Tag: Sustainable Jersey for Schools
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Metuchen schools recognized for sustainability
METUCHEN — Three schools — Metuchen High School, Edgar Middle School and Campbell Elementary School — have been recognized for their efforts in sustainability. “I am very proud of the work by our Green Teams at our schools,” Schools Superintendent Vincent Caputo said. “In collaboration with our parents, the Metuchen Public Schools have made a…
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North Brunswick celebrates accomplishments of entire school community
NORTH BRUNSWICK — The community at North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) is celebrating the accomplishments of its staff and students. Stephen Bitalla, school counselor, was promoted to assistant chief of the Milltown Fire Department on Jan. 1. He has been a firefighter for 16 years, having served four years as lieutenant and two years as captain…
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Grants help support school sustainability projects
The North Brunswick and Woodbridge school districts received some of the 50 Sustainable Jersey for Schools small grants funded by the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA). Each of the two Middlesex County schools received $2,000 to fund their projects. At North Brunswick Township High School, “Use It Then Lose It! Or Can It!” will fund recycling…
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Hazlet school awarded grant to fund Mindfulness Garden project
HAZLET — Sustainable Jersey for Schools representatives announced that Hazlet Middle School has been awarded a Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grant to fund the school’s Mindfulness Garden project. Hazlet Middle School is one of 30 schools in New Jersey to receive the grant, which is funded by the state Department of Health. The Mindfulness Garden project…
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Schools in Metuchen, Colonia receive sustainable grants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EWING — Grants from Sustainable Jersey for Schools will boost health and wellness initiatives for two schools in Middlesex County. The grant funds will help Edgar Middle School (EMS) in Metuchen with equipment for its Walk and Bike to school initiative and help Colonia High School (CHS) students grow more produce…