Tag: Monroe Township High School
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Monroe Township Police Department welcomes five new officers
MONROE – The township welcomed five new police officers, bringing the Monroe Township Police Department’s complement to 66. The new officers graduated from the Cape May Police Academy on July 2, 2020. Police Chief Michael Biennas and Mayor Stephen Dalina introduced the officers on Feb. 24. Biennas said “the new class of recruits joins a…
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Martinho’s double overtime game-winner in regional final caps unbeaten season for Monroe boys soccer
MONROE – Scoring the game-winning goal is a moment Zachary Martinho has always dreamed of. The senior forward on the Monroe Township High School boys soccer team got the opportunity to live the moment that he has always dreamed of when the Falcons squared off against Elizabeth High School on Nov. 21 in the Central…
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Monroe continues strong performance since COVID-19 shutdown with victory over South Brunswick
The Monroe Township High School football program came back from its two-week shutdown from COVID-19 ready to make a statement in the Big Central Football Conference and in Middlesex County. It began on Nov. 9 when the Falcons recorded their first victory over New Brunswick High School since 2009 with a 28-14 win over the…
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Old Bridge rallies to beat Monroe in exciting season opener
MONROE – The opening night contest between the Old Bridge High School and Monroe Township High School football teams detailed the thrills and excitement of having high school football back in action. Under the lights at Hugh P. Walsh Field on Oct. 2, Old Bridge and Monroe duked it out in a game that brought…
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Monroe school officials provide consistent proposed hybrid in-person plan for elementary, middle and high schools
MONROE – Monroe school officials presented their proposed hybrid in-person back-to-school plan, which provides consistency in each school building. Schools Superintendent Dori Alvich led the “Restart and Reopening Plan” presentations – Monroe Township High School on Aug. 4, Monroe Township Middle School on Aug. 5 and elementary schools on Aug. 6. All presentations were recorded…
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Third referendum to address student enrollment growth, unhoused students in Monroe deferred to next year
MONROE – With a big question mark on the economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic and how the operation of schools will look in September, the Board of Education has decided to hold off on any decisions related to putting out a third referendum until at least next year. With more than 1,400 unhoused…
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Middlesex County announces “Don’t Drive Dangerously” PSA contest winners for 2020
Middlesex County’s Comprehensive Traffic Safety program announced the winners of the 2020 “Don’t Drive Dangerously” PSA (Public Service Announcement) contest. In the audio category, first place was awarded to Monroe Township High School for “My First Birthday,” second place went to John P. Stevens High School for “Put Down the Phone” and third place winners…
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Middlesex County well represented in Last Dance World Series
America’s Pastime will be back in action on the diamond this summer with the Last Dance World Series, and high school baseball programs throughout the Greater Middlesex Conference will be taking full advantage of the opportunity to play baseball. The statewide tournament that will feature 222 teams and is scheduled to begin on July 14…
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Monroe Township High School’s top students overcome with nostalgia, emotions ahead of virtual graduation ceremony
MONROE – As seniors Paul Barsa and Alexandra Henn made their way back to Monroe Township High School to film their valedictorian and salutatorian speeches, respectively, for their upcoming virtual graduation, they were overcome with nostalgia and emotions. “It was really emotional,” Henn said. “It was good to come [back] one more time.” Schools have…