Education
By BOBBIE PEER
June 2, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — With graduation just days away, the baseball in the thick of the state playoffs, a 12-inning softball thriller still fresh in everyone's memory, and track and field athletes heading to group championships and beyond, Governor Livingston High School Athletic Director CJ ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — On a picture-perfect Friday evening, nearly 300 Governor Livingston High School students made their grand entrance into one of the most anticipated nights of their young lives — the Class of 2026 Prom, held at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights, nestled within The Park ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - It was a night that was years in the making for Gov. Livingston's seniors, and they weren't going to let it slip away.Before Wednesday's game, Max Ryvicker, Scott McRae, Alec Novotny, Cyr Ryan III, Will Sicoli, Sean House and Max DiDonato were each called over the loudspeaker ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Rain may have canceled Mountainside’s planned America 250 nature hike, but it did not stop the community from enjoying a memorable afternoon with turtles, snakes and hands-on learning.The Township’s “250th Nature Hike” was scheduled as part of Mountainside’s America 250 ...
NORFOLK, VA - The Governor Livingston High School Marching Band traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to perform in the 73rd annual NATO Parade of Nations on April 18. The parade coincides with the Virginia International Military Tattoo, an international display of military groups or bands. The performance ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School has a wide range of events including sports, concerts and programs during and after the school day. The Governor Livingston TV Crew captures these moments and provides these recordings on their own YouTube channel “glhstv” for the community to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — With a ribbon cutting, a test of the microphone and a round of applause, Governor Livingston High School officially unveiled its brand-new press box Monday, capping a collaborative effort between the Berkeley Heights and Mountainside school districts that supporters say was ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Dan McGovern, a physics and calculus teacher at Governor Livingston High School for 18 years, has resigned — a move that appeared on the Berkeley Heights Board of Education agenda Wednesday night, effective June 30 — and will join Morris Hills High School in the fall, he ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — They started the season slow. They ended it on a national stage.The Governor Livingston High School Highlander Robotics team presented their remarkable 2025-26 season to the Berkeley Heights Board of Education at its April 30 meeting, recapping a year that took them from a ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Kenneth Stiefel Theatre at Governor Livingston High School was packed Wednesday night, and the talent was anything but average.The Berkeley Heights Education Association brought back its annual Got Talent showcase on April 29, filling the auditorium with music, dancing, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Board of Education adopted a final 2026-27 operating budget of $62,299,166 at its April 30 public meeting at Governor Livingston High School — a figure 2.85% below the current year's spending — after a series of last-minute financial pressures, a failed ...
Governor Livingston High School’s 4th Annual Jazz Festival returns on May 7, 2026! Doors open at 5:30 PM, with performances starting at 6:30 PM in the Governor Livingston Auditorium. $5 entrance fee for adults, students are free. What began as a vision by GLHS music teachers Mr. Josef Ellis and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The room at the Borough of Mountainside Community Center was filled when Maud Dahme began to speak. Calm, composed, and at times even gently funny, Dahme quickly commanded the attention of everyone, as she opened a window into what life was like as a Jewish child during World War ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On April 19th, 2026, the Governor Livingston High School Interact Club volunteered at The Giving Gardens at Wagner Farm. The 23 students who participated helped mow the grass, build a trellis, weed, plant seeds and move and sift soil.The purpose of the Giving Garden, located ...
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA – Governor Livingston High School’s (GLHS) Highlander Robotics Team, FTC 10785, made history by competing at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) New England (NE) Premier on April 17–18, 2026. This marks the first time in school history that a Governor Livingston robotics team has ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — After nearly three months of requests from Berkeley Heights school officials seeking financial relief tied to residential developments operating under PILOT agreements, township officials delivered a formal response: the township cannot share the revenue — at least not at ...
The Governor Livingston High School Civil Engineering Club recently won an impressive, and historic, three awards at the David Good 3D Printed Bridges Competition at New Jersey Institute of Technology including first place overall, highest bridge strength, and structure tested with the least ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — BSA Troop 177 is celebrating a major milestone with the announcement of its 35th Eagle Scout, as Frankie Kelly has earned scouting’s highest rank after years of commitment, leadership, and service.Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is a significant accomplishment—one earned by ...
Local Focus: New Jersey Travel and History“As a longtime New Jersey resident, I’m always reminded of the many incredible places across New Jersey that are waiting to be explored,” Senior Librarian, Katie Kotacska expressed. “The Judy Carson Travel Series is all about inspiring people to get out and ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A simple act—cleaning out your closet—could help fund classroom projects for local teachers while making a difference around the world.The Mountainside PTO Grant Committee has launched a community-wide shoe drive fundraiser running from April 1 through the end of May, with a goal ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Each April, communities across the country observe Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).In Mountainside, educators and specialists who work closely with neurodiverse ...
On March 11, 2026, the Union County School Boards Association celebrated Michael Healy of Mountainside, and Eduardo Nascimento of Berkeley Heights, as the Governor Livingston High School “Unsung Heroes” during the County Association awards celebration event at Rahway High School.The Unsung Hero ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Governor Livingston High School’s Highlander Robotics Team, FTC 10785, delivered a historic and high-energy performance at the New Jersey FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship on March 15, 2026. After a full day of intense matches, the team finished third in the division ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - BHEA’s Got Talent returns to the stage in the Kenneth Steifel Theater at Governor Livingston High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 7pm. All performers are current and former Berkeley Heights Education Association members and students. Each performance will receive ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Gov. Livingston High School Assistant Principal Jacqueline Bartlett will be leaving the district, according to an announcement made by Dr. Kate Diskin during the February 9 meeting of the Millburn Board of Education as reported by TAPinto Millburn/Short Hills.In her remarks, ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Gov. Livingston High School cafeteria got a glamorous makeover on Wednesday, as students, faculty, and community supporters came together for the Gov. Livingston Prom Fashion Show, a stylish fundraiser supporting both Project Graduation and the prom itself.From sparkling ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Governor Livingston High School’s Highlander Robotics, FTC 10785, earned 5th place at the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Northeast Conference Edge League Tournament at Bayonne High School on February 15, securing a spot at the New Jersey State Championship on March 15, 2026.The season ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Governor Livingston High School proudly announces that its yearbook has been selected for inclusion in Varsity Yearbook’s distinguished Portfolio, a national showcase recognizing the most outstanding yearbooks produced by Varsity Yearbook. This achievement places Governor ...
The Governor Livingston High School Science Olympiad team, a club at GLHS, recently competed at the highly competitive Union College of Union County, NJ regional Science Olympiad Competition. The team had one of their strongest performances ever, finishing in 8th place out of the 29 teams, and has ...