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Huge budgeting error forced N.J. school district to cut 93 staff, including teachers
As East Orange schools operated on a half day schedule on Friday for the second day in a row, the superintendent attributed the district’s cut of 93 positions to local officials mistakenly expecting more state aid when approving this year’s budget. East Orange’s school board voted to slash...
East Orange School District holds town hall after outrage, teacher protests over staffing cuts
The East Orange School District will operate on a half-day of classes again Friday, after a shortened school day on Thursday.It comes after nearly 100 staff layoffs were announced. The school district then held a town hall to address the sudden shortened school day on Thursday after teachers called out sick in protest along with an explanation of sudden job cuts.Parents were forced to scramble to find care for students after the district suddenly called for the shortened day when too many teachers called out sick in protest.Angry parents and teachers sounded off in East Orange, New Jersey, where a...
Sparta Football Defeats West Milford
WEST MILFORD, NJ – Sparta High School took down West Milford on Friday night taking the game 42-14. Spartan QB Shane Hoover threw for more than 300 yards, connecting with Christian Brevig for 101 of them. Hoover completed 17 of 27 attempted throws as he closes in on 3000 career passing yards. Sparta Brady Shagawat started off the scoring early making the most of a 75-yard pass taking it in for six. Brevig snagged a 42-yard pass for the second Spartan TD in the first quarter. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBrevig went again in...
DeLorenzo leads Ramapo gymnastics team to title at Bergen County Championships
All-around champion Sophia DeLorenzo led Ramapo to the team title at the Bergen County Championships on Friday at Ridgewood High School. Ramapo put together a winner score of 107.925, while Pascack Hills finished second with 102.775, followed by Holy Angels (100.775), Ridgewood (100.35), and Indian Hills (89.85). In the all-around...
Congrats to the North Jersey students of the week for Oct. 18, both from Lodi
NorthJersey.com is back with its "Student of the Week" recognition – which highlights exceptional students throughout the school year. Every week during the school year, North Jersey school districts nominate outstanding students for recognition in The Record, and on NorthJersey.com and in the Daily Record. ...
Observations About Sparta High School's Cell Phone Policy from Students, Teachers and Administrators
SPARTA, NJ - Many states in the US have opted towards a restrictive cell phone policy. Following a national trend towards a more focused education, Sparta High School has incorporated this “Phone Box” since the beginning of the year. However, there are varying interpretations on if this system is actually a positive utilization of the school's time. As the year continues, teachers feel that not only has the system allowed their students to be more engaged in class but also communicate more with classmates. Sierra Mitchell, Sparta High School Spanish teacher, shares that her students were getting...
Football: West Essex Rallies to Hand Hanover Park its First Loss, 22-21
EAST HANOVER, NJ -- After falling behind by 14 points in the first 10 minutes of the game, West Essex stormed back for a 22-21 football victory over previously undefeated Hanover Park on the road Friday night.The victory was the 114th in the career of head coach Chris Benacquista, making him the winningest football coach in West Essex High School history.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFullback Brady Phillips' 4-yard touchdown run with 6:43 left in the third quarter followed by Robert Warmington's extra point gave West Essex (6-1) a 22-21 lead, and...
Madison Junior School to Hold a Centennial Celebration
MADISON, NJ - On Saturday, October 26, 2024, there will be a special ceremony to commemorate the Centennial of the Madison Junior School (formally both Madison High School and Madison Junior School) at 10:30 a.m. . The Centennial Celebration will continue through 2pm. During the Centennial Celebration, there will be a ceremony replicating the ceremony that took place in 1924. During this community-wide event, we will open the time capsule hidden inside the cornerstone 100 years ago. The Centennial Celebration will include a pop-up museum where attendees can walk through 100 years of MJS history. Visitors will see how the school came to be while growing and evolving into the amazing school it is today. Additionally, we will be offering tours of the building, student performances, and displays by current students, along with many other exciting activities. Stephen Finkelstein, sixth grade social studies teacher at Madison Junior School, has been working on this project for several years, gathering photographs, yearbooks, and stories from when the school was in the planning stages in the early 1920s through today. He's also created a Web site filled with photos, timelines, and information. View it HERE: https://sites.google.com/madisonnjps.org/mjs100/home For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
WHRHS Boys Soccer: Watchung Hills Dominates Millburn in 2-0 Victory
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills shut out the Millburn Millers on Friday, 2-0.“A great bounce back performance from the guys after a tough loss to Pingry this week,” said WHRHS head coach Estiven Benitez. “We are heading into the final stretch of the season before the State tournament begins in November. The boys have really done well to put themselves in a good position for the post-season. Now it is all about keeping bodies fresh and mentally staying attached to our goals and objectives.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERA quick turnaround because we play Summit...
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