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N.J. school district names replacement for superintendent who died unexpectedly
A replacement for Montclair Public Schools Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who died unexpectedly earlier this month, was appointed Monday by the district’s board of education, school officials said. Damen Cooper, who served at the district’s Director of Secondary Education, will assume his new role as interim superintendent effective immediately, according...
Backpack Drive for Franklin Township Students: Donate Now
SOMERSET, NJ - As August approaches and back-to-school preparations are in full swing, parents and students in Franklin Township face the annual challenge of purchasing school supplies and backpacks. With seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, the township serves over 7,000 students, many of whom are eagerly stocking up on essentials such as pencils, notebooks, and backpacks. However, with 27.7 percent of students on free and reduced lunch, the financial burden of being prepared for school is a significant concern for many families.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To aid...
Hillside Student Attends Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program
HILLSIDE, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners recognized seven Union County high school students from the Union County 4-H Program for participating in this year's Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program, including Valerie Arias of Hillside. The event was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from July 8th through July 12th. The program trains students to lead STEM activities and share their skills with their peers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “As a proud public servant, I understand the importance of serving as a leader and making a positive impact in...
TAPinto Rahway Stops by Girls Summer Basketball Practice
RAHWAY, NJ — Heading out to take care of a few things the other day, TAPinto Rahway decided to pay a visit to the Rahway High School (RHS) girls varsity basketball team. Though the season doesn't take place until the winter, Head Coach Jorge Gutierrez told us that the team would be in the high school gymnasium running through one of its summer practices. So we thought it was a good time, about midway into the summer, to stop by, snap a few photos, and see what the girls were up to. The varsity team is expecting five...
New Jersey School Board Association Gives Ethics Presentation at Roselle Park Board of Education Meeting
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — School might be out, that does not mean that the work is over for the Roselle Park Board of Education. Last week, they met to receive a presentation on Ethics 2024 Training from Jeanne Cleary and Patricia Rees of the New Jersey School Board Association. The presentation focused on how members of the board can continue to conduct themselves ethically within their role and maintain public trust. "As school officials, you have the honor of serving the public," said Ms. Cleary. "Tonight, we wanted to look at how we hold ourselves accountable." CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Bronx Science HS graduate accepted into all 28 colleges she applied to — including the eight Ivy Leagues
She’s New York’s Brightest. A remarkable Washington Heights teenager was accepted to all eight Ivy League schools — along with all 20 other colleges and universities she applied to. “When I was about to open [an admissions] letter, I would prepare myself for it to be the first rejection letter. And then I would open them and it would always say, ‘Congratulations on being accepted!’” said Malena Galletto, who graduated from Bronx Science High School in June. “I was not expecting to be accepted everywhere.” Galletto, 17, finished up at the ultra-competitive school with a 97% GPA. She will be the first in...
Berkeley Heights Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, July 25
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Gov. Livingston High School, located at 175 Watchung Blvd, Berkeley Heights. The primary purpose of this Special Meeting is for the Board to vote on and discuss personnel resolutions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While there has not been a formal announcement regarding Athletic Director Ann Clifton's retirement or resignation, there is speculation that she has given her notice effective August 30. Notably, the district's website posted a...
Roselle hires new football coach for upcoming season
ROSELLE, NJ — Another Union County school will have a new head football coach for the upcoming 2024 season. While Union and Westfield promoted from within, with Jason Scott named the interim head coach at Union High School and Matt Andzel the head coach at Westfield High School, Abraham Clark High School in Roselle decided to go a different direction once Ibrahim Halsey left to become the head coach at South Brunswick High School.
Local Rahway Filmmakers Speak to Students at City's TeenWorks Program
RAHWAY, NJ — The brotherly duo of Isaiah and Joshua Moorehead, two-thirds of the filmmaking team Local Losers (the third member is their childhood friend and fellow Rahway High School alumna Lauren Elise), spoke to 18 RHS students on Monday, July 22, at the Rahway Recreation Center. The students were there as part of TeenWorks, the city's six-week summer youth employment program. The brothers stopped by to share a bit about their journey from RHS graduates to burgeoning (and already award-winning!) filmmakers. Steve Lewis, the assistant director of Rahway Recreation and the director of TeenWorks, told TAPinto Rahway...
