 2024 ...
The City of Plainfield, in partnership with Lakeland Bank, is hosting a 3-part First Time Homebuyer’s event called “3 Steps to the Homebuying Journey”. The 3 parts will consist of: a Debt Management webinar, a webinar on Credit Scores and Reports and Part 3 will conclude with an in-person seminar ...
Free! Meditation and Workout class for Plainfield residents. Class is held at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue, Monday at 6:00 PM and Saturday at 10:00 AM. Space is limited. Please register using the QR code on the flyer. For more information, contact Plainfield Action ...
Plainfield Public Library and the Union County Board of Commissioners are pleased to present the 2024 Union County Teen Arts Touring Exhibit, now on display at Plainfield Public Library. The Teen Arts Touring Exhibit features art work selected from the visual art works shown at the 2023 Union ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – April 8, 2024 – The Union County Conference announced that Michael Gordon, head coach of Plainfield High School’s varsity boys' basketball team, has been named Union County Coach of the Year. This accolade recognizes Coach Gordon's exceptional leadership and impact on the team's ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ - On February 28, 2024, Jack Ciattarelli, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, paid a visit to AristaCare at Norwood Terrace, a distinguished nursing home in Plainfield, NJ. The visit marked a significant moment for both Ciattarelli and the residents of AristaCare, as they came ...
Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services serves thousands of New Jersey residents in ten counties by providing urgent care, outpatient counseling, and support services for homeless individuals. Bridgeway received a New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) grant to provide Homeless Diversion ...
Free Bucket Drumming class at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center, 724 Park Avenue starts Thursday, April 4th at 6 PM. register at https://register.communitypass.net/plainfield For more information, call PPAC at 908-416-0062 or email sharon,mcguire@plainfieldnj.gov
PLAINFIELD, NJ – March 27, 2024 – Last night, the Plainfield Board of Education held its monthly business meeting at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. The Superintendent, Mr. Hasan, along with other educators from Plainfield Public Schools, provided a detailed report on the district's ...
On Monday, March 25, the President of the Board of Education, Hanae M. Wyatt, began her district-wide tour of Plainfield Public Schools at Barlow Elementary School. This initiative aims to establish a strong connection with the schools and highlights the commitment to understanding the needs and ...
The Union County Conference announced that Michael Gordon, head coach of the varsity boys' basketball team, has been named Union County Coach of the Year. This accolade recognizes Coach Gordon's exceptional leadership and impact on the team's performance during the 2023-2024 season. Under Coach ...
Join us this Friday, March 22 at 7:00 PM at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center for Justice Talks on Park. Living room conversations series, in a safe, empowering space. Moderator Crystal Orr President/CEO, Urban League of Union County. For more information, contact Sharon McGuire at ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – March 25, 2024 – The Office of Equity and School Improvement organized interactive sessions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.). These sessions were intended to inspire students, staff, and student-athletes to take an active role in promoting positive change in their ...
The annual Plainfield Division of Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 23, at 11:00 AM, location Cedar Brook Park Shakespeare Garden, The first 150 arrivals will receive a chocolate bunny. Bring a bag or basket to collect the eggs. Any questions, please feel free to contact ...
Looking for something new for the kids to try. PPAC is offering a Free 8-week class at Plainfield Performing Arts Center 724 Park Avenue. Learn the fundamentals of Bucket Drumming with Mr. Justin class is open to ages 11 & Up (class size limited), and classes are held every Thursday starting ...
As New Jersey's leading nonprofit mental health and substance use rehabilitation and recovery organization, Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services serves thousands of New Jersey residents in ten counties by providing urgent care, outpatient counseling, and short-term and long-term mental health ...
On Tuesday, March 12, the Plainfield Board of Education held a meeting to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year at Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. The Superintendent of Plainfield Public Schools, Rashon K. Hasan, Ed. S., spoke about the ongoing capital projects ...
In the June 4 primary, Plainfield has two City Council seats to be filled, as well as all 68 seats on the Republican City - Union County Committee. In the Council, it's the Third Ward and Citywide At-Large seats. For the latter, you just have to be a registered Republican voter in your district. ...
A leading nonprofit provider of homeless services in Northern NJ with locations in both Union and Essex Counties. Bridges’ mission is to end homelessness through volunteer-driven outreach and individual case management, focusing on health, housing, and independence. Join us at the beautiful ...
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, the Plainfield Area Branch of the NAACP partnered with the public, charter, and private schools in the City of Plainfield to hold their Annual “Middle School Over-Achievers Awards” ceremony. The event, which was envisioned and developed over 20 years ago by Mrs. Sharon ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – March 7, 2024 – Last night, Plainfield Public Schools, in partnership with the Plainfield Area of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Plainfield's private schools, held its Annual Black History Month "Over Achiever" Awards Ceremony. Hosted ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – March 7, 2024 – Plainfield Public Schools is working towards inspiring a lifelong appreciation for reading and learning, one classroom at a time, as schools across the district celebrate National Read Across America Week. Weeklong, all schools celebrated Read Across America Day ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – March 7, 2024 – On March 6, Plainfield Public Schools, in partnership with the Plainfield Area of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Plainfield's private schools, held its Annual Black History Month "Over Achiever" Awards Ceremony. Hosted ...
Plainfield YMCA Hosts Comedy for a Cause to Support Community Programs and Services Plainfield, New Jersey, March 4th, 2024 – On February 22, Plainfield YMCA, a branch of Greater Somerset County YMCA, hosted a night of laughter and community camaraderie at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center ...
