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New Jersey middle school appeases terrorist sympathizers
A middle school in Wayne, New Jersey, has apologized for a quiz question that called ISIS a terrorist group after backlash from terrorist-sympathizing organizations, showing how pro-terrorism rhetoric is continuing to infect academia. The question that caused controversy said, “It is a terrorist organization that commits acts of violence, destroys cultural artifacts, and encourages loss […]
Jasmine Akauola Appointed Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School
BERNARDSVILLE- At its Board of Education meeting on June 26, 2024, the Somerset Hills School District approved Mrs. Jasmine Akauola as Assistant Principal of Bedwell Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year. Beginning her career in education in 2005, Akauola has taught Pre-K, 3rd grade, 5th grade bilingual, and K-12 ESL. Most recently she served as the Program Supervisor of World Languages and ESL/Bilingual Education for Rahway Public Schools. Akauola is an adjunct professor at Union College of Union County and is a new staff member of the Institute for Intensive English. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR...
300 North Jersey athletes to watch in the 2024-25 school year
It's never too early to start looking ahead to the next year of high school sports in North Jersey. Off the heels of another successful North Jersey High School Sports Awards show, let's look ahead at the top athletes to watch in the upcoming school year. Most of the athletes on this list achieved either first...
Riker Hill Elementary School Principal Justin Toomey Announces Resignation
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Riker Hill Elementary School principal Justin Toomey has announced that he will be resigning from his position after five years of service to Livingston Public Schools (LPS). He will begin a new chapter of his career as the Superintendent of Schools in Hanover Township, whose board of education approved his appointment at its meeting on June 25.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Thank you for your support and encouragement along the way,” he said in a letter to the Riker Hill community. “Thank you for trusting me to serve as your children's principal. Thank you for your extreme kindness and generosity, making me feel like the most appreciated principal ever. We have been through a lot in these five years, and I'm grateful to have been surrounded by all of you each step of the way.” Toomey’s last day with LPS is still to be determined. The district immediately began the search for a new principal for Riker Hill upon Toomey’s resignation and is hopeful that a new principal can be named prior to the start of the 2024-2025 school year. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
West Orange Student Receives Sharing Network Foundation Scholarship
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Sharing Network Foundation an organization that raises awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation, recently awarded scholarships to seven New Jersey high school students. Lavarra (LJ) Hines, a West Orange resident and recent Newark Academy graduate, received one of the scholarships. According to the foundation, “Scholarships are awarded by the Sharing Network Foundation for their passion and dedication to raising awareness of organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 graduates were presented with their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence.” The Sharing Network Foundation’s scholarships are funded by the organization’s...
County College of Morris Awarded $650,000 Advanced Technology Education Grant from the National Science Foundation Leading Community College to Expand Data Science Program and Establish a Data Science Institute
RANDOLPH, NJ — County College of Morris (CCM) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $650,000 Advanced Technology Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, distributed over three years, will support the college’s expansion of its current nationally recognized Data Science program and aid in the establishment of a new, cutting-edge Data Science Institute. This initiative aligns with the college's commitment to innovation, academic excellence and meeting the evolving needs of the community and industry. Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM, expressed gratitude to NSF for the generous grant and emphasized its significance in advancing the college's mission. "Not only...
Roxbury Area Students Attain College Dean's Lists
ROXBURY, NJ - Colleges and universities continue to release spring semester Dean's Lists that include the names of Roxbury area students. The latest are below.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER At Rochester Institute of Technology: Keiko Takahashi of Flanders, who is in the film and animation program. Michael Bausch of Flanders, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program. Sydney Thumser of Landing, who is in the photographic and imaging arts program.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Jared Redington of Wharton, who is in...
Livingston Officials Honor Livingston High School's National Championship History Bowl Team
LIVINGSTON, NJ — After winning the 2024 National History Bowl competition, where the Livingston Lancers remained undefeated throughout the three-day tournament against the strongest 165 teams in the country, members of the Livingston High School (LHS) varsity History Bowl team, who also placed first in the state tournament, recently received proclamations from the Livingston Township Council in recognition of these accomplishments. LHS History Bowl team advisor Brynn Smith and members of the junior varsity (JV) team, who placed third overall in the state and 16th nationally, were also honored with township proclamations.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
Ramapo Indian Hills board to meet Monday, days after rescinding new super's contract
OAKLAND — The Ramapo Indian Hills Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Monday night, the first since it rescinded the five-year $1.9 million contract for its new superintendent. The board is expected to discuss unspecified personnel issues at the 7 p.m. meeting on the day Ronnie...
