SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- The victors of this year’s Euro Challenge competition – Zoe Daly of Piscataway, Victoria Fekete of Livingston, Lillian Del Rossi of Union, Charlotte Jotz of Scotch Plains, and Akshaya Karanam of Woodbridge, Katie Ferris of Westfield, and Gwen Oakley of Maplewood – traveled to Washington, D.C. on Monday, June 13, where they were celebrated ...

June is typically a happy month for most of us—a time of year where all sorts of celebratory milestones are enjoyed. Our kids are out for summer break or graduating; we’re attending family weddings; the weather is enjoyable, and we look forward to the start of summer. June is also LGBTQIA+ —lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (or queer), intersex, ally (asexual), ...

I genuinely believe that we have stacked the odds against our youth. Bold statement, I know. Whether it's stressors from a "post-covid" world, like the leftover effects from isolation, fear of the unknown, financial instability, and grief, or the harmful impact of technology and social media, our kids are hurting. 

I recently watched a New York Times video that summed up a ...

EDISON, NJ -- Congratulations to student musicians from The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison for outstanding performances that led to a clean sweep of championship trophies at this year’s Music in the Parks event.

The Jazz Band, conducted by Rick Fontaine, and Vocal Ensemble, directed by Sharon Byrne, both won first place and earned Superior ratings. The Vocal Ensemble also ...

EDISON, NJ -- The final Lower School assembly of the year at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison featured two important aspects the fifth graders reflected on during their classes: Identity and Leadership. They represented how diverse identities can be with the outfits they wore and led their classmates, their Kindergarten buddies and the Lower School audience dancing to different Latin ...

EDISON, NJ -- On Friday, June 3, the Middle School robotics elective at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison wrapped up the year and with its first ever in-house Robotics Tournament! The group welcomed Mrs. Barnett’s advisory and past robotics elective members to spectate. The tournament was led by elective coach Noreen Jafri and robotics team member Joy Patel of ...

EDISON, NJ -- The Class of 2022 at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison spent three days in service during the final week of regular classes before Commencement.

Day 1 was a successful first day of Senior Service at the Community Food Bank of NJ in Hillside. A group of 18 seniors, with Nicole Nolan, Director of Global Scholars and Community Outreach, and Nick Pelullo, Upper School Latin ...

EDISON, NJ -- The athletic department at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison held Rams Recognition Night to celebrate the accomplishments of the school’s athletes and teams, on June 1 in the AP Room. Karl Miran, Athletic Director, led the ceremony with Ryan Oliveira, Head Athletic Trainer, and Courtney McClain, Assistant Athletic Director.

Two juniors who compiled at least nine ...

EDISON, NJ -- Kindergarten students at The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison participated in an interactive outdoor Moving Up Ceremony in the amphitheatre on Monday, June 6. With parents, family and friends in attendance, the young students announced their readiness for first grade.

Following the processional and pledge of allegiance, Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Jennifer Geissler and Mrs.

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball's Nick Schmidt was named to first-team All-State for his efforts and performance during the season, becoming the first individual in program history to be recognized for the honor. For this achievement, Schmidt is this week's Joint Motion Physical Therapy Athlete of the Week.

"Nick has done everything right when it comes ...

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Make this the summer of YOU with classes and programs at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. This summer, the Y is excited to offer a variety of programs for youth, teens and adults, including sports, swimming, gymnastics, dance, health and fitness options and so much more.

From June 12 through Father’s Day, June 19, the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA will offer a $0 ...