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Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
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.
Don Bosco Prep Coach Jean-Marc Oppenheim Named 2023-24 USA Fencing High School Coach of the Year
USA Fencing names Jean-Marc Oppenheim as the 2023-24 High School Coach of the Year for his exceptional impact on student-athletes at Don Bosco Prep High School in New Jersey, emphasizing core values like respect and teamwork. Awarded to Jean Marc Oppenheim for the 2023-24 season. The award recognizes outstanding high...
Lodi teen awarded prestigious state honor
LODI, N.J. (PIX11) — When Alex, a 16-year-old student at Lodi High School, first walked through the doors of the Lodi Boys & Girls Club three years ago, she was a different person. “I was definitely much more shy,” said Alex. “I didn’t know how to communicate well or how to present myself well.” Today, […]
School calendar change, A/C upgrades, questions on demographics, new sidewalk, more in WWRSD BOE session
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Westwood Regional Schools superintendent Jill Mortimer reached out to families on July 17 with an update from the July 11 school board meeting. She touched on the school calendar, class sizes, air conditioning upgrades, notes on Washington School, and the high school tennis courts. The board also...
Montville Township High School SAC President Ava Failla Asks Peers to Make a Difference
MONTVILLE, NJ – “The most important lesson I have learned in high school is having confidence and believing in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.” Those are the words of Ava Failla. Failla served as the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 Student Activities Counsel [SAC] President. During the MTHS graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Failla was one of four student speakers. Her remarks to the Class of 2024 focused on the most important lessons she learned during her four years as an MTHS student in the Montville...
Paramus Catholic football trying to block out the noise | State of the Program
PARAMUS − Greg Russo isn’t making any excuses. “This year is Year 3, they’re my kids, I can’t blame anyone else if they’re doing the wrong thing,” Russo said after a recent evening practice. “It’s all on us at this point.”. Since...
Irvington School Music Educators Are Prize Winners
This spring, the music teachers in the Irvington school district became five-time winners of a Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) award from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM). Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education is a signature program of the NAMM Foundation, recognizing...
NJ community colleges facing budget cuts get $20 million in funds restored by state
HACKENSACK — The state's community colleges are breathing a sigh of relief after a potential $20 million state budget cut was restored. For Bergen Community College, the cut would have resulted in a $1.8 million loss, which would have led to a tuition increase for its students, said college President Eric M. Friedman. ...
Clarkson Dean's List Includes Ridgewood Students
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Seton Hall University has announced their Dean's List for the Spring 2024 semester and it includes several Ridgewood natives. They accomplished this feat by earning a GPA of 3.4, with no grades lower than "C". The following Ridgewood students made the Spring 2024 Dean's List: Amy Awadalla Nardeen Isaac Gabriel Martinez Charles Setten Jessica Van Aken Read more Education news from around Ridgewood: Senior Profile: Ava Paliotta Senior Profile: Charlotte Papin Ridgewood Native Named to University of Iowa Dean's List For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lyndhurst football looks to put it all together this season | State of the Program
Consistency is the watchword for Lyndhurst as the football program approaches a century of varsity play. The Golden Bears’ 2024 season will be the 99th in school history, going back to (and including) the inaugural 1926 campaign. Lyndhurst made steady improvements through the first six years of coach Rich...
Fundraiser to Support Children of Montclair Schools Superintendent
The Montclair community is coming together to support the family of Montclair School Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Ponds, by starting a college fund for his three sons. A GoFundMe started by Tessie Thomas and shared by Montclair Schools PTA groups has raised more than $40,000 as of Thursday afternoon. The goal is to raise $150,000 to fund college for the Montclair Schools superintendent’s three young sons, ages 10, 12 and 14.
Hudson Link Sullivan Hosts Memorable Commencement
Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison, in collaboration with SUNY Sullivan and St. Thomas Aquinas College, organized a memorable commencement ceremony at Sullivan Correctional Facility. The event celebrated the remarkable achievements of 40 students who successfully earned their associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees. This graduation encompasses several milestones...
Request for Proposals (RFP) Food Service Provider for Nutley Public Schools
Request for Proposals (RFP) Food Service Provider for Nutley Public Schools RFP No: 202402 The Nutley Board of Education is requesting proposals for school food management services. The Food Service Management Company will provide management services according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and guidelines, as well as all other applicable state and federal laws.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq. The Food Service Management Company must currently be registered with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) Division of Food and Nutrition. Important Dates: ● Issuance Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024 ● Pre-Proposal/Bid Conference and Site Visits/Survey: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:30AM ● Question Deadline: Tuesday, July 30, 2024 ● Response Date: Friday August 2, 2024 ● Proposal Due Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024 4PM ● Bid Opening: Monday, August 12, 2024 10AM ● Potential Interviews: Thursday, August 15, 2024 For a copy of the complete RFP, access https://nutleyschools.org/FSMCRFP2024 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Multimillion-dollar project at Wayne preschool back on track after legal dispute
WAYNE — The Board of Education has approved a new contract for exterior improvements to Preakness School after its previous award was successfully challenged in court. Trustees passed a resolution at their most recent public meeting to hire SMAC Corp. for the $3.1 million project, which will include brick repointing, new windows and a partial roof replacement.
Irvington Debate’s Success at the Tournament of Champions
From April 3 to 7, students part of Irvington’s Debate Club competed in the National Parliamentary Debate League’s prestigious Tournament of Champions (TOC), hosted in Queens, New York. Later that week, other members participated in California’s State Debate Championships. TOC is the grand culmination for the top...
TZHS Youth and Government Members Attend National YMCA Conference
Four members of the Tappan Zee High School Youth and Government Club joined nearly 600 students from 44 states and Washington D.C. at the YMCA Conference on National Affairs earlier this month!. Co-President of the Youth and Government (YAG) Club Isabella P., rising seniors Valencia M. and Alexondria W. and...
District Announces Special Board Meeting Monday to Appoint Interim Superintendent
The Montclair Board of Education will hold a special Board meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024. The meeting, to appoint an interim superintendent, will be held virtually. The meeting will open at 6:30 p.m. and then immediately go into Executive Session. The Board will resume the regular public meeting at or about 7:30 p.m. or immediately following the Executive Session. Formal action may be taken. The meeting will be available live on Montclair TV33 and via live stream.
Kinnelon football intent on breaking through in 2024 | State of the Program
The 'win-now' mode is in full effect in Kinnelon. And based on traditional timeline expectations, third-year coach Dustin Grande is right on schedule. Since taking over at the Morris County school in 2022, Grande has spent his first two years establishing the foundation for a winning program. Last year, the...
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