Spotswood High School Athletics Department Announces its 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Class
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - On Friday, the Spotswood High School Athletics Department announced the 2024 Spotswood Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony takes place on Saturday, October 26, at the Helmetta Community Center. This year's Chargers Athletics Hall of Fame Class includes Dawn Williams (soccer, basketball and softball), Jake Dadika (basketball), Kyle Price (cross-country and track and field), Cody Pace (basketball and baseball), Carolyn Logan (soccer), Brooke Astor (basketball and track and field) and Roland D'Orvilliers (contributor). The Spotswood High School 2005 Chargers cross-country team that won the state championship will be honored at the event...
Enrollment Holding Steady for Chatham Schools; Tomaino Resigns as Chatham High Security Coordinator After 11 Years
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham's enrollment is holding steady at 3,525 students heading into the upcoming 2024-2025 school year as reported by Mary Donohue, assistant superintendent, at the July 15 regular meeting of the Chatham Board of Education. Donohue also reported in the video below that there are currently 219 students registered for kindergarten when the district opens school on Aug 26. At the time of the BOE meeting, Chatham was still looking to fill four teaching positions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Tomaino Praised for Service Chris Tomaino resigned from his post as lead security at Chatham High School, where he served for 11 years. Tomaino received high praise from members of the BOE, including Jill Critchley Weber, who noted how well the students received him. Washington Avenue School Receives $50K Donation Washington Avenue School received a $50,000 donation from the Washington Avenue PTO to pay for new playground equipment.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
College scholarships awarded to 3 deserving Staten Island high school seniors
The Bayway Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to 14 local students in the municipalities of Linden, Rahway, Elizabeth, and Staten Island, including three borough seniors: Erin Harris, a student at St. Joseph Hill Academy High School, Jose Perez IV of Curtis High School, and Sharif Rafa, also of Curtis.
Project tour, expansion to new schools helping to grow ULI’s UrbanPlan program for students
Russo Development CEO Ed Russo (far right) speaks to East Brunswick High School students on May 21 at the firm’s Vermella Woodbridge property as part of a tour hosted by Urban Land Institute Northern New Jersey’s UrbanPlan program. — All photos courtesy: Russo Development. The UrbanPlan program’s...
SOMA Schools Superintendent Bing says diversity is top strength, calls for “getting everyone on the same page”
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The first few weeks into his role as the new Superintendent of South Orange & Maplewood Schools, Jason Bing doesn’t hesitate when asked about SOMA’s biggest strength, and its biggest challenge. Diversity is the strength of SOMSD, and its two towns, and “getting everyone on the same page” is among its top challenges. A longtime educator and Union County native, who officially took over a few weeks ago, Bing sat down with TAPinto SOMA to discuss his impressions of the district so far and how he plans to approach his role.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Several East Hanover and Florham Park Students Make the Seton Hall Dean's List
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Several students from East Hanover and Florham Park have made the spring 2024 Seton Hall Dean's List. Congratulations are in order to those students for their outstanding academic achievements. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List. The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean's List: Sean Berberian of East Hanover (07936) Isabella Bergamini of East Hanover (07936) Carlo Capurso of East Hanover (07936) Michael Corsi of East Hanover (07936) Nicholas Da Cruz of East Hanover (07936) Alyssa DeCroce of East Hanover (07936) Gavin Dower of East Hanover (07936) Nicole Ferreira of Florham Park (07932) Isabella Inglima of Florham Park (07932) Jordyn Iuso of Florham Park (07932) Michelle Jandoli of East Hanover (07936) Victoria Le Pera of Florham Park (07932) Sarah Leitao of East Hanover (07936) Gia Leonardis of Florham Park (07932) Dominique Mercadante of East Hanover (07936) Alexa Minniti of East Hanover (07936) Hailey Murphy of Florham Park (07932) Samuel Quinones of East Hanover (07936) Natalie Ribeiro of East Hanover (07936) Dominic Rizzolo of East Hanover (07936) Louis Siciliano of East Hanover (07936) Victoria Torna of East Hanover (07936) Andrew Wecht of East Hanover (07936) Anthony Wioland of East Hanover (07936) For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kyley Gary-Grayson, Emma Sollenne Lead Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold to Victory
With standout player Stella Ziogas out due to feeling under the weather, Kyley Gary-Grayson (West Orange High School/N.J.) stepped up in her absence. The rising senior enjoyed another impressive game, scoring 16 points in Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold’s 61-49 victory over ISS JUS USS NE2K in the first round of the Splash National Championship today at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Irvington HS girls flag football players excel
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School recent graduates Dynasia Williams and Janasia Wilson represented Irvington High School in the Zone6ix Co-Ed High School Flag Football All-Star event at Bauerle Field in Paterson on June 30. Wilson was named Most Valuable Player. Wilson also was named the Star-Ledger/NJ.com Player of...
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