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Summit Public Schools Hosts Strategic Planning General Session
SUMMIT, NJ -- Summit Public Schools hosted nearly 100 attendees at the District’s Strategic Planning General Session on Wednesday, October 16, in the Summit High School cafeteria.Through the facilitation of The Madison Institute, attendees received an overview of the strategic planning process, reviewed a sample plan from a surrounding district that The Madison Institute conducted, and participated in a SWOT analysis where people shared their perspectives on Summit Public Schools’ strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential opportunities and threats.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“The Strategic Planning General Session was a powerful reminder of the...
Mendham football races past Montville to win first division title in 20 years
MENDHAM − Mendham’s three-headed running game reared its head for the seventh straight week and the Minutemen secured their first division title in 20 years. Mendham, No. 6 in the latest Morris/Sussex Top 10 rankings, ran past No. 5 Montville, 28-0, on Friday night to capture the SFC Liberty Blue division title in...
Staten Island HS football weekend preview: After big Erasmus win, Curtis can’t rest on laurels vs. unbeaten JFK
After knocking Erasmus Hall from the unbeaten ranks in the PSAL two weeks ago, Curtis takes aim at another undefeated PSAL foe in John F. Kennedy Friday at home at 6 p.m. The two clubs enter with identical 4-0 marks in league play, and if last season’s PSAL 4A quarterfinal game is any indication, this game figures to be a great matchup.
Staten Island HS Football: Jeremiah Williams’ electric 4th quarter vaults St. Peter’s to comeback victory (photos)
St. Peter’s was in desperate need of some kind of a boost, a jolt, a stepping-stone, if you will, to bring it out of a game-long malaise that put the New Brighton school in danger of losing its homecoming game. Enter Benjamin Lopez. If you purchase a product or...
WHRHS Girls Volleyball Advances to Somerset County Semi-Finals with Victory over Montgomery
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) girls volleyball team showcased their dominance on the court as they triumphed over Montgomery High School in the quarterfinals of the Somerset County Volleyball Tournament on Thursday. With impressive set scores of 25-8 and 25-18, the Warriors secured their place in the semi-finals, demonstrating both skill and teamwork throughout the match.From the very beginning, WHRHS set the tone of the game with an aggressive approach. The first set saw the Warriors displaying remarkable teamwork, swift serves, and strategic plays that left Montgomery struggling to keep up. The WHRHS defense...
Deadline is Approaching for the "Myles Smiled on You Award", in Memory of Myles MIslavsky
Morristown, NJ – Online applications for the Myles Smiled on You Award are now open, announced the Morris Educational Foundation. This $5,000 Award, created in memory of Myles Mislavsky, a 2013 MHS graduate, reduces the burden of college or trade school student loans for Morristown High School (MHS) alumni. Graduates of Morristown High School can apply for this Award until Wednesday, October 30.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMyles Mislavsky was known for being kind, generous, and having a bright personality. Each year, his family – Hector Mislavsky, Judy Martinez and Jessie Mislavsky – honors his memory...
NJCU and MCCC Team Up to Offer an Affordable, Hassle-Free Transfer Experience
Good news for students in New Jersey! New Jersey City University (NJCU) and Mercer County Community College (MCCC) have joined forces to make transferring between the two schools easier than ever. They’ve just signed an agreement that helps students take the next step in their education without hitting roadblocks.
Football: Cranford Rallies to Beat Colonia, 18-13
CRANFORD, NJ – Tyler Veltre's 1-yard touchdown sneak in the fourth quarter gave Cranford an 18-13 football victory over Colonia on Friday night.Colonia (4-4) had gone ahead, 13-12, earlier in the quarter on a 15-yard TD pass from Dylan Chiera to Tyler Hermann.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAn earlier 1-yard TD run by Veltre and an extra-point kick by Chris Ambrosio had given Cranford (5-2) a 7-0 lead in the first quarter before Colonia tied the game in the second quarter on an 8-yard TD run by Kyle Bell and Anthony Garofalo's extra point.Ambrosio kicked a 39-yard field goal before halftime to give Cranford a 10-7 lead, and when the Cougars blocked a Colonia punt out of the end zone in the third quarter, they extended their lead to 12-7.Colonia is on the bubble for an NJSIAA Group 4 playoff berth, and might need a win at home next Friday night against Old Bridge (5-3) to secure a spot in the playoffs, which begin on Nov. 1. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Matthew Behne's Response to BOE Candidate Question 3: Academic Achievement
Mr. Behne's Response to the Third in a Series of Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates. Personally, I was never a fan of mathematics in my earlier years. Can I get a witness?. However, as time passed, I came to realize that the value of math extends beyond fields requiring constant calculations. It's sharpens the mind and optimizes cognitive efficiency, guiding individuals through life across all industries.
Saturday’s HS football roundup: Tottenville flattens Midwood; Petrides shuts out KIPP; PR loses
Tottenville, winner of six straight, tuned up for Friday night’s home showdown with Erasmus Hall by flattening Midwood, 42-0, Saturday in a PSAL 4A contest in Brooklyn. The Pirates’ offensive assault was led by the two touchdowns each from running backs Nic Constantino and Gavin Ledwith. If you...
East Brunswick: Enroll in Slime University Now Open at Brunswick Square
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Square got a new playplace yesterday, as Slime University oozed its way onto the Mall campus for a bit of gooey fun!Mayor Cohen, Economic Development Officer Rob Zuckerman, and Regional Chamber of Commerce Representatives Jay Grusholz and Ronnie Li were there to welcome another new entertainment business to East Brunswick.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSlime University is an interactive zone for kids to get pretty slimy while playing with gloopy globs of moldable color, making t-shirts, balloons, and models. “It's a great way to get those thumbs...
Clark School District Secures State Funds for Expanded Preschool Program
CLARK, NJ — Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education Acting Commissioner Kevin Dehmer announced on Wednesday, October 16, that “18 school districts have received Fiscal Year 2025 preschool expansion funds to establish or expand access to high-quality preschool programs in the 2024-2025 school year.” The Clark Public School District is one of the recipients. Clark received $1,860,188 for the school year and was the only Union County school district to receive the funding. The other 17 districts represent Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Sussex Counties.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
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