5 Fired After Autistic Girl Allegedly Bound With Tape In Barnegat

The 8-year-old's mother, Kasi Spinelli, said her nonverbal, autistic child had her wrists, ankles and mouth bound with tape at school.

School Performance Reports: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Did

How do Barnegat Township, Stafford Township and Southern Regional schools compare to others? Check out the newest data:

State Aid 2025-26: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Schools Fared

Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional schools are all set to see an increase in state aid for the upcoming year.

Preschoolers Spread Kindness Through Barnegat

The littlest learners in Barnegat made the world a brighter place on Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 17, at the library.

Superintendent's Contract Subject Of School Board Meeting In Stafford

Members of the public are invited to the March Board of Education meeting, where Superintendent George Chidiac's contract will be discussed.

3 Ocean Co. Student Chefs Win Wing Wars At Atlantic Cape

The all-female, all-Ocean County team will take their Asian cola wing recipe to the Annual Atlantic City Wing Fest.

Barnegat High Schoolers Make Meaningful Connections On Challenge Day

On Challenge Day, 60 Barnegat students learned how to increase their self-esteem and foster a more positive school culture.

New Café Gives Barnegat Students A Spot To Learn & Work

Benny’s Bengal Bites, a new café at Barnegat High School, gives students a place to eat and to get hands-on working experience.

Stockton Alum, Students Work To Foster Barnegat Bay Oysters

New Jersey shellfish farmers are getting paid to foster oysters for conservation alongside market oysters sold in seafood restaurants.

Barnegat Students Transform Recycling Bins Into Works Of Art

The high school's art department is partnering with the county to change simple recycling receptacles into beautiful pieces of art.

Harlem Wizards To Play Against Barnegat School Staff

The exciting basketball game with the Harlem Wizards serves as a fundraiser for the Barnegat Elementary PTA.

This Ocean County School Is One Of NJ's Best: New Ranking

The school is in the top 10 best public high schools in New Jersey, and in the top 50 best public high schools nationwide:

Barnegat Students Learn To Curb Food Waste Through Rutgers Program

Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School is participating in a Rutgers University program for the third year for a more sustainable future.

$75.7M School Referendum Approved In Stafford: Unofficial Results

Improvements will be done across the Stafford Township School District, according to the unofficial results from the bond referendum.

5 Things To Know Ahead Of $75.7M Stafford Schools Bond Referendum

On Sept. 17, Stafford residents will head to the polls to vote on a proposed $75.7 million bond referendum. Here's what to know:

4 Manahawkin Teens Named 2025 National Merit Scholarship Finalists

These four students are among more than 16,000 who will compete for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships.

'Paws For A Cause' Helps Barnegat Students, Families In Need

The school district's new initiative creates partnerships between schools and organizations to help families, students and staff in need.

Barnegat Teachers Can Fuel Up With Free Wawa Coffee In September

Wawa is launching its "Cheers to Classrooms" initiative Monday. Teachers and school staff can get a free any size coffee through Sept. 15.

Hybrid Forum Will Share Information About Stafford Bond Referendum

You can attend the upcoming Community Information Forum in-person at Stafford Township Arts Center or remotely via Zoom.

Barnegat's Tiffany Egbert 'Is What A Teacher Should Be': Shoutout

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Stafford, Southern Regional Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Summer is almost over for Stafford students. The first day of school in Stafford is Sept. 5 and for Southern Regional it's Sept. 4.

Barnegat School District Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Summer is almost over for Barnegat students. The first day of school in Barnegat is Thursday, Sept. 4.

LBI Education Leader Named Ocean County 'Teacher Of The Year'

Jill Falletta teaches first grade in Beach Haven and is passionate about mentoring future educators. She's the county's teacher of the year.

'Stuff The Bus' With School Supplies At Manahawkin Applebee's

The annual Stuff The Bus school supplies drive, which benefits local classrooms, will return to the Manahawkin Applebee's this month.

Community Invited To Bond Referendum Forum For Stafford Schools

The hybrid forum will give residents the chance to learn more about Stafford Township School District's upcoming bond referendum.

Here's Who's Running For Stafford School Boards

Three three-year seats are open, and one unexpired one-year term is up for grabs.

Here's Who's Running For Barnegat Board Of Education

Three three-year seats are open, and one unexpired one-year term is up for grabs.

Vanessa Meyer Sets Manahawkin Kids Up For Lifetime Love Of Learning

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Tour Oxycocus School Ahead Of $75.7M Referendum This Fall

District officials say that Oxycocus needs an addition to support growing enrollment and further updates needed throughout Stafford schools.

Meghan Vanderpyl Makes A Difference In Barnegat: Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

1st-Year Barnegat Educator Goes Above & Beyond

Laila thought Briella Pulitano's class was going to be awful. She was wrong, and her essay got Pulitano Applebee's Above & "Bee"Yond award.

Transgender Student Policy Abolished In Barnegat Schools

LGBTQ advocates told the school board that by repealing the policy, they could be putting transgender students in danger.

$75.7M Bond Referendum Set This Fall In Stafford

The Stafford Township Board of Education says that the bond referendum will fund necessary building improvements in the district.

Barnegat Students, Sports Director Take Home Big Awards

Barnegat High School athletes and the district's athletic director were recognized at state and regional athletics conferences.

Barnegat Juniors Learn About Distracted Driving In Pre-Prom Event

Barnegat High School held its first-ever distracted driving awareness event for the junior class just days before prom.

VFW Names Stafford Veteran 'Teacher Of The Year'

Mary Ruiz, Stafford Township Intermediate School teacher and Army veteran, was named New Jersey VFW Middle School Teacher of the Year.

Distracted Driving Simulation Will Educate Barnegat Juniors

The "Arrive Alive" simulator will teach 11th graders the impacts of distracted driving.

Barnegat Schools Awarded Again For Music Education Program

This is the fifth consecutive year the district has been honored by the NAMM Foundation for Best Communities for Music Education.

New School Performance Reports: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Did

Here's how Barnegat and Stafford schools fared during the 2022-23 school year.

Future Scientists Show Work At Barnegat Science Fairs

Students worked hard on their science projects, exploring a variety of topics and fostering a lifelong love of the field.