Education Top Stories
By TELINA CUPPARI
April 16, 2025
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools will be closed starting Thursday, April 17. Students return to school on Monday, April 28. “Wishing everyone a wonderful and relaxing Spring Break” Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools, Jeremy Davies said. Have a news tip, feedback or story idea? ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, March 11, a group of select 8th-grade students embarked on an educational journey to the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton. The day trip offered students a chance to engage with the rich history, art, and science collections housed within the museum, providing a tangible ...
Notice is hereby given to the legal voters of the Montville Township School District, in the County of Morris, of the State of New Jersey, that a Public Hearing will be held in the Media Center of the Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, New Jersey 07045, on Tuesday, April ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School students recently competed against other Career and Technical Education students from around the State as part of the 2025 SkillsUSA New Jersey State Championships. Of the 161 students from SCVTHS who competed, 79 received ...
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION - REVISED* 2025 Schedule of MeetingsNOTE: All meetings will convene into closed session at 6:30 p.m. followed by the public portion at 7:30 p.m., except for the Annual Organization and Special meetings. As needed, a closed session may also be held following the ...
CLARK, NJ — For many years, Mother Seton Regional High School has participated in the New Jersey Mathematics League (NJML). Each year, the organization sponsors a series of six math competitions. According to NJML, the “math contests give students an educationally enriching opportunity to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Summer Learning Academy at Nicholas Oresko School, 33 East 24th Street, will run throughout July. Students who are currently in the 3rd to 5th grades are eligible.The camp starts on July 2 and concludes on July 31 and runs from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Breakfast ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…School will be closed for Spring Break Thursday, April 17th through Friday, April 25th. Looking forward to seeing ...
UNION, NJ – Sixteen-year-old Union resident Kayla Ricketts wasn’t sure she wanted to attend the Union County Step Summit last November—but it turned out to be a decision that would shape her year.The Union County Student Training and Enrichment Program (UC Step) is a full-day summit designed for ...
LINDEN, NJ -- 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘃𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Linden High School 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗸-𝗳𝗶𝗹-𝗔 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯!-- 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗧𝗶𝗽-𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗮𝘁 𝟰:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠-- 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝘆𝗺𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺This high-energy showdown is more than just a game — it’s the Capstone ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Board of Education is inviting members of the community to participate in a survey designed to shape the future of the Hoboken Public School District. As the district embarks on the development of its next 5-Year Strategic Plan, HPSD are seeking community input to guide ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape High School's Red Watch Robotics team has advanced to an international competition following an impressive performance at a recent regional championship.The Lenape Red Watch Robotics team competed at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Championship, held from April 2 through April ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Congratulations to senior, Guilianna Cometto, who was recognized as an Unsung Hero by the Hunterdon County School Boards Association.An "unsung hero" refers to someone who performs remarkable acts of kindness, service, or heroism without seeking recognition or praise. These ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - Students from The Hawthorn School in Bedford recently embarked on a 9-day adventure to Japan, a trip that incorporated cultural immersion, athletic inspiration, and provided unforgettable family moments. Nearly 40 members of the Hawthorn community experienced a meticulously planned ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Forest Hills Elementary School in Coral Springs won second place in a contest that helps schools use less electricity and water, school officials announced this week. The Miami Heat’s How Low Can You Go? Challenge tracks energy use in schools across Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm ...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The Broward Public Schools Board this week agreed to a $1.5 million project to switch the parent and bus loops at Lyons Creek Middle School to address a years-long traffic problem caused by parents dropping off and picking up their children. Before the school board voted on ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School will once again host a spring college fair. The 12th annual fair will be held at the high school in both gymnasiums on Monday, April 28, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Andrew Amendola, Director of School Counseling Services and Assessment, said, “We are excited to ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Hillside Public Schools, in partnership with Scholastic, is hosting its 2025 R.E.A.L. Read Festival on Thursday. Activities will start at 9 a.m., when guest readers (friends of the Hillside Public Schools District, community members, and partners) will head to their assigned schools.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Middle School/High School Parent Teacher Student Association and New Jersey State PTA presented the findings of an organizational audit during a two-plus-hour Zoom meeting on Monday night. With a few minor exceptions, the review found that the books ...
WAYNE, NJ - During this past Wayne school board meeting, counselors from the Wayne public school district came together to give a special presentation on the impact of social media is having on Wayne students. Citing increases in Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) cases as well as the rise ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The College Board has announced the national SAT score averages. Scores in New Jersey, where 66% of high school students take the SAT, remain high, with 1066 as the statewide average, rising above the national average of 1028. In some states, only 1%of students take the SAT.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On the last Friday in March, Barack Obama Green Charter Schools hosted a unique field trip to Bowlero, where students fused academics and wellness through real-world math challenges and social-emotional learning.The event was part of a broader mission to support both academic ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Education Foundation will be hosting Hanover's Run for Health on May 10, 2025. See information below.
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High School sophomore Joana Jayanth was recently recognized for taking home second place in the NJ Courtroom News Reporter Competition sponsored by the New Jersey State Bar Foundation. This marks the second consecutive year that Chatham High students have placed in the ...
NEW JERSEY — Woodbridge Township high school seniors earned respectable scores on their 2024 SATs – the standardized college entrance exam – according to new data from the College Board.However, the community’s biggest winner is the Woodbridge Academy Magnet School, part of the Middlesex County ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The idea of using a city laundromat, of all places, as an after-school educational space was on the table in 2019. Other administrators may have snickered, but new Roosevelt School principal Gisela Ciancia got busy helping recruit staff members, parents and community partners.Today, ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - The Asbury Park School District will be closed for spring break from Monday, April 14 through Monday, April 22. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, April 23, as students and staff return recharged and ready to close out the academic year on a high note.District officials encouraged ...
BELMAR, NJ - Belmar Elementary School will kick off its spring break with a 12:30 p.m. early dismissal on Thursday, April 17. The school will then be closed from Friday, April 18 through Friday, April 25, and will reopen on Monday, April 28. This spring break marks the last significant time off ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski regarding the 2025-26 full-day pre-K.Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to announce the opening of registration for full-day pre-K for the 2025-26 school year! Transitioning ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the April 8 meeting of the Spotswood Board of Education, the board approved the appointment of a new superintendent for the Spotswood School District. Spotswood School District Superintendent Graham Peabody announced his impending retirement last year. Peabody has been the ...