Education
By ROB KINCH, TAPINTO RAHWAY CONTRIBUTOR
June 18, 2021
RAHWAY, NJ — Uncharted waters, indeed. Their navigation was a challenge that would test the talents, diligence, creativity, and stamina of all those adrift in them. Listening to the concerns of parents, teachers, administrators, and, most importantly, to the science, common sense, and her heart, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There are several events taking place in Rahway between today and Sunday related to the Juneteenth holiday. We've written about a few of these before but wished to put the various events together for anyone who may have missed our earlier coverage and to remind readers about these ...
RAHWAY, NJ — For all the obvious reasons, a global pandemic being the most conspicuous, the Rahway High School (RHS) Class of 2020 did not exactly conclude its high school career in the most typical or celebrated manner. Many end-of-year activities, such as the prom, simply didn't happen. Even ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School's service organization, the Blue and Gold Club, has been busy. TAPinto Rahway already reported on a blood drive that took place on Thursday, June 10, organized by the club. The previous day, Wednesday, June 9, the club participated in a very special event.
RAHWAY, NJ — Here are just some of the events and happenings this week in town. We'll update the list as more information becomes available and as we're made aware of additional activities. City Rahway Municipal Council Meeting: Monday, June 14 at 7 p.m. Click here for more information and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Last night, Friday, June 11, Rahway High School (RHS) held its senior prom at the Westwood in Garwood from 6-11 p.m. Despite wet and gloomy weather derailing this year's promenade, nothing could dampen the spirits of the Class of 2021 or its advisors, Susana Monteiro and Veronica ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Yesterday, TAPinto Rahway made its way down the list of seniors who were acknowledged and celebrated at Wednesday's Senior Awards Night. There were so many excellent, award-winning students that we've had to divide the recipients over several articles. This is our final part, covering ...
RAHWAY, NJ — As noted in our earlier article, on Wednesday, June 9, Rahway High School held its annual Senior Awards Night. There were over a hundred awards given out during the course of the evening. TAPinto Rahway listed winners in three categories in our first article today. We continue with ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Last night, Wednesday, June 9, was Rahway High School's (RHS) annual Senior Awards Night. The evening celebrated the seniors and their accomplishments in a variety of arenas: academic, athletic, volunteer/service, the military, and the arts, among others. The range of interests and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — We've already informed TAPinto Rahway readers at the end of last week about the blood drive taking place tomorrow, Thursday, June 10, at Franklin Elementary School from 2:30-7 p.m, organized by school nurse Barbara Maher and the student organization, the Blue and Gold Club. We worry, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Given the desperate need for blood we've emphasized previously, another upcoming blood drive in town shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. This one is organized by Franklin Elementary School's service organization, the Blue and Gold Club, and Franklin's school nurse, Barbara Maher.
RAHWAY, NJ — When we first announced the June 2nd blood and platelet drive at the Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy, we were happy to report on such a worthwhile and necessary event and to try to do our part to spread the word about a notable example of local organizing and giving back to the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — We hope our TAPinto Rahway readers remember Rahway High School (RHS) student Chidinma Chikezie. We published a terrific piece that she originally wrote for the high school newspaper, Rho Eta Sigma, back in early April. Well, she's done it again, this time with a very sophisticated ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This is Part Two, and the conclusion, of our interview with Genesis Perez, ranked 7th in the Rahway High School (RHS) Class of 2021 and headed off to NYU next year on an (almost) full scholarship. In this part, we will also feature our interview with Genesis's mother and a few other ...
RAHWAY, NJ — When TAPinto Rahway announced the top ten graduates of the Rahway High School (RHS) Class of 2021 a few weeks back, we briefly mentioned 7th ranked Genesis Perez, who is headed to NYU in the fall. There was much about her story that we left out of that original article that ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Here are some of the meetings and events taking place in town this week. City: This week there are actually several city meetings scheduled on the same day, Tuesday, May 25. Though they are not being held at exactly the same time, there is some overlap. Those wishing to attend ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On May 18, the Rahway Board of Education (BOE) met for its monthly general meeting. Though the meeting was brief, there was some notable information provided and exciting news announced. The Rahway Public School District will welcome new paraprofessionals to the district for both ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway's earlier reporting of this week's events in town and the schools failed to mention the Coffee with the Superintendent event taking place today, May 19, principally because very little information was available at the time of publication. However, the Rahway Public ...
RAHWAY and TRENTON, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy today announced that, upon the conclusion of this school year, schools will be required to provide full-day, in-person instruction, as they were prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency. “When schools across New Jersey first closed their doors ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Okay, perhaps free books would be better, but then you wouldn't be supporting the Roosevelt Elementary School PTA financially. So come on down and buy a book and feel good about the active role you're playing in your family's literacy while also patting yourself on the back for being a ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On September 10, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation designating the third Friday in June a state and public holiday to be known as Juneteenth Day. Many applauded the decision, towns began planning festivities, and school districts started to adjust their calendars ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Here are some of the meetings and events taking place in town this week. City: There is a Board of Adjustment Meeting, Monday, May 17, at 7 p.m. In order to attend virtually, please reference the following information: ...
RAHWAY, NJ — So just when we thought we were going to take a break from all the excellent news—we've been reporting on good things happening in town, student scholars, athletes, college scholarships, charitable activities, and neighbors helping neighbors—TAPinto Rahway received a welcome email from ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This clearly wasn't the Mother's Day plant sale from when some of us were kids. Or maybe it was just an issue of inflation. Or perhaps everyone is just so ready to get things back to normal and buying some flowers from a preschool seemed pretty normal. But whatever the explanation one ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway has the list of this year's Rahway High School (RHS) graduates who are ranked in the top ten. To be amongst the top ten students in a graduating class is truly to be a member of the academic elite. We share with you that list here and also a few thoughts and reflections ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Board of Education (BOE) met last night, May 11, for its monthly caucus meeting. Though relatively short, the meeting provided some exciting news regarding new personnel appointments as well as notice of retirements and resignations of several faculty and staff ...
RAHWAY, NJ — TAPinto Rahway had the pleasure recently to publicize and celebrate the accomplishments of several terrific Rahway High School (RHS) student athletes who had just committed to continue both their academic and athletic careers next year at various institutions of higher learning. These ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Though it was not the only item on the agenda at Thursday's Education Committee meeting, the announcement from the Rahway Public School District that its many summer programs would in fact run this year was certainly welcome news that, amidst everything the schools, its students, ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Here we go again, everyone. Some activities and events in the city and schools this week. City: There is a Municipal Council Meeting tomorrow, Monday, May 10, at 7 p.m. In order to attend virtually, please reference the following information: Zoom Webinar ID: ...
RAHWAY, NJ — This week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and TAPinto Rahway covered several events and activities in the district's many schools. We had a Mister Softee ice cream truck at the high school, a pizza truck at Franklin Elementary, and a host of other noteworthy things designed to let the ...