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Ocean County HS Football Coach Named NY Giants Coach of the Week! đ
This week one New Jersey high school got a very cool award and it happens to be in Ocean County. The New York Football Giants selected this week's "Coach of the Week" and Head Coach Mr. John Tierney of Pinelands Regional High School (Little Egg Harbor, NJ) was named as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 4 of the 2024 season.
Shore Conference football: Toms River North-Point Pleasant Borough goes down to the wire
POINT PLEASANT - The worst case scenario happened in the first half Friday night for the Toms River High School North football team in its dramatic come-from-behind 24-21 over Point Pleasant Borough in a key Shore Conference Class A South game at Al Saner Field. The Panthers, and their ground-eating triple option...
Gridiron girls: Twin sisters thriving on Asbury Park High School football team
This version of Hard Knocks features some football history and twin sisters Elani and Enyia Johnson.In the middle of a smashing, bashing practice is a set of twin sisters who play some of the toughest positions on the field. They are on the front line knocking out the drills."I enjoy playing football. I enjoy going up against bigger competitors to get myself better at the position I am in," Elani said."I'm learning new things, things I haven't learned yet," Enyia said. "Like when people want different gaps, or who am I supposed to block?"Eniya plays center, her sister Elani is...
Officiating mistake gives NJ HS football team a win
đ Freehold Township got an erroneous third attempt at a field goal. đ Red Bank's athletic director said mistakes are part of the game. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) is acknowledging an officiating error gave the Freehold Township High School football team an opportunity to win their Sept. 20 game against Red Bank Regional High School.
VOTE NOW: Hereâs Your Top 10 Ocean County High School Marching Bands, Who Will Be This Yearâs Winner?
Discover Ocean County's Top High School Marching Bands: Vote For Your Favorite Now!. Oh man, to me there is nothing better than a Friday night at a local football game listening to the marching band in their seats playing their hearts out. I love sitting right next to them in the bleachers. That is the BEST school spirit!
District receives Apple Distinguished designation
POINT PLEASANT BEACH â The Point Pleasant Beach School District has been designated as an Apple Distinguished District, it was announced at the Tuesday, Sept. 24, Board of Education meeting. Currently, there are 889 schools in 37 countries that are Apple Distinguished Schools. As of Tuesday, the district is one of only 17 school districts in the world to obtain the new âDistinguished Districtâ designation, which indicates that all schools in the district are Apple Distinguished.
Students who excel in AP exams honored
POINT PLEASANT â Advanced Placement (AP) students of Point Pleasant Borough High School were treated to a special breakfast as a massive banner was unveiled with all the studentsâ names who achieved a 3 and above. Last Friday, Sept. 20, the Point Pleasant School District held a special AP Banner & Breakfast celebration to recognize the high school students who passed their AP exams during the 2023-2024 school year.
Green Dragonsâ Football Memories Pass Test of Time
BRICK â Theyâre still talkinâ about this one â even though it took place way back in 1974. The Brick Township High School football team was undersized. No problem for the Green Dragons. They lacked speed. No problem. The team had heart. Big problem for the Camden Panthers. The Green Dragons had grit. Big problem for the Panthers.
Bay Head School approves 2024-25 district plans
BAY HEAD â The Bay Head Board of Education (BOE) approved its district plans at the recent meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. At this meeting, the BOE approved the Districtâs Safety and Security Plan, Professional Development Plan and Goals and Objectives for the 2024-2025 school year. The districtâs Safety and Security Plan is devised in collaboration with local law enforcement, emergency management and other key stakeholders.
Neptune Superintendent Tami Crader Awarded 2025 Central II Regional Superintendent of the Year by NJ ASA
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - On September 13th,  Neptune Schools Superintendent Dr. Tami Crader was named 2025 Central II Regional Superintendent of the Year by NJ ASA  by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA).  Dr. Crader received this recognition along with Jack Hurley of Rutherford (Region I) and Dr. Thomas Farrell of Brick (Region III).When reached by TAPinto Neptune for comment, Dr. Crader shared,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERI am very fortunate to work with very talented and dedicated staff members as well as a Board of Education that supports my leadership in the Neptune Township Schools. I have always been passionate about building a system of strong educators, well-rounded and culturally responsive curriculum offerings, and high quality instruction. I am thrilled to have been named the Central II Regional Superintendent of the Year and thank all of my colleagues and staff for their kind words of encouragement. As TAPinto Neptune has previously reported, Dr. Crader was also chosen as Superintendent of the Year by her Monmouth County colleagues. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Peace, love and kindness core to what makes Lavallette school strong
LAVALLETTE â Peace was truly in the air last week in Lavallette as the whole elementary school promoted peace, love and understanding in the Kindness Walk on Friday, Sept. 20. Superintendent and Principal of Lavallette Elementary School Lisa Gleason said, âWe are excited to be celebrating todayâs International Peace Day. What we decided to do to really commemorate the day â which is really important for kids and for all people in our school community â is to have a peace and kindness walk.â
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