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Health Reminders Before Denville Students Go Back to School
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Public Schools released information from the Health Services Department in Friday’s newsletter. For the families of students of Valleyview Middle School, Riverview Elementary School, and Lakeview Elementary School, all medications and order forms to administer them must be sent to the health office before the start of the school year. All forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and a doctor. Dates will be sent out later in the summer for drop-off. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For Valleyview families, sports physicals are due in the health office by Friday, August 9. Incoming sixth-grader vaccination records and Universal Health form physicals are due in the health office before the start of school. More information and forms can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Bloomingdale Schools: We Are Hiring
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - Bloomingdale Schools has announced that they are hiring. The school is searching for the following positions: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER - Supervisor of buildings and ground - Paraprofesionals for SRD and WTB - Science Teacher (during present teachers maternity leave) - Preschool Teacher (during present teachers maternity leave)DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. - Anticipated Library Coordinator (WTB) If you are interested in these jobs email a cover letter along with your resume to: hr@bpsnj.org "Be a part of a supportive and dynamic team where you can grow and thrive," stated Bloomingdale Schools. 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.
High Point football seeks to establish consistency in 2024 | State of the Program
Victories have been hard to come by for High Point in recent seasons. So has consistency. New coach Bill Percey hopes he can bring both back to the Wildcats football program. High Point finished the season 3-6, winning a crossover game against Morris Catholic in the finale. Percey became the new head coach in late November, his second time as head coach and nearly a decade removed from his first stint. ...
Damar Johnson transfers to Lincoln Park ahead of freshman season
MIDLAND — Highly touted freshman prospect Damar Johnson has officially transferred to the Lincoln Park program coming into his freshman year of high school. Athletic Director and head coach of the Lincoln Park boy’s basketball program Mike Bariski is excited to have Johnson join the school and also join the basketball program after he toured the Midland-based charter school earlier in the summer. ...
FHS Special Ed, Disabled Juniors Show Improvement In Graduation Proficiency Tests
The percentage of Franklin High School juniors with disabilities, and those with special needs, who are considered “graduation-ready” in three academic subjects increased from the 2022-23 and 2023-24 school years, the Board of Education was told at its July 25 meeting. The Board was also told that 13...
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).
Paterson schools lose a top exec to Ridgewood for higher salary
PATERSON — The city’s school business administrator, Richard Matthews, has resigned to take the same position in Ridgewood at a higher salary. Matthews, who has been the city’s school business administrator since 2017, would have been making $212,990 in Paterson this year. His salary in Ridgewood will be $221,400, under a resolution approved...
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...
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...
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...
Rajan Kanda Earns Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus
PARSIPPANY — Rajan Kanda of Lake Hiawatha earned a Master of Science in Health Informatics Administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus in the spring of 2024. Kanda was one of more than 14,000 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the 2023-24. Graduates came from all...
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...
Morristown Area College Students Invited to Apply to Be a Fall Intern with Congresswoman Sherrill
NEW JERSEY- All college students in NJ-11 Legislative District can now apply to be a fall intern with Congresswoman MIkie Sherrill. Applications for Fall 2024 internships in both Sherrill's DC and Livingston offices are now open. Candidates for the internship program must be undergraduate or graduate college students, have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in government and public service. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To apply for an internship with the DC Office, please click here. To apply for an internship with the District Office, please click here. In addition to completing the questionnaire, please email your resume and at least one reference in PDF format to NJ11internships@mail.house.gov, with the subject line: Office of Application (DC or District), First Name Last Name. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. The application deadline is Thursday, August 1 at 5:00 PM EST. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Fall internships will be on-site. 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...
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
Union Students Named to Dean's 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 Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester. Students from Union who made the Dean's List are: Oluwatomiwa Adegboye Emmanuel Onogwu Jonathan Rodriguez Karina Vargas Devoted to the preparation of world citizens through global education, Fairleigh Dickinson University is New Jersey's largest private university and features more than 100 liberal arts and professional degree programs, two international campuses, dozens of partnerships with internationally renowned institutions and special programs and status within the United Nations. For more information, go to www.fdu.edu.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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