Brick Schools' Spirit Day Unites In Coronavirus Social Distancing

As teachers and students adjust to learning via a computer connection, the Brick schools tried to promote a feeling of connectedness.

Coronavirus Outbreak Pushes Brick School Board To Online Meeting

The school board will have the meeting livestreamed to allow for social distancing in efforts to slow the spread of the virus.

Brick Schools Close For 2 Weeks Amid Coronavirus Concerns

The district said it is evaluating the situation and will update as events warrant.

Brick, Brick Memorial Cancel SAT Testing Amid Coronavirus Fears

The PSAT testing that was scheduled has been canceled as well.

Coronavirus: Brick Schools Planning For Online Learning

Parents are asked to fill out a technology access survey through the district's parent portal to help the district know where needs exist.

Brick Schools Urge Another Phone, Email Blitz Over S2 Cuts

Parents, teachers and community members are urged to contact legislators over the S2 cuts. District officials tesified Tuesday against them.

Brick Schools Increase Sanitizing Amid Coronavirus Concerns

District officials say they're disinfecting surfaces, including bus seats, and monitoring information from state and federal authorities.

Brick Schools Receive $4.29M Preschool Grant For 2020-21

The grant will allow the district to increase access the program for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Brick Preschool Lottery Applications Open Online

The district will be accepting applications online for the 2020-2021 school year.

Brick Memorial Band, Chorus To Perform At School Board Meeting

The monthly school board meeting is set for Thursday evening.

3 Brick Schools Honored For Students' Food-Raising Efforts

Students from the three schools were honored recently by Fulfill, formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean counties.

Brick Schools Seek Grant For Electric Buses

The district is seeking a $5.7 million grant to purchase 20 electric buses and charging stations for them.

Brick School Board Welcomes New Superintendent

"I want to be here and I plan on being here," said Thomas Farrell, who will become the Brick superintendent starting in March

More Brick School Buses Getting Cameras

The district anticipates 30 cameras will be installed on buses by the time school resumes after winter break.

'Schools Will Have To Close:' NJ Districts Face Trouble Over Cuts

Schools, sports programs may shut. Many NJ school districts got severe cuts that they say will cripple them. Here's where it's a problem.

'Schools Will Have To Close:' Brick's Future Dire In NJ Aid Cuts

Parents upset over a preschool plan for Herbertsville Elementary School hear how state aid cuts will cripple the entire school district.

Church Group Pays Brick Students' School Lunch Debts

Visitation Church/St. Vincent DePaul Society made the donation in October but increased the original amount, school officials said.

State Rejects Brick Schools' $2.7M Emergency Aid Request

Schools may be merged; "everything is on the table" has been the district's message about possible cuts for months.

Brick Schools Chosen For Teaching Collaboration Pilot Program

The district is focusing on Algebra I in the "Strengthening Teaching, Leading, and Learning" grant project.

Brick Mom Petitions For School Bus Cameras After Son Is Choked

The incident was captured on video; a district official says there are cameras ready to install once the district gets another quote.

Brick Marching Dragons Take Fourth, Earn Competition Promotion

Marching band success isn't limited to their crosstown sister school; the Brick Township High School marching band sparkled too.

Brick Memorial Marching Band Wins 5th Straight Championship

The Marching Mustangs were serenaded by sirens as they received a police-and-fire escort to the high school on Sunday.

6 NJ Universities Among Best On Earth, 2020 US News Ranking Says

See the six New Jersey colleges that are included on a global ranking released Tuesday.

Bullying Prevention Month: What The Brick Schools Are Doing

School districts find themselves on the front lines of efforts to stop bullying. Take a look at what's being done in Brick.

A Voice For All The Kids: Brick Woman Leads New Jersey PTA

Cathy Lindenbaum is the first Ocean County woman to serve as president of the state PTA; her kids are grown, but she's still serving.

Lake Riviera PTA In Brick Receives National Honor

The middle school PTA is one of 11 in New Jersey to receive the National PTA School of Excellence.

Grading, Recess Rules Changes: Brick School Board Highlights

Here is some of the information that was provided at the Brick Township school board meeting.

Brick Memorial Wrestling's Caravella Receiving National Honor

The coach who started the Brick Memorial wrestling program will be honored by the NJ chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

No Bidders For Brick's Laurelton School

A public auction of the building that was one of Brick's first elementary schools will be scheduled again, in hopes of finding a buyer.

As Schools Open, Brick Police Issue Bus Safety Reminders

Police are issuing safety reminders as schools open. Here's a refresher on NJ's school bus passing law and tips to keep kids safe.

Brick's Cerbone Named Ocean County Teacher Of The Year

The Lake Riviera math and science teacher is the 7th Brick teacher to be honored as the county teacher of the year.

Brick Schools Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School, Vacations

Back-to-school nights, kindergarten orientations and winter and spring breaks. Check it out.

Brick's Laurelton School Set To Go Up For Auction

The public auction of Laurelton School is anticipated to be approved for a September date.

Brick Schools In Top Half Of NJ Districts In Rankings

The Brick Township schools received a B- overall with a mix of reviews from students.

'Everything Is On The Table:' 2020-21 Grim For Brick Schools

Questions about what the district will cut in response to state aid cuts led to a tense exchange Tuesday night.

Brick School Board Set To Name Acting Superintendent

The board has a special meeting set for Tuesday evening to make the appointment.

State Aid Lawsuit Filed By Brick, 7 Other Districts Awaits Ruling

The lawsuit filed earlier this year accuses the state Department of Education of distributing aid capriciously.

Brick Schools Superintendent Resigning After A Year

A final date has not been set for Gerard Dalton, who said he is leaving to become a principal and work more closely with kids.

Brick United Holding Night At BlueClaws Fundraiser

The organization is working to raise funds to provide scholarships for Brick and Brick Memorial students.

Brick Preschool Lottery Meeting Moved

The new lottery is being held after some registrations accidentally were omitted from the original drawing.