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Registration is Open for East Brunswick Public Schools 2024-2025 FREE Adult School Programs
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Community Programs has opened registration for FREE Adult School programs. The school is offered under the auspices of the Middlesex County Adult Education Consortium. Programs available include evening High School Equivalency (HSE) Prep, evening English as a Second Language (ESL), as well as daytime and evening Citizenship classes. The Adult Basic Skills Program is funded by State and Federal grants through the State of New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and is provided as a community service by the East Brunswick Public School District’s Community Programs Department. CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
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...
An Assistant Principal at Edison High School Accused of Intimidating Muslim Students Association
EDISON, NJ -The Edison Board of Education is investigating an incident involving an Assistant Principal of Edison High School and members of the Muslim Students Association (MSA). The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) says Nicole Himmelstein threatened the student members for requesting a joint Ramadan celebration with neighboring schools. CAIR-NJ says Himmelstein “intimidated” the students, and released a recording of the February meeting. Edward Aldarelli, Edison Schools Superintendent, confirmed the investigation to TAPinto Edison and released the following statement.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "As the Superintendent of Edison...
Robbinsville Council Encourages Local Businesses to Participate in High School Transition Program
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Municipal Council is encouraging local businesses to support Robbinsville High School’s transition program. The program, according to a description distributed by Robbinsville High School, helps students to develop “valuable vocational skills” and prepare them to enter the workforce after high school.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our students are 16 to 21 years old and receive support and supervision from an instructional assistant provided by Robbinsville High School,” the description says, adding that students partake in activities of a limited duration, related to an educational purpose, and there...
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
Rutgers–New Brunswick Awarded ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity’ Designation
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has recently designated Rutgers University–New Brunswick as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University in recognition of its substantial and sustained commitment to economic engagement in the region. The national designation highlights Rutgers’ role as an economic catalyst through transformative innovations in...
30 Student Athletes That Made an Impact, and Made Hamilton/Robbinsville Proud, this Spring!
HAMILTON, NJ - Over the past few weeks TAPinto Hamilton/Robbinsville have been celebrating local scholar athletes that excelled on the playing fields, or track, in the spring. First we celebrated ten athletes that graduated from Hamilton high schools, a couple weeks later we were back with six Robbinsville High School graduates that made an impact. Last week we introduced our community of readers to seven more graduates from Hamilton. With seven more scholar athletes highlighted below we are proud that we have now brought attention to the incredible feats of 30 of our community's most impressive residents!CLICK HERE...
Spotswood High School Baseball Field - Massanutten Mountaineers
Spotswood High School Baseball Field 368 Blazer Drive Penn Laird, VA 22846. Nestled in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, the Rockingham County Baseball League is one of the oldest amateur baseball leagues in the country. Virginia's version of town ball was founded in 1924 and is currently celebrating its centennial season. The league's eight teams consist of a mix of current and former college players with ties to the area. Some of the latter have been playing in the league for years.
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...
TCNJ to provide room and board to local community college students
EWING — Come the fall semester, the housing situation at The College of New Jersey will be different than ever before. TCNJ and Mercer County Community College have worked out a deal where TCNJ will provide room and board to its students, according to a release from MCCC. The partnership “for the Fall 2024 semester and beyond” will also offer MCCC students special rates for the accommodation.
MAAC Announces 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll
EDISON, NJ – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) announced Wednesday a total of 3,008 student-athletes have been named to the conferences 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll, including a total of 209 from Niagara. To be eligible for the MAAC Academic Honor Roll, a student-athlete must hold a cumulative grade...
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