Student-Led Petition Calls For Virtual Learning In Nutley Schools

Nutley students are back in classrooms after the holiday break. But an online petition asks a question: “Why wait to make the switch?”

Belleville, Nutley Schools Return In-Person After Holiday Break

Students and staff in Belleville and Nutley cautiously returned to classrooms on Monday. Another nearby district chose to go all-remote.

Belleville, Nutley Police Make Statement On Social Media 'Threat'

Police: "There has been no credible threat made, and more specifically, there has been no threat made against any of our schools."

Nutley Superintendent To Step Down At End Of School Year

Julie Glazer: “My parents taught me that if you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.”

2021 College Aid: How Belleville-Nutley Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Belleville-Nutley area high schools.

‘Sea Of Pink’ Fills Belleville Schools For Cancer Awareness

Students, parents and staff in the Belleville Public School District teamed up for their sixth annual “Pink Out.”

Belleville School Board Member Found Guilty Of DUI: Report

Erika Jacho was re-elected to the Belleville Board of Education in 2020, less than two weeks after her arrest.

Nutley School Board Candidates Forum: 2021 Election

The Nutley Chapter of the League of Women Voters will host a forum for 2021 school board candidates on Oct. 27.

Belleville-Nutley Schools Ranked On New US News List: ‘Best K-8’

Elementary schools in Belleville and Nutley were included in the list, which ranked more than 80,000 in the U.S.

NJ Teacher From Nutley Admits To Health Care Fraud: Feds

A teacher who lives in Essex County admitted that he conspired to defraud the New Jersey School Employees’ Health Benefits Program.

Nutley School Board Walks Back Letter Against Mask Mandate

The Nutley Board of Education won’t be sending a letter to Gov. Phil Murphy opposing a face mask mandate in schools after all.

Belleville School District Finishes Long-Awaited ADA Renovations

“In the 22 years I’ve been an administrator, this is probably the most important project I’ve been involved with.”

First Day Of School In Belleville, Nutley: 2021-22 Calendars

Back-to-school planning has begun in Belleville and Nutley. Here are some key dates to keep in mind for the upcoming year.

Glut Of Belleville, Nutley School Board Candidates Run In 2021

There are seven people running for two seats in Belleville. In Nutley, eight candidates are competing for three seats.

College Financial Aid Applications In Belleville-Nutley Area: Compare To NJ

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

$5.5M Renovation At Belleville High School Athletic Fields Begins

A new track will allow teams to host home meets for the first time in years. See other improvements in store for Belleville High School.

Belleville Schools Go Virtual For Day Amid Heat Wave

"Due to excessive temperatures over the past two days, I am concerned that the soaring numbers will create an unsuitable environment."

Nutley Parents Trying To Recall School Board President: Report

Hundreds of Nutley parents are unhappy with current efforts to bring full-time, in-person learning back to the district, a report says.

Sen. Ruiz Says Murphy’s Decision On Schools Strikes Good Balance

Sen. M. Teresa Ruiz (Belleville, Newark): “Our return to normalcy hinges on students returning to school.”

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On Belleville-Nutley Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Belleville-Nutley Patch.

Belleville, Nutley Named Among Top U.S. High Schools: U.S. News

The annual list released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Belleville-Nutley Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Belleville-Nutley area high schools.

In Belleville-Nutley Area, Share Of College Grads Increasing

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been rising in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Essex County.

Proposed NJ Budget Means More Aid For Belleville, Nutley Schools

Gov. Murphy's proposed $44.8 billion budget would mean increases in state aid to many school districts, including Belleville and Nutley.

Belleville Schools’ New Electric Buses Funded By State Grant

The ride to school will soon be more environmentally friendly for some Belleville students.

Belleville's Youngest-Ever BOE Member: 'My Age DOES Matter'

Belleville school board member Frank Velez, 19, offers advice for other teens who want to take a shot at Election Day glory.

Youngest School Board Member In Belleville History Sworn In

Frank Velez and Erika Jacho won a tight race for the Belleville BOE. Velez is the youngest person ever elected to the post.

Hornblower Early Childhood Center​ Opens In Belleville

The center's 75 students will cultivate critical thinking skills using a state-standardized creative curriculum​ model.

Coronavirus Case Rise In Belleville Prompts School Update

Belleville School Superintendent: “In less than one week, the township has realized 88 new positive cases of COVID-19.”

Coronavirus Delays Nutley School District's Reopening Plan

The Nutley Public School District has joined a flurry of others in Essex County that have hit the brakes on their reopening plans.

Rise In COVID-19 At Belleville High School; Town Meeting Canceled

Belleville High School and School No. 7 have been closed due to the coronavirus, officials said.

Belleville School Board Member Charged With DWI, Report Says

A member of the Belleville Board of Education has been charged with driving while intoxicated within 1,000 feet of a school, a report says.

Belleville Teachers Union Leery As Schools Prepare To Reopen

“Teachers want to teach. We just want to do it safely.”

Belleville Schools Prep For ‘Hybrid’ Reopening Amid Coronavirus

There will be a mix of online and in-person classes on the first day of school. But that will change by October, Belleville officials say.

Belleville, Nutley: Less School Aid Than Expected Amid COVID-19

Belleville and Nutley are among the school districts that will get less aid than what Gov. Murphy first proposed.

Nutley Schools Will Reopen Virtually: ‘We Are Still Challenged’

Nutley’s schools are reopening remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic. Issues include ventilation and special education.

3 Candidates File For 2020 Nutley School Board Election

Here are the candidates who filed to run for the Nutley Board of Education.

8 Candidates File For 2020 Belleville School Board Election

Here are the candidates who filed to run for the Belleville Board of Education.

Essex County’s School Superintendent Of Year Is From Belleville

Richard Tomko of the Belleville Public School District earned the 2020-2021 Essex County Superintendent of the Year award.

Salute Your 2020 Belleville, Nutley Grad On Patch

They might not have a "normal" graduation ceremony this year, but they've worked hard to get to this point. Here's to the class of 2020!