Education Top Stories
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
November 8, 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Emily Hyland, a sophomore, and Dominic Olivito, a senior, have been named the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students of the Month (sponsored by Fabio's Bistro) for October 2024.Emily Hyland is a bright and dedicated 10th grader who consistently demonstrates a strong ...
BEREA, OH - Gabe Subervi of Basking Ridge was among over 750 students who earned named scholarships at Baldwin Wallace University (BW) this fall. Subervi, a graduate of Ridge High School majoring in Music Theatre, earned the E.S. & M.R. Griffiths Scholarship, the Frances Rathbone Scholarship, ...
RANDOLPH, HJ- Center Grove school in Randolph celebrated national election day by holding an in-school election of their own. Students in all grades at the school took turns voting on the school’s yearbook cover design. “I think it was very fun voting today, said fourth grade student Nothando ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — In the wake of a hotly contested Berkeley Heights Board of Education election, where six candidates competed for two three-year seats ultimately unofficially won by incumbents Dr. Thomas Foregger and Pamela Stanley, a November 7, 2024, ethics ruling from the New Jersey Office ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park Project Graduation 2025 Presents their annual fundraiser: A Winter Calendar Raffle.All seniors are currently selling tickets, so reach out to a senior you know, or you can email wppg2025@gmail.com to purchase them directly.
Princeton, NJ – Editor’s note: In the aftermath of the November 5 election, Princeton Public Schools Board of Education candidate Shenwei Zhao posted the following reflections on his campaign and the political process on the PPS Parents Discussion page on Facebook:Thoughts on the Board of Education ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On October 22, 46 students from Queen City Academy Charter School (QCACS) had a unique opportunity to tour Yale University. The high school students, spanning all four grades, participated in a guided tour of Yale’s historic campus and an informative session designed to introduce ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The mobile branch of the South Brunswick Public Library will be off the road on Friday, November 8, according to the website. The mobile branch is scheduled to resume normal hours of operation on Saturday, November 9. To see the full schedule, click here.The mobile branch ...
PATERSON, NJ - At this week’s Board of Education meeting, two student representatives were introduced, each eager to bring the voice of Paterson’s high school students to the board for the 2024-2025 school year. Representing International High School and STEAM High School, these students will help ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Only three months after instituting a new policy to ban cell phones and other wireless devices in schools across Coral Springs and Broward County, some school board members want to reconsider the policy. The Broward school board discussed the issue at a workshop on Wednesday, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Only three months after instituting a new policy to ban cell phones and other wireless devices in schools across Coconut Creek and Broward County, some school board members want to reconsider the policy. The Broward school board discussed the issue at a workshop on Wednesday, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School was all treats and no tricks on Wednesday, October 30, as students, families, and staff gathered for the much-anticipated annual PTA-sponsored Trunk-or-Treat Dance Party. The schoolyard buzzed with excitement as over 20 creatively decorated cars, hosted by ...
STAFFORD - Congratulations to the Southern Regional Marching Band on their incredible victory at the East Coast Championships in Hershey, PA last weekend. The band achieved a score of 97.1 and won High Visual & High Music awards for their "Dreamscapes" show.This is a testament to dedication and ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Longtime member MaryAdele Wojtowicz will continue serving on the West Essex Regional Board of Education representing North Caldwell. Wojtowicz received 1,552 votes and her opponent, also an incumbent, Joseph Sabol, received 1,234 votes with all districts reporting in from ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - In Hanover Township's only contested Board of Education race, the two seats up for Hanover Park Regional Board of Education had three candidates competing for the two top spots. The unofficial results of that race were:Tim Donohue: 3,164Keith Cortright: 3, 681Frank Fasola ...
NEWARK – Newark’s next generation of voters has been reflecting on how the current political landscape and this year’s elections have shaped their future, despite not yet being able to cast a ballot.The students of Courtney Watkins, AP government teacher at Uncommon Schools North Star Academy ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association [NJSBA], presented Montville Township Board of Education Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, with the prestigious NJSBA Champion Award during Workshop 2024 in Atlantic City.NJSBA Champion Awards ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School's (RHS) inaugural class of JAG [Jobs for America's Graduates] students was formally inducted during an initiation ceremony on Wednesday, October 30, in the high school's performing arts center, attended by Rahway Public School District officials, the mayor of Rahway, ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Long time New York state school administrator Dr. Patrick Pizzo II will be taking the helm of Robbinsville’s public school district beginning January 1, 2025, a statement announced on Wednesday.According to the statement, Pizzo is currently the assistant superintendent for ...
EDISON,, NJ - The board of education recently paid a $3 million settlement in a lawsuit that alleges a student was groomed and sexually abused by an Edison High School teacher in the 1980s. This is one of the eight claims against the former shop teacher and weight lifting coach Frederick Burkley, ...
BELMAR, NJ – Belmar Elementary School (BES) recently hosted a powerful and engaging assembly on October 30, 2024, aimed at promoting drug prevention and mental health wellness. Sponsored by the Tigger Stavola Foundation (TSF), the event featured Dr. Matt Bellace, a clinical neuropsychologist and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The first issue of Harding Elementary School's newspaper Let's HAWK About It! was recently published. Five of the student writers each had their own little feature spotlighting the September Hawks of the month. PreK Written by Hannah Walker September’s Pre-k Hawk of the Month is… ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta schools will be losing two administrators at the end of 2024. Business Administrator Joanne Black announced her retirement at the September board of education meeting. Sparta High School’s Director of Student Support Services, Shannon Benson announced his resignation at ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has announced the 2024 Mr. Spiffy High contestants: Michael Cantwell, Ethan Cukrow, Brayden Gal, Jackson Lorenzetti, Jayden Richards, and Jack Sponheimer.The boys will compete on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7:00 p.m. to watch these senior boys ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday evening, as many around the country nervously awaited the results of the Presidential race, the Empowerment Through Education team celebrated their victory in the Plainfield Board of Education (BOE) election.Empowerment Through Education featured BOE President Hanae ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On October 29, the Grover Cleveland Elementary School PTA hosted a delightful Fall Fun Day for the school’s youngest learners. Under a clear blue sky, kindergarten and preschool students enjoyed a day filled with pumpkin picking and animal encounters.The event featured a petting zoo ...
New Brunswick, NJ – Gerald Pomper, who wrote the book (or, actually, 19 of them) on American elections, is telling the students assembled in his Election of 2024 class that he doesn’t believe there is such a thing as undecided voters.“They may not know what they decided,” he said. “I’ll give you my ...