NJ SAT Scores 2021: See How Brick Students Fared

Every New Jersey high school's average SAT scores were just released. Here is how Brick Township students fared.

NJ Schools Wrestle With Discipline, Bullying Claims Post-COVID

Discipline and mental health issues are rising in schools. Districts are trying to address those while trying to assuage frustrated parents.

Brick School Board Sets Tentative $162M Budget For 2022-23

The public hearing on the budget, which includes a $4.7 million state aid cut under S2, is set for the end of April.

Brick School Board Meeting Schedule Updates

The school board has made some changes to the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2022. See the dates.

Brick Students Create Valentines For Local Veterans

The project delivered Valentines from the students to local veterans.

Brick Schools Will Be Mask Optional When NJ Mandate Lifts: Super

Brick school officials have urged Gov. Phil Murphy to return decision-making to local officials on masking. That will happen on March 7.

Bus Driver Shortage Forces Brick Schools To Condense Routes

Bus stops will stay the same but pick-up and dropoff times will change, the district said.

Brick Schools Closed Monday In Storm Aftermath

The district said schools are closed as work to clear roads and make bus stops safe for kids continues.

Brick Schools Closed Jan. 7 For Snow Day

The district updated its status Friday as snow fell across the area. Weather forecasts call for 3-5 inches of snow by late morning.

Brick Schools Evaluating COVID Surge On Case-By-Case Basis

The district is sticking with its methodical approach, officials said, and making every effort to keep instruction in person.

Ocean County School Closures, Delayed Openings For Jan. 4

School districts were faced with snow removal and the potential for icy roads in Ocean County following Monday's storm.

Virtual Option For NJ Students In COVID Surge? Readers Respond

Some parents have clamored for an option to have kids study remotely as the omicron variant surges. Patch readers shared their thoughts.

Brick Schools Shift To Closure Due To Winter Storm

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and is predicting at least 4 inches of snow for most of Ocean County.

Brick Schools Plan To Stay In Person In 2022: Superintendent

COVID-19 cases have been rising significantly in recent days, but the superintendent said there are no plans to shift to remote instruction.

Brick Police, School Officials On Alert Amid TikTok Gun Threat

The district and police are on alert after information about a generic threat of violence against schools has spread across the country.

TikTok School Gun Threat Has NJ Schools, Law Enforcement On Alert

The challenge on the social media app comes as districts in New Jersey struggle with a number of school threats and rumors in recent days.

Brick Cosmetology School Closes Unexpectedly

Dozens of cosmetology students are in limbo after the Capri Institute closed under mysterious circumstances last week.

Brick Police Investigate Lake Riviera Middle School Threat

Brick police say they searched the home of a middle school student reportedly heard making firearm threats.

Brick Township Schools Win 2021 School Leader Award

The township school district was recognized by the New Jersey School Boards Association for innovative programming during the pandemic.

Brick Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Brick area high schools.

NJ Schools Resuming Plays, Holiday Concerts, With Masks In Place

The return to a sense of normalcy has meant getting back on stage. Here's how schools are managing that with masking rules.

'No Credible Threat' Found In Brick HS Incident Rumor: Official

Allegations of a possible incident were investigated by police and are unfounded, authorities said.

Brief Brick Memorial Evacuation Prompted By Faulty Sensor

Firefighters and police answered an alarm that was the result of a sensor that had gone bad, officials said.

Brick School Board Meeting Rescheduled

The school board announced the change at the September meeting.

Brick Schools' Mask-Optional Decision Draws Criticism

Some parents are angry with the masks-optional decision; officials say only 2 schools have AC to combat indoor temps that hit 95 degrees.

Brick School Board Reschedules Sept. 30 Meeting

The Brick Township Board of Education is moving its meeting to a few days sooner.

Brick Schools Starting Year Mask-Optional Due To Anticipated Heat

Students and staff will have the option of wearing masks Wednesday as excessive heat is possible in the buildings, school officials said.

Brick Schools Update COVID-19 Rules For 2021-22 School Year

The mask mandate from Gov. Phil Murphy alters quarantining: masked students will not have quarantine if they are exposed to COVID-19.

Back To School: Brick 2021-22 School Calendar

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

Masks Optional Still Plan For Brick Schools In Fall

Even as guidance changes on indoor mask-wearing as COVID-19 spikes, Brick Schools officials say they are not planning to make a change.

Brick School Board Election: 5 Candidates File For 3 Seats

Three incumbents are being challenged by a former board member and a newcomer in the November 2021 school board election.

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Brick Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Brick area high schools.

Brick Schools Promote Principals, Assistant Principals

The departure of the district's human resources director led to a domino of promotions as staff members were moved to fill openings.

Brick Memorial, Brick Graduations Set For Friday

If you have plans for Friday evening, be prepared for extra traffic around town.

Brick Schools Relax In-School Mask Requirement In Hot Weather

With high temperatures and high humidity affecting the area, Brick schools officials say masks will be optional in school.

2021 Guide To Ocean County Memorial Day Events

While some towns have scrapped plans for Memorial Day this year, other municipalities are planning some big events. Here's the list.

Brick Schools Shifting To Full Days Starting June 1

The district announced the move to full sessions as coronavirus pandemic restrictions ease and daily cases continue to wane.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

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

Brick School Board Approves $160 Million Budget For 2021-22

The proposed budget, which must be approved by the state Department of Education, cuts 26 full-time positions amid a $5.3 million aid cut.

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Brick Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Brick area high schools.