Bliss Earns Chatham Historical Society Scholarship with her Essay on How Her Family Came from India and Grew Roots in Chatham
CHATHAM, NJ -- Karina Bliss has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Margaret Keisler scholarship offered by the Chatham Historical Society for her essay: My Town by a River. The $1500 scholarship was presented to Bliss at her Chatham High School commencement exercises. The scholarship is named in memory of “Peg” Keisler, a lifelong resident of Chatham who was the Borough’s historian and dedicated educator.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As part of the scholarship process, students were asked to share their own stories. In her essay, Bliss recounted how her family, originally...
Halsted Middle School Announces 2023-2024 Fourth Marking Period Honor Rolls
NEWTON, NJ—Halsted Middle School announced the students who have earned High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the fourth and final marking period of the 2023-2024 school year. Students who have earned all A's or P's, with no unsatisfactory remarks, qualify for High Honor Roll. For Honor Roll students, they must earn all A's, B's, or P's with no unsatisfactory remarks.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Fifth Grade High Honor Roll: Gabriel Crespo Fifth Grade Honor Roll: Lightlyn Guevara, Brianna Harrison, Alanna SnyderDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND...
Newton Area Alumni Campus News – July 3, 2024
NEWTON, NJ – Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges. Salvatore Constantino, Erin Befumo and Olivia Kaiser received their undergraduate degrees from University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mikayla Cooke was named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester at Siena College in Loudenville, NY. Connor Kulawiak was named to the President’s List for the spring 2024 semester at The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. Hannah Horn and Bradley Rausch earned Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at The University of Scranton...
High School Students Awarded Scholarships by NJ Sharing Network
The Sharing Network Foundation recently awarded seven New Jersey high school students with scholarships for their dedication and urge to raise awareness for organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The members of the class of 2024 were given their scholarship awards at NJ Sharing Network’s headquarters in New Providence.
On Display: Arts and Crafts from the Livingston Chinese School
This July, arts and craft teacher assistant Linzy Mari Cheng is displaying artwork prepared by young kids (ages 4-7) from the Livingston Chinese school (academic year 2023 -2024). Here is Linzy’s statement on the exhibit:. During their art class, students have created their own masterpieces following a few minor...
N.J. high school baseball player succeeds on world stage with German national team
From Maplewood, N.J., all the way to Germany, Luca Sieger is making a name for himself. The New Jersey baseball standout is finding new avenues to get better in the always-chaotic baseball recruiting landscape, leading to him hitting the international circuit. Sieger, who played for two years at Montclair Kimberley...
West Essex and Caldwell H.S. Baseball Players Appear in Quad-County All-Star Game
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Three members of the West Essex High School baseball team, and one from Caldwell High School, took part in the Quad-County Underclassmen All-Star Games last Friday at Community Park in North Brunswick. Infielders Joe Panzarino and Max Garcia and outfielder Jack Epstein represented West Essex -- though Epstein was injured and unable to play in the game -- and Marco Sozio represented Caldwell. All four players just completed their junior years. They were on the Essex County roster for its game against Union County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Panzarino, a...
Montclair High School Baseball Kept ‘Train’ Rolling Despite Injuries
The Montclair High School baseball team could have easily pulled up stakes and called it a season this past spring. The Mounties fell to 7-6-1 near the end of April while being hit with a rash of injuries. “We lost three straight games and frankly were playing poorly,” said Montclair...
East Orange Scholar Excels at the University of Hartford
East Orange, NJ-The University of Hartford announced that Brianna Adams of East Orange has been named to the President's List for the spring 2024 semester. She is no stranger to the President's List, as she continues to excel at the University. 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 a 3.75 and receive grades of C or better.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the...
Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center Installs Communication Board for Inclusivity thanks to Berkeley Heights Education Foundation Grant
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. – Thanks to a grant from the Berkeley Heights Education Foundation (BHEF), a new communication board has been installed at the Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center. This board is designed to promote inclusivity by providing a clear and effective means of communication for all students, ensuring that every child can fully participate in playground activities. The grant proposal was prepared by Anthony Passalacqua, a Teacher of Special Education, and Suzanne Morley, a Speech-Language Pathologist. "We are eager to see the positive impact it will have on our students' experiences and interactions," said Passalacqua. "We sincerely appreciate the support of the BHEF grant, which has empowered us to enhance inclusivity within our school environment."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The BHEF is a nonprofit organization that raises funds to enhance educational excellence in the Berkeley Heights Public Schools. They sponsor programs that support innovative instruction, strengthen school-community ties, enrich students' appreciation for the arts and humanities, and augment technology resources throughout the district. For more information, visit BHEF's website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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