Backpacks, School Supplies Offered To Needy Families By Brick PBA

The backpacks and supplies were donated by a community member to support students whose families are struggling to make ends meet.

Kindergarten Orientation, Back-To-School Nights In Brick Schools

If your child is starting kindergarten or new to the Brick Schools, here are dates to put on your calendar for the 2023-24 school year.

Brick Teacher Carol Shaw: 'She Is The Most Caring'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Brick Teacher Starlynn Henrich: 'She Cares About Her Kids'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Brick Teacher Wendy Monaghan: 'All Her Students Love Her'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Brick Teacher Lauren Shauger: 'She Makes Learning Fun'

Patch is paying tribute to teachers for all they do for students as we begin the 2023-24 school year. See how to nominate your teacher.

Student Chromebook Need Repairs? Bring It In, Brick Schools Say

Make sure your child's school-issued Chromebook is ready for the school year to start at the repair events.

Ocean County Teacher Of Year Honors Go To Brick Educator

Jaclyn Potochar of Lake Riviera Middle School is "a shining example" who meets students' individual needs and helps them succeed.

Back To School: Brick 2023-24 School Calendar

Here's a handy guide to days off for the 2023-24 school year for the Brick Township School District.

Farrell Praised By Brick Schools' Staff As Board Renews Contract

Superintendent Thomas G. Farrell's new contract extends through June 2028; staff praised his consistency and leadership.

Brick School Board To Extend Superintendent's Contract

Thomas G. Farrell is in the final year of his initial contract; the contract extension is set .for a vote

Brick Memorial Teen Reunited With Afghan Family In Time For Graduation

Mohammad Mir Shahnoory was separated from his family during the 2021 Afghan airlift. They finally got to the U.S., in time for graduation.

Brick Superintendent's Contract Up For Renewal

Thomas G. Farrell is entering the final year of his initial contract and the board has announced its plans to discuss the renewal.

Brick Teachers, Support Professionals Of Year Honored

The 2023 Governor's Award honors one teacher in each school, along with one educational support professional from each school.

Brick Teachers, Professionals To Be Honored At School Board Meeting

The teachers and education support professionals of the year will be honored as the May 11 meeting moves to a different location.

Kindergarten Registration, Information Sessions Announced In Brick

For families whose children will be 5 by Oct. 1 are invited to the Kindergarten Kickoff events at Brick's elementary schools. See the dates.

64 Positions Cut In Brick School Budget For 2023-24

State aid cuts continue to shrink the staffing in the Brick Township Schools; the district has cut more than 250 positions since S2 began.

School Rankings Return: See How Brick Fared For 2021-22

The rankings returned after two years where state assessment tests were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

$161.1M Brick Schools' Tentative Budget For 2023-24 Introduced

The budget reflects a small increase in the tax levy and a reduction in the Brick School District's debt payment.

Job Cuts Coming As Brick Schools Cope With $2.5M State Aid Loss

The cut was less than anticipated but job cuts will be needed, increasing challenges in maintaining educational programs, officials said.

Brick Schools Hit With $2.5M State Aid Cut For 2023-24

The 14.8 percent aid reduction comes as Gov. Murphy touted increasing school funding across the state for '23-24.

Scholarship Makes Brick Woman's Study Abroad Dream Come True

Sabrina Halk, a graphic design student at Georgian Court University, is studying in London this spring thanks to a competitive scholarship.

Brick Schools Announce Preschool Lottery Information Sessions

Families with 3- and 4-year-olds who are interested in the Brick Schools' preschool program can learn about the program now.

$30K In Scholarships Available Through Brick Chamber Of Commerce

The scholarships, from the chamber's Educational Foundation, are for graduating seniors and those who are continuing post-secondary studies.

$1,000 Scholarship Essay Competition Announced In Brick

Brick Mayor John G. Ducey is accepting entries for the New Jersey League of Municipalities annual scholarship essay competition.

Niche School Rankings: See Brick's Grades

Niche released its grades for schools and districts in New Jersey and across the U.S. See how the Brick Township Schools were graded.

New Member Appointed To Fill Vacancy On Brick School Board

The board held a special meeting to interview applicants to fill the remainder of Missy Parker's term.

Brick High School Senior Named National Merit Semifinalist

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

School Board Vacancy In Brick After Member Moves Out Of State

The school board is seeking candidates to fill the vacant seat and finish out a term that ends in 2023.

Back to School: Brick Township 2022-23 School Calendar

The first day of school is coming; here's a look at the Brick Township Schools' district calendar for the year.

Teacher Shortage Squeezes NJ Schools; Pilot Program Aims To Draw More

With rising retirements and fewer students going to college to become teachers, a pilot program aims to widen the pool of candidates.

Brick School Board Changes July Meeting Date

The school board, at its June meeting, had said the meeting might be rescheduled.

Kickball Game Unites Athletes In Brick Schools

The Unified Sports program in the school district brings together students of all abilities for fun and sport. See the photos and video.

Reusable Bottles Video Earns Lake Riviera 2nd In NJ Climate Contest

The Lake Riviera Middle School Green Team put together a video urging students to adopt reusable water bottles instead of single-use ones.

Brick Schools Diligent, Thorough About Security: Superintendent

"I will not sit here ... and give anybody a blueprint of what our procedures are," Superintendent Thomas Farrell said at a board meeting.

Brick Schools Honor Educators, Service Professionals Of The Year

The district profiled the educators and education service professionals of the year in honoring their work for the 2021-22 school year.

Brick Schools, Police Aim For Reassurance After Texas Shooting

Extra police are in place, but authorities urge the Brick Township Schools community to be active partners in watching out for threats.

Brick Schools Sell Laurelton School At Last

The Brick Board of Education approved the contract for the sale of Laurelton School, which was shuttered in 2008, following an auction.

US News Rating Of NJ High Schools: How Brick Fared

Performances on AP and IB exams and standardized tests account for 90 percent of the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

New Emma Havens School Dropoff Procedure Announced For Brick Parents

Parents dropping off and picking up their children at Emma Havens Young Elementary School have a new procedure to follow starting Monday.