Education Top Stories
By TAPINTO RARITAN BAY STAFF
June 15, 2024
ADELPHI, MD -- Peter Gideon Okello of Sayreville was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2024 term at University of Maryland's Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and ...
CAMDEN – A full-time student from New Jersey who attends Rutgers University-Camden and lives on campus will pay about $30,000 for room, board and fees for the 2024-25 school year, according to the university’s website. Although that amount is lower than the statewide average of about $39,000 cited ...
KATONAH, N.Y. - Seventy-one members of the Harvey Class of 2024 donned caps and gowns June 6, ready to cross the stage, receive their diplomas, and move their tassels from right to left to signify they are now graduates. Family, friends, administration, trustees, faculty, and staff gathered in the ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Township is known for its public school system. The reputation comes from the learning opportunities here, the teachers and the curriculum. For those willing to put in the work, the sky is the limit for students graduating from either Wayne public high schools, as evidenced by the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Chatham Superintendent Michael LaSusa encouraged the Class of 2024 to consider a teaching career or find a vocation that "depends on human connection" during his remarks at the 36th Chatham High Commencement Exercises held at Mennen Arena on Friday. LaSusa reminisced about his ...
MILLBURN, NJ -- Millburn High School (MHS) Art Teacher Jacklyn Hummer and her students created a sculpture garden in the school courtyard. She described her Unified Art class, "It is a newer course made up of special education students and general education students who work together on art ...
BRADLEY BEACH, NJ - As the school year drew to a close today, students from Manasquan High School and Point Pleasant Borough High School weren't just celebrating in any ordinary way. They took to the waves at Bradley Beach, thanks to an adaptive surf class organized by Summertime Surf, a ...
CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ - The University at Albany has recognized John Baranski of Cedar Knolls 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 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The public library has announced its 2024 Summer Reading Challenge for kids, teens, and adults. The competition will be from June 24 through August 8 and this year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The Library will offer reading challenges through the Beanstack ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - As the 2023-24 academic year draws to a close, Joyce Kilmer students were treated to a new and improved Field Day. The Field Day was a huge success in the eyes of students and staff. Joyce Kilmer fourth through sixth grade students got the opportunity to enjoy Field Day on June 3. On ...
SPARTA, NJ - The preschool that has been a fixture in the community held its final graduation last week. Blessed Beginnings, a mission of the First Presbyterian Church, began "three decades ago when some people from the church sat around a table and said 'we need a preschool,'" Pastor Pat ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two Linden High School students have been named 2024 Scholar-Athletes at the Union County Interscholastic Athletic Conference. The recipients this year were Major Czajor and Davon McClintock. Each year, athletic departments throughout Union County choose a male and female ...
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district. Good Evening, My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association. I am here this evening to ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - TAPinto East Brunswick has confirmed with several sources that the investigation by the East Brunswick Schools into errors published in this year's Class of 2024 yearbook will conclude next week and a report with its findings will be issued. Following last week's posting ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The dedicated safety patrols at Roosevelt Elementary School, along with all the elementary safety patrols throughout the district, were recently treated to a rewarding field trip to Top Golf, celebrating their commitment to keeping their fellow students safe throughout the ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - On Friday, June 14, the KLSD Board of Education announced that it has unanimously identified Dr. Raymond Blanch to be the next superintendent of Katonah-Lewisboro Schools, succeeding Andrew Selesnick. The Board will formally appoint Dr. Blanch at its next meeting on June 20, and ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Thomas Marcketta, a Hillsborough High School sophomore who has won a total of nine gold medals this year at the Somerset County Area Special Olympics Swim Meet and the Central Jersey Sectional Special Olympics Swim Meet, was honored with a proclamation by the Township Committee ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The battle over antisemitism in Central Bucks schools took a new turn on Wednesday when a truck equipped with digital billboards entered the parking lot of CB West High School displaying an image of one of the school’s teachers. The truck, which featured a huge picture of Spanish ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Row after row of smiling faces have popped up on the front lawn of Somerville High School, 275 placards reflecting the relief, joy and achievement of high school graduation. Congratulations to the proud members of the 2024 Class of Somerville High School. One-by-one, ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Olivia Raymond, a senior at West Orange High School, was awarded the Future Female Leader Scholarship by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). According to its website, this scholarship recognizes young women who are leaders in their schools and communities – ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield Public Schools is making changes to its student support services, with Supervisor of Pre-K-12 Special Education Alex Linden taking on the role of Supervisor of Secondary Student Support Services and a new administrator coming in as the Supervisor of Elementary Student ...
CLARK, NJ — Arthur L. Johnson High School held its Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 6, to recognize outstanding student accomplishments. Seniors were honored with several awards and scholarships recognizing outstanding contributions in the areas of academics, athletics, community ...
TRENTON, NJ - Representatives from the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) were joined by 35 public charter school parents and advocates from Camden, Paterson, Newark, Trenton, Plainfield, Jersey City, and other communities at the State House for Public Charter School Parent ...
TRENTON, NJ - Representatives from the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) were joined by 35 public charter school parents and advocates from Camden, Paterson, Newark, Trenton, Plainfield, Jersey City, and other communities at the State House for Public Charter School Parent ...
TRENTON, NJ - Representatives from the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) were joined by 35 public charter school parents and advocates from Camden, Paterson, Newark, Trenton, Plainfield, Jersey City, and other communities at the State House for Public Charter School Parent ...
PARKLAND, FL - Crews began bringing down the 1200 building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Friday after a one-day delay due to stormy weather. Crowds and media gathered outside the fenced-in area to watch as the building slowly comes down where 14 students and three teachers were ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson School No. 2 recently completed the installation of a new school garden, thanks to a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This garden is part of the school’s Full Service Community Schools (FSCS) program, aiming to enhance environmental education ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School eighth graders received awards at their annual ceremony June 12. LANGUAGE ARTS Vicki Huang, 8A Justin D. Schmidt, 8A Jay D. Fang, 8B Skye M. Cabatu, 8B Anika Nandi, 8C Sohi P. Shah, 8C Emmanuella Tamaratombra Leonard-Emuren, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Each year, athletic departments throughout Union County choose a male and female graduating senior athlete who embodies well-rounded excellence, through athletic and academic success. These students are the best of the best, movers and shakers both in the classroom and in the ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families, Here is what you need to know this week... Harding Half Days: June 14th,17th, & 18th are 12:30 PM dismissal days. June 18th is our last day of ...