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Homecoming Night Set for Oct. 4, When Bloomfield High Football Team Plays Host to East Orange Campus
An old-time Big 10 football rivalry will continue on Oct. 4, when East Orange Campus High visits Bloomfield, in a 6:30 p.m. start from Foley Field.Bloomfield returns home from a 2-game road trip with a pair of victories, to improve to 2-3 on the season. East Orange has won three of its first four, with the only setback to Montclair, 19-12, on Sept. 21. This will also be 'Homecoming Night' at Foley Field, for Bloomfield High and the local community Both Bloomfield and East Orange play in the Super Essex Conference's Freedom Red Division.East Orange's head coach is John Jacob, who...
Discover the Most Haunted College in America – Right in New Jersey
Montclair State University is often regarded as one of the most haunted colleges in America. Over the years, countless reports of unexplained paranormal activities have emerged, including doors and windows slamming shut, lights mysteriously flickering on and off, and an eerie, persistent cold that can't be explained. Some students have...
NJ high school football player recovering after collapsing during game
ELIZABETH — An Edison New Jersey high school football player who collapsed on the field during a game Friday night in Elizabeth has returned home from the hospital after tests came back normal. According to the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Facebook page, one of its players, Chase Young,...
Bing: Social media threat against Columbia High School found to be ‘misunderstanding’
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ The South Orange & Maplewood School District has determined that the social media posts circulating online that threatened Columbia High School was a “misunderstanding” involving a student. Supt. Jason Bing updated the community on Sunday night about what he originally called in an earlier note a “concerning situation” that surfaced over the weekend. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBut authorities, including local law enforcement, school staff and medical professionals identified and evaluated the student responsible for the post, he said.“Authorities have confirmed that the student does not threaten the school community....
NJ Gov. Murphy pushes for 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Governor Phil Murphy wants to give more students a voice in who represents them on their school board. “We’re here for the very specific reason that we believe 16 and 17-year-olds should vote in elections,” said Murphy. While making a visit to a Hoboken High School AP Government class Tuesday, the Governor […]
Niche.com Rates West Essex School District Among the Best in the County
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – In its recently released ratings of the Best School Districts in New Jersey, Niche.com ranked the West Essex Regional District No. 3 in Essex County.Statewide, West Essex came in No. 17 out of 243 public school districts in the state, according to the study.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNiche.com also ranked West Essex No. 1 in Essex County for athletics, No. 10 in the state for athletes, and No. 4 in New Jersey for best places to teach.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 in New Jersey, with Princeton Public Schools at No 2, Millburn Township at No.3, Ridgewood Public School District at No. 4, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional at No. 5, Tenafly No 6, Summit at No. 7, Mountain Lakes at No. 8, School District of the Chathams at No. 9 and Haddonfield at No. 10.Niche rates high schools in academics, teachers, clubs and activities, sports, resources and facilities, diversity, college prep, administration and food.The full statewide rankings and evaluations can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Rutgers prof suspended over animal abuse allegations
✅ Xiaobing Zhang was suspended at FSU before coming to Rutgers. ✅ He denied pain relief to 1,500 animals, according to the allegations. ✅ Zhang was hired by Rutgers Medical School to start work Sept. 3. A newly hired Rutgers professor has been placed on paid leave after receiving a...
Newark Schools Reading Scores Inch Up to 31% at Grade Level
NEWARK — Standardized test scores presented to the Board of Education last week show that 31.4% of all students in grades 3 through 9 were proficient in English language arts, marking an increase from the 29% of students reading at grade level the prior year.Of third graders, 23.4% were reading at grade level, up from 19% of students proficient, according to the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) data presented by Rochanda Jackson, District Executive Director of the Office of Policy, Planning, Evaluation. Third-grade reading is a key milestone that predicts success in high school and beyond....
Niche Ranks Millburn High School 1st in Essex County & 13th in NJ
MILLBURN, NJ – Niche just released its Best High School rankings, and Millburn High School (MHS) was the top public school in Essex County. Niche rates high schools in academics, teachers, clubs and activities, diversity, college prep and administration.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMillburn received an overall grade of A+. Here are the individual grades: A+ Academics A+ Teachers A- Clubs & Activities A- Sports B- Resources & Facilities B Diversity A+ College Prep A Administration A Food Niche also revealed that Millburn is ranked...
Phillipsburg football stepping out - and up - to take on West Orange | Commentary
Phillipsburg football is stepping out Friday night. The Stateliners are making a longer trip than usual for their game, all the way to West Orange in Essex County, though it is a familiar site for wrestling fans because it often hosts a regional tournament. If you purchase a product or...
Mistakes, Injuries Contribute to Montclair’s Loss to Ramapo
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Caldwell-West Caldwell Superintendent of Schools Conklin to Step Down in 2025
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Caldwell-West Caldwell Superintendent of Schools Dr. Christopher Conklin announced during Monday’s Board of Education meeting that he will be finishing his four-year contract with the district and will not seek a renewal of the contract. Conklin’s last day will be June 30, 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERConklin read the following statement: “After careful consideration and deliberation, I have decided not to request the renewal of my contract as superintendent. I have already informed the Board of my decision and wanted to make this public now so that the Board has ample time...
Get Ready for Change: NYC’s First HBCU Early College Prep High School Set to Launch in September 2025, Offering Free Diplomas and Degrees
NYC is set to launch its first-ever HBCU Early College Prep High School in September 2025. This groundbreaking initiative offers students a chance to earn free diplomas and degrees, empowering the next generation. The post Get Ready for Change: NYC’s First HBCU Early College Prep High School Set to Launch in September 2025, Offering Free Diplomas and Degrees appeared first on Shine My Crown.
Passaic Valley High School Welcomes New Principal: Alumna Krista Voorhis Promoted to Leadership Role
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley High School (PV) has a new leader at the helm, as Krista Voorhis, a proud alumna of the school, steps into the role of Principal for the 2024-2025 academic year. The promotion was officially announced following the High School's Board of Education's approval of Superintendent Bracken Healy's recommendation.Voorhis, who is celebrating her 20th year in education, brings a wealth of experience to the position, having previously served in leadership roles as Vice Principal at Passaic Valley (2021-2024) and Palisades Park Jr./Sr. High School (2018-2021). Additionally, she spent 13 years as...
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