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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.
Linden High School Senior Represents NJ In National Beauty & Talent Pageant in Florida on August 12th
LINDEN, NJ-- When Abigail Armstead recently took center stage at the Miss New Jersey Elk Beauty & Talent Pageant in Cherry Hill, it marked a bold new chapter for the multi-talented 17-year-old senior from Linden High School. Competing in her first beauty pageant, Abigail faced uncharted territory with a mix of doubt and anticipation. However, she drew strength from her extensive background in musical theater, delivering a rousing and dramatic rendition of "Home" from the musical "The Wiz." Her performance captivated the audience and left a lasting impression on the judges. Not only did Abigail win the...
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...
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
The School District’s HVAC Project Met with Supply Delays
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Delays in supply deliveries have upended the district’s plan to complete the much-waited for and referendum-funded districtwide HVAC upgrade project this summer. Business Administrator James Testa gave the project update at the Thursday, July 25 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Testa explained that he attends construction meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, and project foremen every two weeks. The latest meeting was on July 24. Testa explained that all ventilator units were ordered last fall, and at the July 10 construction meeting he was ensured a delivery by end of July.CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
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...
New Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools Announces Madelyn Pavelchak as Acting Principal of David Brearley
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message from Jeremy Davies, the new Superintendent of Kenilworth Public Schools, regarding the Acting Principal of David Brearley. Dear Kenilworth School Community,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At last week's July Board of Education meeting, Madelyn Pavelchak was approved as Acting Principal of David Brearley Middle and High School. Ms. Pavelchak has successfully served as Brearley's Assistant Principal for the past 3 years, always having the best interests of students at the forefront of her decision-making. Ms. Pavelchak will lead the school while the District continues its search for...
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield 2024 Scholarship Winners
Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield Scholarship Winners. The Junior League of Elizabeth Plainfield (JLEP) awarded four $4,000 scholarships at their Annual Dinner held on May 22, 2024 to college bound women who demonstrated a passion for volunteerism. The scholarship recipients are: Sienna Colon of Elizabeth, NJ who will be attending Pennsylvania State University, Natalie Fitzgerald of Westfield, NJ who will be attending University of Florida, Bushra Imran of Linden, NJ who will be attending Villanova University, and Katelyn Lester of Fanwood, NJ who will be attending the University of Texas, Austin.
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...
North Plainfield Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Course
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Three North Plainfield High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets graduated from the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy and Sail Training (LA/ST) on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Newport, RI. Senior Yareliz Minaya-Fernandez and Juniors Dayana Castro and Zawadi Warachi, completed two weeks of intensive training in preparation for increased leadership responsibilities in the North Plainfield NJROTC program. Training included physical training at 5 am, leadership-related academics, swimming, one hour each day on a sailboat learning to sail, flying drones, honing their close order drill and orienteering skills, and a tour...
Linden Public Schools STEM Camp Inspires Middle Schoolers
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Schools Summer Middle School STEM Camp concluded its thrilling two-week journey today with an exciting field trip to Merck Headquarters! Superintendent Atiya Cunningham-Perkins visited the camp to meet our enthusiastic 5th to 8th graders and will join them at Merck. She gave an inspiring pep talk to pump up their excitement for the big day!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Throughout the camp, students tackled exciting STEM challenges, from designing their own thermos to conquering the egg drop challenge. Reflecting on their passions, they explored careers, dove into the engineering design process, and embraced engineering habits of mind. This collaborative experience fostered a deep appreciation for science and empowered our students to pursue their passions with confidence and enthusiasm! The 23 students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were guided by tech instructors Cynthia LaFace, a 7th-grade science teacher at McManus Middle School, and Kim Terwilliger, a 6th-grade science teacher at Soehl Middle School. Kim Leight served as the Science Coach, and Cindy Apalinski and Joe Scaldino supervised the grant-funded program. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Elizabeth Public Schools Announces Summer Learning Conference For Educators
ELIZABETH, NJ - Elizabeth Public Schools is offering educators the opportunity to enhance their skills. The Elizabeth Summer Learning Conference is a four-day teacher conference dedicated to enhancing educational practices. The event will be held from August 12 to August 15 at School 22 William F. Halloran located at 612 Pulaski St.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Educators have a variety of workshops to choose from including: Promoting Foundational Skill Development Through Interactive Writing Effective Strategies That Foster Vocabulary Learning Building ComprehensionDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. A full list of workshops and more information can be found on the Elizabeth Public Schools website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principals' Summer Update
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski. Hello Harding Families,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Happy Summer Break! The Harding PTO is selling prepackaged school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year through School Tool Box. Please see the attached flyer and link for additional information. Grade level supply lists are also attached. PTO_School Tool Box Fundraiser.pdf https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=64182 Grade Level Supply Lists 2024-2025.docx (1).pdf Harding Summer Assignments: Knowing the impact that summer can have on our children's academics, assignments have been coordinated through the Office of Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a link to...
