Education Top Stories
By ROD HIRSCH
May 21, 2024
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Superintendent of Schools Mike Volpe emailed township residents and staff at the township's nine schools at 9:01 a.m. Monday, with a survey attached, asking their advice on how to allocate millions of dollars if the local Board of Education decides to take advantage of a one-time ...
HOLMDEL, NJ - An alignment on needed traffic improvements that impact thousands of drivers in Holmdel is potentially gaining ground - and funding. Recently, the Holmdel Township Committee and its engineering department submitted a grant application to the state for $3.5 million. The narrative ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Most of the Monday, May 20 meeting of the Nutley Board of Education consisted of students, residents, and educators, speaking about their concerns during public comment. Public comment overshadowed the recognition bestowed on district students. There were three groups of students ...
East Orange, NJ- Midway University celebrated the achievements of its graduating class of 2024 at a Commencement Ceremony at the Graves Amphitheater. This event was a joyous occasion filled with pride, reflection, and hope for the future. After inspiring speeches and special recognitions, the ...
SOMERS, N.Y. - A number of Somers students have been recognized for their academic achievements at colleges and universities across the country! Lambda Epsilon Sigma Alexandra Trantos was recently inducted into the Lambda Epsilon Sigma academic honor society at Stonehill College. The ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner which discusses the MHS Theater Bergen PAC Awards, the Art and Design Week, the TEE KO contest, the MHS Film Festival A sports update was also given as well as information on ordering yearbooks and NJSLA Testing Be sure to ...
LINDEN, NJ - Linden Public School No.5 held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for a brand-new playground at the school. The new playground is equipped with brand-new turf, brand-new equipment, a jungle gym area, and multiple slides. Prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, everyone in attendance was ...
WAYNE, NJ – The announcement came out of the blue – a shock to some parents who had no idea that the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in Wayne Township, after 65 years in existance, would close permanently when school lets out next month. The Parish emailed an announcement this past ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Board of Education (LBOE) recognized the district’s 2024 Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Services Professional of the Year during a public ceremony held during its recent board meeting. The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley Middle School and High School announced the students who qualified for High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the first marking period of the 2023-24 academic year. DBMHS recognizes student achievement every marking period at the two levels. To be named to the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In an initiative led by New Jersey’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance, high school students across the state are gearing up for an inclusive celebration of identity and community at this year’s first LGBTQ-focused prom, set to take place at the East Brunswick Elks Lodge on June 1, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Family, friends, and community members came together last Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of The Coder School in Berkeley Heights. The event was brimming with joy and camaraderie, accompanied by delectable food from Grazi's Kitchen, heartfelt congratulations, and the ...
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. - How do you imagine a high school student’s summer? Days filled inside sleeping in and idling for three months? The reality is far more dynamic and diverse. John Jay High School students spend their summers working, volunteering and interning in every corner of our community – ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - The annual science fair at St. Stan's School (Sayreville) was held on Tuesday, May 14. Students and teachers visited the science fair in the afternoon and parents and family members were invited during the evening to view the exhibits. This event was organized by the middle school ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ – Woodland Park School District Business Administrator Paul Murphy resigned from his position on Monday. Murphy told TAPinto Passaic Valley that he resigned in order to an opportunity to serve as Business Administrator for the Roseland School District. Murphy has worked in ...
CLARK, NJ — The University of Scranton, in announcing its graduating Class of 2024, included a Clark resident, Ralph Talarico. In making the announcement, the university stated, "Ralph J. Talarico of Clark was among more than 775 members of The University of Scranton's class of 2024 who were ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - While the district’s math supervisor assured a board of education member that students still get homework on paper, students in the department showcased digital or three-dimensional projects they completed, which spoke to their personal interest, at the April 29 school board ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Special Services School District (BCSSSD) and the Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) are holding a joint job fair to connect with potential educators and staff. The Burlington County school district job fair will be held between 3:00p.m. and ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ — William Wong, Alan Hu and Edward Zheng, the three top scholars of the Livingston High School (LHS) Class of 2024, were recently honored by the County of Essex as part of the Essex County Academic Awards program, held annually to honor high school valedictorians and salutatorians ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, which occurred earlier in May, the Elizabeth Parcells DeVoe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution enlisted the help of Zoë Mogen to honor teachers at Lincoln Middle School in Hawthorne. The Chapter was happy to have ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Dhivyasree Manimaran, a freshman at Piscataway High School, has been named the NJ Sharing Network’s Youth Volunteer of the Year. Dhivyasree, a member of the PHS Donate Life Club, was recognized for her work with the club promoting the importance and benefits of organ and tissue ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Six Chatham High students have joined TAPinto Chatham as part of the CHS Senior Internship Program. The six seniors are Isabella Bickenbach, Kyra Crowley, Jeffrey Horan, Thomas Hung, Leigha Matter and Livia Profaci. Isabella Bickenbach has been writing for TAPinto Chatham since ...
LINCROFT, NJ — The Livingston High School (LHS) “A” academic Quiz Bowl team, consisting of junior Robert Wang and senior Sophia Wu, recently won the 10th annual QuBIT Academic Tournament at High Technology High School in Lincroft, defeating Great Valley High School of Malvern, Pa. in the finals, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The photography students at Sparta High School were treated to a lecture from National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale. This world renown photographer and film maker took time out of her crazy schedule to talk the students,” photography teacher Christy Graham said. “Talk about ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale PTA [Parent Teacher Association] are looking for volunteers. Join in helping them host Family Fun Day. PTA is looking specifically for event set-up, monitoring check-in tables, supervision of games and snack tables, and event clean-up. If interested in ...
Leer en español NEWARK — Parents of children preparing for kindergarten got information on English language learning services, special education and family engagement programs during a series of workshops at Rutgers University – Newark on Saturday. The “Bright Beginnings” event at the Paul ...
SOMERS, N.Y. There was more agreement than disagreement among the four folks vying for two seats on the Somers Board of Education at a recent candidates’ forum. Co-hosted by the PTA Council and the League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester, it seemed to follow a framework set by ongoing ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Students from Franklin Elementary School's Blue and Gold Club spread kindness and cheer during a recent visit to the Linden Animal Shelter. Packing a truckload of love (and donations!), the club members brought much-needed supplies to support the shelter animals. The day was filled ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Jelissa Caraballo of South Amboy, New Jersey, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Caraballo was initiated at Kean University. Caraballo is among approximately 25,000 ...
RANDOLPH, NJ: On Thursday, May 16, County College of Morris (CCM) held its 55th Commencement at Mennen Arena in celebration of the Class of 2024, consisting of about 1,000 graduates. Dressed in traditional academic regalia, Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, CCM president, proudly welcomed all in ...