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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,...
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...
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...
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
North Jersey school boards join in calls for reform to state aid funding formula
In response to a string of state education aid cuts that have been steeper than declines in enrollment — in one case by 20-fold — a group of suburban North Jersey school boards have united in calls for legislative reform. Several school boards in Morris, Sussex and Passaic counties have in recent weeks...
Central Bucks Again Talking About Closing Linden Elementary School
DOYLESTOWN, PA—It looks like Linden Elementary School is back on the chopping block as the Central Bucks School District works on a plan to revamp its aging buildings.At a meeting last week, the district’s Operations Committee reviewed plans to tackle eight of the district’s 15 elementary school buildings. At a meeting last week, the district’s Operations Committee reviewed plans to tackle eight of the district’s 15 elementary school buildings. The eight schools discussed are Barclay, Buckingham, Doyle, Gayman, Kutz, Linden, Titus and Warwick.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We know these buildings are in bad shape,”...
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...
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...
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
Basketball Clinic for Kids in Grades 4 - 8 to be Held at Parsippany Hills
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There will be a basketball clinic for boys and girls in grades 4-8 at the Parsippany Hills High School. It will take place on Tuesday, October 29th at the Parsippany Hills High School gym. The clinic will be run by Head Varsity Coach Mike Herzenberg. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe focus of this clinic will be tuning up preparation for upcoming tryouts and the winter season, breaking down a variety of drills and skills coaches assess during tryouts and to delineate playing time. Grades 4-5: 5:30-6:30pmGrades 5-8: 6:30-7:30pmRegister Here: https://forms.gle/hyYRG7mi5ipGaXvJ8DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. 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
Parsippany High Football Falls to Hanover Park in Friday Night Game
EAST HANOVER, NJ –The Hanover Park football team continued their undefeated season by defeating Parsippany 52-6 on Friday night in a game where defense and special teams shined for the Hornets.From the very first quarter, Hanover Park set the tone with explosive defensive plays. Joey Tantawi opened the scoring with a 33-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and later in the quarter, he added a 20-yard interception return to extend the lead to 21-0. In between, Joey Filippone added a 14-yard rushing touchdown.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe second quarter saw more...
HS Football: Tie Sends Wood-Ridge to 5th in Week 4 Rankings
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Cedar Grove remains on top of the North Group 1 football ranking in the Week 4 ranking released by gridironnj.com. on Sunday. The Panthers defeated Newark Collegiate, a Group 2 school, 52-14 over the weekend to remain in the top spot with a 5-0 record. Butler, who defeated Hasbrouck Heights 34-6 last Friday night, moved up three spots to second in the rankings. The Aviators dropped from 10th to 11th with the loss.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWood-Ridge, which was ranked second in the rankings last week, dropped to fifth...
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...
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