Tax Increase, Staff Cuts Approved In Bernards Township School Budget

Students and parents spoke for more than an hour, voicing their opposition to some staff cuts, including in the music and arts programs.

28 School Staff Cut In Bernards Township To Close $2.5M Budget Gap

Parents and students spoke for over 40 minutes against the Board of Education's reduction in staff for the 2025-26 school year.

Ridge Student Honored With NJ Governor's 2025 Award In Arts Education

Jia Aggarwal demonstrates her ability to combine public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive communication on a daily basis.

Immaculata Senior Receives 2025 NJ Governor’s Award In Vocal Music

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.

$92K Drainage, Field Improvements Coming To Ridge High School

After waiting since September 2023, the Bernards Township Board of Education got the approval from the DEP for the Ridge varsity fields.

Ridge Forensics Wins State Championships For 23rd Year In A Row

The Ridge Forensics Speech & Debate team closed its local season by being named NJ State Champions for the 23rd consecutive year recently.

Increased Class Sizes Proposed To Balance Bernards Twp. School Budget

To reduce staff reductions, "the goal is to minimize the impact on programming and focus primarily on increasing class size."

$2.51M In Staff Cuts, Tax Increase: Bernards Preliminary School Budget

"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.

Ridge Speech & Debate Team Opens Summer Camp Registration

The team also closed out 2024 with huge success and welcomed 2025 by excelling at both local and national competitions.

Bernards Township Schools Will Get Less State Aid For 2025-26

On Thursday, the state Department of Education released the 2025-26 state funding figures, showing how $12.1 billion will support schools.

Harlem Wizards To Play Against Liberty Corner Teachers, Staff

This event is a fun-filled evening of basketball, entertainment, and community spirit, with proceeds benefiting Liberty Corner School.

Wellness Day Career Panel Held At Ridge High School

Eight professionals from a variety of careers were featured during the Jan. 29 wellness day.

Delayed Opening For Bernards Township Schools Wednesday

The National Weather Service is predicting snow on Tuesday night and continuing into Wednesday morning.

Practice Phone-Free Days Receive 'Mixed Reactions' From Ridge Students

The practice days will continue in February to help Ridge High School students prepare for the extended pilot program in March.

All Schools Closed In Basking Ridge Due To Winter Storm

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.​

Full-Day Phone-Free Pilot Program Kicks Off At Ridge High School

The Board of Education understands the Pilot will be a learning curve and struggle for everyone, as everyone is attached to their phones.

AI In Education: Bernards Schools Looks To Partner With Watchung Hills

The neighboring school districts are looking to team up, hire a consultant, and learn more about AI technology and its impacts on education.

Substitute Nurses Needed In Bernards Township Schools

The nurses will cover health offices, field trips, or bus rides as necessary.

Bomb Threat At Ridge High School Prompts 'Hold In Place'

The threat was made Wednesday morning to the school off S Finley Avenue.

Ridge Sailing Team Could Get Its Own Boats Thanks To Donation

A grandparent of a current Ridge High School student has offered to donate the boats which school board members called "extremely generous."

BT Connect To Discuss Artificial Intelligence In Education

The event will discuss updates on the district's planning for AI, and explore some AI tools available for students and staff in schools.

Ridge High School To Pilot Full-Day Phone-Free Environment

This is part of the district's "Restoring Focus Initiative," to raise awareness about the impact of electronic devices and social media.

New President, 2 New Members Join Bernards Township School Board

The Bernards Township Board of Education held its 2025 Reorganization meeting on Monday night.

Ridge Forensics Dominates Local Circuit In November

The Ridge Forensics Speech & Debate Team was busy in November, winning multiple tournaments.

Job Opportunities Offered For Special Ed Students In Bernards Township

The Board of Education passed a resolution approving of the agreement with the Township for the 2024-25 school year.

Ridge Forensics Invited To Tournament of Champions

The Ridge Forensics Speech & Debate Team kept their forward momentum in October.

Bernards Township School Discusses Revising Lunch Program

The Board of Education discussed looking into revising the school lunch program to offer alternative, healthier meal options for students.

Ridge Marching Madness Competition To Showcase 14 NJ, NY Bands

The Ridge High School Marching Band will host its 14th annual home competition on Saturday.

Ridge HS Named Among Best Public High Schools In NJ

The latest Niche rankings show the best traditional public high schools in the nation. See where Ridge High School ranks:

Ridge Forensics Opens Season By Winning Yale Tournament

This weekend, the team is holding auditions to welcome new members to the reigning State Champion team.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2024: Yijia Liu

Candidate Yijia Liu shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2024.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2024: Pankhoori Agarwal Gupta

Candidate Pankhoori Agarwal Gupta shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2024.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2024: Michael Talbot

Candidate Michael Talbot shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2024.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2024: Brett Omelianuk

Candidate Brett Omelianuk shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2024.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2024: Robin McKeon

Candidate Robin McKeon shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2024.

11 Ridge High School Students Are 2025 National Merit Semifinalists

The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and has a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.

Candidate Forum For Bernards Township School Board Set For Monday

There are five candidates running for the three, three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.

'Give Us Some Grace,' Bernards School District Asks Ahead Of New Year

The 2024-25 school district will kick off next week with new later start times and new school bus driver companies.

School Crossing Guards Needed In Bernards Township

The new 2024-25 Bernards Township school year is set to begin in two weeks.

Bernards Township School Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

Parents in Basking Ridge can mark the first day of school, coming later this month.