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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...
Under the Stars Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Randolph
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph High School Marching Rams will host its 50th Annual Under the Stars competition Sat., Sept. 28. The annual event, which has been hosted since the 1970s, is an opportunity for marching bands from across North Jersey to compete. As the host high school, the Marching Rams will not receive a score or placement. However, the Marching Rams will receive commentary from the judges which is helpful for the students as the season continues. The program has already had a successful start to the year, taking 1st place at Roxbury’s competition. This year, 14 regional bands...
Klingener Hat Trick helps stop Sparta
DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls High School boys soccer team – with hat-trick help from senior Matthew Klingener – handed Sparta its first loss of the season, a 3-0 decision in a morning match played on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Knolls.Sparta entered the game with a 6-0-1 record and in first place in the North Jersey Athletic Conference’s National Division with a 5-0-1 mark. The Spartans are now tied with Montville for the division lead with Knolls two games back in fourth place.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Golden Eagles have won their last two games and are 5-4-1 overall and 3-3-1 in the division – in fourth place two games behind the leaders.Klingener scored all three goals in the second half and now has 11 for the season. Senior Will Woods and junior Ben Priestner each had assists.Junior Angelo D’Asti was called upon to make three saves in registering his first shutout of the season. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newton High School's In-Person Back to School Night to be a 'Fun Event' on October 3
NEWTON, NJ – The staff at Newton High School is looking forward to seeing parents at Back to School night on October 3 beginning at 7 p.m. It will be a “big night” that parents “won’t want to miss,” according to Newton High School’s Carla Brunelle.Newton Pride Foundation and Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce are joining in to make the in-person back to school night a great event. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to the GNCC, members of the Newton High School community will receive a free raffle ticket as they enter the back to school night event and there will be giveaways for attendees as well. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sparta High School Football Wins Big Over Vernon
SPARTA, NJ –The Sparta High School football game on Friday night seemed to be two different games; the first half and the second half. The Spartans beat the Vernon Vikings 30-13 under the lights on Cassels field.The first half was a battle between two teams who each started with three consecutive wins. Vernon started with a touchdown on their first play but a fumbled snap for the extra point left them with six.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSparta answered back with Stone Herbison running in a 12-yard pass from Shane Hoover. Brody Tanyeri’s...
Sparta Education Association: Good News for September
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district.Good Evening, My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association and Sussex County Education Association. We have almost completed our first month of school. And this marathon is on pace for a record-breaking year. There are many exciting events in the works and we look forward to sharing those with you next month- including the unveiling of an amazing reading resource for the entire community and an innovative partnership that...
Both Parsippany High Schools' Girls Volleyball Teams Receive Seeds for Tournament
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Parsippany Hills girls volleyball team are the No. 9 seed in the 2024 Morris County Tournament. The Parsippany High girls volleyball team is the 23rd seed. The seeds for the tournament are:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNo. 1 seed Morristown (bye)No. 2 seed Montville (bye)No. 3 seed Roxbury (bye)No. 4 seed Morris Knolls (bye)DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.No. 5 seed Mount Olive (bye)No. 6 seed West Morris (bye)No. 7 seed Mendham (bye)No 8 Jefferson vs. No 25 Whippany ParkNo. 9 Parsippany Hills vs No. 24 Morristown BeardNo. 10 Chatham vs No. 23 ParsippanyNo. 11 Madison vs No. 22 PequannockNo. 12 St. Elizabeth vs No. 21 DoverNo. 13 Morris Hills vs No. 20 Villa WalshNo. 14 Kinnelon vs No. 19 Morris CatholicNo. 15 Mountain Lakes vs No. 18 Morris TechNo. 16 Hanover Park vs No. 17 RandolphThe Semifinals will be played on October 9 at Randolph with the finals being played on October 18 at FDU. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bergen County Regional School District Appoints New Superintendent: Meet Dr. Patrick McQueeney
The Westwood Regional Public School District has appointed a new superintendent.Dr. Patrick McQueeney, who has been serving as the leader of Wanaque schools since 2021, will helm the Westwood Regional School District (WWRSD) come November.The move was approved at the Thursday, Sept. 26 WWRSD Board …
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...
Delbarton football shuts down Seton Hall Prep in decisive win
WEST ORANGE − Delbarton’s defense was flawless and its offense was nearly perfect on Saturday afternoon. The Green Wave defense earned their second shutout of the season and the offense scored on seven of nine possessions in a 40-0 rout over rival Seton Hall Prep in a SFC United White matchup at Brendan...
O'Brien Scores Goal in 10th Minute as Chatham Boys Soccer Holds on to Win, 1-0, on 'Cougar Night' vs. Morris Hills
CHATHAM, NJ – It took some extra hustle from senior midfielder Danny O'Brien to beat the keeper to the ball and score the only goal of the game, lifting Chatham to a workmanlike 1-0 boys soccer win vs. Morris Hills on “Cougar Night” Friday.Chatham got its goal from O'Brien in the 10th minute and held on for the shutout win posted by junior goalie Jack Paone, who was well protected all night.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSenior midfielder Adam Petitjean has been sparking the offense since being moved to the right flank...
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