Education Top Stories
By LYNFORD MORTON
June 25, 2024
HAWTHORNE, NJ - High school seniors walked away with more than $93,000 in scholarship money during the Class of 2024 Senior Awards Program on June 13. "I'm very proud of our seniors. You know, this class has a lot of really great students, and I'm just so happy for them to be able to receive ...
UNION, NJ - A resolution to appoint a new assistant superintendent in the Union schools was approved unanimously at the Tuesday night School Board meeting. Dr. Jose Rodriguez will begin his term as assistant superintendent of schools in Union effective on or about August 26. The resolution ...
NEWTON, NJ—Halsted Middle School held their annual Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in Newton High School’s Auditorium. This is the first time in the last three years that Halsted’s class has not held their ceremony on Palmer Field, after having moved the ceremony ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Friends, family, and colleagues gathered at the June 12 board of education meeting to honor those South Plainfield School District teachers, administrators, and support staff who retired during the 2023-24 school year. “This evening, we have the honor of recognizing the ...
East Orange, NJ - The NAACP Oranges & Maplewood Branch collaborated with Dr. Kelly Speed-Daniel for a screening of "The Right to Read" followed by a panel discussion at Cicely L. Tyson Elementary School. The Right to Read shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) celebrated the graduation of 70 students last Thursday in the school's auditorium. It marks the 14th graduating class for the school. Dr. Namik Sercan CJCP's Chief Education Officer says 100% of the class graduated and received ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – College students from Piscataway continue to excel academically and have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Christina Dalton and Michelle Kalunda, attendees at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA achieved a GPA of 3.50 or higher and were recognized for this academic ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - June brings another list of graduations and student accomplishments for the East Brunswick Bears who continue to make us proud here at home. here are a few of our local students who have been recognized for achievement. Samantha Howlett of East Brunswick graduated from ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- It’s time for the Library’s Reading Contest during which the library encourages students to read during summer vacation. To be in the contest, students need to read four hours each week to qualify for a prize. Begin by Registering for A Universe of Stories. Just fill out a ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- St. Stanislaus Kostka Church celebrated its 110th Anniversary on Friday, June 14, with a wine and cheese party held in the school gym. Annette Hockenjos and David Samuel, both parishioners and alumni, welcomed the guests and acknowledged the multi-generational families that were ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Public Schools district announced that Michael DeVita will join the district on Aug. 19 as the Business Administrator. He was formally appointed during the June 17, 2024, open public meeting of the Nutley Board of Education. DeVita has more than two decades of school ...
NEWARK — Even though many of her students had grown taller than her, Avon Avenue School Principal Charity Haygood leaned over to meet their eye level as she addressed them during the annual barbecue and baton-passing celebration on Saturday in the city's Historic Weequahic neighborhood. “You ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - Manasquan High School held its 139th commencement ceremony for the class of 2024 at Vic Kubu Warrior Field on Thursday, June 20. The sun was shining, the seniors were smiling, and between the attendance and the speeches, one thing was clear: the MHS community is a tight-knit one ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Graduation is over and TAPinto Kenilworth would like to congratulate every student for their hard work and wonderful accomplishments. Please enjoy the 2024 online gallery. Thank you for your submissions. Related Articles: Kenilworth Class of 2023 Graduation Photo ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The Middletown Board of Education is slated to meet Wednesday The meeting starts with Executive Session at 7PM with the regular meeting to begin at 8PM. There was no agenda listed yet but residents can find it here before the meeting.
DUNELLEN, NJ --The North Plainfield Lions Club held its annual Scholarship Night dinner at the Dunellen Hotel on Tuesday, June 11, awarding a total of four scholarships. The club’s Memorial Scholarship is given primarily based upon academics; the Fran Vitelli Scholarship is awarded to a ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- In celebration of NJ Local Government Week, students from the North Plainfield Middle School Student Council had a unique educational experience as they visited the North Plainfield Borough Hall and Council Chambers. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- 83 North Plainfield School District (NPSD) students received the Seal of Biliteracy Award on June 11, 2024, with four receiving multiple seals. The district has seen an 89% increase in seals awarded over two years. The New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy is an award ...
SPARTA, NJ – With temperatures measured at more than 100 degrees on the field, the Sparta Middle School honored the eighth grade student with a completion ceremony on Wednesday, June 19. The event was opened with welcoming remarks and the flag salute led by Assistant Principal Mike Petrucelli. ...
STAFFORD - 350 fifth graders celebrated the completion of the 10-week DARE Course. The course was taught by Stafford Township Police Officers Vincent and Jorge. The party included bounce houses, pizza, popcorn, slushies, water balloons, a BMX show (which included a backflip over Officer Vincent ...
BARNEGAT - At the June 11, 2024 meeting, the Barnegat Township Board of Education voted to abolish Policy 5756, which addressed the rights and protections for transgender students in the school district. The policy has been repealed in up to 25 school districts throughout New Jersey, after the ...
BARNEGAT - At the June 11, 2024 meeting, the Barnegat Township Board of Education voted to abolish Policy 5756, which addressed the rights and protections for transgender students in the school district. The policy has been repealed in up to 25 school districts throughout New Jersey, after the ...
BEDFORD, N.Y. - A Fox Lane High School senior killed in a tragic car accident just days before his graduation has received his diploma posthumously. Joshua Martinez Arana, 18, was remembered by grief-stricken friends and classmates for his infectious enthusiasm for life, love of soccer, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Hunterdon Central High School’s principal, at the May 20 school board meeting, reported the incidents of bullying, violence and other issues included in the Student Safety Data Systems report for the first half of the 2023-2024 school year. The district had 13 reported ...
Morristown High School graduated 450 students at its 151st commencement June 18 at Mennen Arena. See the video from the MHS below:
SPRINGFIELD, NJ –Jeremy F. of West Orange was one of three New Jersey high school high school graduates who received a $1,000 scholarship from The Atlantic Federal Credit Union. The application window opens in early spring and is open to all Members. More information can be found on The ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: Jenan Subieh is passionate about helping children and teens learn how to access their full learning potential through her math and reading center; Kumon of Hazlet. This successful businesswoman, and mom of 3, has found true joy in her work by providing local families ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – 530 seniors graduated from West Orange High School in a ceremony held at Codey Arena on June 20. Seniors, faculty, families and friends gathered to celebrate beginning at 5:00 p.m. The junior Honor Guard (students in the top five percent of the incoming senior class) flanked ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township High School held its graduation outdoors on the football field on June 20, despite the intense heat. Parents, friends and officials gathered to celebrate the 277 students in the class of 2024 and their accomplishments. “The past four years have been unique and ...
