Brick School Board Narrowly Approves $150M Budget

Debate over transparency and needs vs. wants in face of 3.51 percent tax increase dominates discussion.

Brick School Budget: 3.51 Percent Tax Rise, 14 Teacher Positions Cut

The proposed budget includes funding for critical facilities and equipment repairs, curriculum updates, administration says.

Brick H.S. Drama Club Takes Top Honor At Teen Arts Fair

The program, which had stumbled in recent years, has been revived by new director Cheryl Best.

Emma Havens Young Teacher Named Brick's Teacher Of Year

The fifth-grade STEM teacher keeps students engaged with lessons, district says.

U.S. News Ranks Top High Schools In New Jersey, Nation

U.S. News and World report has released its rankings of the top high schools in New Jersey and in nation. Did your school make the list?

These 100 Districts Have New Jersey's Best Teachers, New Rankings Say

A new list compiled by Niche.com, an information service provider, ranks the districts with the best teachers in New Jersey and the U.S.A.

Tentative School Budget Approved In Brick Would Cut 10 Jobs

Proposed cuts come as new insurance broker tries to accurately project cost of benefits: "Three weeks isn't much time," official says.

Brick Schools Offering STEM Academy Exams This Week

Middle schoolers who want to participate must take the tests, plus complete an application due by April 7.

Brick Board To Reconsider Tentative School Budget Monday

Preliminary spending plan calls for increases to correct curriculum, facilities deficiencies, superintendent says.

Brick Schools Restructuring Administration, Superintendent Says

The new structure streamlines the district's personnel but does not add positions; titles will be filled from within, he says.

You Won't Believe How Much N.J. School Districts Pay 100 People Who Don't Work

You won't believe how much N.J. school districts pay 100 ex-employees, even though they don't work anymore.

Brookdale Student Earns National Community College Honor

Sameerah Wahab, who has volunteered at Dottie's House in Brick, is being recognized for her community service efforts and academics.

See If Brick Got Enough Money To Offset School Tax Hikes In 2016-17

More than just N.J.'s poor areas get the lion's share of state aid from Gov. Chris Christie's proposed 2017 budget. All districts here.

New Jersey's Best Private High Schools Ranked

A new list compiled by Niche.com, an information service provider, ranks N.J.'s best private high schools.

Brick Mayor Invites Students To Apply For Scholarship

League of Municipalities offers three awards; students apply locally for state contest.

Snow-Day Decisions Vexing For School Districts

In recent weeks, criticisms have abounded from parents -- but how do school officials make the determination on whether to close or not?

Brick Board Names Gialanella Interim Superintendent

Richard Caldes, who was serving as interim superintendent, retains his job in the district.

Will Your Brick Township Class Of 2016 Student Graduate?

With the HSPA being replaced by PARCC, do you know what scores must be achieved to graduate -- and what options students have? Take a look.

Peddie's Leahy, From Brick, Signs With Syracuse

The prep school goalkeeper finalized his college choice on National Signing Day.

Brick Schools Preparing To Open Kindergarten Registration

If your child turns 5 on or before Oct. 1, here's what you need to know to sign them up for school.

PARCC Results: NJ's Top School Districts, Brick Results, And More

How did your district perform? The PARCC's complete results have been released, and Patch has them, ranking the top-performing districts.

OceanFirst Grants $50K For OCC Scholarships

The bank's foundation provided the funds that will go to full-time first-year students at the community college.

Find Your Career At Ocean County Vocational Schools

Explore the possibilities for both high school students and adults at the career day, then attend the open house next week.

Brick Schools: 'We're Open Wednesday!'

Snow has been cleared sufficiently for the safety of the students and staff.

Brick Schools Close For Second Straight Day

Safety issues for walking to bus stops, poor driving conditions cited in closure.

Brick Schools Announce Decision On Monday Classes

The district issued its decision about 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Brick Schools' Inclement Weather Information

With a snowstorm in the forecast, here's what you need to know about early dismissal, delayed openings and snow days.

Brick Introducing STEM, Business Academies At High Schools

American Sign Language also is being added to the foreign language curriculum for the 2016-17 school year.

Brick School Board Meeting Again Tonight

The meeting this Thursday was scheduled during the reorganization meeting a week ago.

The Luck of The Mustangs Annual Gift Auction

It's time again for the Brick Memorial High School Marching Band's Annual Gift Auction - Sunday March 13th 12-5pm at Woodlake Country Club

These N.J. School Districts Pay Teachers The Most - How Much Does Brick?

Which N.J. school districts pays teachers the most? Here is a complete list of EVERY district and an interactive map showing how much.

Top 100 N.J. School Districts In 2016, Plus National Rankings

The national and state lists rank school districts based on teaching statistics and about 920,000 ratings from 240,000 students and parents.

Brick Memorial Students Named To All-Shore Choir

The students will perform a concert with the chorus in February.

PARCC Scores Presentation On Tap At Brick School Board Meeting

The state revealed general results from the controversial testing in October; Thursday evening, officials will share Brick's details.

Brick Schools Make Christmas Merry For 160 Families

For the ninth year, volunteers worked with the Salvation Army to match donations to needy families and students.

OCC Trip To France On, But College Monitoring Situation, Officials Say

Families are questioning safety of trip in wake of November's terror attacks in Paris; a meeting has been scheduled to address concerns.

Mean Girl Syndrome? It's Real, And Increasing, Brick School Official Says

District anti-bullying coordinator Earl Mosley says verified incidents are down, but conflicts, especially among girls, are more common.

St. Dominic's Cooks Up A Special Thanksgiving

For 10 years, the families at the Catholic elementary school have been sharing a feast and activities with special needs students.

100 Best High Schools In N.J. - Ocean County Schools On List

New 2016 list: Niche.com collected test results, graduation rates, surveys and more to determine the best schools in N.J. and in the U.S.A.

Brick Schools' Bus Drivers, Support Staff, Granted Pay Raises In Agreement

The raises are cumulatively 21 percent over 4 years, but drivers have said pay was the lowest in Ocean County, with some making $14.51/hour.