Tag: South River School District
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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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South River’s Denny Stadium ‘at end-of-life cycle;’ district proposes referendum
SOUTH RIVER – The South River School District is proposing a $33.1 million bond referendum for early next year that calls for the complete replacement of Denny Stadium, which “is at the end of its life cycle,” according to professional engineers. The referendum also calls for the construction of a pre-K building to accommodate the…
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South River School District to hold Curriculum Fair May 23
The South River School District’s Curriculum Fair will be held from 5-7 p.m. on May 23 at South River High School, 11 Montgomery St., South River. The event includes student work displays, performances, free spot camera vision exams for children, food samples, blood pressure screenings, and meet-and-greats with district personnel. For more information, visit…
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Public comments on transparency of South River government, school district due Dec. 14
The South River Green Team Committee created the Transparency and Open Government Taskforce in October with the intent of examining whether the borough government and school district are open and transparent in conducting business. Are local and school government open about their discussions and actions? Are citizens getting access to public information and documents with…
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South River School District looks forward to 2018-19 school year while reflecting on past achievements
SOUTH RIVER – With September around the corner, the South River School District is already focusing on initiatives for the upcoming school year. The district’s 2018-19 budget reflects allocations toward security personnel and options to upgrade and improve facilities. according to information provided by the district. In March, after the school shooting in Parkland, Florida,…
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Nominations sought for South River Wall of Fame
The South River School District will be seeking nominations for the South River High School Wall of Fame. The nomination deadline is June 29. Nominations will be considered based on attendance at South River High School, a high level of achievement in his/her field and the characteristics of being a positive role model for South…
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New members appointed to Educational Services Commission
The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ) appointed several new members to its board. South River Superintendent Sylvia Zircher began serving in September for the 2017-18 school year, as well as Carteret Superintendent Rosa Diaz, Jackson Superintendent Stephen Genco, Middlesex County Vocational Superintendent Diane Veilleux, South Brunswick School District Superintendent Scott Feder and South…
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Candidates for South River Board of Ed have experience on school board
SOUTH RIVER Three incumbents and one former board member will compete for open seats on the South River Board of Education in the upcoming election. Incumbents Edward Andre, Regis Wyluda and Anthony Razzano are accompanied by ex-board member John Budzin in the race for the three, three-year terms on the board. Andre, 40, who is…
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Community leaders honored for excellence in education
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Foundation for Educational Excellence (SRFEE) honored three distinguished guests during its second annual Adult Dinner Dance fundraiser. Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Pfister, certified public accountant Marc D. Binder and Ria Mar owner Rui Baptista were recognized on Jan. 20. Pfister has been supportive of the foundation since its planning…
