Education Top Stories
By TAPINTO RAHWAY
May 6, 2025
RAHWAY, NJ — At the April 29th Rahway Board of Education (BOE) meeting, the school year calendar for 2024-25 was amended to accommodate two unused emergency closing days, typically used as snow days, built into the calendar.The 180th student contact day is scheduled to be Wednesday, June ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape Regional High School (LRHSD) will be honoring its talented students with an annual ceremony taking place this week.The LRHSD will be hosting its annual Students of the Month Recognition Ceremony at Lenape High School on Thursday, May 8 at 7PM. All four of the LRHDS's high ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Katherine Ernst is set to take over as coordinator of school and community relations for Westfield Public Schools in August following the retirement of Mary Ann McGann at the end of July.The Westfield Board of Education approved the appointment during its meeting on April 29.Most ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – The Glen Rock Public School District has announced its 2024-2025 Bergen County Educators of the Year.Richard E. Byrd Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Karen Costello, Kindergarten TeacherCentral Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Rebecca Johnson, First Grade TeacherClara E.
LINDEN , NJ -- 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐲 may have officially passed on May 2, but around here, we believe our cafeteria teams deserve a standing ovation every single day! From early-morning prep to lunchtime smiles, these behind-the-scenes heroes serve up more than just meals—𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ –Students from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School gathered in the school’s courtyard to plant their very own pocket forest on March 22. A pocket forest is a condensed area in which trees and shrubs are planted to restore damaged ecosystems and increase biodiversity. On a ...
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, April 3, the sixth grade team at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School hosted a fun, family-friendly evening event inspired by the once popular TV series Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader? All Kumpf students and their families were invited to attend.The sixth grade team created ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – At the April meeting of the Long Branch Board of Education, Superintendent Francisco E. Rodriguez, along with the rest of the board, recognized the following Students of the Month for April: Mayer Edry – Amerigo A. Anastasia SchoolAntonio Luque – Audrey W. Clark SchoolElvin Medina ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Jose Alvarenga, a freshman, and Jake Gechtman, a junior, have been named the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students of the Month (sponsored by Fabio's Bistro) for April 2025.Jose Alvarenga is a hardworking, kind, attentive student. He always asks questions when he ...
KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Board of Education held a special meeting on April 22 to approve the proposed 2025-26 school budget of $51,143,999 before the annual budget vote and school board election on May 20. The board heard the sixth budget presentation from administrators before voting.
RAHWAY, NJ — The Grover Cleveland School auditorium was filled with enchantment and enthusiastic applause on May 1, as the Drama Club presented their captivating performance of Aladdin KIDS. The 6:30 p.m. start time marked the beginning of a truly magical evening, where young performers brought the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL. — Monarch High School and North Broward Preparatory School in Coconut Creek are among several Broward County schools earning nominations in the 23rd Annual Cappies Awards, which celebrate achievement in high school theater across South Florida.North Broward Preparatory School ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Fans who use profanity, verbally harass officials or enter the field of play at sporting events can be ejected under a spectator code of conduct adopted by the Board of Education on Tuesday.Ejections will also result from other unsportsmanlike conduct listed in the code, including ...
NEWARK - The first elementary school dedicated solely to serving students with autism has opened in Newark, where the number of autism cases has spiked in recent years. The Newark Public School District welcomed local leaders, parents and guardians to celebrate the opening of Branch Brook School, ...
CAMDEN – The high school biology curriculum has changed significantly from what Charles Cooper said he was taught roughly 15 years ago. “It was pretty much plants, matter and fossils,” Cooper, who is on the verge of finishing the Mastery Charter School’s teaching residency program, told TAPinto ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Mount St. Dominic Academy, in partnership with Success Street, LLC, invites the public to Empowering Middle School Girls to Lead with Confidence, a seminar designed for middle school girls and their parents on Monday, May 19 at 7 pm in the Doris M. Byrne Performing Arts Center at ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Several students from Sayreville War Memorial High School were rewarded for their academic excellence by both county and national organizations.Senior Angelina Sepulveda was recently named the SWMHS 2025 Middlesex County Secondary Principals Association Outstanding Student of the ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Hillside Fire Department and the Hillside Board of Education have partnered to bring the “After the Fire” assembly program to Hillside High School’s Class of 2025! The assembly will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in the Hillside High School auditorium. “After the Fire” ...
NEWTON, NJ - In a heartwarming celebration of compassion and community spirit, twenty exceptional middle school students were honored with the prestigious Middle School Caring Awards, a tradition presented by the Sussex County School Counselors Association. The event was held during a breakfast ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Board of Education has hired a new superintendent, Matt Mignanelli, who will take the helm as the top district administrator on July 1, 2025. Mignanelli will replace Dr. Richard Spirito, who announced his retirement last year. Mignanelli comes from the Wayne School District as a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On the evening of May 1, the Churchill Junior High School cafeteria buzzed with energy as over 350 students, families, staff, and community members gathered for the fourth annual Butterfly Effect Kindness Project Presentation and Awards Night. The Butterfly Effect Kindness ...
NEWTON, NJ - In a heartwarming celebration of compassion and community spirit, twenty exceptional middle school students were honored with the prestigious Middle School Caring Awards, a tradition presented by the Sussex County School Counselors Association. The event was held during a breakfast ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School buzzed with excitement on Friday, May 2, as it hosted "Franklin Feud," a spirited competition designed to ignite school pride and prepare students for the upcoming New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) testing.The event featured a lively, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Columbia Middle School is proud to announce its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, bringing the beloved classic to life on stage this May. Performances will take place on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16, at 7 p.m., with a special matinee performance on Friday, ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Board of Education is proud to announce the public release of its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, showcasing a community-driven roadmap for advancing student success, staff support, and long-range planning across the district. The plan strongly prioritizes academic ...
LONG BEACH, NJ - Do you need your high school diploma? The St. Francis Community Center has a program ready to assist. The organization’s RISE Program is focused on helping students complete their high school diplomas and advancing their career aspirations. The program focuses on multiple key ...
April 28, 2025SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE:A Special Meeting of the Linden Board of Education will be held on Monday.evening, May 5, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. at School No.1, Gymnasium, 728 N. WoodAvenue, Linden, NJ.Agenda: Personnel (Action may be taken)“The Board reserves the right to go into Executive ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Students and staff from two Coconut Creek schools will be celebrated at the 25th Annual Kids and Staff of Character Awards on Thursday, May 8, at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.The ceremony, presented by Broward County Public Schools and organized by the BCPS Mental ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — It's been a busy stretch for some East Brunswick Public Schools music students.The East Brunswick High School Chorus traveled to Boston from April 24 to April 27 to compete in a National Choral Festival. The group earned a gold rating and second place in their division with a ...
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA – Several Millburn students traveled to Chantilly, Virginia to compete in the Math and Computer Science category at the National Junior Science & Humanities Symposium (JSHS). Daniel Han won 3rd Place. His research project was called “Mathematical Modeling of T-Cell Mediated ...