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Wayne, NJ schools chief is SORRY for painting ISIS as a terror group
Pray for the kids of Wayne, NJ: If the “adults” running its schools are any indication, they’ll grow up unable to recognize evil, let alone fight it. We’re looking at the apology from Mark Toback, Wayne’s superintendent, after a question on a middle-school quiz identified the Islamic State as a terrorist group, drawing heat from the radical, anti-Israel group Teaching While Muslim. The question: What is the name of “a terrorist organization that commits acts of violence, destroys cultural artifacts, and encourages loss of life in order to achieve its goal of global rule under strict Islamic Sharia law?” The correct answer: the...
Federal Program Provides Harrison Public School Free Summer 2024 Lunch
This summer, Harrison Public Schools is launching a Free Summer Lunch Program for local children, running from Monday, July 8, 2024, through Thursday, August 1, 2024. The program will be held at Washington Middle School, located at 1 North 5th Street, Harrison, NJ. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Access to the lunch program will be through the main entrance of the school.
Englewood principal dies in fatal crash in South Africa
ENGLEWOOD — Dr. Daniela Small-Bailey, the principal of Dr. John Grieco Elementary School, was among four people killed in a head-on collision in South Africa on July 4, the school district announced in a statement on its website. Small-Bailey was traveling with her son, Sidanii Bell, who was also...
Disinvestment in the Future: The Budget Cut Cost to Early Childhood Education
At the beginning of June, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the restoration of funding to several education programs in his Fiscal Year 2025 Executive Budget. This included $75M in funding for the “hold harmless” funding pot, which aims to fix decreasing attendance. He also restored $20M in funding for the Summer Rising program, the free city summer cap for elementary and middle school students. Additionally, he restored $32M in funds that were used for initiatives previously paid for by COVID-19 stimulus funds.
Two Newark High School Students Shine on National Speech and Debate Stage
Two Newark high school students placed in the top five of the 2024 National Speech & Debate Tournament, a competition that drew more than 6,700 students from 1,500 high school across the country. In the “Prose” category, Amaya Wilson of North Star Academy's Washington Park High School ranked number two in the nation, while Malakai Yepes of University High School clinched fifth place. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wilson performed “Finding Me” based on excerpts of Viola Davis’ memoir of the same name. As a senior who started participating in speech as a freshman,...
Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx set to close, leaving families scrambling
BRONX - Parents and students at Saint Barnabas High School in the Bronx are faced with an unexpected summer project…searching for a new high school to go to. The school announced that it would not reopen in the fall. "It is with a heavy heart that a decision has...
Immaculate Conception High School Guard Jaren Barnett Nets Offer from Delaware State University Hornets
Class of 2026 Montclair Immaculate Conception High School (N.J.) guard Jaren Barnett has received an offer from Division I Delaware State University Hornets Men’s basketball program, yesterday he wrote on X. The Hornets’ D-1 offer was the first for the 5-foot-10 Montclair, New Jersey, native. In addition to...
Early College Program graduates 12 seniors
We are proud to announce the achievements of our Early College Program, which collaborates with Passaic County Community College to enable students to graduate with an Associate’s degree simultaneously with their high school diploma from Prep. This year, we celebrated the graduation of 12 seniors from the program!. In...
Tradition Never Graduates: Bloomfield High Wrestling Program Thriving Under Ryan Smircich, and a Dedicated Group of Bengal Coaches
While the high school wrestling season doesn't commence until near Thanksgiving, there's plenty going on during the "off season", both on the mat, and honoring a storied legacy at Bloomfield High. Head coach Ryan Smircich succeeded a legend in Sam Fusaro back in 2017, after serving as an assistant with the program. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And Smircich's momentum has always moved forward. The wrestling program has enjoyed some tremendous seasons in Smircich's first seven years. Last winter, he won his 100th career match. During Smircich's tenure, the girls wrestling program has taken off. That...
