Education
By TAPINTO MILLBURN/SHORT HILLS STAFF
June 7, 2026
MILLBURN, NJ — SNAP (Special Needs Athletic Programs) has recognized three Millburn/Short Hills teens — Zach Freimauer, a junior at Millburn High School; Hannah Urbach, a sophomore at Millburn High School; and Russell Urbach, a sophomore at Morristown Beard School — for organizing a successful ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education adopted new and revised curriculum items at its May 18 meeting, including updates to Advanced Placement courses, world languages, science, music, robotics and K–1 reading.New or updated curricula include AP Comparative Government, AP English Language, ...
SHORT HILLS, NJ – Five students who are Short Hills residents are among 19 members of the Class of 2026 into The Cum Laude Society at The Pingry School. Established in 1906 as the secondary school equivalent of Phi Beta Kappa, the country’s oldest collegiate honor society, The Cum Laude Society ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved several annual professional service appointments for the 2026–27 school year at its May 18 public meeting.The BOE finalized contracts for auditing, insurance, architectural services, medical support and district compliance roles.The board ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved several facility repair purchases at its May meeting, authorizing more than $68,000 in capital work in district buildings.The BOE awarded $33,700 to Barcia Bros. for district-wide fence repairs.A contact for $19,098 went to BRG Corporation for ...
MILLBURN, NJ – In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the Millburn Short Hills Chinese Association (MSHCA) will host a Nonprofit Organization Fair on Sunday, May 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Taylor Park in Millburn. The event is free and open to the public. Designed ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved tuition rates and the township’s tax payment schedule for the 2026–27 school year at its May 18 meeting, outlining more than $109.9 million in payments to the district over the next 12 months.Tuition for non‑resident regular education students ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved three operational items Monday night related to transportation, facility safety, and revenue generation as part of its Business agenda.The board authorized an agreement with the Millburn Recreation Department to provide bus transportation for ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved its budget for the 2026–27 school year at its May 4 meeting with an increase of slightly more than 5 percent in the general fund.The total revenue shows a 5.13 percent increase year over year, from $112.2 million in the general fund last year ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its May 4 meeting approved the purchase of $113,023.96 in recreation and playground equipment from Ben Shaffer Recreation.Of that purchase total, $11,750 will be grant/PTO funded.The board also authorized a $3,250 contract with TMI Education to ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its May 4 meeting approved the hiring of Peter Kane as the incoming athletic director at Millburn High School.Kane will assume his new role on July 1 at a salary of $142,745.Kane has been the athletic director at Roselle Park High School for the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Township Public Schools hve been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program spotlights school districts and individual schools ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn High School debate team of four made it to the International Public Policy Forum final round in New York at the NYU law school and took second place.Only eight teams earned the all-expense paid trip to compete in-person for the finals in New York.The Millburn team is ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education approved several purchases at its April 20 meeting.The school board approved a contract for $46,867.40 with Cifelli & Son General Contracting for concrete and asphalt work through EdData Bid #12742. The district also authorized a $130,610 contract ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Dr. Anne Richardson has been appointed principal of Millburn Middle School, effective July 1.Dr. Richardson holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall University and has served as Principal of Washington School this year, following several years as an Assistant ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its April 6 meeting approved two purchases for the school district totaling more than $50,000.The first is a demographic study by Statistical Forecasting LLC to conduct an updated enrollment and demographic analysis for the district. That will cost ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Board of Education approved the award of a contract to replace the roof at Millburn High School at its April 6 meeting.The board addressed several change orders related to ongoing science lab renovations at the high school, including HVAC upgrades and concrete ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Members of the U.S. Olympic short track speed skating team visited South Mountain and Washington schools as part of a national outreach tour.The visit was part of U.S. Speed Skating’s Tour of Olympians, a multi-state initiative designed to connect elite athletes with local ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Board of Education at its March 23 meeting approved five new purchases totaling $321,354.New flooring for Millburn Middle School for a total of $159,244.17 from Direct Flooring was the most expensive of the purchases approved.The district will be buying a 2026 GMC ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn High School’s VEX Robotics program, mentored by Hilton Seibert, Richard Greco and Jameson Chin, reached a new milestone at the New Jersey State Championship on Saturday, March 14, delivering a standout performance among a competitive field of 53 teams at NJIT.In a historic ...
MILLBURN, NJ – A team of students from Millburn High School has been named among the Top 8 teams worldwide in the 25th annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) — a global debate contest sponsored by the Brewer Foundation and New York University. New Jersey is the only state to have two teams ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Sixteen National Merit Finalists are students at Millburn High School.The school calls this “an extraordinary achievement that reflects the dedication, talent, and academic excellence of our students.”This recognition places these students among the top high school scholars in the ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Ten students from Millburn and surrounding communities recently participated in the Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program, a three-day leadership conference held February 26–28 at the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Pa.The students were nominated by Daniel Cannon, Commander ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Due to the recent winter storms, the Millburn School District surpassed its allotted two emergency closing days originally built into the 2025–2026 District Calendar. The calendar includes two emergency closing days before the district must begin making up instructional time in order ...
MILLBURN, NJ – A group of determined sixth-graders from Millburn are heading to the VEX IQ State Championship after a standout performance at their regional qualifier — a milestone that has their school community buzzing with excitement. Team members Daniel Ndefo (Florence M Gaudineer Middle ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Royal Bots (22280G), a powerhouse team of fifth graders from Millburn-Short Hills, Summit and Montclair, have once again punched their ticket to the VEX IQ State Championship, marking their third consecutive year advancing to the state’s highest level of competition. The Royal ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Several local third-graders have proven that you don't need to be tall to stand out in the world of STEM. The Lightning Bolts (22280H), a robotics team representing Millburn-Short Hills, have officially secured their spot in the VEX IQ New Jersey State Championship to be held March ...
MILLBURN, NJ – All Millburn Township Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, February 24.Due to icy road conditions impacting bus routes, crosswalks, sidewalks, and town roads, travel has been deemed not safe for families, students and staff. “This decision was made to ensure the well-being ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Due to snow and forecasted conditions, all Millburn Township Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, February 23.The Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Monday, February 23 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 25 at 7 pm at the Education Center.
MILLBURN, NJ – A team of students from Milburn High School has been named among the Sweet 16 teams worldwide in the 25th annual Brewer Foundation/New York University International Public Policy Forum (IPPF) — a global debate contest sponsored by the Brewer Foundation and New York University.These ...