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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…
Sparta Superintendent Presents Bond Referendum Plans: Alpine School Expansion, Facility Upgrades
SPARTA, NJ – At the September 26 Sparta Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Matthew Beck presented his plans for an expansion to Alpine Elementary School and facility upgrades to all schools. The estimated $55 million price tag would have to be approved by Sparta voters in a referendum: $35 million for the additions and $20 million for the facility improvements. In laying out the timeline Beck anticipated a referendum vote in September 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTogether with architect Allen Barnett of DiCara and Rubino, Beck explained the need to provide additional...
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...
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
Denville Schools Kick Off Week of Respect with "Blue Up" Monday, October 7
Beginning Monday, October 7, schools across Denville, NJ, will observe the Week of Respect, part of a statewide initiative to promote respect, kindness, and anti-bullying awareness. Students and staff at schools such as Morris County School of Technology (MCST), Riverview Elementary, and Valleyview Middle School are encouraged to wear blue on Monday to demonstrate unity against bullying.The Week of Respect serves as an important reminder of schools' role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment. While specific activities may vary, all schools will focus on promoting the values of respect and kindness throughout the week. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Wayne Hills football makes a statement by beating crosstown rival
WAYNE – Wayne Hills is back on top of one of North Jersey's best rivalries. And maybe back on the map, too. Powered by a strong defense and the speed of receiver Max de Lagarde, the Patriots upset No. 7 Wayne Valley, 17-7, before a packed home crowd on Saturday night. ...
Fair Lawn School District Speaks to Disruption at October 2 Club Fair
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The school district emailed a letter to the community after it found “recent media coverage” of the October 2 Club Fair at the high school “inaccurate.”The letter did not state what media source it was referring to.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe Club Fair, an annual event, showcases more than 60 student organizations, and is organized “with the oversight of faculty advisors and school administration." “All clubs received equal guidance,” the letter said.According to the school district, “During this year’s Club Fair, both the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and...
Sparta High School Boys Soccer Shuts Out Newton
SPARTA, NJ – The boys soccer team defeated Newton on Monday playing on Cassels field. The only goals were scored in the second half. Kyle Enderle got one in the net and had an assist. Jakub Targonski also scored. Tobias Gomez was credited with an assist.Keeper Evan Miller got the win.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSparta boys move their record to 9-1-1. They host Passaic Charter on Thursday. The Spartans, ranked number two, have a bye into the quarterfinal round of the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex tournament. They will play their first game on Friday, October 11. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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....
Football: Bayonne Beats Clifton, 27-7
CLIFTON, NJ – Chance Fischer rushed for two touchdowns and Nico Sampson Jr. passed for two touchdowns to lead Bayonne to a 27-7 football victory over Clifton on Friday night.Fischer rushed for 167 yards on 18 carries for Bayonne (3-2), which led, 13-7, at halftime.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSampson completed 11 of 16 passes for 114 yards with TD passes to Jared Edwards and Caleb Bazille. Daryl Smith caught three passes for 40 yards in the win.Bayonne, winners of three straight games, will host Newark East Side on Friday night. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
DeMasi, Verona rally past Hoboken - Football recap
Connor DeMasi’s 38-yard TD pass to Jayden Nigro with 8:50 remaining put Verona in front for good as it defeated Hoboken, 26-19, at Louis M. Taglieri Jr. Stadium in Hoboken. Just 1:49 later, Verona (5-1) added to the lead when JP Alfano returned a fumble 35 yards for a TD.
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