Here's How Hightstown High School Ranks Among NJ's Best, New Report Shows

U.S. News placed the school 191st statewide in its 2026-27 Best High Schools report.

East Windsor STEM Educator Named Mercer County Teacher Of The Year

Jennifer Vogel, a STEM teacher with 16 years at the school, was recognized among 21 educators statewide.

East Windsor Schools Complete Summer Upgrades Ahead of New Year

District cites HVAC upgrades, elementary parking lot expansion among summer projects.

East Windsor Schools Superintendent Reflects On the Year In Year-End Letter

Mark Daniels reflected on Hightstown High School's graduation and thanked district staff as the 2025-26 school year wraps up.

60 Hightstown High School Choir Students Perform Vivaldi's Gloria At Carnegie Hall

The Advanced Choir and Schola Cantorum joined more than 100 voices on one of the world's most celebrated stages on June 6.

Shoplifting, Reckless Driving: East Windsor Police Blotter

The East Windsor Police Blotter dated April 30 had the following reports:

East Windsor Regional Recognized Nationally For Music Education Excellence

The NAMM Foundation named the district one of its Best Communities for Music Education, joining more than 1,000 honored schools nationwide.

Hightstown High School Senior Wins Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship

Viraj N. Kope earned a New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company National Merit Scholarship.

East Windsor District Names New Principal For Hightstown High School

Jonathan Dauber, principal of Thomas R. Grover Middle School, takes over July 1 after the district dropped its previous pick amid a lawsuit.

Hightstown High School Choirs Headed To Carnegie Hall In June

2 HHS choral ensembles will perform at the legendary New York City venue alongside choirs from Puerto Rico and Florida.

East Windsor Schools State Aid 2026-27: What The New Numbers Mean

The district will lose $913,318 in state funding under Gov. Sherrill's proposed budget.

Blizzard Closes East Windsor Schools For 2nd Consecutive Day

Citing ongoing snow accumulation, the school district canceled classes and the Kidcare Program.

Hightstown High School Seniors Plan Ice Skating Night To Fund Prom, Senior Trip

The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 27, at Mercer County Skating Center.

Cedar Hill Prep Students Earn Top Honors at 2025–26 World Challenge Competition

Four Cedar Hill Prep teams earn honors at World Challenge competition tackling real-world coastal sustainability and climate threats.

Founder of Cedar Hill Preparatory School Honored with Prestigious Kerala Center Award

Award Recognizes Nandini Ambat Menon, Ed.D., for Decades of Educational Innovation and Community Impact

East Windsor Schools Rescinds Principal Job Offer To Cherry Hill Admin Amid Lawsuit

The Cherry Hill High School East Principal was due to begin his new role on Nov. 10.

4 Hightstown Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

More than 16,000 students from across the country made the list.

East Windsor District To Celebrate Arrival Of Electric School Buses

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Aug. 26, district officials said.

Mercer Educator Named County Teacher Of The Year By NJ

A teacher at Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School has been named Mercer County Teacher of the Year for 2025-26.

East Windsor Recognizes Student Winners Of Earth Day Poster Contest

Winners received Mayoral Certificates of Recognition and donated gift certificates to Barnes & Noble.

Star Student Is Compassionate, Driven

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to spotlight students excelling in academics, athletics and community service.

East Windsor Schools Recognized As Best For Music Education By NAMM

The honor recognizes the district's commitment to providing meaningful and accessible music education.

East Windsor BOE Appoints New Principal For Melvin Kreps Middle School

Alba Lugo's appointment was approved during the last BOE meeting.

Cuts In State Aid For East Windsor Schools Under New Budget

The school district will see a loss of almost 2 percent in aid for the 2025-26 school year, under the proposed budget.

Will Honor Students' Rights: East Windsor Schools Brace For Ice Raids

The district superintendent said that although they are obligated to adhere to the law, administrators will honor the rights of students.

Mercer County Vocational Schools Gets Grant For AI Curriculum

The grant will help develop new Career and Technical Education programs targeted to AI, the NJDOE said.

East Windsor Schools Gets New Asst. Superintendent for Human Resources

Samantha Felicetta will be replacing Erin Servillo who retired last month.

East Windsor Schools Begins Online Registration For Kindergarten

Families will be required to submit proof of residence at the time of registration.

NJ To Assist Students At 2 Mercer Colleges Facing Food Insecurity

More than one in three students lack access to adequate food resources and applications for food grant increased by 150% in 2024, NJ said.

9 Hightstown Students Named 2025 National Merit Semifinalists

The students have a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship and will compete with seniors from across the country.

Hightstown High School Announces 2024 Hall Of Fame Inductees

The Hightstown High School Athletic Hall of Fame honors the exceptional achievements and contributions of the athletic department.

Trenton Educator Named Mercer County Teacher Of The Year

Nicole Hamlet teaches biology at Trenton Central High School and has worked for 19 years at the school district.

‘A Great Role Model’: Hightstown High School Teacher Shout-Out

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

East Windsor’s Mark Daniels Named Mercer Superintendent Of The Year

Daniels has served the school district for five and half years.

East Windsor School District Gets Grant For Alcohol Awareness Month

The school district's High School After Prom Committee also received a Mayoral Proclamation.

East Windsor BOE Invites Public Input On Strategic Planning

The process will be facilitated by the New Jersey School Boards Association.

Mercer County Schools Closed Due To Inclement Weather

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m., for all of Mercer County.

Delayed Opening For East Windsor Schools Due To Icy Conditions

Icy conditions force schools to go on a delayed schedule for Wednesday.

East Windsor Public Schools Closed Tuesday Due To Snow

The district's Kidcare Program will also be closed.

Kindergarten Registration Opens For East Windsor School District

Families will also be required to submit proof of residence.