Education Top Stories
By TAPINTO BERKELEY HEIGHTS STAFF
June 5, 2024
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education is holding informational meetings to gather input from parents, community members, and staff about the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. The first meeting took place on June 4, the next is today, June 6, and the final ...
CAMDEN – Community members were encouraged to join any of several committees working to envision a new $105-million Eastside High School that will be constructed on the site of the current school on Federal Street. But the community was not able to question district officials in person at a ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Hamilton Township's Economic Development Advisory Commission (HTEDAC), under the leadership of Chairperson Lori Danko, recently partnered with Mayor Jeff Martin to award scholarships to four deserving high school students from Hamilton. The initiative, a long-standing tradition ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The South Orange & Maplewood Board of Education has named Jason Bing, a longtime educator in the region and Union County native, as the next Superintendent of Schools. The appointment was announced at a special meeting of the board on Tuesday night. Bing starts his new role ...
This is one in an ongoing series about Camden educators who were born, raised and continue to live in Camden. This series is sponsored by the Camden Education Fund. CAMDEN -- Some might say Camden native Jaconda Wynn was born to teach preschoolers, even if it took some time and prodding for ...
It has been a great career all the way from my first job at North Bergen High School. When you love what you do, it’s not a job - Brian Conti Brian Conti has served as Director for the Chatham Community Band for 40 years and Band Director within the school district for 32 Years. This encompasses ...
UNION, NJ – An AP Biology class during her sophomore year ignited a love of science for Union High School’s 2024 Valedictorian. Sneha Mexon said after the AP Biology class she took an AP Chemistry class the following year, which turned out to be one of the most challenging and fulfilling classes ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Students from all five Montville elementary schools participated in a Pathways Lego robotics competition on May 18 which was the culmination of a series of robot-building lessons sponsored by Pathways for Exceptional Children. The students, from grades three through five, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The inaugural LGBTQ-focused prom, organized by high school students from New Jersey’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance (GSA) coalition, was a vibrant and inclusive celebration held on June 1 at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge.The event, which marked the beginning of Pride Month, ...
EVANSTON, IL – The National Merit Scholar Corporation announced its College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners, and two Millburn High School students are on the list. Camila van Roon, who plans to study law, received a college scholarship to Rutgers; and Elise Lea Samson, who will major in ...
East Orange, NJ - Centenary University President Dale Caldwell, Ed.D., has announced the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. To achieve this honor, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.8 or above and complete a minimum of 12 semester credits. Essex County ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Vianca Lavado Escalante, a seventh grader at Roosevelt Middle School, will be attending the Junior National Young Leaders Conference -- an Envision by WorldStrides -- in Washington, DC this summer. To secure an invitation to the conference, students need to have high academic ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The residents of East Brunswick and the students of East Brunswick High School are in a fury tonight as they respond to the publication of the student yearbook which contains a puzzling and offensive posting.Over 700 EBHS Seniors received the 2024 yearbook today, as part of the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—At a ceremony at Doylestown Borough Hall last week, the local group BC Cares gave out 12 Boomerang Awards and five scholarships to Bucks County students who embody qualities like kindness, empathy and respect. The organization also honored a longtime educator and board member who ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the latest message from Superintendent Kyle C. Arlington regarding the referendum for Kenilworth's Public Schools. As we gear up to end the school year, we’re prepared to distribute a town-wide mailer to the broader community later this month to celebrate our school ...
Caldwell, NJ - The Athletic Center at Mount St. Dominic Academy was packed on Sunday, June 2, 2024, when 60 young women who have called the Mount home graduated. It was a beautiful ceremony, with Vincia Jackson, MSDA Class of 2010, as the Commencement Speaker. Class Salutatorian Adrianna ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Students in Memorial Middle School's Animal Club made braided tug toys and smaller toys for shelter animals during their recent meetings. These toys provide playtime, happiness, and socialization for the animals while staying at the shelter. The toys, along with staff training ...
According to the Bible, the world began when God said 'Let there be light'. Four years ago, the powers that be at St. Benedict's Preparatory School, the venerated Catholic college prep school located in the heart of Newark, made a fateful decision that changed the face of the formerly male-only ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Board of Education trustee Alex Clavijo received his 10-year Milestone Service Award and Certified BOE Member Award on May 29 at the Passaic County School Boards Association Spring Celebrations Meeting. "I am grateful for the opportunity to give back, to the Hawthorne voters for ...
MAPLEWOOD and SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Special Meeting of the Board of Education Thursday, June 6, 2024, at 6:00pm for the Staff Recognition / Retirements Public Meeting BOARD OF EDUCATION School District of South Orange and Maplewood 525 Academy Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040 Eric ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Grover Cleveland Elementary School community is thrilled to celebrate the success of its second Girls on the Run program! This impactful program, which kicked off in April, empowers young girls in grades 3-5 to develop self-confidence, healthy habits, and a strong sense of ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Parent and Teacher Association have announced their winners of the 2024 Senior Scholarship. The Grants & Scholarships Committee have announced that the recipients of this award are: Sasha B. and William F. Both Sasha and William will be receiving a $750 ...
KATONAH, N.Y. - Head of Upper School Phil Lazzaro has announced that seniors Iliana Hellinger and Wesley Elkind will share the honor of valedictorian at The Harvey School's Commencement Day ceremony, Thursday, June 6. In making his announcement, Mr. Lazzaro said. “Iliana and Wes have been ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - North Salem High School welcomed one of its own, as Dr. Justin Hellwinkel ('07) returned to his hometown to inspire the next generation of scientists. Before delivering the keynote address at the high school's Science Research Symposium, Hellwinkel revisited the biology classes ...
RANDOLPH, NJ — County College of Morris (CCM) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $650,000 Advanced Technology Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, distributed over three years, will support the college’s expansion of its current nationally ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Emily Wetzel of Kenilworth was recently named to the Spring 2024 Deans’ List at Kutztown University in recognition of her academic excellence. Emily is studying to become a school counselor and working towards her license to start a private practice. This year, 1,987 students ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Janhitha Veeramachaneni, a junior at Infinity Institute, recently became the recipient of a NJ State Governor's Volunteerism Award, the state’s most prestigious award for Community Service and Volunteerism. Janhitha is the President and Founder of the Red Cross @ Infinity ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Totowa's eighth graders had an exciting and educational experience during the annual Youth Week, participating in various activities designed to give them a deeper understanding of their town's operations and services. The highlight of the week was a comprehensive tour of several local ...
PATERSON, NJ -College Achieve Paterson Charter School (CAPS Paterson), part of a leading network of K-12 public charter schools, is celebrating its first-ever graduating class. All 85 scholars have been accepted into four-year colleges, collectively earning more than $3 million in ...
AMES, IA -- A team of Sayreville War Memorial High School students placed in the Top 10 of their category at the prestigious Odyssey of the Mind international competition’s finals held recently in Ames, Iowa. The Bombers team finished 9th among 35 entrants at the Odyssey of the Mind’s World ...