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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...
Belvidere football swamps archrival North Warren with first-quarter surge
Thanks to junior linebacker Nathan Sussko’s tackle in the end zone on the game’s first play from scrimmage, Belvidere had a lead 14 seconds into the game and never looked back. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Mendham football races past Montville to win first division title in 20 years
MENDHAM − Mendham’s three-headed running game reared its head for the seventh straight week and the Minutemen secured their first division title in 20 years. Mendham, No. 6 in the latest Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings, ran past No. 5 Montville, 28-0, on Friday night to capture the SFC Liberty Blue division title in...
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
Plainfield BOE President Hanae Wyatt Resigns as Director of District Contracted Preschool
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Citing personal concerns and a difficult decision, Plainfield Board President Hanae Wyatt resigned from her job as Director of Little Hearts Learning Center in August. Little Hearts is one of around a dozen childcare centers that contract with the Plainfield Public Schools.TAPinto Plainfield acquired a letter that the center's new director sent to parents to kick off the school year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“It is with great enthusiasm that I join this wonderful community of learners and caregivers," wrote Kindness Pollard after introducing herself. "With many years of experience in early...
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...
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...
Roxbury Field Hockey Advances in County Tournament
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury High School field hockey team on Wednesday trounced Morris Hills in Morris County Tournament action, a win that enabled the Gaels to move on in the tournament.The 8-7 Gaels defeated the 1-10-2 Crusaders 6-0 in the First Round matchup. The win sets up Roxbury to take on Mountain Lakes in a Second-Round game on Saturday at Mountain Lakes. The Gaels are ranked at 13 while the Lakers - enjoying an 11-2 record - are ranked fourth.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn Wednesday's game against Morris Hills, which was ranked at twentieth, Roxbury scored its first three goals in the first quarter and its other trio of goals in the third quarter.The first-frame goals were made by Sophia Olives, Brooke Franetovich and Avianna Zanna. Franetovich made two of the third-period goals while Laela Ambrosi made one.Roxbury has now won its last three games. Saturday's game against Mountain Lakes will mark the first time the Gaels played the Lakers since October 2016. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Join County College of Morris for its First-Ever Cybersecurity Night
RANDOLPH, NJ: The Department of Information Technologies at County College of Morris (CCM) will host its first-ever Cybersecurity Night on Wednesday, October 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is open to the community and will promote cybersecurity awareness and best practices to stay safe in an increasingly digital world. Cybersecurity Night will feature various sessions throughout the evening targeted to students, professionals and the community. Attendees will be presented with a wealth of information on cybersecurity and can take part in a panel discussion with cybersecurity industry professionals as well as a student-run helpdesk. Light refreshments will be...
Deadline is Approaching for the "Myles Smiled on You Award", in Memory of Myles MIslavsky
Morristown, NJ – Online applications for the Myles Smiled on You Award are now open, announced the Morris Educational Foundation. This $5,000 Award, created in memory of Myles Mislavsky, a 2013 MHS graduate, reduces the burden of college or trade school student loans for Morristown High School (MHS) alumni. Graduates of Morristown High School can apply for this Award until Wednesday, October 30.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMyles Mislavsky was known for being kind, generous, and having a bright personality. Each year, his family – Hector Mislavsky, Judy Martinez and Jessie Mislavsky – honors his memory...
Key Game for Bloomfield High Football, at Livingston, Awaits on Oct. 18
Believe it or not, the high school football regular season in New Jersey is quickly winding down.For the Bloomfield Bengals, there are two games left in the regular season, both on the road. Head coach Mike Carter's team will take a 3-4 record into a key game, at Livingston High, on Oct. 18, in a 7 p.m. kickoff. The regular season finale is on Oct. 25, at West Orange, in a 7:30 p.m. game.The Bengals' chances of qualifying for the NJSIAA playoffs are slim, but a win over Livingston, which is 3-3 and battling a playoff berth, could help...
Millburn Students Praise Grading & Assessment Policy at October 14 Meeting
MILLBURN, NJ – Although parents have already witnessed and engaged in contentious discussion surrounding the Board of Education (BOE)’s new grading policy for over a month, Monday’s BOE meeting once again left everyone on the edge of their seats, due to the long-awaited input of Millburn High School (MHS) students.The presence of students at BOE meetings is a rarity. Save for the few students who spoke last year on the topics of Advanced Placement (AP) classes and mental health, few students, with a long week of exams and assignments ahead of them, are willing to spend their Monday evenings at a...
RVCC Names Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Darren Smith of Bridgewater has been named the inaugural Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC). Smith will support strategic leadership, oversight, and management of the College's ongoing assessment, institutional research, use of data, and institutional effectiveness. He also will serve as RVCC’s Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and will assist with such areas as collegewide resource and budget allocation and the creation of strategic and master plans.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We are excited to welcome Darren Smith to Raritan Valley Community College as...
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