Education Top Stories
By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
May 5, 2025
LINDEN, NJ — Sunshine, music, and the promise of growth filled the air on Friday, April 25, as School No. 10 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 with a joyful outdoor ceremony that brought together students, school leaders, city officials, and community partners. The event embraced this year’s ...
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Several school districts in Somerset County are projected to receive reduced state aid for the 2026 fiscal year, with Bernards being among the highest percentage of cuts.According to recent data, eight districts in the county are receiving less aid this year, while nine ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - When Synithia Crawford became principal of the Dave Thomas Education Center two years ago, she noticed a need for mentorship and guidance among her female students. Determined to make a difference, she founded Pearls of Excellence, a leadership and empowerment program at the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Harding School PTO recently announced their May events.Please see the above flier for the events and dates. The next PTO meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 14, at 7p.m. Related Articles:Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Weekly Update Have a news tip, ...
NEW LEBANON–Following a series of budget workshops this spring, the members of the New Lebanon School Board have settled on a proposed 2025-26 budget to place before district voters. It carries a tax hike that none of the board members like but see no way around without making drastic spending ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ - Local high school students interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Honors College are invited to attend an Honors College Information Session, May 14, at 6 p.m. The program will be held in the Event Center at the College’s Branchburg campus. The event ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School has announced its Students of the Month for May.They are:9th GradeZoe BerriosIvy Pena Zapata10th GradeCiara KayiwaElaine Chang11th GradeJamie AndrewsFelix Ramos D'coo12th GradeJamie BertramJorge Fernandez AlfaroCongratulations to all those recognized! [Don’t miss any ...
BEDORD, N.Y. - “I am so truly proud of these kids,” said Science Research teacher Amy Pirro. “Not just because of the awards they won, but because of how they acted at the ceremony as well as during the year leading up to the competition. These are passionate, innovative, perseverant, and caring ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—At its April 28, 2025, meeting, the Phillipsburg Board of Education unanimously approved a $100,531,127.00 budget for the 2025-2026 school year. This marks the first time the district's budget has surpassed $100 million and represents a 2% increase from the previous year's ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from John Perillo, Principal of David Brearley Middle High School.Dear Parents and Guardians,Mrs. Harrison has begun meeting with our current 5th-grade students to support their transition to David Brearley Middle School. These meetings will ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education approved two new contracts for upgrades at Jonathan Dayton High School (JDHS) and Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School (FMG).The school board accepted a bid from Nickerson NY, LLC. for locker replacements at JDHS and for $238,661.13. This project ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School has announced its honor roll for the third marking period of the 2024-25 academic year. Congratulations to all the honor roll students!8th Grade Distinguished Honor RollLeandro Arcila, Fiona Ashe, Elizabeth Berry, Bronwyn Boris, Annabelle ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, May 9, and Saturday, May 10, the Plainfield Public Schools will hold its inaugural eSports Invitational Tournament. The event will bring together some of the best student gamers from across the country for a weekend of competition and celebration.A Friday welcome dinner ...
BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Elementary School is gearing up for a week of gratitude and celebration as it recognizes Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 through May 9. The annual event offers students and families an opportunity to thank teachers for their unwavering dedication, creativity, and care ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Following the resignations and retirements of numerous administrators throughout the district and amidst the Board of Education (BOE)’s ongoing administrative restructuring, Millburn Township Public Schools has been left with holes in its administration. Most notably, all the ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Ephraim Ilan Fisher of Teaneck who is a student at the Frisch School in Paramus, was awarded a National Merit Mary E. Beyerle Scholarship.The sponsor of this award is a trust, established by the estate of Mary E. Beyerle. Merit Scholarship awards provided for selected finalists from ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Lady Warrior lacrosse team entered last week bracing for a challenging stretch against two formidable opponents: Rumson-Fair Haven and Trinity Hall. Freshman standout Chloe Stevens rose to the occasion with an outstanding performance across three games, showcasing her skill and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Beatrice Song of Cresskill, who is a Bergen County Academies student, was awarded a National Merit Paramount Scholarship.On April 23, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation released the names of the first group of winners in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, May 5.The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public.The portion of the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Board of Education has introduced a $358.7 million budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes a modest tax increase for property owners.The school board will hold a 6 pm public hearing on Thursday, May 8th, at the Ross Street School, 110 Ross Street, before the board ...
CRARYVILLE – At its April 22 meeting, the Taconic Hills Central School District Board of Education adopted its proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. The total budget of $43,222,236 includes a projected tax levy increase of 3.50%, which remains below the cap set by New York State. Overall ...
CLARK, NJ — Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School in Clark recently held its biennial cultural celebration on Wednesday, April 23. The event, organized by Hehnly's school counselor, Ms. Tianna Palumbo, provided an opportunity for students and families to share the rich traditions, stories, and customs ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Fox Lane Seniors Zachary Cohen and Gabriel Wachowski were honored as National Merit Finalists during the April 23 meeting of the Bedford Central School District’s Board of Education.Besides their test scores, being named finalists considered their academic records, their ...
At the end of April, students at Mountain Park and Thomas P. Hughes Elementary Schools enjoyed an educational and fun experience when students from Governor Livingston High School visited and ran a STEM Day for grades 3-5. GLHS Senior Kristina Poon, the president of Club Council (an organization ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education held a special meeting May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, led by Board President Gale Bradford. The session welcomed Dr. Crystal Marr, assistant superintendent of curriculum, instruction, and student achievement, to her first ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Robbinsville High School senior Frank Pagano was recognized as an “Unsung Hero” by the New Jersey School Board Association (NJSBA) and Mercer County School Board Association (MCSBA) during a recent ceremony at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South.The award is given each year ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education held a public meeting on the 2025-26 school year $210 million budget, an amount that represents a reduction of approximately $310,000 over the currency budget.In crafting the spending plan, school officials said, a $2.1 million reduction in state aid, ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Barnegat's own Ally Carman, a standout athlete with deep local roots, has made a significant leap in her basketball career, committing to play Division 1 basketball for the University at Buffalo under the leadership of Coach Kristen Sharkey. This announcement carries a ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Barnegat's own Ally Carman, a standout athlete with deep local roots, has made a significant leap in her basketball career, committing to play Division 1 basketball for the University at Buffalo under the leadership of Coach Kristen Sharkey. This announcement carries a ...
SCRANTON, PA — Sabrina Chhipa of Piscataway was among 22 University of Scranton students inducted into Phi Epsilon Kappa, the national honor society in kinesiology.Chhipa is a senior at the Jesuit university.To be eligible for induction in the fall of their senior year, students must have achieved ...