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Here's when Somerset County schools open for 2024-25. Check your district calendar
While returning to the classroom may be the last thing on your child's mind right now, Somerset County schools are already getting ready to reopen for the 2024-2025 academic year. We peek at when Somerset County students are expected to head back to school and offer a quick link to the school calendar...
Three Retiring School Administrators Connected by Care for New Brunswick Students
NEW BRUNSWICK – The three men who recently retired following distinguished and dedicated careers as school administrators in the New Brunswick Public School District had more in common than just their effects on untold numbers of young lives. Their journeys began in other fields.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER William Smith, who most recently served as the principal at Livingston Elementary School, was an accountant for 15 years with Johnson & Johnson. Ken Redler, who has been the principal at Lord Stirling School the past two years or so, ran his own business for about...
The Takeaway: East Brunswick Board of Education Pays the Bills and Addresses Personnel Change
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The agenda was long, but the meeting was short as the East Brunswick Board of Education literally paid its bills on Thursday, July 11. The 185-page agenda consisted mostly of the approval of contractual obligations, personnel movement, and school discipline reports. Here's the takeaway:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The meeting began with an approbation for the district being awarded a Certificate of Excellence in financial management for the ninth time. The administration recognized Sam Mattis, EBHS Class of 2012, for his upcoming placement as an Olympic discus athlete who will compete...
TAP into Piscataway Fall Internship Opportunity
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Writing for the town paper looks great on resumes and transcripts, and right now, TAPinto Piscataway is interviewing college students and high school seniors for the TAPinto Internship Program. We are looking for bright, inquisitive, energetic and creative interns to join our internship program that provides in-depth training into journalistic concepts.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Interns will be trained to become better writers, gain confidence in interviewing people and discover the world of online news journalism. They will write on a variety of topics depending on interest areas and will also take photos. Students will receive a monthly lesson in journalism and be assigned articles to write. In addition, each article submission will be edited and notes for improvement will be provided for each article. This is an unpaid internship program. However, it is an excellent learning opportunity with flexible schedules.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Space is limited. To apply, email Ken Simmons at piscataway@tapinto.net by Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 with a statement about your interests in the field of journalism. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Livingston School Board Appoints Amro Mohammed as New Livingston High School Principal
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston Public Schools (LPS) has announced that Livingston High School (LHS) Dean of Students Amro Mohammed has been selected to serve as the school’s new principal. The Livingston Board of Education approved this appointment during its public meeting on Tuesday, where Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Daniel Fishbein and members of the LBOE congratulated Mohammed on his selection and wished him luck in his new position. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Mr. Mohammed brings a wealth of education and leadership experience to his new position as the principal of Livingston High...
Piscataway Alum Graduates with Distinction from Clarkson University
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Administrators at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY congratulated Srihari Yamunan, a Piscataway High School alum who graduated with distinction with a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering. Yamunan was also named a Presidential Scholar for the 2024 Spring Semester for achieving a 3.80 grade point average during the 2024 Spring Semester. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Commencement services were held May 11 at the university’s campus in New York’s Capital Region. In 2019, Yamunan was one of 25 students from around the world selected to participate in Nobel Week at Stockholm University in Sweden. The highly competitive Nobel Week is an international cornerstone program of the National Society of High School Scholars’ (NSHSS) and featured a live stream broadcast of the 2019 Nobel Prize awards ceremony and discussions about prize winners in physics, chemistry, and economic sciences. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Linden High NJROTC Steps Up to Ace Inspection
The Linden High School Navy Junior ROTC presented their finest form during the annual Area Manager Inspection ceremony. The annual Area Manager Inspection ensures that all units are working and complying with regulations. It is conducted by local active-duty personnel led by Area 2 Manager Commander Eric Humphreys. Commander Boyd...
Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad Presents Two Scholarships
The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES) attended the Senior Awards ceremony held at Arthur L. Johnson High School. This year, CVES presented 2 scholarships. Taylor Normann received the Josephine and Jack Quinn Scholarship. Jack was a long-time member of the Emergency Squad who was also a training officer. His wife, Josephine, was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad. The Auxiliary was a group of people who arranged various activities to support the squad.
