Sarah Pardi of the Fort Lee Public Library wrapped up a week of visits to Fort Lee School No. 1 Thursday, during which she talked about the library’s summer reading program.
Tuesday was the deadline to file to run in the November election, and Fort Lee has a crowded field, according to information released Wednesday by the Bergen County Clerk. But two current board members will not seek reelection.
Be kind, make someone laugh and don't take yourself too seriously, Carell told Princeton seniors.
With sincerity, honesty, perseverance and plenty of TLC, the school can make a difference.
But the interim superintendent says that while he’s proud of the district’s students, the numbers can be deceiving, and that he’s focused on remedying the district-wide “achievement gap” in special education, limited English proficiency and more.
People showed up at the Fort Lee High School library Tuesday thinking they would have a chance to address their concerns to Steven Engravalle, but school board president said interim superintendent had a serious family medical emergency.
The meeting, which was originally scheduled for May 21 but had to be postponed when there was a power outage at Fort Lee High School earlier that day, starts at 8 p.m. tonight in the high school auditorium.
The latest is a $172,000 state grant for masonry repairs at the 100-year-old Fort Lee School No. 4.
Officials couldn’t find an exact cause Tuesday, but school opened as scheduled. School board meeting likely to be May 30.
School officials say a power surge—possibly the result of a lightning strike—caused the outage Monday. Students were dismissed at about 12:30 p.m., and the Fort Lee Board of Education’s regular business meeting was postponed.
The Fort Lee Board of Education will hold two special work sessions next week, the purpose of which is to interview candidates identified by a superintendent search firm hired earlier this year. The meetings are not open to the public.
Monday marked the second of three sessions pairing Fort Lee High School students with local businesses as part of the now annual “Design an Ad” program.
BOE president says there will be a principal in place at Fort Lee School No. 1 by the beginning of the next school year but says current principal, Kristine Cecere, whose contract was recently not renewed, has rights the school board has to protect.
About 2,600 graduated at FDU’s 69th commencement held Tuesday at the IZOD Center.
The long-awaited “Mack & Mabel,” incorporating rare film footage shot in Fort Lee 100 years ago and live performances by student actors, is set for three performances this weekend.
Despite spending, testing priorities, arts are offered in nearly every school, but with fewer students and staffing.
A representative from Leadership Advantage delivered applications from candidates for Superintendent of Fort Lee Schools to the board’s Monday, emphasizing confidentiality. The BOE will meet next Monday to review the applications in private session.
School officials say initial round of bids are much lower than projected, while the district’s bond counsel says selling bonds through the Bergen County Improvement Authority will save money and lessen tax impact.
Steven Engravalle said he was at a meeting in the Washington, D.C. area Monday that had been planned for a long time, but that he’s proud of the Fort Lee students who spoke out at the school board meeting in support of their teachers.
It was a full house at Fort Lee High School Monday, as people turned out in droves to urge the school board to reconsider a decision not to renew the contracts of two middle school teachers.
Students in Fort Lee High School’s Academy of Finance learned about creating compelling advertisements Monday as part of the now annual “Design an Ad Program,” which continues throughout the month.
The Fort Lee Film Commission brought in a special guest from the renowned New York City company thanks to the efforts of a Fort Lee High School graduate, as drama department students prepare to perform the musical, “Mack & Mabel.”
To earn high school diploma, end-of-course exams are coming, but may take awhile
Residents are urged to update their calendars after school board makes changes for May and June.
A narrowly approved resolution in February to move school board elections from April to November shifts timing to award professional contracts
Stakeholders and other members of the public have 23 working days to register written comments with the State Records Committee.
Residents demand more time to vocalize concerns during school board meetings
Donation from chamber will cover transportation and internship for AOF
The 2012-2013 school calendar approved Monday includes a shortened February break, but school officials want to know if stakeholders prefer that the April break be shortened instead.
Two former AOF students currently attending Ramapo College recently gave a presentation, along with some of their classmates, to current AOF students on international business ethics.
School officials say Fort Lee’s food service management provider has been with the district for more than 15 years, but that it may be time for a change. That is if any other companies would bid on the contract.
The Fort Lee school board awarded a roughly $780K bid to Stone Creek Inc. to convert the former central offices at 255 Whiteman St. into classrooms in spite of a projected cost of $1.5 million.
Chris Cerf was at Fort Lee School No. 2 Monday, saying the state is striving for a “more rational and fair program” for funding schools.
"To Kill A Mockingbird" at Fort Lee's Borough Hall, April 13-15, 2012
The Fort Lee BOE meets Monday at 8 p.m. The agenda includes a resolution supporting an amendment to a Senate bill giving principals authority over personnel decisions.
Fort Lee School No. 4 was announced as one of 112 “Reward Schools” in the state, according to a new statewide accountability system.
The second annual 3-on-3 tournament, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, serves as a fundraiser for AOF students at Fort Lee High School. It’s also a great community event, organizers say.
Steven Engravalle is among seven people tasked with making recommendations to the governor on the Free and Reduced Price School Lunch Program and the current school funding formula.
Four field-level seats for the May 16 game against the Reds are up for grabs. Last year’s SADD-New York Mets fundraiser netted $1,500.
Fort Lee High School's spring sports season has arrived.