Education Top Stories
By MARIA NIOTIS
November 2, 2024
RAHWAY, NJ — The students in Ms. Niotis’ D.A.I.S.Y. Preschool class at Grover Cleveland School had a blast learning about fire safety in October. Through a variety of hands-on activities, the young learners gained a better understanding of fire prevention and what to do in case of an emergency.The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL. — Coconut Creek police were called to Lyons Creek Middle School recently due to physical altercations involving students, according to police records. At around noon Oct. 25, police arrested an eighth-grade student at the school located at 4333 Sol Press Boulevard for punching a ...
𝙻𝙸𝙽𝙳𝙴𝙽, 𝙽𝙹 -- Our Before/After School Program students celebrated Halloween by diving into a hands-on sensory experience with pumpkins!Under the guidance of Program Supervisor Frances Czylek, students have to explore the wonders of nature using all five senses. From carving and feeling the squishy ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ—On October 18 Richard Leister was awarded the 2024 New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry Program Achievement Award by the New Jersey Forest Service. This award recognizes excellence in urban and community forestry in New Jersey, which Leister has achieved over his past 15 ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Public Schools announced that Juan Pablo Duarte-José Julián Martí School No 28 student Samantha Moreno was one of three students named a winner of the ELA Honor Society Fall Creative Challenge.The ELA Honor Society is a program created by Sigma Tau Delta, the international ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the October Brave Staff Member of the month is Lisa Bechtel. School officials took to Facebook to share what was said about Bechtel that earned her recognition.“Lisa Bechtel provides so much to our students and staff at NHS. Balancing her daily ...
BARNEGAT - Each month, the Barnegat School District recognizes students from each district school for displaying wonderful character. The October UPstander recipients who were recognized for the Bengal PRIDE character trait of the month for effort: Kaden-Zaccai Browne-Shelley, BHS, Grade 12Matthew ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, October 21, the Rahway Public Schools proudly celebrated the National Day on Writing with engaging, grade-specific activities that sparked creativity, deepened connections to literature, and fostered a love of writing across all grade levels. Inspired by Last Stop on Market ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,PTO News: Attached is our PTO happenings for NovemberNovember Calendar PTO November Calendar of Events.pdf Kindness Spirit Week is November 11th-15th Kindness ...
WATCHUNG, NJ – Karen Bishop-Johnson, CPA, QPA School Business Administrator, Watchung Borough School District provided data and clarity on statements made by a candidate for the Watchung Borough Board of Education. She said:In one of the candidate profiles published by TapInto on October 28, a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ - The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) has hired a new Business Administrator/Board Secretary to help chart the future for the largest educational services commission in the state.Timothy Havlusch, who served as business administrator for the Hackettstown School ...
WARREN, NJ – Some schools are closed on Election Day but Watchung Hills is NOT. All residents in Districts 8, 9 & 10 who vote at Watchung Hills Regional High School located at 108 Stirling Road must be mindful that the High School is in session on Election Day. The General Election is taking ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Harlem Wizards, the most interactive, fun, community basketball event in the world, are coming back to New Providence! The world-famous Harlem Wizards will visit the New Providence High School Gym on November 20th & 21st for two evenings of great fun and fundraising.The ...
EDISON, NJ - Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College. Officials at the schools gathered at an event Thursday on the Edison Campus of ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education (BOE) has just announced a date change for its next regular monthly meeting. The meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, November 4, has been moved to Monday, November 11.Additionally, the Clark BOE states:"This meeting will open in public at 5:30 p.m. in ...
EDISON, NJ - Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College. Officials at the schools gathered at an event Thursday on the Edison Campus of ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway recently sat down with the president of the Rahway Board of Education (BOE), Joseph Toma, to discuss the issue of teacher shortages in public education. The problem, as he and others have pointed out previously, is not one limited to Rahway or even just New Jersey. The ...
HAMILTON, NJ -- The Hamilton Township School District (HTSD) has been named a winner in the New Jersey School Public Relations Association’s (NJSPRA) 2024 School Communications Award Contest. HTSD received an Award of Merit in the Photography category. Grants, Communications and Sponsorship ...
SAYREVILLE - The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) has hired a new Business Administrator/Board Secretary to help chart the future for the largest educational services commission in the state.Timothy Havlusch, who served as business administrator for the Hackettstown School ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Following the resignation of Tiffany Jarrett at the September meeting, the Flemington-Raritan board of education unanimously appointed Warren Buckleitner as the newest member representing Flemington Borough.Buckleitner, who had two daughters that were students in the district, was ...
Summit, NJ -- Parents and guardians of prospective Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten students for the Summit Primary Centers at Jefferson and Wilson are invited to tour the facilities, according to Summit Public Schools. Tours will be provided at both locations in Summit:● Jefferson Primary Center, ...
EDISON - Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College.Officials at the schools gathered at an event Thursday on the Edison Campus of ...
EDISON - Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College.Officials at the schools gathered at an event Thursday on the Edison Campus of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ–A group of Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) carpentry students recently assisted a crew from the Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity with a home restoration project in Manville.The house was flooded during Hurricane Ida and the floors on the first level ...
TROY, NY - On October 30, two local college students were among the 210 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute seniors inducted into the Order of the Engineer, a national organization dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards for the engineering profession.Seth Levine and Deeya Shah from ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Currently, 150 students are registered with the English as a Second Language (ESL) Fall Program. Students represent over 30 countries and speak more than 20 different languages. The Ridgewood Public Library has offered the ESL Program since 1996. The program provides individual and ...
EDISON - Middlesex College and Rutgers–New Brunswick have signed an agreement offering students the opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Rutgers after they complete an associate degree at Middlesex College.Officials at the schools gathered at an event Thursday on the Edison Campus of ...
BELMAR, NJ — Main Street was filled with Halloween cheer this afternoon as Belmar Elementary School held its annual costume parade, featuring students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Parents, grandparents, and family members gathered along the sidewalk between 11th and 12th Avenue, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The City of Long Branch has released polling locations and times for the upcoming 2024 Election (SEE PHOTO CAROUSEL). The County of Monmouth has also extended their hours to assist voters in the 2024 General Election. Those extended hours are Friday, Nov 1st and Sat. Nov 2nd. See ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - This is the 6th and final Spotlight article in our coverage of the recent Board of Education (BOE) Forum to help Long Branch residents make an educated decision when they go to the polls to elect 4 BOE candidates. Our 6th and final Spotlight on BOE candidate Dominic Sama. We will ...