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Rahway High School Announces Students of Month for September/October
RAHWAY, NJ — Rahway High School has just announced its Students of the Month for September/October.They are:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER 9th Grade :Tamara Campbell 9th Grade: Doreen Ofori 10th Grade: Lucas DeCastro 10th Grade: Hazel Hernandez 11th Grade: Aiden Luna 11th Grade: Charlet Schmitt 12th Grade: Nichole Collazos Duque 12th Grade: Nyissa Patten Congratulations to all those recognized![Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Bloomfield High Band Off to a Tremendous Start in Competition, Taking First Place Across the Board on Sept. 28
A new season is underway for the Bloomfield High School band, and the early results are outstanding.Led by its band director, Natalie Kerr, the Bengals began its first season in Tournament of Bands Group 1, Open Class. Last year, they were promoted to Open Class after winning Region 10, NJ State, & Atlantic Coast Championships.This year's field show, is entitled "Hide & Seek," and includes music written by Marty McCartt, Visual Design by Joshua Potter, and Percussion by Joseph Itkor. The band plans to perform at the following competitions as well as all BHS football games throughout the season. The team's first...
Community Members Say Stakeholders Need More Input in Millburn’s New Grading & Assessment Policy
MILLBURN, NJ – At recent Board of Education (BOE) meetings, the spotlight has been on Millburn High School’s Grading & Assessment update. Faculty and staff have delivered a number of presentations defending the motivations behind and goals of the policy, but the area of concern for most stakeholders has been the promise for reassessment opportunities. Last Monday, these concerns shifted to larger questions of whether certain stakeholders –- including teachers, parents and students – have had enough of a say as this policy is being implemented in Millburn High School.Millburn Education Association (MEA) President Lois Infanger suggested at Monday’s meeting that...
After a community push, new traffic light is installed by this Staten Island school
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The city Department of Transportation (DOT) said it is hoping to “enhance safety” for students through the installation of a new traffic signal at St. Joseph Hill Academy, Arrochar. The DOT recently installed the new traffic light on the northern end of Hylan Boulevard.
CSI discontinues campus loop bus and Staten Island Ferry shuttle
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The College of Staten Island (CSI) in Willowbrook has discontinued its campus loop bus service and shuttle services to and from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal in St. George. According to the college, the services were discontinued starting the fall 2024 semester after 80% of...
New Verizon Wireless Hotspot Connects Rahway Students Wherever They Go
Rho Eta Sigma, the student newspaper of Rahway High School (RHS), has a new editor-in-chief, Ava Longo. She has even made a bit of history, becoming the first sophomore in the history of Mr. Brighouse's 12-year tenure as newspaper advisor to assume the top student spot. The editor-in-chief position has historically been filled by a junior or senior journalism student.Mr. Brighouse said, “This year, Ava distinguished herself early on as a self-motivated and enthusiastic student full of great ideas and committed to the success of the school newspaper. It was very clear to me that she...
Proponent Federal Credit Union Grant to Rotary Club Boosts Nutley Students' Futures
Last week, I had the honor of accepting a generous $2500 donation from Proponent Federal Credit Union on behalf of the Nutley Rotary club. This contribution will go directly toward scholarships for Nutley High School students, helping to shape their futures. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERA heartfelt thank you to the entire Proponent team for making this possible and for the incredible support you continue to provide to our community and the other charities that receive support through your $50,000 grant! I am also grateful for the invitation to your beautiful ribbon-cutting event – it was a...
A Look Back: The ‘Andres’ were among Staten Island’s leaders in HS football statistics 20 years ago
New Dorp running back Andre Smith was a man on a mission during the 2004 high school football season on Staten Island as he compiled an Island-high 23 touchdowns to capture the scoring title with 148 points, which is 34 more than second-place finish Andre Cirino of Susan Wagner (114).
Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Senior Mac Bastable Enters His Second Year as BOE Student Rep
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS senior Mac Bastable is now in his second year of serving as a student representative for the SPF student body on the district’s Board of Education. Initially serving as the BOE’s junior representative, Bastable advanced his role to being the senior representative for the 2024-25 school year. “As a student representative to the Board of Education, I provide insight [from] the perspective of a current high school student, [allowing for] the consideration of student input in decision-making processes that directly impact our educational environment,” Bastable told TAPinto.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
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...
Henry Harris Students Visit Bayonne's oyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military and Veterans’ Museum
BAYONNE, NJ - Every year, thousands of Bayonne school children walk through the doors of the Joyce-Herbert VFW Post 226 Military and Veterans’ Museum on West Ninth Street.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERRecently, students from Henry Harris visited the museum as part of their studies on WWI.Speakers included Army Chemical Corps Commander Glen J. Flora and Marine Purple Heart Combat Veteran Walter Kaczmarek, Jr. The students had questions that helped them understand what veterans went through for their freedom and for the love of their country. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mistakes, Injuries Contribute to Montclair’s Loss to Ramapo
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Girls Soccer: Colonia Shuts Out JFK-Iselin, 2-0
ISELIN, NJ — The Colonia High School Patriots girls' soccer team scored two goals in the second half and held on for a 2-0 victory over JFK of Iselin on Monday.Leslie Suarez gave Colonia (5-3-1) a 1-0 lead with a goal assisted by Abigail Araujo two minutes into the second half. The Patriots built a 2-0 lead on Alexandra Weiman's goal with 24 minutes left in the game. She received an assist from Kyra Bridgeforth on the play.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERColonia had a commanding 9-1 advantage in shots on goal, but Mustangs goalie Kylie Ondeyko kept things close with seven saves. Colonia also defeated JFK (5-7) by a score of 1-0 on Sept. 13. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dominant Rushing Performance Powers Verona Football To Victory Over Newark Central
VERONA, NJ - Verona Varsity Football defeated Newark Central 31-20, due in large part to a dominant rushing performance. The win moves the Hillbillies to 4-1 on the season. Running back Bodie Maisano led the charge, rushing 24 times for 148 yards. Wide receiver Jayden Nigro added 11 rushes for 59 yards and a touchdown. As a team, Verona ran the ball 43 times for 272 yards and two touchdowns. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERQuarterback Connor DeMasi added two passing touchdowns, completing three of his six passing attempts. DeMasi rushed four times for 20 yards and an additional touchdown on the ground. Next up for Verona is a matchup on the road at Hoboken on Friday. Game time is at 6:30 p.m. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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