ALJ High School Teacher Fredy Reyes Attends Holocaust Conference in Berlin
Clark, NJ — Noted German playwright Frank Wedekind once said, “Monuments are for the living, not the dead.” Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School social studies teacher Fredy Reyes spent a week in and around Berlin visiting many such monuments. Reyes attended a week-long program studying the Holocaust and the Cold War. The trip was run by Centropa, a nonprofit organization that strives to educate teachers from Israel, Europe, and the United States about European history, especially the Holocaust. Seventy teachers from sixteen different countries, including Israel, Macedonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Germany, and the US, attended the conference. CLICK...
Roselle Public Schools Announces Mobile Vaccination Clinic For Incoming 6th Graders
ROSELLE, NJ - Roselle Public Schools encourages students entering the sixth grade to stop by Union Counties Mobile Vaccination Clinic. The clinic will be on Tuesday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 108 Chestnut St. on the second floor. Vaccines available include TDaP and Meningococcal. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Roselle Public Schools say students must be a Roselle sixth grader, and be uninsured or covered by Medicaid Plan A. A parent must be present. Documentation is required including a birth certificate, parent’s photo ID, and proof of address. Pre-registration is available. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, please contact 908-965-3868 or ucclinic@ucnj.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
New Providence BOE Introduces New AI Policy; Hears AP Scores Report
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. The Board of Education (BOE) introduced the district’s new AI policy and guidelines at its Thursday, July 25 meeting. The board also heard a short AP scores report. Superintendent Lauren Zirpoli explained that AI will have a significant impact on the future of education. She noted that it is important that both the students and staff know how to navigate AI systems. The district’s new AI policy establishes its educational goals in connection with the use of AI by both students and teachers. The policy also...
Five from Piscataway Named to University of Hartford’s Honor's Lists
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The University of Hartford announced that 1,927 students have been named to the Dean's List and President's List for the Spring 2024 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students achieving superior academic standing. The requirement, with some exceptions and based on school or college, is a grade point average of at least 3.0 and no grade below C, said the university.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The President's List recognizes a select group of students reaching the highest level of academic standing. To be placed on the President's List, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.75 and receive grades of C or better. University officials recognized five students from Piscataway for their hard work and congratulated them on their achievements: Tyler Bertrand -- President's List Alexus Enabosi -- President's List Ben Horvath -- President's List Aliya Cornejo -- Dean's List Brandon Gilpin -- Dean's List The University of Hartford is a four-year private university focused on advancing the public good through meaningful connections with communities. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Summer Enrichment: A Dive into Learning and Creativity
RAHWAY, NJ — This summer, the Rahway Summer Enrichment Camp was a whirlwind of learning, creativity, and fun! Students from grades 1 to 6 were immersed in a variety of engaging projects that sparked their curiosity and challenged their minds. Our older campers, in grades 5 and 6, channeled their inner entrepreneurs by designing and building arcade games, inspired by the incredible story of Caine Monroy. They transformed their classroom into a vibrant arcade, showcasing their teamwork, problem-solving, and design skills.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Meanwhile, fourth graders stepped into the roles of urban planners,...
Adele DeLeeuw Scholarships Awarded to North Plainfield and Watchung Hills Students
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ --Three students from North Plainfield and Watchung Hills high schools received new and continuing scholarships from the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are financed by a bequest from Adele DeLeeuw, longtime Plainfield resident, author of 75 books, journalist and arts activist. The Rotary Club of the Plainfields (Plainfield, North Plainfield and South Plainfield) administers the Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship Fund and is one of four Rotary clubs (including the Warren-Watchung Rotary) that provide scholarships from the Fund to students in their communities who pursue a course of study in poetry, art, journalism, writing or engineering. This year $57,500 was distributed to thirteen area students...
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