Education Top Stories
By JOHN LEE
June 17, 2024
NUTLEY, NJ - During the June 17 open public meeting of the Nutley Board of Education, Nutley Public Schools Superintendent Kent Bania reported that the NJ DOE funds to cover the budget shortfall were received. In March, it was announced that an audit of the public school district's finances ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The board of education has adopted a revised budget to avoid cutting staff positions due to a decreased loss in state aid. The district adopted the revised budget at their last meeting on Wednesday. Due to legislative action, the district has received approximately 45% of ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Hoboken Dual Language Charter School (HoLa) has recently been recognized as an International Spanish Academy (ISA) by the Ministry of Education of Spain. This means that HoLa students will soon be able graduate with diplomas from New Jersey and Spain and can more easily pursue higher ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A Coconut Creek High School student is a runner-up in the JROTC Cadet of the Year contest and has received a scholarship from Broward County Public Schools. Rashad Coleman, an 11th grader, was one of the seven top cadets who were honored and received scholarships worth a ...
NEWARK — A basketball tournament advertised to feature scantily clad women at West Side High School next month was “not authorized,” despite a cheeky video from the organizer promoting the event, the West Ward Councilman told TAPinto Newark. An event page advertises the “Nuttin’ Butt Azz/NBA ...
METUCHEN, NJ – The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy has announced that the 2024 Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Caden Leung of Piscataway. The Ryan Patterson Memorial Scholarship was established in 2012 in honor of late 27-year-old Metuchen Branch ...
WASHINGTON, NJ – June 11, 2024 –Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. is seeking high school students to participate in a paid internship program with local businesses. The program, made possible by a grant from the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVRS), is available to students under an ...
WASHINGTON, NJ – June 11, 2024 –Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. is seeking high school students to participate in a paid internship program with local businesses. The program, made possible by a grant from the NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVRS), is available to students under an ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - It's that time of year again where the next generation of graduates prepare for their big day this week from the Middletown Township School District! The district released 2024 promotion and graduation information and we can share a few security details for those ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Ridgewood High School’s (RHS) Applied Engineering Club built up a head of steam at the annual NJSTEAM Tank Challenge, with one team earning third place and $1,000 in the state-wide NJ School Board Association’s competition. The STEAM Tank competition, which drew nearly 600 ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Hillsborough Education Foundation has awarded the 2024 Senior Scholarship to Luke Neilan; he will attend Loyola University in the fall. Founded in 1996, the mission of the HEF is to strengthen relationships between the community and its public schools by encouraging ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - 15 World Language students from Somers High School have successfully completed the requirements of the New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB). “I’m proud of myself and my classmates who received the award,” Nicholas Crecco said. “This represents the hard work and dedication to ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Rotary Club of Nutley held their annual scholarship dinner on Wednesday, May 15 at Mamma Vittoria Catering in Nutley. Five high school seniors received scholarships from the organization for their academic performance, extracurricular activities and community service throughout the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - All Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District schools will have an early dismissal Tuesday because of the predicted excessive heat warning. On Tuesday, all morning pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes will be dismissed at their regular times, and afternoon ...
CLARK, NJ — At the Arthur L. Johnson High School Senior Awards Ceremony held on Thursday, June 6, Richard Bartell, of Bartell Farm and Garden Supplies in Clark, was presented with a plaque thanking him and his family for supporting our ALJ students for the past 26 years. The Leslie Bartell ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick High School graduates continue to shine in their academic pursuits as they continue their education. Here are some of the latest local classroom heroes: Christina Nashed of East Brunswick graduated from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY, earning a degree ...
Maplewood Acknowledges Achievements of LGBTQ Graduates at Lavender Graduation MAPLEWOOD, NJ - More than a dozen LGBTQ students proudly took to the stage at Maplewood’s Middle School auditorium on Thursday, June 13 to receive certificates, rainbow honor cards, and a rainbow tassel at their ...
LEBANON TOWNSHIP, NJ - On Wednesday, June 5th, Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren, addressed the 2024 Hunterdon County Vocational School District (HCVSD) Polytech Academy Award recipients, their guests, and members of the Vocational Board of Education, including Superintendent Todd Bonsall, at ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School held a phenomenal Multicultural Block Party on Friday, June 7, that captivated the community with several engaging and dynamic performances. The event, which took place from 5-7 p.m., showcased the diverse talents of students and local groups, creating an ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Kenilworth Public Schoold recently sent out the following message regarding the seniors who will be graduating on Tuesday, June 18. For Class of 2024 Seniors: • Extra Graduation Tickets. In the event the June 18, 7:30pm graduation ceremony needs to move indoors due to ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- TAPintoSPF received over 100 submissions from readers of photos from the 2024 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Senior Prom. Here's Part II of our photo spread.
CAMDEN — April Rothmaller says enrolling in the Camden City School District’s Women of the Dream program — a nonprofit organization that teaches life skills, how to cope with trauma, and offers college preparation help, career guidance and workforce readiness — has changed the trajectory of her ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The musical talents of South Plainfield Middle School students took center stage last month at the annual Dorney Park Festival. On May 10, seventh and eighth graders involved with the school's band, orchestra, and choral groups participated in the competition before ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) announced the 23 students from New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District who have been appointed to the U.S. Service Academies and are attending the Service Academy Preparatory Schools. The Short Hills students are Avinash Uppuluri, who will ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - While the stage lights dimmed after the middle school play and the lacrosse stands emptied last month, North Salem Middle/High School was just getting started on an exciting all-night celebration. The hallways echoed with laughter and dance music as students gathered for the ...
BELMAR, NJ – In a joyful ceremony on Thursday, June 13, Belmar Elementary School honored over 50 eighth-grade students from Belmar and Lake Como at their graduation. The event was marked by a series of awards and inspiring speeches from educational leaders. Dr. Lester Richens, Monmouth County ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - World War II Veteran Thomas J. Jones, Jr. will be honored at Citi Field on Tuesday, June 25th, 2024. Mr. Jones, a 98-year-old resident of Montville Township, New Jersey, has been named the VETERAN OF THE GAME by the Mets organization. A crowd of 40,000 is estimated to be in ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - Somers is getting a new schools chief. Dr. Raymond Blanch, who has been superintendent for 14 years, will be leaving to become the Katonah-Lewisboro School District’s top administrator, it was announced Friday. To be formally appointed on Tuesday, June 25 as Somers' interim ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — It will be an educational week in Roselle Park, as the Board of Education will convene for the last time this semester before graduation. Also, Mayor and Council will meet. Tuesday, June 18 Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. Roselle Park High School Thursday, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School’s 6th graders were dressed in their finest attire and danced the night away at their End-of-Year Dance on Thursday, June 6. The gymnasium was transformed into a vibrant celebration space, filled with pulsating beats and infectious energy. A skilled DJ ...