Record Number of Livingston Students Accepted to Region and All State Chorus
LIVINGSTON, NJ — During the 2023-2024 school year, the Livingston High School (LHS) Choir Program had a record number of singers accepted into the New Jersey Music Educators Association’s (NJMEA) Region (23) and All-State Chorus (14). These students competed via audition against singers from all over the North Jersey region, as well as the entire state, to gain admittance into these prestigious ensembles. Students in Region Chorus performed at a culminating concert in February, and students accepted into All-State Chorus will perform both in Atlantic City and at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) later next year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A full list of students accepted to the All-State and Region Chorus can be seen below. NJMEA All-State Chorus (14) Benjamin Best Jesse CarmodyDOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Ella Chai Rhea Fernando Helen Hao Chenhao Luo Peter Min Aditya Mirchandani Aahaan Rathi Aanya Rathi Nikhil Tiwari Yaxuan Wang Jasmine Wang Alexander Yang NJSMA Region Chorus (23) Victoria Alfieri Jesse Carmody Rhea Fernando Alisa Gluhovsky Vincent Guo Helen Hao Sophie Kim Sheryl Liu Chenhao Luo Peter Min Aditya Mirchandani Samay Nistala Jenna Raiss Nikhil Rochlani Akshaya Shankar Rishabh Sinha Aimee Saju Tessa Thomas Nikhil Tiwari Emma Wang Yaxuan Wang Nisitha Wickramasinghe Charlize Xiao For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
High Schools: First week of July in Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst, NJ - With July 4th on a Thursday, the league did not play Wednesday games. Tuesday was the lone night of competition. The regular season was set to continue normal scheduling the following week. Observations…. Two minutes before the start five players were warming up. Caldwell coach Amanda Keenan...
Weekly Rec: Young Chefs welcome at RCC, Brooklyn Demme Honors Filmmaker Ashley Dawson with a Benefit Screening
Starting this Monday, July 8, children (grades 4-8) who love to cook can learn kitchen and cooking basics, use of kitchen equipment, proper sanitation and knife skills. Each day features a different menu including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salads, soup, desserts, and more. Each week the children will learn new recipes.
Daniela Elena Sarbu Ignites Passion for Global Learning
Daniela Elena Sarbu, Founder and Managing Director of Waldo International School, willingly shared her CEO-style journey. She openly shares insights into the school’s origins, philosophy, and future aspirations. Since its establishment in September 2011, this Jersey City-based institution has distinguished itself as a leader in educational excellence both in the U.S. and globally. Her students have become global citizens, while her school is offering advanced educational opportunities for children up through middle school.
Nutley HS boys volleyball team spikes down another successful season
NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley High School boys volleyball team enjoyed another successful season. Under head coach Kevin Reilly, the Raiders finished with a 15-8 overall record, including finishing in second place in the Super Essex Conference–Colonial Division with a 7-3 divisional record. They also were the No. 6 seed in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Group 2 state sectional tournament.
Hudson Catholic’s Omari Moore Earns Two Division I Hoop Offers
Class of 2025 Hudson Catholic High School (N.J.) guard Omari Moore has picked up two offers from Division I Bucknell and Loyola Maryland basketball programs, yesterday VerbalCommits.com wrote on X. Additionally, the 6-foot-3 rising senior from Plainfield, New Jersey, holds offers Fordham, St. John’s, Albany, La Salle, Drake and Old...
Liberty Middle School eighth graders graduate
WEST ORANGE — Liberty Middle School held graduation ceremonies for 248 students on June 18 in the West Orange High School gym. Student Council Executive Officers President Nikhil Oberoi, Vice President Aaliyah Henry, Secretary Reese Rembert, and Treasurer Rebecca Thomas led students and families in the pledge of allegiance to open the ceremony.
Seton Hall Prep baseball players earn honors
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Seton Hall Prep baseball team completed an outstanding 25-4-1 season. They captured the Greater Newark Tournament title, finished in second place in the Super Essex Conference–American Division and reached the Non-Public “A” North semifinals before being eliminated by Don Bosco Prep, 2-1, in eight innings.
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