Tag: John P. Stevens High School
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Eagles soared, Hawks flew as high schools in Edison celebrated the Class of 2020 virtually
EDISON – Eagles soared and Hawks flew as the Edison Township School District celebrated the Class of 2020 with virtual pomp and circumstance. The district held individual virtual graduations for Edison High School, its 61st annual commencement; and John P. Stevens High School, its 56th annual commencement, on June 16 due to the novel coronavirus…
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With novel pandemic comes novel ways Boards of Education are handling business as usual
With the novel coronavirus pandemic comes novel ways public school Boards of Education are handling business as usual. Edison Township Public Schools The Edison Board of Education used a Zoom Video Communications virtual meeting room to hold its regular meeting on March 23. After 15 minutes of technical challenges from members not being able to…
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Fifth annual Student Art Month Exhibit deemed a success in Edison
EDISON – The Edison Arts Society held its fifth annual Student Art Month Exhibit on March 4 at the Edison Arts Society Gallery in the Edison Municipal Building. Students from John P. Stevens High School and Woodrow Wilson Middle School showcased their various art pieces. The event was juried by Pat Rubin from PM Studios…
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Students fire bottle rockets, launch gliders during New Jersey Science Olympiad
EDISON – Students from 27 middle schools and 27 high schools all over New Jersey participated in the 28th annual state final of the New Jersey Science Olympiad, which was held at Middlesex County College in Edison on March 10. The competition is designed to encourage students’ interest in science and technology. The students took…
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Edison BOE will explore next steps after referendum defeat
EDISON – The Edison Board of Education (BOE) plans to meet to explore the next steps after voters defeated what officials called “a much needed” $183.12 million bond referendum. Board President Ralph Errico expressed disappointment after the results came in on March 10. “I’m very disappointed in the results and more disappointed for our children…
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Edison superintendent personally pays for billboard to promote $183M bond referendum on March 10
EDISON – New schools Superintendent Bernard F. Bragen Jr. dug into his own pockets to do his part to help promote the upcoming $183.12 million bond referendum on March 10. Bragen, who grew up in the township, has shelled out $2,000 from his paycheck to place a message about the referendum on a billboard on…
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Edison teen’s photo is on Girl Scout cookie s’mores package
EDISON – A familiar face may pop on your next Girl Scout cookie purchase. Jacqueline Trotman, 16, a sophomore at John P. Stevens High School and a member of Troop 81390, was one of 26 girls selected nationwide – one of seven in New Jersey – to have their photos placed on the cookie packages.…
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Edison BOE will ask public support for $189.5 million referendum to address overcrowding
EDISON – With students literally learning in closets and trailers and eating lunch in classrooms, the need for more space in the Edison Public Schools is evident – sooner rather than later. That is why the Edison Board of Education will ask for public support of a $189.5 million referendum on Dec. 10. School officials…
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Former athletes, coaches named to MCC’s inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame
EDISON – The Middlesex County College (MCC) Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announced the names of the inaugural class of the Blue Colt Athletic Hall of Fame. The first class will consist of Robert Edmonds (track and field), Dave Meads (baseball), Jill Romanovsky (softball), John Sacchi (wrestling coach) and Robert Zifchak (athletic administrator). “We are…
