Tag: Carl Sandburg Middle School
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Carl Sandburg Middle School students ‘have a blast’ learning about Civil War
OLD BRIDGE – A few hundred seventh graders outside of Carl Sandburg Middle School in Old Bridge cupped their ears as a blast of sound a burst of smoke and orange glow shot out of the circa-1893 cannon, echoing off the buildings. Christine Bracken, a social studies teacher at the school, and the main coordinator…
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Ukrainian refugees find ‘refuge’ in Old Bridge; county residents organize humanitarian efforts
OLD BRIDGE – The words “pack quickly, we’re leaving” jolted sisters Lena and Maryna Barsukov in the early morning hours of Feb. 26. Two days prior Russia had invaded Ukraine, which has since uprooted millions of Ukrainians from their homes. It was their father, Zhenya, calling his daughters to meet him at the Poland border.…
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Students in Old Bridge recognize Black History Month in creative ways
OLD BRIDGE – Teachers and staff across Old Bridge Township Public Schools found creative and interesting ways for their students through curriculum to commemorate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month. “We celebrate, commemorate African Americans this month, but we do it in a way to make sure the things we focus on…
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U.S. Air Force major general visits hometown of Old Bridge to encourage students
“Not Today” was the theme United States Air Force Major General Anthony W. Genatempo used in his presentation to eighth grade honors students at Carl Sandburg Middle School. He was “just a kid from Old Bridge,” and now he is on the front line of nuclear deterrence and defense strategy. Genatempo is the commander of…
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Old Bridge High School varsity baseball field to be named after long-time coach
OLD BRIDGE – Fred Cole was all about his athletes on and off the field as a baseball coach for 44 years with Old Bridge School District. Even though he retired in 2004 – 39 years teaching in the district and 44 years as coach – he still volunteered his time as assistant coach in…
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Four schools in Old Bridge named 2021 New Jersey Schools of Character
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Public Schools continue to focus on school character and climate. It is evident as four schools in Old Bridge – Leroy Gordon Cooper Elementary School, Virgil I. Grissom Elementary School, Alan B. Shepard Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Middle School – were recertified and named 2021 New Jersey State…
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Old Bridge student will compete for chance to be named America’s Top Young Scientist
3M and Discovery Education announced Samhita Pokkunuri, a student at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Old Bridge, as one of 10 finalists of the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The competition recognizes students in grades 5-8, who use scientific thinking to create an innovation that will improve lives both in their local communities, and globally. Samhita will…
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Old Bridge High School students take stand, call for change to end racism
OLD BRIDGE – The three Old Bridge High School students who led a peaceful protest and rally in the township didn’t know George Floyd, but felt strongly enough about the events surrounding his death in Minneapolis to want to take a stand. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin,…
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Carl Sandburg Middle School celebrates 50 years of athletics
OLD BRIDGE – A former Carl Sandburg Middle School vice principal and retired district educator walked into the school’s gymnasium and recently reflected on his career. Michael DeSimone, who was employed by the Old Bridge Public School District for 33 years, said he coached girls’ basketball in the 1980s at Sandburg and was a vice…