Tag: Old Bridge School District
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Former New York Yankees catcher assists William A. Miller Elementary School students in STEM lesson
John Flaherty can add another title to his name. New York Yankees catcher, now retired, current YES Network broadcaster, and now special guest STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – teacher. The former New York Yankees catcher visited students and staff at William A. Miller Elementary School in Old Bridge on Dec. 7 assisting…
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Universal Society of Hinduism calls for all Middlesex County school districts to close on Diwali
The Universal Society of Hinduism is asking for all 24 public school districts in Middlesex County to observe the Diwali holiday – the most popular festival of the Hindu religion – by closing on Oct. 24. Schools are already closed in East Brunswick, Edison, Monroe, North Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville and South Brunswick school districts, according…
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Nearly 400 students perform in district-wide concert at Old Bridge High School
OLD BRIDGE – After a two-year hiatus, nearly 400 students from elementary schools across Old Bridge returned to the stage for a live musical performance. With 11 different schools represented, the district-wide concert featured five different ensembles performed by fourth and fifth graders. On June 2, an audience of friends, family and faculty populated the…
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Murphy releases state aid figures for school districts
Gov. Phil Murphy has unveiled his Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which includes proposed funding for New Jersey’s public school districts during the 2022-23 academic year. In terms of state aid, some school districts will see an increase in their support from Trenton, while some school districts will see their state aid continue to decrease, and…
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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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Old Bridge school officials looking to bring in outside provider to provide COVID-19 vaccine in district
OLD BRIDGE – School officials are working on securing an outside provider to provide the COVID-19 vaccine for its teachers, faculty and staff when the time comes. Currently, the vaccine is open to healthcare personnel, long-term care residents and staff, first responders and individuals at high risk in category 1A. Teachers are part of category…
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Old Bridge High School’s top students reflect on relationships made ahead of in-person graduations next week
OLD BRIDGE – As the valedictorian and salutatorian get ready to lead the Old Bridge High School Class of 2020 in four, in-person graduation ceremonies next week, they reflected on good relationships with teachers and camaraderie with friends. “I know Old Bridge is a large school compared to others, but it felt like a community,”…
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Students of Old Bridge High School Class of 2020 celebrating milestones – in piecemeal
OLD BRIDGE – Students of the Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Class of 2020 are celebrating stolen milestones as best they can, in piecemeal. On June 11, OBHS senior Olivia Pospisil and her friends gathered outside her home in their caps and gowns for the community applaud of the graduating seniors. Buses with banners “OBHS…
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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,…