Bernards School Election Results 2023: See The Unofficial Winners

Months of contentious campaigning have come to an end as results are finalized in Bernards Township, according to unofficial results.

Ridge HS Speech & Debate Team Take 2nd Place Overall In Tournament

The state champion Ridge High School Speech & Debate Team kicked off their local tournament circuit this past weekend at Phillipsburg HS.

Ridge HS Marching Band Gets In Tune For 'Marching Madness' Oct. 21

Ridge Marching Band is welcoming 13 outstanding New Jersey high school bands for its annual home competition.

Policy To Regulate Bernards Board Members Use Of Email, Social Media

If board members do not abide by the policy, they could be removed from a committee by a vote by two-thirds of the board.

Eid Could Be Added To Bernards Schools District Holiday Calendar

Superintendent Nick Markarian is expected to draft a calendar for 2026-27 for Board review and first reading in October.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2023: Debbie Marcus

Candidate Debbie Marcus shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2023.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2023: Lawrence Rascio

Candidate incumbent Lawrence Rascio shares why he is running for re-election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2023.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2023: David Shaw

Candidate David Shaw shares why he is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2023.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2023: Jennifer White

Candidate Jennifer White shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2023.

Bernards Township School Board Election 2023: Janice Corrado

Candidate Janice Corrado shares why she is running for election on the Bernards Township Board of Education in 2023.

Early Dismissal Day For Bernards Township Students Set For Wednesday

This will be the first of four early dismissal days for teacher in-service for the 2023-24 school year.

Bernards Ranks Among 20 Best School Districts In NJ, New Report Says

Locally, Bernards Township ranks as the best school district in Somerset County, according to Niche.

3 Takeaways From Bernards Township's School Board Candidate Debate

The candidates discussed teacher retention, budget cuts, the process of textbook selection, and more.

Meet The Candidates Running For Bernards Township School Board 2023

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

Oak Street Named National Blue Ribbon School For 2023

The Bernards Township elementary school was among about 350 nationwide named by the U.S. Department of Education.

13 Ridge, 6 Pingry Students Are 2023 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.

Bernards To Get $8.2M In School Construction Funding From State

Bernards Township School District is among 261 school districts to receive state funding for construction projects.

School Bus Hotline Set Up For Basking Ridge Parents To Report Issues

Superintendent Nick Markarian addressed transportation issues as the beginning of the school year gets underway.

Basking Ridge Heads Back To School: Share Your Photos With Patch

Share your Back to School photos of your students with Patch. Here's how to do it.

U.S. News Best High Schools: Where Did Bernards Township Rank?

The 2023-2024 Best High Schools rankings were released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.​

6 Police Officers Hired To Be Stationed At Bernards Township Schools

Along with the police officers, some new leaders are joining the Bernards Township School District for the 2023-24 school year.

Back To School: Bernards Township 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in Bernards Township can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Science-Based Programs Offered For Somerset County School-Aged Students

The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center makes learning about nature interesting for children.

6 Candidates To Run For Bernards Township Board of Education

It will be a contested race in November with 6 candidates vying for three seats on the Benards Township Board of Education.

Health Curriculum Opt-Out Form Divides Bernards Township School Board

The school board argued about whether to highlight 12 sex or health education topics that were of concern to some members on the form.

$150K-Plus Salaries For Bernards Township Superintendent, Principals

Here is a list of how much these top-paid Bernards Township school superintendent and principals made in 2022-23

Bernards Schools To 'Vigorously Defend' Against Suit Claiming Bullying

Parents of a former WAMS student filed a lawsuit against the district claiming their son experienced "racist harassment and bullying."

Lawsuit Claiming 'Racist Bullying' Filed Against Bernards Twp. Schools

Parents of a former William Annin Middle School student claimed they switched schools due to the "unending harassment."

Bernards Township School Board Rejects Another Sociology Book

Voices were raised and arguments ensued at the recent school board meeting over another sociology book.

Basking Ridge RVCC Student Selected For Princeton Scholars Initiative

Olivia O'Donnell was among 11 Raritan Valley Community College students to be selected to participate.

Corrado And Shaw Announce Run for Bernards Township School Board

Janice Corrado and David Shaw announced Monday that they are running for two three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.

Basking Ridge High Alum Wins Cybersecurity Scholarship

Angelina Xu is one of four women to win the scholarship.

New Principal At Cedar Hill School Appointed By Bernards School Board

Krissy Uhler will move up from her position of Assistant Principal at the school.

BBQ & Broadway Fundraiser To Benefit Ridge High School Drama Club

There are three ways to support the fundraiser - dine-in, take-out, or donate a meal to a veteran.

'Embarrassed' Residents Decry Bernards School Board Rejection Of Book

It was a sea of red as residents supported Bernards Township teachers after the rejection of the textbook made national news.

Ridge Speech And Debate Team Excels At The Tournament of Champions

The Ridge High School Speech and Debate Team competed at the 51st annual University of Kentucky Tournament of Champions.

Bernards Township School Budget Will Keep Assistant Principals For Now

While the final Bernards School Budget for 2023-24 was passed on Monday, the long-term future of assistant principals remains uncertain.

Basking Ridge Student Wins National Merit Corporate Scholarship

The 2023 National Merit Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship winners were announced last week. See the Basking Ridge winner.

Far Hills Country Day School Presents 'How To Avoid The Summer Slide'

Parents of elementary and middle school-aged children are welcome to join the May 10 event.

Sociology Book Rejected By Bernards Township School Board

Some Board of Education members called the textbook too opinionated and ideological and didn't offer balanced perspectives.