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Raritan High School marching band heading to France for D-Day 80th anniversary
If you hear sirens blaring and horns honking throughout Hazlet Monday, it’s not a cause for alarm — it’s a celebration. A motorcade will send the Raritan High School marching band on a trip of historic proportions: It will perform in Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. ...
Prom 2024: Great Kills High School students P37R dance and dine
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Local High School Students, Alum Take Home Film Awards
HOWELL – As the school year begins to wrap up, students in the Music, Video, & Production (MVP) track of the Fine & Performing Arts Magnet Program saw a shining success at local film festivals. The MVP Program allows students as freshmen and sophomores to take part in classes...
Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains Graduates Class of 2024
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ - Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains held their graduation ceremony for the class of 2024 on Thursday, May 30. The ceremony was held on the front lawn of the campus, with diplomas and scholarships being awarded by UC Principal Sr. Percylee Hart, Assistant Principal Dr. Jim Reagan, and the rest of the Union Catholic staff. The special guest speaker for this year's ceremony was Mikayla Mitchell (UC Class of 2016), followed by Class of 2024 Valedictorian Josh Hunsinger and Student Council President Riley Ramirez.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The full list...
PHOTOS: Piscataway High School Seniors Shine on Prom Night
PISCATAWAY, NJ - With picture perfect weather on Friday evening, Piscataway High School seniors dressed in their finest, posed for photos with family and friends including Piscataway Mayor Brian C. Wahler. Then they headed off to the Grand Marquis in Old Bridge for their special night. For many parents, the 2024 prom is a reminder that their seniors will soon be high school graduates.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The seniors who were seen off to prom will officially begin their next journey when they receive their Piscataway High School Class of 2024 diplomas on Tuesday, June 18. TAPinto Piscataway will continue to add prom photos to the gallery. Email photos to piscataway@tapinto.net no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Include the name of the person who took the photo for proper credit. Congratulations PHS Class of 2024! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
North Plainfield Board if Education Special Meeting Set for June 3
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ -- A Special Meeting of the North Plainfield Board of Education is set for June 3 at 9:00am at the Board of Education Building 33 Mountain Avenue. The board will discuss the amendment to the Long Range Facilities Plan with regards to seeking DOE grant funding for the West End School PreK Addition.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Virtual Information: Click here to access our livestream via Youtube DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Plainfield Public Schools Breaks Ground on Phase II of Renovation Project
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Wednesday, Plainfield Public Schools officials, students, and community members celebrated the groundbreaking of Phase II of the Hub Stine Sports Complex renovation project. “Hub Stine Sports Complex has long been a cornerstone of our community, serving as a venue for countless memories, from thrilling games to community gatherings, said Deputy Superintendent Mark A. Williams. “Together, we take a step forward in ensuring that this cherished space continues to inspire and support future generations. We are not just building a new facility. We are building a stronger, healthier, and more united community.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN...
Susan Wagner High School students stage walkout for pro-Palestinian rally
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island students staged a walkout from Susan E. Wagner High School for a pro-Palestinian rally on Friday as part of a student-led citywide effort to show solidarity. A crowd of approximately 60 students walked out of the school building in Sea View waving flags,...
High schoolers get hands-on introduction to construction trades
More students are enrolling in vocational schools, according to data. More than 2,000 students from high schools across the state got a taste of what it’s like working in the construction field at the Construction Industry Career Day on Wednesday. The career day has been going on since 2001 and is hosted by the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey.
These 10 college majors pay the lowest by mid-career, according to a new analysis
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Picking a college major is an important decision before graduating — and some jobs pay less than others. If financial security is important, you may want to ditch choosing some college majors that will pay you less mid-career, according to a new analysis of jobs and salaries by the New York Federal Reserve.
‘Look at them go’
A kindergartener Oksana at Holly Glen Elementary School stood at ready as the school held its first Cereal Box Domino Run last month. And when the countdown of 10 reached one, the student pushed the first box of Berry Crunch, which fell into the box of Lucky Charms and so on. It set in motion the domino of almost 1,500 cereal boxes collected that were set up throughout the halls of the school.
Ocean’s Jineen Ayyash Going From Spartan to Peacock
Jineen Ayyash, senior at Ocean Township High School, has confirmed her commitment to play basketball next season for the Peacock’s at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City. As a member of the Spartan basketball team, she was a shooting guard and also played “small” forward with power.
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