Candidate Faisal Chaudhry shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2025.
Candidate Smrithi Mohan shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2025.
The Bernards Township Education Foundation was formed by a group of parents dedicated to enriching the education experience of students.
The plan includes replacing the soccer field with artificial turf, adding LED lighting and scoreboards, and improving drainage.
The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and had a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.
There are four candidates running for the three, three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.
Faisal Chaudhry, a resident of six years in Basking Ridge, and married father of three children, announced his candidacy.
The Board of Education previously hinted at the possibility of holding a special election for residents to help balance the budget.
Bernards Township students will have their first day back to school on Thursday.
Superintendent Markarian noted that rising enrollment could still shift where students attend school in the upcoming school years.
Summer is coming to a close, and parents in Basking Ridge can mark the first day of school that is quickly approaching.
U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country for 2025-26. See where Ridge High School ranked.
Smrithi Mohan and Adam Lefkowitz announce they are running for 2 of 3 open three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.
The Board of Education hinted at the possibility of holding a special election for residents to vote on a question to balance the budget.
The Board of Education approved the first reading of a policy to allow the Superintendent to assign students to Oak Street School if needed.
Three spots are available on the Board of Education. Here's who's running.
The renowned Ridge Forensics speech & debate team ended their year with success.
The Bernards Township Board of Education approved the new contract with a salary of $255,000 at its June 16 meeting.
Faisal Chaudhry, Smrithi Mohan, and Adam J. Lefkowitz all submitted applications for Csilla Csipak's vacancy.
The selected candidate will fill out the remainder of Csilla Csipak's term through December 2025.
Many projects will be conducted over the summer, including district-wide asphalt pathway and sidewalk repairs, flooring replacement & more.
Principal Russell Lazovick recommended the program continue into the 2025-26 school year due to positive results, including improved focus.
Applications will be accepted to fill Csilla Csipak's term through May 30. Here's how to apply:
Students and parents spoke for more than an hour, voicing their opposition to some staff cuts, including in the music and arts programs.
Parents and students spoke for over 40 minutes against the Board of Education's reduction in staff for the 2025-26 school year.
Jia Aggarwal demonstrates her ability to combine public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive communication on a daily basis.
Susan Polito of Basking Ridge, a student in the class of 2025 at Immaculata High School, has been honored with the 2025 NJ Governor's Award.
After waiting since September 2023, the Bernards Township Board of Education got the approval from the DEP for the Ridge varsity fields.
The Ridge Forensics Speech & Debate team closed its local season by being named NJ State Champions for the 23rd consecutive year recently.
To reduce staff reductions, "the goal is to minimize the impact on programming and focus primarily on increasing class size."
"There are going to be cuts to staff but also going to be increases to taxes so anyway you cut it this isn't great," said Board member Shaw.
The team also closed out 2024 with huge success and welcomed 2025 by excelling at both local and national competitions.
On Thursday, the state Department of Education released the 2025-26 state funding figures, showing how $12.1 billion will support schools.
This event is a fun-filled evening of basketball, entertainment, and community spirit, with proceeds benefiting Liberty Corner School.
Eight professionals from a variety of careers were featured during the Jan. 29 wellness day.
The National Weather Service is predicting snow on Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday morning.
The practice days will continue in February to help Ridge High School students prepare for the extended pilot program in March.
Forecasters predict rain, snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1 p.m. on Thursday, then a chance of rain between noon and 4 p.m.
The Board of Education understands the Pilot will be a learning curve and struggle for everyone, as everyone is attached to their phones.
The neighboring school districts are looking to team up, hire a consultant, and learn more about AI technology and its impacts on education.