Education Top Stories
By TAPINTO HILLSIDE STAFF
April 15, 2025
HILLSIDE, NJ - 21 Hillside High School seniors have earned the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy, Hillside Public Schools announced in a news release. The award recognizes student proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English and highlights their linguistic and cultural ...
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 ...
High school students exploring their next steps, parents guiding their children, and adults ready for a career change will all find something valuable at Career Pathways Night at the Morris County School of Technology.Join us on Thursday, May 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at 400 East Main Street in ...
High school students exploring their next steps, parents guiding their children, and adults ready for a career change will all find something valuable at Career Pathways Night at the Morris County School of Technology.Join us on Thursday, May 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at 400 East Main Street in ...
ROSELLE, NJ - Get ready to innovate! Roselle Public Schools will soon launch its S.T.E.A.M. machine, a cutting-edge educational trailer designed to enhance the student experience.The S.T.E.A.M. Machine is a dynamic, mobile learning environment, initially serving students in grades 4-9 throughout ...
This summer, Rutgers-University Newark will start an NAACP college chapter, said Deborah Smith Gregory, president of the Newark NAACP chapter.“I’m here. No shame. Unapologetically saying that Rutgers-Newark gets to have an NAACP chapter,” announced Gregory at the Healing Sounds of Newark event on ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Central Bucks School District has found a replacement for a high-level official who is retiring this year.In an announcement on the district’s website, the district said that Helen Sclama Zaleski is the “finalist candidate” to serve as the next assistant superintendent for ...
LINDEN, NJ — Derek Armstead, Mayor of Linden, dropped into a sixth grade special education classroom at McManus Middle School on Monday, April 14, to take part in the students’ dynamic “No Hate in the Garden State” project—an initiative that continues to blossom into a living, breathing celebration ...
STAFFORD - On Friday, April 11th, Lighthouse Christian Academy of Manahawkin presented its annual Easter program. The event commenced with an energetic worship selection, "Might Get Loud," during which LCA Administrator Bill Clanton and faculty members Meghan Castro, Tammy McComb, and Jesse Toth ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools recently honored two support staff women who go above and beyond to make the district run smoothly and efficiently every day. Ms. Sherry Ferrante was recognized as the Harding Elementary Support Staff Professional of the Year and Ms. Tonianne Hart as the ...
STAFFORD - On Friday, April 11th, Lighthouse Christian Academy of Manahawkin presented its annual Easter program. The event commenced with an energetic worship selection, "Might Get Loud," during which LCA Administrator Bill Clanton and faculty members Meghan Castro, Tammy McComb, and Jesse Toth ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Garden Club of Hackensack is offering a $500 scholarship for graduating high school seniors who live in Hackensack and are committed to building a more sustainable future.This scholarship is intended for students pursuing studies in horticulture, environmental science, or a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public Schools held its third strategic planning forum on March 26, at the Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy. The meeting, titled “Destiny by Design,” focused on developing goal statements and objectives for the district’s strategic plan. The forum brought together a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The first boy began leaping about.A girl soon followed, letting out a loud squeal of happiness.Pretty soon, the Paul Robeson Community School for the Arts multipurpose room was magically transformed into Bubble World – a space where thousands of bubbles floated everywhere and 60 ...
LAKEWOOD, NJ — Lenape High School's Army JROTC program turned in an impressive performance at a recent statewide competition made up of rigorous physical and tactical challenges.Lenape's JROTC Raider Team participated in the inaugural Lakewood Raider Roundup competition, which took place on April 5 ...
EAST WINDSOR - HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Young minds were inspired to think big at the second Annual East Windsor-Hightstown Science Symposium for students in grades kindergarten through second grade. For the second year, the symposium “aimed to spark meaningful dialogue, foster collaboration, and inspire ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education held its annual “Showcase of Success” on April 7. At this meeting, the Governor’s Educators of the Year were recognized. The Governor’s Educators of the Year Program recognizes “exceptionally skilled and dedicated” educators who must “be an expert in the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Pond Road Middle School Teacher Appreciation Week 2025 is set for May 5-9 and the PTA is currently seeking donations to show them some love and appreciaton.Parents are being asked to consider donating a gift basket or a gift card as a contribution to the daily raffle for the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Board of Education will hold its April Business Meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6pm at the Charles and Anna Booker School. It will be one of two meetings this month, with an April 29 budget meeting on the schedule.Resolutions on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey's junior United States Senator Andy Kim will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Rider University at their upcoming graduation ceremonies. Kim, who is the first Asian American to serve in the U.S. Senate, is working to combat corruption, strengthen ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey's junior United States Senator Andy Kim will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Rider University at their upcoming graduation ceremonies. Kim, who is the first Asian American to serve in the U.S. Senate, is working to combat corruption, strengthen ...
SPARTA, NJ – Unused snow days were “given back” at the April board of education meeting on March 11. Superintendent Matthew Beck announced the days, explaining they were the “only days that didn’t present a significant interruption” taking into consideration field trips and the athletic ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Public School District is thrilled to announce the resounding success of its districtwide March Engagement Challenge, a month-long initiative designed to foster creativity, engagement, and community spirit. The challenge, which ran throughout March 2025, saw an overwhelming ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Students in 10th and 11th grade at South Plainfield High School recently had the opportunity to learn more about different post-graduation pathways and professional opportunities. On April 10, the South Plainfield High School Counseling Department hosted its annual Career Day ...
LINDEN , NJ -- What’s better than learning a new language? Learning it through food—made from scratch and shared with friends. Students from Linden High School’s Multilingual Department recently traded textbooks for mixing bowls in a delicious 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 – 𝐋𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐨𝐧𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐚 ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Board of Education has unanimously appointed Ruth B. Turner as the new superintendent of Montclair Public Schools, effective July 1, 2025. Turner, selected from a pool of 48 candidates, brings over two decades of experience in urban education and a steadfast commitment ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - As BrightPath Early Learning and Child Care in Parsippany celebrates its upcoming first anniversary on April 15th, the early years school has quickly become a standout option for families in Morris County—and for good reason.Caring for children from as young as 6 weeks old through ...
CARTERET, NJ — Some of the Carteret School District's cleverest students won rights to compete in the May 2025 “Odyssey of the Mind” World Finals in Michigan, their coach, Sheila O’Hare Barrows, tells TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret.This is the sixth year that talented Carteret Public School students ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Kaley Welsh, a senior at Bernards High School, has been recognized by the school as the “Everyday Hero” for April.Nominees for the monthly Everyday Hero Program are students who have a positive influence on the student body through exemplary qualities. Selected students inspire ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Students attending Livingston Public Schools (LPS) will benefit from an extended Spring Break and a four-day weekend for the Memorial Day holiday in 2025 after the Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) voted to utilize two of the district’s three state-allotted snow days that went ...