Education Top Stories
By TAPINTO SOMERSET HILLS
January 30, 2025
MENDHAM, NJ - Iron Girl Project, Inc. (IGP) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Alexea G. Karpinski Memorial Scholarship application is now open for all graduating high school senior athletes who are current residents of New Jersey and enrolling full-time in an accredited undergraduate ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Board of Education at its meeting on Monday night approved the retirement of two teachers, a school aide and a nurse.Jessica Ging, an elementary school teacher; and Josephine Cioffi, a World Language teacher, will both be retiring effective on July 1.Instructional ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School held its highly anticipated Student Lighthouse Election just before the winter break, led by Ms. Farrar and student advisor Ms. Ramos.The event was made possible with the support of the Union County Board of Elections, which graciously lent the school their ...
GREEN BROOK, NJ —Are you a student in grades 5-8 with a passion for entrepreneurship? The Lyfepreneur Entrepreneurship Program is here to help you turn that passion into a profitable business! Sponsored by the Green Brook Youth Services Commission, this exciting \program runs from February 4, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne educators and administrators are expected to get their work assignments in June for the upcoming school year, Bayonne schools officials announced. In the past, this hasn’t happened until later in the summer, sometimes leaving those asked to take on new assignments to scramble ...
BAYONNE, NJ - With new leadership on the Bayonne Board of Education, the administration is seeking to make changes to some ways it does business.Superintendent John Neisz said the board will meet as a committee of the whole ahead of its regular meetings in order to fully apprise the trustees of ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School announced the 2024 December Student of the Month. Each of the school's departments selects a student representative. Teachers shared their thoughts about the selected students. English -Brigid Robinson's enthusiasm for our current unit of archetypes is infectious.
BELLEVILLE - Brian kept his elbow locked at a 90-degree angle and his head perfectly still as he slowly moved his arm horizontally. This was the Belleville High School senior’s fourth or fifth attempt, as he began to master the proper technique to weld together two slabs of metal.“That was the best ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools has reaffirmed its dedication to providing a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion.According to the district’s website, this commitment aligns with the U.S. Supreme ...
BELLEVILLE - Brian kept his elbow locked at a 90-degree angle and his head perfectly still as he slowly moved his arm horizontally. This was the Belleville High School senior’s fourth or fifth attempt, as he began to master the proper technique to weld together two slabs of metal.“That was the best ...
RAHWAY, NJ — We are thrilled to announce and celebrate our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Sharmaine Bunion, our dedicated 6th grade math teacher, and our Educational Service Professional of the Year, Mr. Markindy SaintCyr, our outstanding guidance counselor.Ms. Bunion’s commitment to excellence ...
NEWARK - The Newark Public School District is seeking assistance from the New Jersey Department of Education and the School Development Authority (SDA) to help with the $2.5 billion price tag to fix the city’s deteriorating schools, after ruling out asking Newark taxpayers to foot the multi-billion ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ -Mayor John Ciccarelli challenged high school juniors and seniors to participate in the annual New Jersey League of Municipalities’ Louis Bay II Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship Competition during Tuesday night's Township Committee meeting. “As in past years, the Township is ...
NEWARK - Fear and uncertainty is “palpable” among Newark students and families as a result of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to school stakeholders, yet it’s unclear what the district will do to protect undocumented students from this mass deportation push. Questions from ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Robert Lewis, affectionately known as “Mr. Bob” by Washington School families, died peacefully on Jan. 26 at the Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains at age 96, according to his obituary.Lewis was in the spotlight in 2023 when he was told to leave the post he had held for three ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Wednesday is your chance. REGISTER HERE! 1/29/25 Strategic Plan RegistrationThe Watchung Borough School District invites parents, staff, and community members to participate in their first strategic planning session. Join and collaborate on the district’s future vision and ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell-West Caldwell Board of Education met this week and approved multiple items in preparation for the March 11 referendum questions that will be presented to the voters. Two separate questions will be presented to the voters. The first question proposes building ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Park Springs Elementary School in Coral Springs is set to unveil its newly renovated art and music rooms to the public, following $355,277 in upgrades that students have been using since early this school year, according to Broward County Public Schools.The renovations at the ...
NEWARK - Fear and uncertainty is “palpable” among Newark students and families as a result of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to school stakeholders, yet it’s unclear what the district will do to protect undocumented students from this mass deportation push. Questions from ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley's COVID kindergartners, the current 4th grade class, will be the first group of students to have a true middle school experience when sixth grade classes begin at John H. Walker Middle School in September 2026.The fourth grade class started their education in kindergarten ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Grover Cleveland School recently hosted a captivating assembly featuring the Grand Falloons, a renowned performance troupe known for their unique ability to make complex subjects entertaining and engaging. The assembly focused on the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - In an impressive display of creativity, innovation, and teamwork, three students from Unity Charter School in Morris County earned 5th place in the prestigious Future City competition. Their project, "Aqua Roma," envisioned a floating city built in and around Rome's iconic ...
RAHWAY, NJ — We are thrilled to share the success of Franklin Elementary’s first-ever Bilingual Literacy Night! This special evening brought together nearly 70 bilingual students and their families (grades K-4) to celebrate reading and build community.The program featured:A warm welcome from Dr.
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In response to the recent house fires in New Providence, students from The Academy of Our Lady of Peace (AOLP) have launched a fundraiser to support the affected families.The initiative, titled "The Academy Gives Back," encourages community members to donate to those who lost ...
EAST ORANGE, N.J. — In a significant investment toward workforce diversity and economic mobility, the East Orange School District has been awarded $443,464 by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) to expand career training opportunities in the construction trades for ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Voters in Scotch Plains and Fanwood approved both questions of the SPFK12 public schools bond referendum, according to unofficial results on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.The special election was aimed at providing a solution to the district’s need for more space and funding ...
Princeton, NJ – Given a golden opportunity to only partially support an $89.1 million bond referendum for additions and renovations at four public schools, voters instead offered – by a substantial margin – their full support for the Princeton Public Schools’ spending proposals.Unofficial results ...
BELMAR, NJ - Saint Rose Grammar School in Belmar is joining Catholic schools across the nation to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week from January 28 to February 3, 2024.This cherished annual event includes a variety of activities and opportunities for students, families, and the broader ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway says he has no information that federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are or will be on the school’s New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses.Holloway, however, is instructing students and faculty members to contact ...
UNION, NJ - Spotswood High School's award-winning DECA chapter was back at Kean University to compete in New Jersey DECA's 2025 Central Jersey East District Conference on January 10. DECA is a co-curricular program that prepares students for college as well as professional careers by combining ...