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Parents claim NJ teacher’s ‘extreme’ punishment goes too far in lawsuit
BELLEVILLE — A seven-year-old New Jersey boy was afraid to return to school after a punishment left him outside cold and alone, according to a lawsuit. The incident in the winter of 2023 was just one example of the institutional abuse faced by the second-grader at Belleville School #4, according to the lawsuit filed in Superior Court in Essex County on Aug. 2.
Morristown Girls Soccer Receives No. 5 Seed in 2024 Morris County Tournament
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown High School girls soccer team is the No 5 seed in the 2024 Morris County Tournament. The Colonials received a bye in the First Round and will face No. 12 seed Parsippany Hills in the Second Round which will be played on Wednesday October 9.The Second Round matchups are as follows:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNo. 1 seed Morris Knolls vs No. 16 seed Mendham. Morris Knolls had a bye in the First Round. Mendham defeated No. 17 Villa Walsh in Pk's in the First RoundNo. 2 seed Randolph vs...
Randolph Middle School Welcomes Special Guest Speakers from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
RANDOLPH, NJ- New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act designates the week of the first Monday in October each year as a “Week of Respect." School counselors, teachers, and administrators are using this week to organize different lessons and activities to promote healthy relationships and respect for others. To commemorate New Jersey’s Week of Respect, Morris County Prosecutor's Office Supervising Assistant Prosecutor Samantha DeNegri and Sergeant Patrick LaGuerre conducted their annual anti-bullying assembly for all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Randolph Middle School students.The students learned how to make safe and respectful behavior choices by watching a series of different scenarios where they were asked to identify potential concerns. The students then identified the negative behaviors they watched, and our distinguished guests shared what the potential consequences of those choices could mean. The presenters also reviewed bias incidents, bias crimes, and cyber harassment. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Clifton School Principal Dies: Remembering Jennifer Lucas
Jennifer Lucas, the principal of a Clifton elementary school, died on Monday, Oct. 7, school officials said.Acting Superintendent Mark Gengaro announced Lucas' death in a letter to families.Lucas, who helmed School Two, began working in the district as a music teacher at School 12 in 1995, where sh…
Montville High School Sports Roundup for Week of Sept. 30
MONTVILLE, NJ - Here is a look at how all Montville Township High School sports teams fared over the past week, starting on Monday, Sept. 30.FOOTBALLCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe football team was off this past week, following a 45-0 win over Parsippany Hills on Sept. 27. It will gear up for a big Homecoming game on Thursday, when it hosts perennial power West Morris at 6:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCERMontville, which now has a 6-3-2 record, played in only one match this week, which was a 3-1 loss to Sparta on Tuesday....
Sparta Football Shuts Out Dover
DOCER, N J – On Friday night, Sparta football went to Dover and came home with a 40-0 win. Spartan QB Shane Hoover connected 16 of 26 attempts in the air for 270 yards and four touchdowns. Hoover targeted four different players with touchdown passes. Stone Herbison got three, covering 69 yards and a trip to the endzone. Luke Doster snagged three for 48 yards and a TD. Christina Brevig grabbed three for 28 yards and a touchdown. Zack Vanaman only needed one pass for 37 yards to get six points for Sparta.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Kenilworth David Brearley Middle High School Update: Important Message from Acting Principal
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message regarding student safety from Acting Principal of David Brearley Middle High School, Madelyn Pavelchak.Good afternoon, David Brearley parents/guardians,CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWe take the safety and security of our school with the utmost seriousness. Nothing is more important than the safety of your children. We drill regularly, we are trained to handle all types of security threats, and we work hand-in-hand with the Kenilworth Police Department. Of course, everyone plays a role in the safety of our schools. This includes reporting concerns and/or threats when they arise. This...
