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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...
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…
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…
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...
Services Set For Mark-Anthony Giordano After Fatal Fall
Mark-Anthony Effy Giordano, a 13-year-old eighth-grade student at Harrison's Louis M. Klein Middle School, died on Sunday, June 9 after falling from the parking garage next to the Harrison Metro-North train station, according to MTA officials. Earlier Report - Harrison Eighth-Grade Student Dies Suddenly In Fall From Parking Garage: 'Amazing...
Kudos for Thirteen Retiring Staffers from the Scarsdale Schools
13 members of the Scarsdale School faculty with a collective total of over 300 years of service in the schools were recognized at a ceremony prior to the Board of Education meeting on June 10, 2024. Superintendent Drew Patrick thanked the retiring staffers for all of their “distinctive contributions,” and...
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...
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,...
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...
WATCH: 2024 Bergen County Football All-Star Game on NorthJersey.com
Watch the Bergen County Football All-Star Game right here on NorthJersey.com, live from Lyndhurst High School. The game kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday and can be seen right at the top of this page or by following NorthJersey.com on YouTube. Rosters for both teams can be found here. MORE: After injury last fall, Bergen County football player gets one last shot in All-Star Game This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: WATCH: 2024 Bergen County Football All-Star Game on NorthJersey.com
Introducing Cindy Parrott: The First Female Athletic Director for SHS
Last week we learned that Cindy Parrott, a teacher and coach in the Scarsdale Schools, had been named the first female athletic director for Scarsdale High School. She takes over from Ray Pappalaridi who will focus on Physical Education and Health. We contacted Parrott to learn more about her and...
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