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Denville Organization Announces School Supply Drive
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Social Services is collecting items for its annual School Supply Drive. Items eligible for collection include backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, #2 pencils, highlighters, pens, pencil sharpeners, and lined loose-leaf. A full list of eligible items is available on the Friends of Denville Social Services Facebook page. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Drive begins on Wednesday and runs through August 21. Items can be dropped off at several Denville locations including: American Legion Post 390 AVIDD Denville LibraryDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Denville Dairy Flowers By Candle-Lite Orange Theory Pure Barre Town Hall Social Services For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
27 Morristown High School Students Receive Scholarships from the Morris Educational Foundation
Morristown, NJ – Over 290,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 27 Morristown High School seniors to support their academic pursuits, announced the Morris Educational Foundation (MEF). The MEF, a non-profit organization enhancing excellence in education in the Morris School District for over 31 years, honored the deserving students during the high school’s scholarship award night on June 11. The twenty-seven students received scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $100,000. This year, two students received full-ride scholarships to attend Rutgers University thanks to the generous Steinberg Family (Robert Steinberg – Class of 1969, Julian Steinberg – Class of 1973,...
4 Madison Residents Graduated from Area Colleges, Universities
MADISON, NJ - Madison residents have graduated from local colleges and universities. Here are the students who received their diplomas: Luke Griffie and Peter Rosselli have both graduated from the University of Tampa. Griffie received a Bachelor of Science in Finance BS. Rosselli received a Bachelor of Science in Management BS.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Matt Lohmann has graduated from Tufts University. Lohmann graduated with a degree in International Relations (BA). Danielle Brennan has graduated from Miami University. Brennan graduated with a B.S. in Social Work degree, majoring in Social Work. Get your local news delivered to your inbox for FREE each day. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MadisonTAP/ and on Twitter at @MadisonTAP to get all the news as it happensDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Celebrating Something Special? Showcase Your Wedding, Christening, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, Reunion and MORE on TAPinto Milestones For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
West Orange Board of Education Members Give Summer Update
WEST ORANGE, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the West Orange Board of Education held a meeting in which they gave a summer update. In his report, Superintendent Hayden Moore said that the district's summer programs are operating smoothly and that the Extended School Year program, ESY, has been going well. Athletic boot camps and practices will begin in the upcoming weeks. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He also mentioned the passing of Montclair Public Schools' superintendent, Jonathan Ponds, and extended West Orange's collective sympathy to Mr. Ponds' family and to the West Orange...
Rutgers launches program to help make adults with autism more self-sufficient
Rutgers School of Health Professions recently launched Nexus, a club for young adults with autism where members can learn and socialize with others on the spectrum. Nexus members also can strengthen their leadership skills, work on their resumes, practice for job interviews, and learn domestic chores such as ironing or cooking. ...
Rockaway Valley Garden Club Awards Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarships
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) has honored three exemplary Mountain Lakes High School students with the prestigious Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarship for their significant contributions to horticultural and environmental activities. Scholarship Recipients and Their Contributions:. Ryan Lalani – Awarded $1,500. Achievements:. Outstanding horticultural projects...
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...
Roxbury School Board Seeks Grant to Launch Free Preschool
ROXBURY, NJ – The Roxbury School District is applying for a grant that would fund the establishment of a free, full-time preschool program for township children aged three and four. The Roxbury School Board, on Monday, approved a resolution to submit the application to the state. “This one opens the door for an exciting new venture in Roxbury,” said Roxbury School Board Chairman Leo Coakley.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to Roxbury Schools Superintendent Frank Santora, the money would help the district establish “full-day, universal, free pre-school to any students of the appropriate...
Elizabeth Student Participates In Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program
ELIZABETH, NJ - An Elizabeth student was among several from Union County to participate in Rutgers University’s 4-H STEM Ambassador Program. The event was held at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from July 8 through July 12. The program aims to train 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 our community, and I commend these passionate students for their participation and for challenging themselves in order to make a difference,” said Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded. “I would like to also thank our partners in the New Jersey 4-H Program for their assistance in empowering these bright and talented young leaders. Their dedication gives hope for a more promising future ahead in Union County.” In total, seven students participated in the program including: Elizabeth: Maria Mendonca Hillside: Valerie AriasDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. South Plainfield: Josiah Philippe Plainfield: Immanuel Muhammed Westfield: Basil Glacken and Evan Roe New Providence: Anika Jolly For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
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...
Graduates Reunite at Montclair High School All Class Reunion
Graduates reunited at the Montclair High School All Class Reunion over the weekend at Nishuane Park. The annual event offers a chance for Mounties to reconnect and relive high school memories. It also raises funds to award a scholarship to a recent MHS graduate. Scroll through the slideshow below for...
Juniors Kick Off Back To School Drive For School Supplies
School supplies can be expensive, and there are families in Verona who will struggle to purchase everything their children will need. That’s why the Junior Women’s Club of Verona created Packs with Purpose, a drive to send students off to school with backpacks filled with the necessary supplies.
Football To Hold 7 On 7 Contest Wednesday
The Verona High School football team will hold its first 7 on 7 tournament on Wednesday, July 24, beginning at 4 p.m. There are four pools set for the contest and 16 high schools will be competing, from Don Bosco Prep to Elizabeth, Mahwah, Montclair Kimberley Academy and more, as well as VHS. Seven on seven is a non-contact version of football that emphasizes passing and receiving skills. Verona participated in a similar tournament organized by Nike at the Jets training facility earlier this summer.
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...
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