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Franklin’s Gabriella Stewart Awarded Prestigious Areté Scholarship
SOMERSET, NJ - Gabriella Stewart, a graduate of Franklin High School, has been awarded the 2024 Areté Scholarship, a $5,000 grant presented by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) in partnership with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), according to a press release. The scholarship is given to high school seniors who exemplify moral character, academic achievement, and commitment to their community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERStewart, who plans to attend Howard University to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a minor in Media, Communications, and Film, was chosen for her...
Newton District Cuts The Ribbon on New Science Labs During Tour of High School
NEWTON, NJ—Before the Newton Board of Education September meeting at Newton High School on September 24 the public and board of education members were invited to tour the school to see the updates to the facility. They also held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the two newly renovated science rooms.The tour began at 6 p.m. and was led by the new high school principal, Jon Deeb and Superintendent Joseph S Piccirillo.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERDeeb started in the senior lounge, where he noted that some of the changes that he and...
Sparta Girls Volleyball Defeats Morristown in Three-Set Thriller
SPARTA, NJ - The No. 13 ranked Sparta Spartans hosted the No. 9 ranked Morristown Colonials in a top-20 matchup. After being taken down on opening day in Morristown, the Spartans got revenge on the Colonials and recorded a win in a three-set thriller.Senior Giselle Faria said, “It felt amazing. We knew that we are a different team now from when we saw [Morristown] in September, so it was important for us to play our game and get the win.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERIn the first set, Aralyn Saulys got the Sparta offense running...
Phillipsburg Upsets Vernon in Second Round Hunterdon Warren Sussex Field Hockey
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Emma Butler scored in overtime off a corner to lead the 11th-seeded Phillipsburg High School field hockey team to a 2-1 victory over host and No. 6 seed Vernon in a Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament second round game on Tuesday.P’burg advances to play at third-seed Warren Hills (7-4) on Oct. 10 in the quarterfinals, two days after the teams meet in Washington Twp. in a Skyland Conference contest. The Blue Streaks beat the ‘Liners 5-1 on Sept. 12. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSophia Remian, the only senior on Phillipsburg’s roster,...
MK Recognized for 2024 AP School Honor Roll
Congratulations to Morris Knolls HIgh School which has been named to the 2024 AP School Honor Roll! Morris Knolls is a bronze member of the Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture, providing opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness. The College Board’s Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) enables students to pursue college-level studies—with the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both—while still in high school. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThrough AP courses in 38 subjects, each culminating in a challenging exam, students learn to think critically, construct solid arguments, and see many sides of an issue—skills that prepare them for college and beyond. Taking AP courses demonstrates to college admissions officers that students have sought the most challenging curriculum available to them, and research indicates that students who score a 3 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success in college and are more likely to earn a college degree than non-AP students. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Niche Ranks Morris School District as the No. 65 "Best School District in New Jersey"
MADISON, NJ – Niche.com just released its 2025 Best School Districts in New Jersey and the Morris School District was ranked No. 65. The Morris School District was ranked No.10 as the Best School District in Morris County but the No. 1 Most Diverse School in the county.Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest was ranked No. 1 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...
Gerdes’ Goal Wins for MK, 2-1
DENVILLE, NJ – Sophomore Abagail Gerdes’ first goal of the season 4:45 into the final period proved to be the difference as Morris Knolls defeated Jefferson, 2-1, in a high school field hockey game played at Knolls Wednesday, Oct. 2.Gerdes was assisted by fellow sophomore midfielder Elizabeth Boyle, who had scored an unassisted goal in the third period to create a 1-1 tie after Jefferson had scored the only goal of the first half.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBoyle’s goal was her fourth of the season; her assist was her first.Senior goalie Emily Hollner had to make but one save to record the goaltender’s victory. Morris Knolls put four shot on Jefferson’s goal.The Lady Eagles’ overall season record improved to 8-2-1; Knolls is 5-1-1 in the North Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division. The Lady Eagles are in second place in the division, trailing Mount Olive (10-1, 8-0). Jefferson is 6-5 overall and a division-leading 3-0 in the NJAC Colonial Division. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Knolls Bows to Montville, 2-0
DENVILLE, NJ – Morris Knolls kept it close in the first game, but it was all Montville in the second game as the Lady Mustangs beat the Lady Eagles, 2-0, in a high school volleyball game play Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Montville.Senior Bri Finley led Knolls in digs with 10; junior Olga Rostek finished with six digs and two kills; junior Lauren Dunco had four digs and four assists; and junior Olivia Buitrago had four digs and two kills.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERKnolls’ season record dropped to 5-8 overall and 1-5 in the North Jersey Athletic Conference American Division. Montville improved to 7-3 overall and 4-2 in the NJAC American. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Increased enrollment, PILOT funding controversy debated by Parsippany BOE candidates
The public feud between members of the Parsippany Board of Education and Mayor James Barberio over future funding was a front-and-center topic during an online debate Tuesday between five board candidates looking to fill three seats in Morris County's largest school district. Three incumbents - Suzy Golderer, Judy Mayer and Sheethal Abraham -...
Parsippany Boys Soccer Takes the Win in Game Versus Morris Tech
PARSIPPANY, NJ– The Parsippany boys soccer team secured a solid 3-1 victory against Morris Tech on Monday. The win improves Parsippany's record to 4-6 on the season, while Morris Tech falls to 4-8.Parsippany wasted no time taking the lead in the first half, with David Ferriera netting the opening goal, assisted by Christian Castano. Morris Tech quickly responded when Crew Amijo leveled the match at 1-1, thanks to an assist from Jack Garing.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFerriera continued to shine, scoring his second goal later in the first half, once again assisted by Castano, giving Parsippany a 2-1 lead going into halftime.In the second half, Parsippany extended their lead with Ashton Morey scoring the third and final goal, assisted by Ferriera, sealing the 3-1 victory. Parsippany's defense held strong throughout the match, led by goalkeeper Aleks Dobrijevic, who made nine key saves to keep Morris Tech from mounting a comeback. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Randolph High School Ram Report Prepares Students for Postgraduate Broadcasting Success
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Ram Report is a student produced morning television broadcast at Randolph High School. Approximately 32 students serve in a variety of leadership roles to develop a news show that is comparable to experiences they would have in professional broadcasting. Technical crew roles include a Director, Producer, Assistant Director, Technical Director, Floor Manager, Teleprompter Operator, Audio Operator, and Camera Operator. An editorial team also consists of other roles such as an additional dedicated Director, Segment Package Producer, Sports Package Producer, Graphic Designer, Anchor, Co-Anchor, Sports Reporter, Weather Reporter, and Package Reporter. While the club is advised by Media...
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