Education Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
June 16, 2024
PARAMUS, NJ - With graduation coming up on Thursday, June 20, the district's seniors are being celebrated in their final days in high school, including those who have decided what they're going to do after they flip their caps in the air. On June 4, 2024, members of Paramus High School’s Class ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- Newly retired teachers were celebrated by the Summit Board of Education at its monthly meeting last Thursday. “We celebrate an important milestone in the lives of some remarkable individuals,” said Scott Hough, Superintendent of Schools. “Tonight, we come together to honor and ...
UPDATE: Newark Superintendent: No Alcohol at ‘Fun Day’ For Central Office Staff NEWARK — The invoice shows a menu with “bar service” of two domestic beers and one imported beer on tap as included in the price. The Newark Public Schools spent $50,238.50 on a “Superintendent’s Staff Fun Day” ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – During the June 6 South Orange-Maplewood (SOMA) Board of Education (BOE) meeting, several retirees were honored, a couple of parents spoke about former Columbia High School Director of Counseling Anthony Vecchione and the master schedule and the council approved four change ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, June 10, the Academy and St. Thomas preschoolers were all smiles and laughter during their first-ever Fun Day! This special event was designed to give these young learners a unique and unforgettable field day experience. The day was filled with exciting activities ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 17. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately convene to Executive Session, not open to the public. The ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School Principal Mary Asfendis announced the third marking period honor rolls for the 2023-2023 school year on Friday. Westfield High School recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll. For the ...
HEMPSTEAD, NY -- Students from Sayreville and South Amboy were named to the spring 2024 Dean's List at Hofstra University for their outstanding academic achievement. The following students earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the spring semester to make the Dean's List. Dylan ...
Linden, NJ-At the last Linden Board of Education Meeting, they voted and approved three new head coaches to the Athletic Department. Rebecca Rotola, Mike Rice, and Tamecka Dixon. Rebecca Rotola: Head Swim Coach. Rebecca was an assistant coach for the program. She also coaches girls ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Board of Education approved a contract with AME Inc. for BMS controls for the HVAC upgrades in the district's school buildings. The contract will pay the Fairfield-based HVAC firm $1,126,146 as part of the approved referendum project list and it will be ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- In the midst of teacher contract negotiations, the Fairfield Education Association (FEA) teachers’ union and the Fairfield Board of Education (BOE) are at an impasse. Board member Joe Fede said at Thursday’s BOE meeting that money isn’t the issue with the impasse, but he did ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- It's one of the most memorable events of students' high school careers: the senior prom. At Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School 2024, they were dressed to the nines and looked like 10s. TAPintoSPF received an unprecedented number of photo submissions from readers of ...
East Orange, NJ- The University at Albany recognized Shaeonna Ponder Tyrell of East Orange for selection to the Spring 2024 Dean's List. The Dean's List at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students. To qualify for the Dean's ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional School District's annual scholarship program reached new heights this year, awarding a record-breaking $987,906 to 299 graduating seniors. The total amount, raised by 344 donor groups, surpassed last year's total of $980,455 and brought the district closer to the ...
STAFFORD - Southern Regional School District's annual scholarship program reached new heights this year, awarding a record-breaking $987,906 to 299 graduating seniors. The total amount, raised by 344 donor groups, surpassed last year's total of $980,455 and brought the district closer to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Several members of the Borough Police Department set up shop on Saturday outside the Somerville Rescue Squad building with work benches on the driveway apron. Each work station was equipped with hand tools and lengths of wood that would be cut into shorter lengths by young ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A real-life storybook ending was playing out Saturday afternoon on Joyce Kilmer Avenue, where eighth grade English teacher Angelice Oramas was preparing to cut the ribbon on a little library in front of the Youth Sports Complex. Oramas’ lifelong love of reading was once unlocked ...
Editor's Note: Stay tuned to TAPinto New Providence for updates, including a photo gallery from the event. NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Sitting in a hot auditorium, to avoid the rain, superintendent Dr. David Miceli made a plea to the 2024 New Providence High School graduates. A plea to be ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Supporters of Palestinian students at Piscataway High School filled the Board of Education meeting room on Thursday demanding to know why a yearbook photo featuring members of the Muslim Student Association posing with the country’s flag was edited to remove it before publication ...
EVANSTON, IL -- The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced over 2,900 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2024 National Merit ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 17. There is a location change. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately convene to Executive Session, not ...
SPARTA, NJ - McKaela Reekie is the class of 2024 salutatorian. After graduating from Sparta High School she plans to major in ocean engineering in the Honors College of the University of Rhode Island. During her time at Sparta High School, Reekie’s most influential class was AP Physics. She ...
Editor's Note: Check back with TAPinto Berkeley Heights and TAPinto Mountainside for photo galleries submitted by Claymore and Highlander. BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston High School held its 64th Commencement Ceremony for the 275 graduating students of the class of 2024 on Friday.
Editor's Note: Check back with TAPinto Berkeley Heights and TAPinto Mountainside for photo galleries submitted by Claymore and Highlander. BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston High School held its 64th Commencement Ceremony for the 275 graduating students of the class of 2024 on Friday.
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School held its annual 6th grade awards ceremony on Thursday, June 6, recognizing the outstanding achievements of its graduating class. Dressed in their finest attire, the 6th graders proudly took center stage as they received awards for Outstanding Achievement ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Since news of the Nutley Public Schools financial crisis first broke in March, the township has been awash in rumors, speculation, and whataboutism. The loudest voices for a time were Facebook pundits reporting easily fact-checked misinformation. At the same time, the Raider Talk ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on recent ACT and SAT subject area tests, with one of the students receiving a perfect score on all sections of the February ACT, the school district announced this week. The students are the following, according to the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway 7th & 8th Grade Academy buzzed with excitement on Tuesday, June 11, as the school hosted an epic Carnival Day celebration. The festivities kicked off in the morning, with seventh graders taking the lead and enjoying a vibrant array of carnival attractions. From thrilling ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ –Cheers loud and clear for the Phillipsburg High School Class of 2024. TAPinto is proud to share our full photo gallery from the 2024 graduation ceremony held June 11, 2024 at Maloney Stadium. Students donned their caps and gowns to celebrate their graduation. Families, ...