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Parents: Suffern High School students suspended, banned from prom after livestock senior prank
The district tells says the prank involved several instances of animal mistreatment on campus and that the students not only violated their code of conduct but the prom contract they signed.
These suburbs have the best public schools in the NYC area
NEW YORK CITY - Ranking and review site Niche.com has come out with their list of the "2024 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in the New York City Area." Scardale in Westchester County finished first, followed by Woodbury and Syosset. "Living in Scarsdale offers residents a sparse suburban feel...
Anti-DEI parents sue Croton-Harmon schools over limiting kids' free speech
A group of parents who don't want their kids to be forced to use other students' preferred pronouns, among other grievances, has sued the Croton-Harmon school district, alleging violations of their children's free speech rights. The three parents, who are not identified by name in the lawsuit, are represented by the conservative advocacy group Parents Defending Education. The parents hold a litany of conservative views on social issues and say that the school district's policies prohibiting hateful...
UPDATE: 'Inappropriate Comment' Temporarily Halts Distribution Of NJ School Yearbook
A graduating Ramapo Indian Hills High School student intended "no harm or offense" with an "inappropriate comment" in the senior yearbook, the district's acting chief said Thursday night.According to parents, a graduating senior wrote under his portrait photo: "They found me -- Anne Frank"In respon…
After injury last fall, Bergen County football player gets one last shot in All-Star Game
Isaiah Lopez’ football career was just starting to take off when it all crashed down. On Saturday, the Lyndhurst senior will get one final shot, suiting up for the South team in the annual Bergen County Football All-Star Game sponsored by Sinner’s Steakhouse and broadcast live on NorthJersey.com. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Lyndhurst High School. ...
Hasbrouck Heights BOE Approves New Superintendent
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved Dr. Jillian Torrento as the new Superintendent of Schools during the Thursday night meeting. She will replace Interim Superintendent Michael Polizzi, who was appointed in June 2023. The Board approved Torrento's three-year contract beginning July 1, 2024, running through June 30, 2027. Her salary will be $210,000 in 2024-2025; $214,200 in 2025-26; and $218,484 in the 2026-27 school year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER She comes from the Elmwood Park School District where she has been the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the...
At low-scoring Paterson school, kids will leave early so teachers get more training
PATERSON — School 10 — among the worst academically in New Jersey — will give its students half days on Fridays starting in September so its teachers can get extra training. Cutting classroom time for children at the struggling school is designed to improve the lessons they...
Saddle Brook moves quickly to hire new HS football coach
The North Jersey football coaching carousel took one last spin. On Wednesday night, the Saddle Brook Board of Education approved Rob Bernier as the Falcons' new head football coach. The district moved quickly to replace Bill Van Kersen, who is leaving for an administrative position in Bergen County. Offseason football practices started Monday. Bernier,...
2024 Valedictorian, Salutatorian Announced By Northern Westchester High School
Two high-achieving seniors at a Northern Westchester high school are being recognized for landing at the top of their class. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Byram Hills High School revealed its valedictorian and salutatorian for the class of 2024 are Grace Lin and Daniel Nd…
Ridgewood High School Student Receives Eisenhower Leadership Award at Board of Education Meeting
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the Ridgewood Board of Education began the process of winding down for the summer at their regular meeting on Monday evening, they paused to recognize just one of the many exceptional students at Ridgewood High School (RHS) as Steven Kalish – a former Army Officer and West Point graduate – presented RHS junior Jordan Katsaros with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Leadership Award for excellence in academics, leadership and citizenship. Katsaros was elected as Class President in each of her last two years and is involved with the RHS New Players, Spanish Honors Society and the RHS DECA competitive business club...
Hawthorne High School Students Win 2nd Place in STEAM Tank Challenge
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne High School Capstone students earned second place in the state-wide NJ School Board Association’s STEAM Tank Challenge, earning their school $1,500. Jacob Hernandez, Medrit Veliu, Ryan Corella, Joshua Duran, and Nathan Gaehring competed in this year-long process along with 590 schools, moving through the regionals and semi-final competitions to bring their Downspout Dynamo invention to the final presentation. The students sought to test the viability of a sustainable energy source in a hydroelectric converter placed inside the rain downspout that would transfer water-powered energy to a storage battery. The students were evaluated on...
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