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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…
Phillipsburg football scores in all 3 phases of play in victory at West Orange
The Phillipsburg High School football team put in a balanced performance Friday night and did just enough to leave West Orange with a win. The Stateliners scored in all three phases of play with one touchdown on offense, defense and special teams, though the scores happened in the opposite order, to knock off the Mountaineers 21-14 at Suriano Stadium in a cross-conference matchup.
Nearly 30 Catholic schools have closed in N.J. in recent years. See the list.
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. If you purchase a product or...
NJ high school students get a ‘dream’ surprise at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD — Students from one New Jersey high school got the surprise of their life while on a field trip with their teacher on Tuesday afternoon. Union High School history and cultural studies teacher, Nicholas Ferroni took a group of students on a field trip to the New Jersey Hall of Fame at American Dream in East Rutherford, where they ran into and got to meet actor Paul Rudd.
HS Football: Wood-Ridge Slides Down One, Hasbrouck Heights Up One in North Group 1 rankings
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The top two teams in North Group 1 football have solidified their spots, while there have been a few teams quickly rising up the rankings in the latest rankings at the end of Week 5.Cedar Grove sits in the first spot, undefeated at 6-0, and holding a win over fifth-ranked Verona. Butler, 5-0, who faced then third-ranked New Milford, won handily, 41-7 to keep the two spot. The Knights, however, only dropped one spot, to fourth with a 4-1 record. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNew Providence has been quickly climbing...
NJ high school accused of banning yellow ribbons honoring Israeli hostages: ‘Blatant antisemitism’
A New Jersey high school banned yellow ribbons meant to symbolize support for the Israeli hostages during a club fair — a “blatant’’ display of antisemitism, furious critics say. Some Fair Lawn High School parents and the group StopAntisemitism also complained that the presence of Israel’s flag during the event, which was partly promoting a trip to Israel, was not allowed because the administration deemed it too “political” — while members of the Muslim Student Association were allowed to display a keffiyeh. “What happened at Fair Lawn High School is an alarming case of hypocrisy and blatant antisemitism,” said Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism....
Staten Island HS football: Soccer standout now getting his kicks for Curtis on the gridiron
Last October, Ibrahim Alkasimi, who grew up playing and starring in soccer, was in a physical education class at Curtis High School toying with a football. “I was just chilling in my ninth period in physical education class, and I was like you know what let me try to kick a field goal,” said the senior, who was also mulling transferring out of the St. George school at the same time. “I was like, ‘why not right.’ I’m kicking and I’m doing really well. I’m like ‘OK’ and the football players are seeing me kick 30-40-yard field goals and they’re like, ‘Wow! You should join the team.’ "
Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests
Columbia University saw donations at its annual fundraiser drop nearly 29% after the spate of anti-Israel protests on campus earlier this year. The annual “Giving Day” event brought in $21.4 million in 2024, compared to $30 million in 2022, the last time the event was held, according to campus newspaper Columbia Spectator. Giving Day was postponed in 2023 due to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and the ensuing protests. The Ivy League university also saw a nearly 28% drop in the number of gifts, falling from 19,229 in 2022 to 13,870, the lowest since 2015, the paper said. Feminist law professor ‘betrayed’ by...
Rahway Football Loses Close One to Cranford, as 1984 Championship Team is Celebrated
RAHWAY, NJ — A blocked extra point in the 4th quarter was all that prevented the Rahway Indians from tying up the game against Cranford this past Friday evening. The team's second half comeback was proceeding apace up to that point, following a first half dominated by Cranford. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCranford's Joey Acinapura caught an 18-yard pass from Tyler Veltre for a touchdown in the 1st quarter.Gabe Worrell had a three-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter.Cranford's kicker, Christiano Ambrosio made both extra points to give Cranford a 14-0 lead at...
Jewish and anti-Israel students protest at Columbia on Oct. 7 anniversary
Columbia University is once again a hot spot for Gaza protests, only this time, they’re happening on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, in which 1,200 people died and some 250 were taken hostage. Jewish students arranged to do an art installation in the heart of the Columbia campus […]
Anti-Israel student and teacher protesters at NYC universities plan campus walkouts on Oct. 7 anniversary
Students and professors at several New York City universities are expected to stage walkouts Monday in a widespread protest of Israel on the anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack on the Jewish state, according to reports. Walkouts are expected to begin around 11:30 a.m. Monday at Columbia University, with law enforcement sources telling The Post that police and campus security are aware and preparing to monitor the situation. Columbia donations drop nearly 29% to $21.4M in wake of anti-Israel protests Jewish students are planning to respond with their own vigil in remembrance of the roughly 1,200 Israelis killed on Oct 7, 2023....
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.
Kenilworth's Harding Elementary School Principal’s Update
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Parents and Guardians,The safety and security of our school are our highest priorities. Ensuring your child's well-being is at the core of everything we do. We conduct regular drills, receive extensive training, and collaborate closely with the Kenilworth Police Department to address any potential threats to safety. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThis past weekend, a false rumor circulated through David Brearley Middle High School regarding a possible threat to that school. The threat was promptly reported and resulted in a thorough...
Club Fair Controversy: Fair Lawn High School Principal Issues Statement
A report by the NY Post published Sunday, Oct. 6 says that Israeli flags and yellow ribbons representing the Israeli hostages Oct. 7, 2023 were banned at the Wednesday, Oct. 2 club fair, as administrators felt they were "too political." On Monday, Oct. 7, FLHS Principal Paul Gorski issued a...
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