Longtime James Caldwell High Football Coach Will Retire: School Officials

Ken Trimmer, long-time football coach at James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, has announced his retirement after 53 years.

Trinity Academy In Caldwell To Host Fall Open House

Trinity Academy will hold an Open House event for prospective pre-k through 8th grade students and parents on Sunday, October 30.

North Caldwell Students Learn How To ‘Fight Fair’ During Peace Week

Third grade students at Grandview School in North Caldwell recently received an important life lesson: how to fight fair.

Caldwells Educational Foundation Gets $1K Grant

The grant supports the mission of funding projects and programs that promote basic and innovative approaches educational excellence.

Caldwell Area Teens Named National Merit Scholarship ‘Commended Students’

“We are extremely proud of these students for their academic excellence,” CWC Superintendent James Heinegg said.

In North Caldwell: Gould School Garden Club Raises Funds With Bake Sale

A garden grows greener in North Caldwell thanks to the Gould School Garden Club.

North Caldwell BOE Considering ‘Major Capital Projects’ As Buildings Age

“Aging buildings” and “potential demographic changes within the community” have North Caldwell’s BOE members thinking about major upgrades.

School Bond Update In Caldwell-West Caldwell: What’s $18.2 Million Done So Far?

How has the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District been using the $18.2 million that it raised via bond referendum in 2014?

Essex Fells School Selected As 2016 National Blue Ribbon Winner

Essex Fells School has been named one of 2016's National Blue Ribbon Schools.

Caldwell University Welcomes Largest Freshman Class Ever

Undergraduate enrollment at the private, Catholic, four-year university in Caldwell is also at an all-time high, officials say.

Caldwell Area Students Earn Degrees: Essex County College Holds 2016 Commencement

Essex County College awarded 1,452 associate degrees and certificates at its 47th Commencement Ceremony.

Caldwell Middle School Music Program Reigns Superior

Grover Cleveland Middle School students achieve seven superior ratings at music festivals.

Connect Four In The Caldwells: Students Compete, Have Fun

Fifth-grade students at Wilson Elementary School in West Caldwell recently participated in their annual Connect Four competition.

Caldwell Taxpayers May Save $2K With Christie's School Funding Plan, But At Whose Expense?

Caldwell taxpayers would reportedly save more than $2K under the proposed plan… at the expense of some of Essex County’s poorest students.

North Caldwell School Hosts Battle of the Books 2016

For more than a quarter of a century, the Gould School Battle of the Books has celebrated reading.

Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools Bid Farewell To 8 Retiring Educators

The Caldwell-West Caldwell School District recently said goodbye to eight of its finest. See the list here.

How Will Christie's School Funding Plan Impact Caldwell Taxpayers?

The New Jersey Education Association assailed Christie’s plan, calling it "despicable."

Where Are James Caldwell High’s 2016 Graduates Headed? College Attend List Here

Are you curious about where James Caldwell High School’s class of 2016 is headed after graduation?

Parent Survey: Caldwell-West Caldwell School Officials Seek Public’s Input

Voice your opinions and ideas for the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District via this online survey until June 20.

Caldwell Student Athletes Earn NJSIAA College Scholarships

See the list of Essex County’s standout athlete-scholars here.

North Caldwell Students Compete In 2016 NJ Elementary Honor Choir Event

The Gould School students competed with singers from across the Garden State.

MSU Will Live Stream 2016 Graduation Ceremony: Here's Where To Watch

The 2016 class will include 4,639 graduates, the “largest class in university history,” according to Montclair State administrators.

North Caldwell Switches To Subscription Busing: $450 Per Child

If you have a child that takes the school bus in North Caldwell, things are about to change.

Wilson School In West Caldwell Closed Friday Due To Overnight Flooding

All other Caldwell-West Caldwell schools are in session for Friday, authorities say.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber Will Deliver MSU's 2016 Commencement Address

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber is a longtime Essex County resident.

How Big Are Class Sizes In Caldwell-West Caldwell Schools?

To keep K-8 class sizes at about 20 students, administrators say that 14 additional teachers are needed.

Caldwell University Class Of 2016 Celebrates Graduation Day

Caldwell University celebrated its 74th annual commencement; 435 students earned degrees.

Prom Season: West Caldwell Students To Get Visit From Jailed Drunk Driver

Matthew Maher killed a father of six children and served 5 years in prison. Now he’s got an important message for JCHS students.

Montclair State Is Now A 'Stigma-Free' Campus

MSU is the second institution of higher education in the Garden State to join the Codey Fund for Mental Health’s Stigma-Free campaign.

North Caldwell Students Get Visit From 'Fantastical Fridge' Illustrator

Leah Tinari, the illustrator of “The Magical Fantastical Fridge” paid a visit to students at Grandview School in North Caldwell.

Pilgrim's Pride Chicken Recall: Fairfield School Cafeteria Supplier Affected

A nationwide chicken recall is having widespread effects throughout New Jersey, including Essex County.

West Caldwell Tech Named 'Green Ribbon School' For 2016: Environmental Programs Lauded

Five New Jersey institutions – including Essex County West Caldwell Tech – have been recognized as U.S. “Green Ribbon Schools” for 2016.

West Caldwell Student Basketball Tourney Raises Cash For St. Jude's Hospital

Students from Wilson Elementary School in West Caldwell participated in the school’s first 3-on-3 basketball tournament for charity.

Caldwell Charter School Educator Named 2016 Teacher Of The Year

John Taylor, a Caldwell University student who teaches in Jersey City, was named the NJ Charter Schools Association Teacher of the Year.

West Caldwell: JCHS Seussical Musical Performance Wows Thousands

James Caldwell High School students showed almost 3,000 people how many “things you can think” during its recent musical run.

Latin Honor Society Inducts 19 West Caldwell Area Students

The National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society inducted 19 students from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell.

In West Caldwell: JCHS Announces 3rd Quarter ShopRite Stars

James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell has announced its ShopRite Stars for the third quarter of 2015-2016.

Caldwell Students Compete In Academic Bowl

Questions included “which country holds the annual Oktoberfest?” and “what country invented fireworks?”

MSU Among Nation's 'Best Graduate Education' Schools: Report

Montclair State University students have access to one of the nation’s top 100 graduate education programs, according to a recent report.

North Caldwell Students Get Penguin Visit

Kindergarten students at Grandview School in North Caldwell were recently treated to a special visit from an unexpected visitor.