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Roxbury High School Could Soon Get An Airplane
ROXBURY, NJ – Taxpayers who grumble about big-ticket Roxbury School District expenditures, such as the turf fields and the outdoor classroom pavilion, might suffer exploding heads when they hear this: The district could soon get its very own airplane.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER But ... relax. The twin-engine aircraft will not be used by Roxbury Schools Superintendent Frank Santora to take vacations. Nor will it shuttle educators to the annual teachers’ convention in Atlantic City. In fact, the plane in question, a 1962 Cessna 310H, hasn’t flown in at least five years and isn’t...
Denville Public Schools Release Supply List For 3 Schools
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Public Schools has released school supply lists for several schools, for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The three schools include Valleyview Middle School, Riverview Elementary School, and Lakeview Elementary School. Supply lists are organized by grade level. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Items include glue sticks, pencils, pens, highlighters, loose-leaf paper, scissors, and post-its to name a few. Headphones/earbuds and dividers are among the items required for middle school students. A full list of items can be found on the Denville Township School District website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
3 ex-employees of N.J. law school admit stealing $1.3M from university
Three former employees of Seton Hall Law School have pleaded guilty to a $1.3 million scheme to defraud the university, authorities said. The trio admitted to a wide-ranging scam that included asking vendors to pay them directly, purchasing hundreds of thousands dollars worth of gift cards and forming a shell company to bill the university for services never rendered, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday.
Branchburg's Storming Robots win two world titles at international RoboCup Junior
BRANCHBURG - Venturing outside their comfort zone is key to Storming Robots' members. This strategy proved successful as the high school students based at Storming Robots Technology Learning Lab on Route 22 recently brought home two world titles from this year's international RoboCup Junior (RCJ) competition. Held at the Eindhoven University of Technology in the...
Preschool Advantage Places 100 Children in Local Preschools for 2024-2025
Preschool Advantage, a nonprofit based in Morristown, has announced it will place 100 children in local preschools for the 2024-2025 school year across Morris and Somerset Counties. “We’re thrilled to have helped so many children, as the need has never been greater,” said Nancy Bangiola, Executive Director of Preschool Advantage. A recent report from the ALICE program, a data initiative of the United Way of Northern New Jersey, reveals that many workers are financially worse off now compared to a decade ago, despite recent wage increases for low-wage jobs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Centenary University announces tuition freeze for the 2024-2025 academic year
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) — Centenary University has announced that it will freeze tuition at current levels for the 2024-2025 academic year for undergraduate and graduate programs in response to financial pressures facing families of current and prospective students. In addition, the University has pledged to also freeze the...
Project Self-Sufficiency Seeks Donations of New School Supplies
Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new school supplies for distribution to more than 500 children and teens during the month of August. This year, organizers are suggesting that donors sponsor a backpack for students in need; a $25 donation will purchase and fill a small backpack with the key supplies needed for elementary school students while a $50 donation will purchase and fill a large backpack with key supplies for middle and high school students. Monetary donations, which allow the agency to purchase supplies in bulk, will be gratefully received at https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/school-supplies. For those who prefer to shop, a wish list of items has been prepared, including new backpacks, crayons, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, pens, spiral notebooks, and loose-leaf paper. Backpacks in solid and neutral colors are preferred. Backpacks and supplies will be distributed to more than 500 students at a festive Back to School Fair in August and at other events throughout the school year.
Jamal Naymeddin Named to the Honors List at FDU
DOVER — Jamal Naymeddin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in at least 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).
Students Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus
MADISON, NJ - Students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Students from Union are: Jennifer Joseph Charles Campbell Adam Diego Masaoy Gracie Villacis Chryssa Santos Zach Revuelta Faith Cardillo Shelsea George Paul Ribardo To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER FDU's Florham Campus is located on the former Vanderbilt-Twombly estate in suburban Morris County. Its focus is on providing outstanding on-campus and residential living opportunities, hands-on-learning experiences, strong graduate and professional school preparation, and customized educational options, all framed by a global perspective. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
30 Montville Residents Named to Dean's, Honors & President's Lists at Area Colleges, Universities
MONTVILLE, NJ - Thirty Montville Township residents have been named to the Dean's, Honors and President's Lists at area universities and colleges. The following students have been recognized. Luisa Romano, Maheebah Syed, Hunter Kolmodin and Olivia Waltsak have been named to Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus Spring 2024 Honors List. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Taylor Fortunato has been named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List...
Montville Athletic Boosters Announces their 2024 Scholarship Winners
Since 2003, the Montville Athletic Boosters have proudly awarded scholarships totaling over $100,000 to qualifying seniors. These merit-based awards celebrate student-athletes and recognize their outstanding leadership, school spirit, personal athletic accomplishments and contributions to the high school community. Each year, the Boosters honor outstanding students as "Mustang-of-the-Year" and "Green and White" award recipients. These honors highlight the hard work and excellence found within Montville's dynamic athletic community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 2024 winners of the Mustang-of-the-Year scholarships Ava Failla, Virginia Tech JT Casarico, Kenyon College The 2024 winners of the Green and White scholarshipsDOWNLOAD THE FREE...
Livingston School Board Appoints Brooke Benavides as Principal at Riker Hill Elementary School
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Brooke Benavides, the former principal of Lincoln Elementary School in Nutley, has been selected to serve as the new principal at Riker Hill Elementary School in Livingston. Her appointment, which was approved during a public Livingston Board of Education meeting on Thursday, comes shortly after former principal Justin Toomey announced his resignation from the position after five years of service to Livingston Public Schools to begin a new chapter of his career as the new Superintendent of Schools in Hanover Township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Benavides said she is “incredibly...
Madison resident named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List
MADISON — Carmine J. Toto was named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Carmine Toto’s high school days at Madison High School they blended academic rigor, athletic achievements, and community involvement. From the moment...
Academic Honors Announced for Piscataway Students at Farleigh Dickinson University
MADISON, NJ – School officials at Farleigh Dickinson University (FDU) awarded several students from Piscataway with academic honors, naming them to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. Dean’s List honors for students enrolled at FDU’s Florham Campus in Madison went to:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Desiree Durant Dean’s List honors for students enrolled at FDU’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck went to: Destone Rogers Morgan Daly Gladys Manzano To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses). FDU's...
22 Morristown Residents Named to Fairleigh Dickinson's Dean's and Honor's List
MORRISTOWN, NJ - - Fairleigh Dickinson University has announced Dean's List and Honor List recipients for the Florham and Metropolitan Campus. The following students were recognized. Gean Castillo has been named to the Dean's List at Fairleigh Dickinson Univeristy's Metropolitan Campus for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Avery Larusso and Matthew Lombardi have both been named to the...
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