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Beloved N.J. high school principal dies suddenly a week after graduation
The principal of Bergenfield High School in Bergen County died on Thursday, a week after graduation and after serving 30 years with the district, officials said Friday. James Fasano, 59, led the high school through “a remarkable transformation” that included a spot in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High School rankings for eight consecutive years, according to Superintendent Christopher Tully.
Board meeting erupts with joy after Maplewood high school principal reinstated
The principal of a high school in New Jersey, who was accused of child endangerment stemming from an incident in 2023, was reinstated at a school board meeting Thursday night.Just in case the banners stretched across the walls weren't clear, and the red t-shirts in support of Columbia High School's principal weren't convincing enough, the eruption of joy is proof that Maplewood, New Jersey is in Principal Frank Sanchez's corner.Principal Sanchez was reinstated at a Board of Education meeting on Thursday night. Six were in favor, one voted no and two abstained, passing the motion.It was a racially charged case...
BOE Rescinds Contract Of Newly-Hired Ramapo-Indian Hills Super Days Before Start Date
In its Thursday, June 27 meeting, the district's Board of Education voted 5-0-3 to rescind the contract of Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, which would have gone into effect on July 1. On May 28, the Board voted 9-0 in favor of approving Tarchichi's contract. RIH BOE President Kim Ansh was not...
Celebrating the John F. Kennedy and International High School Class of 2024
PATERSON, NJ - Thursday marked a momentous occasion as Paterson Public Schools gathered at Hinchliffe Stadium to celebrate the graduation of John F. Kennedy High School and International High School's Class of 2024. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Laurie Newell, alongside city dignitaries and board members, commended the graduates for their dedication and achievements over the past four years. "This ceremony is a testament to your hard work and commitment to education," Newell said. "On behalf of everyone here today, congratulations. We are so proud of you." CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event was filled...
Plainfield Public Schools Hold First Joint High School Graduation Ceremony
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday, the Plainfield Public Schools held their first joint high school graduation ceremony, recognizing students from Plainfield High School, Plainfield Academy for the Arts & Advanced Studies (PAAAS), and Pinnacle Academy. Due to the construction at the Hub Stine Sports Complex, it was held at Kean University in Union. PAAAS valedictorian Jose L. Ramos Montanez addressed the uniquely difficult start of high school for the class of 2024.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "We've managed to overcome any obstacle which stood in our path, one of them being the pandemic,...
Livingston School Board Honors 2024 Retirees from Livingston Public Schools
LIVINGSTON, NJ — During the Livingston Board of Education’s (LBOE) annual retirement ceremony earlier this month, Sue Burman, Director of Human Resources at Livingston Public Schools (LPS), recognized all of the employees that retired from the district over the past school year. The nine out of 17 retirees who were present for the ceremony were individually introduced and received a commemorative engraved clock in honor of their years of service to the district. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Retirees present at the meeting were: Paul Ehrenfeld Keith Chaudruc Amedeo Ciminnisi Nancy Ciminnisi Randy Dulny Ellen Goldstein Maria Lekhrajmal Laurence Seltzer Leslie Paris This school...
Goddard School in Parsippany Holds Heartwarming Pre-K Graduation Ceremony
PARSIPPANY—The Goddard School held its Annual Pre-K Graduation on Friday, June 28, at 311 Smith Road. Fourteen students graduated Pre-K and will start Kindergarten in September. The graduates included Aarnav Nagpal, Abhinav Soni, Dhishan Tkakor, Harshil Patel, Hunter Hogstra, Mia Vargas Villegas, Ojas Joshi, Sachi Bhat, Tyler Dendulk, Vihaan Rana, Dhaara Bagali, James Lin, Vedant Praveen, and Landon Imhof.
Newton High School Class of 2024 Celebrates Graduation - Part I
NEWTON, NJ—Surrounded by their friends, families and teachers, the Newton High School Class of 2024 graduated in perfect hot June weather, on Palmer Field on Monday, June 17. It was Newton High School Principal Kurt Waldron's final ceremony with the Braves. After 29 years in Newton, Waldron is also graduating to retirement. After the 164 graduates processed in with the teachers and the Newton Board of Education members, the National Anthem was sung by the senior Newton High School Honors Choir students, followed by the Alma Mater.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The 2024...
Montclair Softball Still Stinging from State Playoff Defeat
Montclair High School’s softball team was on the brink of winning a state playoff game. Then victory slipped through their fingers. With just four outs remaining, Morristown managed to score three runs in the top of the sixth inning. That shattered the Mounties’ dream of securing a spot in the state sectional title.
