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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.

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ  -- Wood-Ridge Junior High School announced the Honor Roll students for the final marking period of the 2023–2024 school year. High Honors – Eighth Grade Amabile, George Bergner, Jake Chiang, Connor Cordero, Ethan Cordes, Jack Garcia, Emylia Gordon, Lucas Katz, Emily Kim, Stephanie Mele, Matthew Moreira, Nathaniel Nieves, Natalia Nipal, Jake Zanders Petruno, Bella Prato, Nicholas Ragozzino, Angelo Szufranowicz, Dominick Tsaga, Tashi Vera, ChristianCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Honors –  Eighth Grade Acemyan, Alexander Baghdadi, Sara Bogatch, Aiden Dubenezic, Ava Clare Empuerto, Kate Tessa Joie Ferreira-Cordero, Mikayla Gabriel, Kathleen George, Ava Kljajic, Mila Mandeville, Rylee Masterson, Emmeline Mendez, Eva Mercedes, Khloe Morales, Alesti Mordan, Kayla Neseconti, Valentina Vazquez, Sergio High Honors – Seventh Grade Ahmed, Mia Brzeski, Jakub Byrne, Andrew Cannizzaro, Charles Chern, Serena Crews, Makayla D’Angelo, Alyssa DeCandia, Dominick Diaz, Martina Eckert, Connor Fischkelta, Mia Kreiser, Madeline LaRosa, Vincent Masadeh, Lara McGuire, Hailey McLean, Lucyna Ramsaier, Molly Riccardi, Ryan Tsilikas, Marianna Vecchione, Ariana Vitulano, Matthew Vodopivec, Maya Wright, Glenn Honors – Seventh Grade Barcewski, Eva Bona, Dominik Brynczka, Emma Bucud, Matthew Castillo, Marc Chon, Robert DeLeon, Jacob DiMascio, Evan Hatcher, Malcolm Hitchner, Stephen Joyce, Christopher Mabel, Lukas Maranon, Aniyah Milano, Dylan Pfeiffer, Jessica Rivera, Breogan Salina, Samatha Sleszynski-Bastiao, Nicholas Slezak, Samantha Thompson, Diana For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Wood-Ridge Senior High School announced the Honor Rolls for the fourth and final marking period of the 2023 - 2024 school year. Highest Honors - 12 Argueta Ramos, Jair Campo, Kiara* Habib, Matthew Huang, Anthony* Mercado, Jazlynn Patel, Krishna Tevletidis, NicholasCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER High Honors - 12 Herman, Ryan Marchitelli, Michael Honors - 12 Dahnoun, Celia Fabi, Dante Gardella, Alison MacDonald, Hannah Paar, Rebecca Sebastian, Lily Stasion, Samantha Highest Honors - 11 Empuerto, Klyd Thomas Jet Imasa, Mikaela Izaguirre, Matthew Rivera, Brielle Sancilio, Olivia High Honors - 11 Corcoran, Gray Lora, Sophia Marquez, BridgetDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Honors - 11 Acemyan, Maryana Aguilar-Erazo, Daniel Ahmad, Saira Avila, Zyra Cala, Anthony Castellano, Christopher David, Chloe Gentile, Gianfranco Kerr, Erin Kubik, Martin Liz, Aileen Mascuch, Payton Portuondo, Emily Romero, Mia Sawicki, Nicole Turi, Natalie Highest Honors - 10 Castillo, Mardaux Chughtai, Nayab* Dontas, Gabrielle Patel, Mahi Schweizer, Christopher Honors - 10 Drotos, Anthony Lopez, Giulliano LoPresti, Chase Matavelli, Joao Matejko, Nicholas Petruno, Joseph Rodzen, Maximilian Wall, Jake Highest Honors - 9 Altidor, Destiny Caprio, Jack Mabel, Nicolas McCotter, Madeline Metcalfe, Jacob Nayak, Diya Peralta, Dayana Pfeiffer, Justin Rashed, Rachelle High Honors - 9 Andrade, Isaac Garofalo, Thomas Kennedy, Kayla Volcy, Isabella Honors - 9 Alpaca, Brianna Bellini, Domenic Cannizzaro, John Fonnegra, Leonardo Ghotra, Ranveer Khiljee, Aleena Samwail, Maria *Denotes the Wood-Ridge Academy of Science and Technology Read: Wood-Ridge Junior High School Announces Honor Roll for the 4th Marking Period of 2023-24 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

PASSAIC − From a young age, Khameryn Oliver was always searching for ways to make a difference in her community as a member of the Girl Scouts. Sadly, she did not get to complete her latest, most ambitious project after a March car crash that claimed her life two months later.

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...

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — School might be out, but the Ridgewood Board of Education is still in session, as they meet on Monday evening.  Monday, July 22CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.  Education Center, 49 Cottage Pl.    Tuesday, July 23, DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Ridgewood Village Hall Court Room, 7:30 p.m.    Thursday, July 25 Ridgewood New Players Presents: "Chicago", 7 p.m. Ridgewood High School   Friday, July 26 Ridgewood New Players Presents: "Chicago", 8 p.m. Ridgewood High School             For more local news, visit TAPinto.net

ORANGE, NJ - Junior year is typically associated with being one of the toughest years in high school. For Orange High School's 2024 Valedictorian Josena Noel, this proved to be true. Josena was at a crossroads. She was faced with a tough decision on how to prioritize her time and her many responsibilities. Little did she know, her decision to let go of something she loved would have a positive impact, and send her down the path of politics.  Early Life and Influences CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Born in Newark, New Jersey, Josena...

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...

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Several students from Parsippany and Hanover Township have made the Spring 2024 Seton Hall University's Dean's list. Congratulations are in order to the following students for their outstanding academic achievements. After the close of every semester, undergraduate students completing all courses with a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C", qualify for the Dean's List. The following local students made the Spring 2024 Dean's List:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Thomas Adamiak of Whippany (07981) Alexandra Cerasiello of Parsippany (07054) Emma Cowhig of Cedar Knolls (07927) Michael Cowhig of Cedar Knolls...

WEST ORANGE, NJ – The National Merit Scholarship named West Orange resident Ellis Fertig, a student at Montclair Kimberly Academy, a National Merit Scholarship winner. Fertig shared, “I am extremely grateful to receive this honor, and the scholarship opportunities will be a great help to me as I pursue higher education.” She added, “I feel somewhat conflicted because I do not think that a standardized test taken at 16 years old can determine much, but that can be said about most of the college process.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fertig said she studied...

MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The first few weeks into his role as the new Superintendent of South Orange & Maplewood Schools, Jason Bing doesn’t hesitate when asked about SOMA’s biggest strength, and its biggest challenge. Diversity is the strength of SOMSD, and its two towns, and “getting everyone on the same page” is among its top challenges. A longtime educator and Union County native, who officially took over a few weeks ago, Bing sat down with TAPinto SOMA to discuss his impressions of the district so far and how he plans to approach his role.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...

With standout player Stella Ziogas out due to feeling under the weather, Kyley Gary-Grayson (West Orange High School/N.J.) stepped up in her absence. The rising senior enjoyed another impressive game, scoring 16 points in Team Melious Lightning 17U Gold’s 61-49 victory over ISS JUS USS NE2K in the first round of the Splash National Championship today at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Universal Technical Institute-Bloomfield on Friday announced that enrollment in its new HVACR program has begun. Classes begin in September. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers is projected to grow 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. This underscores the need for technicians who support the systems that control air quality and temperature in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.