Tag: Howell K-8 School District
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Howell K-8 district switches to full remote; Superintendent calls it a reset
HOWELL – Pupils in the Howell K-8 School District have switched to fully remote instruction after having the option for in-person instruction since the beginning of the 2020-21 school year during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The fully remote instruction began on Dec. 16 and is scheduled to continue through Jan. 8. Students who have been…
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Howell superintendent: District working diligently to keep schools open
HOWELL – Joseph Isola, the superintendent of schools in the Howell K-8 School District, said in an interview this week that the district’s buildings have remained safe for students and staff members during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “We have had 14 cases of COVID-19 enter a school building. We have had a lot more people…
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Howell school district will phase out French as World Language option
HOWELL – The Howell K-8 School District will phase out French from its World Language program. Bruce Preston, Howell’s assistant superintendent of curriculum and personnel, told Board of Education members on Aug. 26 that a French teacher has resigned from her position in the two middle schools. “That leaves us in a position where we…
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Howell schools ready to welcome children back for new year
HOWELL – The Howell School District will begin the 2020-21 academic year on Sept. 10 by welcoming a majority of the students who are enrolled in the district back for in-person classes. Howell’s schools closed in mid-March as the 2020 coronavirus pandemic took hold in New Jersey. The buildings never reopened during the 2019-20 school…
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Howell K-8 educators take initial steps toward reopening schools
HOWELL – Educators in the Howell K-8 School District are working to come up with a plan to reopen the district’s schools in September. Schools in Howell and the rest of New Jersey were closed by order of Gov. Phil Murphy in March as the Garden State felt the impact of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.…
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School book swap turns into ‘traveling book trunk’ for Howell youngsters
HOWELL – Two Howell educators have started a “traveling book trunk” so their students can enjoy fresh titles for their summer reading. During the last few years, students have had a book swap at school to get new books for their summer reading. When schools closed in March and remained shuttered for the remainder of…
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Howell school board adopts $124.8 million budget for 2020-21
HOWELL – The Howell K-8 School District Board of Education has adopted a $124.8 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2020-21 school year. Board members voted unanimously to adopt the budget during a meeting on May 6. Howell’s residential and commercial property owners will pay $82.3 million in a…
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Howell school board president praises teachers’ effort during pandemic
HOWELL – Mark Bonjavanni, the president of the Howell K-8 School District Board of Education, believes teachers are appreciated now more than ever. During a May 6 meeting, Bonjavanni spoke about the efforts teachers are making as they continue to educate children in a virtual learning environment during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. “We have heard…
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Adelphia School pupils brighten day for Wedgewood Gardens residents
HOWELL – Pupils at the Adelphia Elementary School, Route 524, have partnered with a local nursing home to spread cheer and kindness to people who may feel isolated during the current coronavirus pandemic. Principal Danielle Palazzolo said the children and school staff members are supporting the community by partnering with Wedgewood Gardens Care Center, Freehold…