Newton High School Football Shuts Out Jefferson
JEFFERSON, NJ – Newton High School football traveled to Jefferson on Friday night and came home with a 41-0 win. Nick Kuriko led the Braves' scoring effort with three touchdowns on 17 carries for 95 yards. Evan Cotter had two touchdowns with nine carries for 128 yards. Reid Corino crossed the goal line with two carries covering 24 yards.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAnthony Tuda had 10 carries for 32 yards. Colin Decker had eight carries for 16 yards. Steven Martinez, Ellsworth, Caden Armstrong and Brayden Alpaugh each had a turn moving the...
Warren’s Woodland School Hosts “myFace Wonder Project”
WARREN, NJ – On Friday, October 4th, Woodland School hosted an assembly for the students called “The myFace Wonder Project.” According to myFace, “The goal of the myFace Wonder Projectis to teach students of all ages the importance of empathy, inclusivity, and being an Upstander against bullying.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The assembly opened with Alexis Lindy, 5th grade student ambassador, speaking to the students and introducing the main speaker, Dina Zuckerberg, myFace Director of Family Programs. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE...
Unity Charter School's Workshop at ANJEE: A Unique Opportunity for Educators to Embrace Nature and Sustainability
MORRISTOWN, NJ - At the recent Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education (ANJEE) conference, educators were treated to a unique and enriching experience, led by Unity Charter School’s Director of Learning Acceleration, Jennifer Carcich (Jen). Her workshop, titled "Sit Spotting as a Starting Point to Taking Your Class Outdoors," provided an entry-level approach for teachers looking to introduce outdoor learning into their classrooms. The workshop offered a blend of practical techniques and educational philosophy, giving participants valuable tools to integrate nature-based learning into everyday lessons.Sit spotting is a simple yet transformative practice where individuals are encouraged to sit quietly...
WHRHS Boys Soccer: Watchung Hills Kicks New Providence, 4-2
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ —Watchung Hills (8-3) faced off against the New Providence Pioneers (7-3) on Tuesday and won, 4-2, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. The Warriors took the lead early in the first period, scoring a crucial goal, which set the tone for the remainder of the game. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We did not know much about our opponent today but we knew we had to be prepared for a good game,” said WHRHS head coach Estiven Benitez. “New Providence was a very tenacious team with several players that could cause trouble....
Voorhees Back on Track Overtaking Plainfield 47-22
GLEN GARDNER, NJ - Voorhees was back on track Friday evening, defeating the North Plainfield Canucks 47-22. Quarterback Sam Meekings was efficient and effective throughout the night, completing 9 of 12 passes for 202 yards and 3 touchdowns. Senior Jackson Trevaskiss was his main target throughout the evening with 5 receptions, 119 yards and 2 touchdowns. Junior Running Back Matteo Tramutola lit up the North Plainfield defense, rushing for 249 touchdowns on 23 carries and 4 touchdowns, and he also included a 58 yard reception for another TD. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERVoorhees’ defense held North Plainfield to 238 yards, led by Zach Taylor who managed 4 tackles and a fumble recovery.Voorhees (3-3) hosts Governor Livingston (2-4) Saturday, October 12th at 7:30pm - over their previous 5 matches, Voorhees maintains a 4-1 record against Gov. Livingston. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sparta High School Boys Soccer Honors Class of 2025 Seniors
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School honored the 20 seniors on the boys' soccer team before their game on Monday.Mario Graniello was escorted by his mom Monica and sister Mila. He said his favorite soccer memory is “my dad going to all my games for support when he was here and wasn’t deployed for the military.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERDaniel Grabowski was met midfield by his parents Andrew and Agnes and his brother David. His favorite soccer memory is “the bonding and friendships that being on the team brought in high...
SOMA Schools invite community to come together through The SEED Project
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ South Orange & Maplewood families are invited to grow and learn together as a community through the district’s new participation in The SEED Project.The project is a peer-led program “designed to build a conversational community that fosters personal, organizational, and societal change toward greater equity and diversity,” said a note from the district sent Monday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“The SEED Project is an enriching experience where we come together to engage in meaningful conversations about our lives, the systems that shape them, and the world we share,” the...
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