Hillsborough School Board Meets Monday to Finalize Spending for 2024-25 School Year
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Board of Education will meet Monday night to finalize its 2024-25 school budget that will increase school taxes by 6.84 percent, while recouping $5.7M in state budget cuts lost over the past five years. The board had voted 7-2 at its June meeting to approve the revised budget plan and Schools Supt. Michael Volpe does not anticipate there will be any changes on the part of board members.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Board voted to exceed the 2% gross property tax levy cap for the 2024-25 budget at its...
School Hosts Unforgettable Multicultural Block Party
Franklin Elementary hosts Multicultural Block Party. Franklin Elementary School in Rahway, held a phenomenal Multicultural Block Party on Friday, June 7, 2024, that captivated the community with several engaging and dynamic performances. The event showcased the diverse talents of students and local groups, creating an unforgettable evening for all attendees.
2024 Wiffle Ball Championship at Arthur L. Johnson High School
In a thrilling display of skill, determination, and sheer willpower, the 2024 Wiffle Ball Championship at Arthur L. Johnson High School concluded with Team Beans emerging victorious over Team Do Not Delete. According to ALJ Physical Education Teacher Laura Bundy, “This year’s championship, held at the historic Peragallo Gymnasium, will be remembered as one of the most exciting and unpredictable tournaments in recent memory. The final game was a nail-biter with both teams displayed exceptional defensive skills.” The game was close till the very end. A dramatic grand slam by Team Beans star player Ryan Bienkowski helped clinch the victory for Team Beans. Bienkowski’s clutch performance earned him the MVP title. Bundy continued, “A huge thanks goes out to Mr. Steve Barry, Mr. Caleb Bain & the ALJ PE staff for running another successful tournament this year.”
Westfield High School Spring 2024 Lift While You Climb Award
Twice a year, the Westfield High School Counseling Department sponsors the “Lift While You Climb Award” to recognize students who exemplify the qualities expressed by the late Westfield High School principal Dr. Derrick Nelson. Dr. Nelson — who died in 2019 from complications he suffered while donating bone marrow to a boy he didn’t know in France – is quoted as once saying “We have an obligation to our fellow human beings that if we are in a position to help someone, you do it. You lift as you climb. If you can do that, you have contributed more to society than anything your bank account can produce and, ultimately, contribute more to your own well-being.”
HV Arts Council Awards Annual Student Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Hopewell Valley Central High School 2024 graduating seniors Rose Andreski and Jacob Brown were recently awarded scholarships by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council. (Photos courtesy of Hopewell Valley Arts Council) The Hopewell Valley Arts Council has awarded its annual scholarships to two Hopewell Valley Central High School 2024...
Chatham's Non-Profit Computer Science Education Program 'CS Base' Receives NJ Governor's Volunteerism Award
HAMILTON, NJ -- Chatham High student Ishir Rao represented the Chatham-based computer science education program CS Base when it received the New Jersey Governor's Volunteerism Award during ceremonies held recently at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton. CS Base, a non-profit educational organization, spreads free computer science education across New Jersey and beyond. The award represents the state's official recognition for community service in partnership with the Governor's Council on Volunteerism.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER CS Base founder and CHS student Rao received the award on behalf of the 600-plus CS Base volunteers. Rao's organization was the medalist in the Service Through STEM award. CS Base holds a computer science camp each summer at the Library of the Chathams. The 2024 camp is set for Aug. 19 through Aug. 24. Sign up for the camp at: https://chathamlibrary.org/summer-coding-camp/. To learn more about CS Base and the other programs that it runs, visit csbase.org or email reachcsbase@gmail.com with any questions. Those wishing to support this organization, may donate through the website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Who Made Westfield High School’s 4th Period Honor Roll for 2023-2024
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield High School Principal Mary Asfendis announced the 4th marking period honor rolls for the 2023-2024 school year. Westfield High School recognizes student achievement every marking period at two levels: Honor Roll and Distinguished Honor Roll.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For the Distinguished Honor Roll, a student’s GPA must be between 3.75 and 4.0 with no grade lower than a B. For the Honor Roll, a student’s GPA must be between 3.5 and 3.74 with no grade lower than a B. Any student with a grade of an Incomplete is...
Jacob Franco-Wadley Finds Success in His Tech & Artistic Endeavors
During his first year of high school, Jacob Franco-Wadley realized what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. As a teenager, some of his favorite activities, like video editing and graphic design, became even more exciting when he started integrating technology. He was immediately hooked when he took a computer class that taught him how to code.
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