Education Top Stories
By PAT SHARKEY
November 19, 2024
STAFFORD - The Stafford Township Board of Education announced at the opening of its meeting on Monday, October 18 that Superintendent George Chidiac has been granted a leave of absence. Stephanie Bush was approved to serve as Acting Superintendent.Chidiac was charged with DUI after crashing his car ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Members of the Rotary Club of Hillsborough continued an annual tradition last week by presenting thesauruses to third-graders at the Woodfern Elementary School.Third-graders throughout the school district will also receive thesauruses, helping to expand students' ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Public School District is pleased to welcome Carlos (CJ) Hendricks Jr. as the new Director of Athletics/Supervisor 6-12 Health and Physical Education. Hendricks' appointment was approved at the September 12, 2024 Board of Education meeting, and he assumed ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Memorial Middle School Drama Club's annual fall performance takes over the Spotswood High School Cafetorium November 21 through November 23 for a three-performance run. Opening night for Annie Jr. is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. There is another evening performance on Friday at 6:30 ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Board of Education accepted over $6,000 in restricted donations for the 2024-2025 school year.Stephen and Georgina Jones donated $2,500 to enhance The Carole G. Jones Science Education Center at Ridgewood High School (RHS). The science center was created in 2018 in memory of Dr.
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Andrea Mondadori's two classes at West Essex High School are having their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Classic Volleyball tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 20.The tournament consists of 14 teams of high school students and teachers to raise money for the Caldwell Food Pantry.
CAMDEN – Hopeworks, the Camden-based nonprofit that offers a variety of training programs that prepare young people to earn a livable wage in the workforce, has received a $660,000 grant to support students with scholarships as they learn to be EMTs and medical assistants.The Haines Family ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, November 15, Rahway High School (RHS) faculty members—Ms. Susana Monteiro, Mr. Leon Bunion, and Mr. Nii Nikoi—took students of the school's Multi-Ethnic Cultural Club (MECC) and JAG [Jobs for America's Graduates] program on a very special trip. It included the bestowing of a ...
KENILWORTh, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schools would like to remind parents and caregivers that picture retakes and makeups will take place on Wednesday, November 20th, in the morning only.Please see the following update. Retakes: Students must return the original photo package that was ordered. Please ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Last spring, Principal Patricia Volino-Reinoso and art teacher Laura Gould devised a magical plan: to participate in the 2024 Fairy Trail Art House Project! With the support of the Union County Board of Commissioners, this enchanting endeavor aimed to sprinkle fairy dust on our local ...
CALDWELL, NJ – The Mount St. Dominic Academy English Department has gained a remarkable new addition in English teacher Mrs. Nicole Colello-Kim, who grew up in Hackettstown and now resides in Caldwell! Stepping into the classroom with the same passion her mother brought to teaching, Mrs.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The November 14 Board of Education meeting featured a comprehensive presentation on school counseling, recognition of Merit Scholars by the Acting Superintendent Robert Nixon, policy reviews, and a discussion on podcasting initiatives.Recognition of Governor Livingston High ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Bucking the trend of districts in distress, the Phillipsburg Board of Education received a positive review of the school district’s finances during its November 18 meeting at the Phillipsburg Education Center on Sargent Avenue. Representatives from Ardito & Company LLC ...
HOBOKEN, NJ – Hoboken Middle School students had the chance recently to meet Marion Blumenthal Lazan, a Holocaust survivor and co-author of Four Perfect Pebbles: A True Story of the Holocaust. This memoir, written with co-author Lila Perl, chronicles Marion’s harrowing childhood experiences during ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - "You should be yourself because everyone else is already taken," exclaimed Dr. Javar Godfrey, CEO and Founder of Healing My Emotions, as he took the stage at Hackensack High School earlier this week. “Be yourself because everyone else is already taken!”These empowering words ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Londyn Thomas, sophomore class president at South Plainfield High School (SPHS), served as the student representative during the Nov. 13 board of education meeting. As one of five students who will serve as reps on the South Plainfield Board of Education (SPBOE) this year, ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA will be hosting a meeting.The meeting will take place on November 21st at 7 PM. You can join via zoom or in person (Walter T. Bergen Library).
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Families with children in the Piscataway Township School District are reminded that schools will dismiss early for parent-teacher conferences this week.District officials said the conferences are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 20-22. Parents should contact ...
Orange, NJ- The New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Career Readiness officially approved the Orange Public Schools Cosmetology Program as a Program of Study. This recognition means that Orange students now have an exceptional pathway to develop professional skills, build industry ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The next Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19. The meeting will be held at the Montville Township Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The full agenda for the meeting can be found HERE and is ...
MANVILLE, NJ - The newly-formed Manville High School Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its inaugural class. This initiative seeks to honor and celebrate distinguished MHS alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their careers, communities, or through personal achievements. The ...
MANVILLE, NJ - The newly-formed Manville High School Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for its inaugural class. This initiative seeks to honor and celebrate distinguished MHS alumni who have made exceptional contributions in their careers, communities, or through personal achievements. The ...
MILLBURN, NJ – This past September, long-time Member Neetu Salholtra resigned from her seat on the Board of Education (BOE). In light of this vacancy, the BOE opened the doors for members of the public to apply for the open seat. The one and only applicant, Noel Bigman, was formally nominated as ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- As Summit’s elementary schools celebrated STEAM Career Week last week, Board of Education President Walidah Justice proudly announced that more than fifty parents and community volunteers signed up to support the teachers in presenting to students in grades one through five. Justice ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. There are lots being discussed. CBS Class Act, an update on No Shave November, Shakespeare in Love, Library New Books, MHS Band at Rutgers and a sports updateCurious? Check out the full broadcast below:
SPARTA, NJ - Sparta Middle School has recognized the Students of the First Marking Period. These students have been chosen by their team teachers exemplifying good character and positive work habits. The sixth-grade teams are Amber, Sapphire and Topaz. For the seventh grade the teams are ...
CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Cedar Grove Recreation says registration for Dr. STEM winter programs is happening now. The program is run by former elementary STEM teacher, Larry “Doc” Siegel, who introduces the Engineering Design Process to young engineers who will build towers, bridges, egg catchers, and ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Starting this week, the North Salem High School Drama Department will present performances of “Clue: On Stage,” a hilarious blend of farce and mystery based on the cult-classic movie. On a dark, stormy night, six colorful characters gather for a mysterious dinner party where ...
WARREN, NJ --Both the Junior Varsity and Varsity competition teams from Watchung Hills Regional High School have achieved a remarkable feat by securing bids to compete at the prestigious UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida, set for February 2025. This ...
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. - “Slow and steady wins the race,” Pound Ridge Elementary School student Ethan said with a smile to the senior citizen holding his hand. He was escorting her to the Senior Luncheon in the school’s music room.Ethan, along with fellow fifth graders Aria, Reagan, Keira, Logan and ...