Tag: South Brunswick School District
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Governor lifts mask mandate in schools beginning March 7
Noting the significant decline of statewide COVID-19 metrics, Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that masks and facial coverings will no longer be mandated for students, staff members or visitors in New Jersey’s schools and childcare centers effective March 7. “I must thank the overwhelming majority of students, parents, administrators, educators and support staffers who have…
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South Brunswick High School’s first Career Academy will offer extended learning in computer science
The South Brunswick School District will offer a Career Academy for students at South Brunswick High School (SBHS), beginning with a computer science program during the 2022-23 school year. The Career Academy experience will provide an academic foundation in a selected field of study. Students will have the chance to explore classes in their field…
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North Brunswick, South Brunswick institute mask mandates; schools go virtual for two weeks
The townships of North Brunswick and South Brunswick have instituted indoor mask mandates amidst the rising cases of COVID-19 due to the Omicron variant. A mask is required to be worn in all areas of public indoor accommodations including, but not limited to, government facilities, restaurants, bars, gymnasiums, dance studios, recreation facilities, retail stores, cafes,…
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Your Turn: Reminder to parents about health and safety guidelines in South Brunswick schools
As we see the year coming to a close, health and safety remains at the forefront as we reflect back on the past week’s recent events related to weapons in schools along with the continued struggle and spike in cases with regard to COVID. I would be remiss if I didn’t say that our…
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Family creates legacy of South Brunswick teacher by donating books in her memory
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Joe Pang and his children have already received orders for 1,500 handmade dumplings. They began using a Chinese family recipe in mid-October to fulfill the orders by Nov. 13, which will be available for pickup at their Dayton home. Selling at $20 for 10 dumplings, the family made $16,000 last year. However,…
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Administrators warn parents about school destruction challenges
A challenge circulating on TikTok and Twitter is challenging students to wreak havoc at their schools during the upcoming months. The proposed list is as follows: ● September: Vandalize school bathrooms and steal something from the school. ● October: Slap a staff member. ● November: Kiss your friend’s girlfriend at school. ● December: Deck the…
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South Brunswick faces shortage of staff members as school year begins
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick School District is facing a shortage of staff members as the school year begins. “I find myself reaching out to you during the first few days of school with yet another dilemma,” Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder wrote in a letter to families dated Sept. 14. “As mentioned in…
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South Brunswick to hold annual Suicide Awareness Walk
The third annual Suicide Awareness Walk hosted by the South Brunswick School District, in collaboration with Rutgers School Based Youth Services, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at Woodlot Park, 124 New Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. For more information, email [email protected] The NJ Hopeline is available 24/7…
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South Brunswick prepares for beginning of 2021-22 school year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Superintendent of Schools Scott Feder repeatedly notes that the South Brunswick School District has learned to “pivot” and pivots well. Much of the same is expected during the 2021-22 school year, which will begin on Sept. 9 in South Brunswick. Feder explained the reopening guidelines during a Board of Education meeting on…
