Education
By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
March 1, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Several students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood have been recognized for their academic accomplishments at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), earning placement on the Honors Lists and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.Evan Doyle of Fanwood, a student at the ...
MEDFORD, MA — Six students from Scotch Plains were named to Tufts University's Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester. Dean's list honors at Tufts require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.Marin Brace, Class of 2026Eamonn McGovern, Class of 2026Rebecca Lee, Class of 2027Belen ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raider Robotics FTC Team 17670 delivered a powerhouse performance at Bayonne High School’s “Perfect Swarm” NE Edge League Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 15.Competing in the NE Edge League Conference of the NJ FIRST Tech Challenge, Raider Robotics ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ– When 104-year-old Fanwood resident and World War II veteran Joe Schott walked into William J. McGinn Elementary School last Friday, he stepped into a birthday celebration that connected generations. Introducing himself to students in the hallway as “Grandpa Joe,” Schott ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has released its Honor Roll list for the second marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. The following students earned recognition for their academic achievement.Grade 12 High Honor Roll Alexander Abrams, Ava Accardi, Sama Alaulddin, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Terrill Middle School has announced its Honor Roll for the second marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations, Honor Roll students!8th Grade — Distinguished Honor RollKrish Ajwani, Alexandros Balakrishnan, Declan Bastable, Jordan Benedicto, Mirra ...
SCRANTON, PA — Six Scotch Plains-Fanwood residents were among more than 1,750 students who were named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2025 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with ...
KINGSTON, RI — The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that several area students have been named to its Fall 2025 Dean's List. Among them are:Spencer Doran of FanwoodLily Camacho of Scotch PlainsGrace Conklin of Scotch PlainsMichael Donofrio of Scotch PlainsLeah Herb of Scotch ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School has announced the names of students who made the Honor Roll for the second marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations, to the Honor Roll students!8th Grade Distinguished Honor RollAlessandro Aramo, Johanna August, Olivia Babeu, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Senior Jeff Noonan and Sophomore Avery Sincavage have been named the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Students of the Month (sponsored by Fabio's Bistro) for January 2026.Jeffrey Noonan, a senior, is a great student and wonderful person. He always participates with ...
CORTLAND, NY – Two Scotch Plains students were recognized for academic excellence on the SUNY Cortland Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. The Dean's List is the highest ranking for undergraduate students in their respective academic areas of the university. Students must earn a minimum 3.3 ...
TUSCALOOSA, AL — Three students from Scotch Plains were among the students named to The University of Alabama Dean's List for Fall 2025. To be selected for the list, students must have a GPA of 3.5 (or above). These driven students are making waves across UA's more than 70 undergraduate programs ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students earned top honors at the 2026 Union County New Jersey Consumer Bowl, securing a first-place finish and advancing to the regional competition later this spring.The New Jersey Consumer Bowl is a statewide educational program ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ -- The JCC of Central NJ's 2026 Special Needs Resource Fair will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.This free community event is designed for parents, families, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, advocates, and professionals to meet and connect ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — McGinn Elementary School came alive with color, music, and tradition this past Friday, Jan. 30, as students and families gathered for the school’s annual Day of Global Cultures.Throughout the school year, McGinn students explore what culture means — with a special ...
ALLENTOWN, PA — Three Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School grads have been named to the Dean's List at Muhlenberg College. To be eligible for the Dean's List, Muhlenberg College students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or better while taking three or more course units during a semester. Local Dean's List ...
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Tamyra Singletary, of Scotch Plains, has been named to the University of Bridgeport's Fall 2025 President's List.Singletary was among more than 330 students named to the Fall 2025 President's List. To be named to the President's List at the school, a student must maintain a term ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood SPFK12 school district has recognized 15 exceptional teachers and educational services professionals nominated for the 2025-26 Governor’s Educator of the Year Recognition Program.Each year, New Jersey school districts nominate their educators for ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – When classes begin in September 2026, Scotch Plains-Fanwood public schools will open before Labor Day for the first time in district history. The change is part of the 2026–27 school calendar, formally approved by the Board of Education at its meeting on Thursday, ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Three members were sworn into the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education (BOE) during a reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Jason Benedict (Fanwood), John Greenblatt (Scotch Plains), and Stephanie Suriani (Scotch Plains) were officially sworn in to serve ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-27 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday, Jan. 15.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New ...
HARRISONBURG, VA — James Madison University has announced that three Scotch Plains-Fanwood students have made the Dean's List for the fall 2025 semester.Gabriella Pugliese of Fanwood, who is majoring in History - BA.Gisele Herb of Scotch Plains, who is majoring in Marketing - BBA.Liam Ferguson of ...
STORRS, CT – University of Connecticut (UCONN) has announced that 11 students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood have been named to the Fall 2025 Dean's List.UCONN students named to the Dean’s List by rank in the upper 25th percentile in their school or college and have a minimum semester grade point ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Senior Michael Savare and junior Aidan Cholar have been named the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Raiders of the Month (sponsored by Fabio's Bistro) for December 2025.Michael Savare, Grade 12Michael comes to class eager to learn every day. He is always dedicated to the ...
KALAMAZOO, MI – Kalamazoo College has announced that Maximus Mercurio of Scotch Plains has been named to the school's Fall 2025 Dean's List.Dean's List recognition is earned with a grade point average of 3.5 or better.Kalamazoo College, founded in 1833, is a nationally recognized residential ...
MANCHESTER, NH -- Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) has announced that four students from Scotch Plains have been named to the Fall 2025 President's List.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.70 and above for the reporting term are named to the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School junior Lucas Lugo has been selected for the highly competitive Cooper Hewitt Design Hive Program, a paid, youth-led initiative at the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in New York City. The Design Hive program gives high school ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School has announced its Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations to all the Honor Roll students!8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Thayer Albanese, Johanna August, Olivia Babeu, Hayley Beck, Vyom Bhosle, Ella ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ – Terrill middle school has released their Q1 honor roll list. Congratulations to the following students on their academic achievement:8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Krish Ajwani, Alexandros Balakrishnan, Violet Ball, Declan Bastable, Jordan Benedicto, Megan Berdan, ...