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Elizabeth High School Senior Dies Week Before Graduation: 'Promising Future Cut Short'
Anthony Cruz passed away on June 11, according to his obituary. A GoFundMe launched for his mother, Sandra Santos, said he was on the brink of graduating from high school and embarking on a new chapter in life. "His achievements and plans for further education had made his mother incredibly...
Prom 2024: New Dorp High School (78 photos)
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Elizabeth Students Raise Awareness of Traffic Safety Through Artwork
ELIZABETH, NJ - Students at Thomas A. Edison Career & Technical Academy unveiled their “Drivers Ed Through Art” Mural on Friday, June 7. It was created with the intent to raise awareness of traffic safety issues and will be permanently displayed throughout the school. TECTA students, educators and administration, Nikhil Badlani Foundation (NBF) members, State Farm representatives, and Artist Cindy Klein participated in the unveiling. The mural was the result of workshops hosted by Sangeeta Badlani, president of the Nikhil Badlani Foundation. Nikhil was an 11-year-old boy who lost his life in a crash in South Orange...
Plainfield Public Schools Celebrate Outstanding Students at Scholarship Awards Ceremony
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last week, Plainfield Public Schools hosted the Clearinghouse Scholarship Awards Ceremony at the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. This special event honored 58 exceptional award recipients, including six from the Superintendent's Scholarship Award, who have demonstrated exemplary performance and a strong commitment to continued educational success. The Clearinghouse Scholarship Program, a collaboration of individual sponsors, was the driving force behind this initiative. Through the program, sponsors create scholarships, determining the criteria and scholarship amounts by their organization's values and goals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER During the ceremony, one hundred thousand...
5 Westfield Students Earn Perfect Scores on ACT, SAT Subject Area Tests
WESTFIELD, NJ — Five Westfield High School students earned perfect scores on recent ACT and SAT subject area tests, with one of the students receiving a perfect score on all sections of the February ACT, the school district announced this week. The students are the following, according to the district: Garrett Gao - March 2024 SAT - Math Kevin Deegan - February 2024 ACT - Reading Logan Feinstein - April 2024 ACT - Reading Olivia Gaffney - February 2024 ACT - Reading Jacob Park - February 2024 ACT - All Sections (Math, Science, STEM, English & Reading) and Overall Composite For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Class of 2024: The Hungerford School graduates 32 students (45 photos)
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Highland Park High School senior wins Marisa Tufaro Memorial service scholarship
As a young kid, Ciara Marsh accompanied her older brother Jake to Highland Park’s Buddy Ball, a Saturday program where special-needs kids partner up with volunteer peers for sports, games and other activities. She saw firsthand how much it did for Jake, who is neurodivergent. “When he was younger,...
Catholic school students gleam with delight on their last day of school
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Catholic school students across Staten Island said goodbye to their classrooms and hello to their summer vacations on Friday, June 14. It was a bittersweet day for students, as many reflected fondly upon their school year while jumping for joy at the start of their long-awaited summer break. At the early dismissals of Our Lady Star of the Sea (OLSS) in Huguenot and Sacred Heart in West Brighten, students greeted their loved ones with glee and said farewells to their peers and teachers.
Joyce Kilmer's New Field Day and Legacy Wall a Hit with Students and Staff
MILLTOWN, NJ - As the 2023-24 academic year draws to a close, Joyce Kilmer students were treated to a new and improved Field Day. The Field Day was a huge success in the eyes of students and staff. Joyce Kilmer fourth through sixth grade students got the opportunity to enjoy Field Day on June 3. On June 5, it was the seventh and eighth graders turn. The newly designed Field Day and the eighth grade Legacy Wall were both spearheaded by Joyce Kilmer Dead of Students Justin Bloss and Joyce Kilmer Middle School Language Arts teacher Danielle...
Little Library's Debut in New Brunswick a Storybook Ending for Middle School Teacher
NEW BRUNSWICK – A real-life storybook ending was playing out Saturday afternoon on Joyce Kilmer Avenue, where eighth grade English teacher Angelice Oramas was preparing to cut the ribbon on a little library in front of the Youth Sports Complex. Oramas’ lifelong love of reading was once unlocked by a teacher who gave her a tablet-sized e-reader preloaded with all the Harry Potter books.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER And as she was stuffing young adult novels, easy-readers and even a few picture books behind the library’s clear glass doors, she was thinking about...
Clark BOE Monthly Meeting Scheduled for June 17 [LOCATION CHANGE]
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, June 17. There is a location change. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately convene to Executive Session, not open to the public.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The portion of the meeting open to the public will begin at 7 p.m., also in the Media Center of ALJ High School. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark 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
Franklin Elementary School Celebrates School Year with Fun-Filled Extravaganza
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin Elementary School capped off a successful school year with a joyous Fun Day celebration on Friday, May 31st. This annual tradition brought the entire school community together for a day of laughter, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories. From pre-K students to sixth graders, those of all ages reveled in a vibrant array of activities. Giggles filled the air as children bounced on inflatables, splashed in the refreshing foam party, showed off their moves at the high-energy dance party, and teamed up for exhilarating relay races.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Adding to...
Ella Mason sparks Rumson-Fair Haven to second straight Shore Conference flag football title
RUMSON - Randy Kalman gets right to the point when he is asked what it is like to coach Ella Mason. "She's the smartest football player I've ever coached," Kalman, the head coach for Rumson-Fair Haven's girls flag football team, said about the senior quarterback. Thursday, at Borden Stadium, Mason led Rumson-Fair Haven...
Spotswood Athletic Department Celebrates its Spring Student/Athletes
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The spring athletic season was once again an amazing one for Spotswood High School. The Chargers golf, softball, baseball and tennis all repeated as Greater Middlesex Conference Division champs. The baseball and golf teams won the Blue Division titles, while the softball team won the White Division championship again. It was the third consecutive division title for the softball team. On the court, the Chargers won the Gold Division title again just three seasons after not winning a match. Chargers coaches also received accolades for the winning seasons. Softball Head Coach Vincent Vizzi was...
Prom 2024: St. Joseph Hill Academy (94 photos)
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