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Class of 2024: College of Staten Island graduates 2,042 students (108 photos)
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HS wrestling: Staten Island coaches pick 2 Wrestlers of Year and 8 all stars, as well as 2nd and 3rd teams
The 2023-24 wrestling season was filled with strong teams in both talent and numbers. Teams showed record roster numbers allowing for depth at most weights giving Staten Island a greater stronghold on New York City wrestling. There was no Mayor’s Cup this year due to a power outage at the...
Woodbridge Students Get a Glimpse of Municipal Government
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Ten local high school students got a firsthand look at Town Hall’s inner workings during Woodbridge’s annual “Youth in Government Day,” on Tuesday, May 21st. Participating on Tuesday were: Woodbridge High School juniors Angelise Benimadho, Jake Carbone and Leeana Lucas along with Sofia Grasso, Gracie Grabiel and Lezliebeth Rodriguez from Colonia High School; Suhani Dubey, Surina Ediga and Darshana Shah from John F Kennedy High School; and Benjamin Sachewicz, from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Our annual ‘Youth in Government Day’ gives high school...
Manasquan Board of Education Selects New Manasquan High School Principal
Dr. Matthew Kukoda will be the new principal of Manasquan High School, effective July 15th. Kukoda, currently the principal of Holmdel High School, will succeed Robert Goodall, who will become superintendent, replacing the retiring Frank Kasyan on July 1. Mr. Goodall and members of the Board of Education conducted an extensive search process to fill the soon-to-be-vacant principal position. The selection committee received 47 applications and narrowed them down to the seven most qualified candidates. "I'm thrilled with the committee's choice. Mr. Goodall ran a very rigorous evaluation process, and we reached a proper conclusion," stated current...
Monsignor Farrell High School senior presented with 2024 Petrides Student Award for Excellence
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Monsignor Farrell High School student was honored with the Michael J. Petrides Student Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science this week. The award is named for Michael J. Petrides, a Staten Island educator who died in 1994. It is given to a graduating high school senior who excels in math and science.
High school government students observe board of education operations
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — Students of Michele Mosca’s 11th-grade Advanced Placement (AP) Government and Politics class had the opportunity to observe, ask questions and obtain a better understanding of how local government bodies run and operate, during the May 21 board of education meeting. “Some of my students are here tonight to have as part of the closure to the entire school year’s worth of learning…what the topics are that our curriculum based look like in reality,” said Mosca.
Fired Perth Amboy teacher loses license for students' 'Truth or Dare' game
PERTH AMBOY - The state Department of Education has upheld the teaching license revocation of a former Perth Amboy High School teacher who allowed students to play "Truth or Dare," which resulted in a boy touching the breast of a girl and another female student performing a lap dance with a boy.
Staten Island HS baseball roundup (2 games): Tottenville stunned in PSAL AAA playoff ouster; No. 1 MSIT rolls in AA
Staten Island schools have typically made noise in the PSAL playoffs in recent years, but the borough has just one representative remaining after round two. And it’s not who you might think. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
5,000 school children cheer on the Staten Island FerryHawks
The Staten Island Ferryhawks (15-9) came to the ballpark for an early morning game against the Long Island Ducks Wednesday and were greeted by thousands of screaming school children from almost 40 schools. The 5,284 fans in the park was an attendance record for the Island’s pro baseball team --...
And 2024’s ‘Marquee Award’ Winners are …
CARTERET, NJ — High schools in Middlesex and Somerset counties, and their many talented students, have won first place “Marquee Awards” for 2024 musical productions in 17 categories at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center’s recent red-carpet event. Woodbridge High School’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” won the first place Marquee Award for best overall stage production. Woodbridge High also won first place awards for best chorus, best costumes, and best lighting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Multiple awards also went to high schools in Edison, Highland Park...
HS girls’ flag football: Badalamenti, dominant D lead defending champ Susan Wagner back to PSAL semis
Susan Wagner used a stifling defensive effort picking off eight passes, registering three sacks and holding visiting JFK Campus to just 47 yards of offense in 43-6 PSAL quarterfinal pasting Thursday at the winner’s Sea View turf. The defending PSAL 2A champion Falcons have now won 21 straight league...
Staten Island middle school students debate in state championship | In Class column
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island middle school students qualified and won several awards during a citywide debate championship. Paulo Intermediate School (I.S. 75) in Huguenot qualified for the New York City-level of the Urban Debate League State Championships on April 13, which was held at Midwood High School in Brooklyn.
Potential buyers for St. John’s University Staten Island campus continue to be evaluated
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The classrooms are now empty at St. John’s University’s Staten Island campus and the final class of seniors received diplomas during a poignant graduation ceremony in Queens on May 19. According to representatives from the university, the transition of the storied property on Grymes Hill is now underway.
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