In The Schools
By MIKE LAMBERTI
February 16, 2023
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--- It's been quite a good winter for the Bloomfield High cheerleading squad. Coached by Danielle Christiano, the Bengals won their second competition in the 2022-2023 season, taking first at St. John Vianney, in Holmdel, on Feb. 12. Bloomfield had won a similar kind of ...
Mehki Williams is a sophomore majoring in communication at East Stroudsburg University. He is also the current co-sports director of the student run radio station at ESU called 90.3 WESS. He attended Bloomfield High School from 2017-2021. To be named to dean's list, a student must earn a ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Sarah Prezioso's softball career at Bloomfield High was indeed legendary. Prezioso, a 2010 graduate of Bloomfield High, will be one of six student-athletes to be enshrined into the school's 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame. Sarah joins Mike Carter, Sr., Charles Ace Woods, Michael ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Forty five years after starring for multiple varsity sports teams at Bloomfield High School, Charles 'Ace' Woods has received 'The Call'. Woods, a 1977 BHS graduate, will be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame, on April 27. He will join Anna Maria Martino, Steve Vahalla, Jr., ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-To compliment Mike Carter is easy. The man has committed his entire life to Bloomfield, NJ, from his early days in grammar school, to a legendary coaching career. Many in town know his story. He hails from a big family, who have loved Bloomfield for the better part of a ...
The respect garnered between a coach and student-athlete, on the high school level, can sometimes transcend into adulthood for the athlete, and a level of gratitude on the part of both. Such is the case at Bloomfield High, for so many athletes, who were influenced by a coach, or teacher, or ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Steve Vahalla Jr. has earned a tremendous distinction. The 2009 graduate of Bloomfield High will be the first boys volleyball player in school history to earn enshrinement into the BHS Hall of Fame. Vahalla will join Mike Carter, Anna Maria Martino, Sarah Prezioso, Michael ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--In Bloomfield, just the mention of the surname Carter invokes memories of good times, on the athletic venue, classroom and, most importantly, the household. And when you say Michael Carter, Sr., just stand back and get ready for the platitudes. Because they'll be long, and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--For four years, Sarah Prezioso dominated the New Jersey High School softball scene like few other players have. Prezioso, a 2010 graduate of Bloomfield High, will be one of six student-athletes to be enshrined into the school's 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame. Sara joins Mike ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Anna Maria Martino was graduated from Bloomfield High School some 40 years ago. Yet, her love for Bloomfield High School and the days she spent there, as a standout student-athlete, resonates well. Martino will be one of six who will be inducted into the Bloomfield High Hall of ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Steve Jenkins has devoted his professional life to education and coaching. Those attributes made his transition to the athletic director at Bloomfield High a natural step. As a successful coach, Jenkins knows the importance of a good staff, and his admiration and respect for ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield’s Board of Education started its 2023 sessions last week, with a reorganization meeting to swear in new and re-elected members, and delegate responsibilities for the coming year. The Board swore in Dr. Jill Fischman and Ben Morse following their successful re-election ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Back in late September, TAPinto Bloomfield tasked readers to submit questions that they had for the BOE candidates in the November election. All candidates were given the opportunity to film a segment with TAPinto Bloomfield corespondent Dana Barron in which they could answer ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With the Bloomfield Board of Education election rapidly approaching, the local candidates are actively campaigning and preparing to demonstrate what they believe makes them the best choice to lead Bloomfield schools. TAPinto Bloomfield invites you to click here to submit ...
As Election Day approaches, another slate of Board of Education (BOE) candidates are running to serve a new term in service of Bloomfield’s school-aged children and teachers. This year, five candidates are vying for those slots, and TAPInto Bloomfield had the opportunity to speak with each about ...
As Election Day approaches, another slate of Board of Education (BOE) candidates are running to serve a new term in service of Bloomfield’s school-aged children and teachers. This year, four candidates are vying for those slots, and TAPInto Bloomfield had the opportunity to speak with each about ...
As Election Day approaches, another slate of Board of Education (BOE) candidates are running to serve a new term in service of Bloomfield’s school-aged children and teachers. This year, four candidates are vying for those slots, and TAPInto Bloomfield had the opportunity to speak with each about ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – On Sunday, August 28, Bloomfield Michael Venezia and the Bloomfield Township Council will host their Annual Back to School Party and book bag giveaway. The afternoon will feature food, games, a DJ playing music, and a book bag giveaway for Pre-K through 8th grade students. It will ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield High School class of 2022 will be officially graduating this Thursday, June 23rd at 7 p.m. The ceremony will take place at Foley Field. The 2022 BHS class has approximately 450 students. As they have traditionally done, the graduating seniors will march down ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield is holding a solemn vigil this Thursday evening at the Bloomfield Library to honor the memory of the victims of the recent shooting that took place at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. “Horrific tragedies such as this have an impact far beyond ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Bloomfield students going into K-5th grade in the fall 2022 can register for the back 2 school program. Eligible children who are registered will receive a backpack, school supplies and a back to school outfit. Registration is open online and spots are limited Form: ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Board of Education has received The Carole E. Larsen Board Master Board Certification on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Bloomfield Superintendent of Schools Salvatore Goncalves offered praise for the board. "As Superintendent of Schools, I am extremely proud of this ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With A forecast of 1 to 3 inches of snow arriving overnight into the morning, Bloomfield Schools have declared a snow day for Thursday, January 20th. This will be a traditional snow day with no virtual learning. The following is the statement from the Bloomfield School ...
The Suburban Essex Chamber of Commerce is offering three 2022 Scholarship Awards. The recipients must be a high school senior and reside in the towns that we support; Bloomfield, Belleville, Glen Ridge. The applications will be reviewed, and recipients will be selected by the scholarship ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Schools across the country are grappling with the decision to continue the school year in-person as planned, to close temporarily and switch back to a virtual learning environment or to offer both and let parents decide which model fits their children best. Bloomfield Schools ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Last month, Governor Phil Murphy announced $75 million in funding for school districts across New Jersey for school facility maintenance and construction needs, and to ensure schools are safe for in-person attendance during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this round of ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- After threats of school shootings set to take place on December 17th swept across the nation, the Bloomfield Police Department issued a statement to all students and parents. While threats of any kind are always taken seriously, officials don't believe Bloomfield students are ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Preliminary results for the Bloomfield school board race show incumbents Shane Berger and Michael Heller retaining their spots with newcomer Monica Charris Tabares claiming the final spot. Berger, who will be serving his 4th term on the Board, told TAPinto Bloomfield ...
While the race for New Jersey Governor is grabbing headlines in the home stretch to Election Day 2021, another crucial election is taking place right here in Bloomfield this year – three slots on the Township’s Board of Education (BOE) are up for grabs. With six Bloomfield residents in the running, ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield College has been awarded 2021 funding totaling $4.25 million through two U.S. Department of Education’s Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) Program grants to increase the College’s capacity to promote the postsecondary success of African-American ...