Possible Wayne Schools District Goals for the 2024-2025 School Year
WAYNE, NJ – Every year, the Wayne Township Public School District sets annual goals as “good change management practice,” according to Superintendent of Wayne Schools, Dr. Mark Toback. “And that’s why each one is always achieved.” For the 2024-2025 district goals, the school administration came up with six possible goals that the Board of Education will likely vote on in their January meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER TAPinto covered the first goal “Leveraging AI to Enhance Educational Outcomes and Employee Efficiency,” in an earlier article, while this article will cover the remaining five...
Judge dismisses four-year lawsuit to void sale of Maple Avenue building, Newark schools can appeal
Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system.The Newark school board’s battle to reclaim a former building that reopened as a KIPP charter school was dismissed by a state judge earlier this month, a judgment the district could appeal.The fight to reclaim the former Maple Avenue school building first started in 2020 with a lawsuit against the city’s housing authority and KIPP schools, two years after Roger León became the first superintendent to lead the Newark school district under local control. According to the suit, the district wanted a state judge to...
Kean University Launches New Three-Year Nursing Program, Fastracking Career Path for Diverse Candidates
— Kean University is accepting applications for its newest undergraduate nursing degree program, which allows students to earn their bachelor’s degree and qualify for an RN in three years of study. Classes begin this Fall. The new Pre-Licensure Bachelor of Science Nursing program, offered in-person on Kean’s main campus...
Newton High School Announces 2023-2024 Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the students who have qualified for Honor Rolls for the fourth marking period of the 2023-2024 school year. Students who have a grade point average greater than or equal to 3.5 through 3.749 receive Cum Laude. Students who have a GPA greater than or equal to 3.75 through 3.999 receive Magna Cum Laude and students who have a GPA of 4.0 and above receive Summa Cum Laude.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Cum Laude Grade 9 Joslyn Anderson, Edwin Demetrio, Kayla Dionne, Ashley Duffy, Salem Ghostkeeper, John Kurilko, Esmeralda Merlo,...
Irvington High School Class of 2024 graduates
This slideshow requires JavaScript. The Class of 2024 made the walk onto Mathews Field at the Irvington Athletic Complex for graduation ceremonies on June 19. The traditional playing of “Pomp and Circumstance” followed a musical prelude led by music teacher Matthew Peterson Jr. The Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard presented the flag before “The Star Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” were sung by Chrisla Charles, a graduating senior.
North Jersey Sports Awards 2024: Best moments from the show and list of recipients
ENGLEWOOD −The 2024 North Jersey High School Sports Awards, presented by Englewood Health, honored more than 300 of the top area high school athletes from over 30 sports Friday night at Bergen PAC. The show was produced with the support of Bogota Savings Bank, Boundless Adventures, Westchester Soccer Club - USL League One, USA TODAY Sports and Golfweek. The show was free for all attendees thanks to a sponsorship provided by Englewood Health. ...
Nutley Board of Education Announces Funds For Budget Shortfall Received; New Business Administrator Hired
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley Board of Education reported on June 17, 2024, that funds to cover the district’s $7 million shortfall have been received from the New Jersey Department of Education. Superintendent Kent Bania said the NJDOE is loaning the district the funds to cover this year’s budget shortfall by providing a zero-interest loan to be paid back over the next 10 years. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On June 11, 2024, Bania, along with several members of the Nutley BOE, as well as Jeanette Maskus, previewed the June board agenda resolutions, including special education provider contracts,...
New Providence School District Seeks Funding for Baseball/Softball Field Renovations
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – New Providence School District is planning to undertake a large project of renovating its baseball and softball fields. Athletic Director Vincent Carangelo attended the Thursday, June 27 Board of Education (BOE) meeting to explain the scope and funding for the project. The varsity softball team currently plays games at the Allen W. Roberts School (AWR). Carangelo explained that the district wants to bring the varsity softball team to the high school. The high school field currently accommodates both the varsity and JV teams on its field. The plan is to renovate the JV...
Montclair District to Pilot Program to Lock Up Student Phones at School
Montclair Public Schools announced that starting next school year, the district is partnering with Yondr on a pilot initiative to address student cell phone use. Yondr created the “Yondr Pouch,” a magnetic pouch that keeps phones locked. In order for students to unlock the phone, they will have to go to the “unlocking base.”
Paterson Class of 2024 Grads Told to 'Accept Life's Challenges, Learn from Mistakes, and Enjoy the Journey'
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Public Schools community gathered at the historic Hinchliffe Stadium on Thursday to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2024 from Eastside High School, Rosa L. Parks School of Fine & Performing Arts, Paterson P-TECH High School, Paterson STEAM High School, and the STARS Academy/STARS T.I.E.S. Program. "Today's ceremony is about celebrating your significant achievement - which is graduating from high school and, after several long years of hard work and commitment to your education, earning your diploma," Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Laurie Newell said. 'Let me take this opportunity to say, on behalf...
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