Education Top Stories
By JENNIFER DERICKS
January 31, 2025
SPARTA, NJ – The board of education members took the next step towards their proposed bond referendum to make additions to the Alpine Elementary School with facility upgrades to all five school buildings. They voted unanimously to have “the schematic plans” for each of the five schools submitted to ...
CALDWELL, NJ – On a chilly January morning in 2025, Theology teacher Mrs. Valerie Haggerty and seven compassionate Mount St. Dominic Academy students piled into the school van, ready to spread warmth—literally. With 100 PB&J sandwiches (made by fellow student volunteers in the PB&J Club), ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rutgers Future Scholars (RFS) program welcomed in a new year with events, activities, and success! TAPinto Rahway has RFS's January newsletter available below.RFS has been in operation since 2008, inaugurating its program in four public school districts in Rutgers University's home ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - During the Jan. 6 Hunterdon Central board of education meeting, the public comment period was used by several members of the community to confront, and then defend, members of the board. The first to speak was Jae Hoff, a co-founder of the Flemington QTs, “a community, advocacy ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Perhaps the most anticipated announcement of the school year is finally here.Registration for the Hamilton Township School District’s 2025 Summer Camp Program is now open. Once again this summer, Superintendent Dr. Scott Rocco announced, Crockett Middle School will, over four weeks ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Fourth-grade students at Grover Cleveland Elementary School recently had the opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of trees during an engaging visit from the 4-H Master Tree Stewards. Through interactive activities, the students explored tree biology, the diverse products we ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Numerous Montville Township residents have been named to the Dean's, Honors, President's and Provost's Lists at universities and colleges for the Fall 2024 semester. The following students have been recognized. Alissa Ansari of Montville achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA during the Fall ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM) proudly announces that 100 percent of its recent nursing program graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN) on their first attempt, providing a pipeline of talent for high-demand fields that are facing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — In a move aimed at increasing transparency and fostering greater public engagement in all matters, the Phillipsburg Board of Education has approved a revised 2025 meeting schedule that introduces a "Committee of the Whole" format. At the January 27, 2025 meeting held at the ...
The School District of the Chathams announced that the opening time of school hours for Friday, Jan. 31, will be delayed for 90 minutes.Due to the forecast for freezing rain and icing overnight, Chatham schools will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule tomorrow (Friday, January 31).
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta area students have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges and universities. Kylie Blake was named to the Presidents List for the fall 2024 at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Erin Clark was named to the Southern New Hampshire University President’s List for ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta School District officials announced all public schools will operate on a delayed opening schedule on Friday, January 31 due to anticipated winter weather conditions.School hours:Sparta High School – 9:18 a.m. to 2:24 p.m.Sparta Middle School – 9:40 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.Helen Morgan ...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 21 threatening how St. Bonaventure University, SUNY Jamestown Community College and all other colleges and universities in America operate with diversity, equity and inclusion policies.On his second day in office, Trump signed the Ending ...
Haga clic aquí para leer en españolNEW BRUNSWICK – The New Brunswick School District has received calls from concerned parents who don’t know if they should keep their children home after the Trump Administration announced last week that officers enforcing immigration laws will now be able to ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School was well represented at the New Jersey Regional Science Olympiad competition held at NJIT earlier this month. Students enrolled in the Health Occupations, Mechatronics, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (MEAM), and the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School was well represented at the New Jersey Regional Science Olympiad competition held at NJIT earlier this month. Students enrolled in the Health Occupations, Mechatronics, Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (MEAM), and the ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Following a vacancy on the Board of Education that was formalized Wednesday 1/29, the District has posted the following notice: NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE OF VACANCY:Notice is hereby glven to the publlc that the Neptune Townshlp Board of Education has a vacant ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Get ready to be inspired! Sixth-grade students at Franklin Elementary School are launching "Fearless Females," a captivating podcast series that brings history's most remarkable women to life.Under the guidance of their enthusiastic library media specialist, Rebecca Rose-Wood, these ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM) proudly announces that 100 percent of its recent nursing program graduates passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX®-RN) on their first attempt, providing a pipeline of talent for high-demand fields that are facing ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School senior Ryan Legakis has been named the January Student of the Month. Legakis joins classmates Tabitha Devlin (September), Danica Paradiso (October), Kieran Barlow (November) and Sofia Granata (December), who previously received the honor this school year. All ...
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…Drop Off/Pick-Up Procedures: To better ensure the safety and welfare of the students during drop off and pick up times ...
WAYNE, NJ – Residents who have attended the township's Christmas Tree Lighting, the WayneQuest after party, the Wayne Farmer’s Market, or the PAL Fourth of July fireworks may be familiar with the music provided by a local music school that emphasizes community involvement, and strives to be a ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School has selected Sandra Chiappino to spotlight for December 2024.Sandy Chiappini has been a cornerstone of Sparta High School for over 15 years, consistently going above and beyond both inside and outside the classroom. From her outstanding teaching and DECA leadership, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several area students have been named to its Fall 2024 Dean's List. Among them are four students from Parsippany and two from Whippany:Jennarose Bergamini of WhippanyDanny Jakubiak of Parsippany Hayley Kells of Parsippany ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison School District has released the updated and revised 2025-26 calendar. The revised calendar was adopted at the January 14, 2025 BOE meeting./1 1
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional Board of Education interviewed and voted on candidates to replace Jerry Rymer, who resigned earlier this month – but members of the public were split on concerns over what the new member will bring to the board and whether the board had considered all ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The New Providence School District will begin accepting registrations for incoming Kindergarten and new First Grade students for the 2025-2026 school year on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Registration will remain open through Friday, March 14, 2025. A child must be five years ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood chapter of UNICO, the largest Italian-American service organization in the United States, is committed to supporting local students in their educational journeys. Since its establishment in 1974, the chapter has awarded over $275,000 in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Several members of the public came before the Bridgewater-Raritan board of education, some to express concerns for child safety, another about a pattern of bullying.Bridgewater resident Giovanna Quintana appeared before the board Jan. 21 along with her young daughter. Quintana, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - At a recent meeting, the Hunterdon County Commissioners were proud to recognize Ms. Riley Conaty for her outstanding accomplishments as both a trailblazing athlete and a talented performer. At the January 21st Board Meeting, Ms. Conaty was honored with a proclamation celebrating ...