Since Dec. 13, Newton High School had 24 positive COVID cases, with 309 close contacts and 128 needing to quarantine, a letter stated.
First graders at Durban Avenue School guided by art teacher Shawna Longo, were picked to make New Jersey-themed ornaments.
The school district postponed a concert and the “Night of Hope” because of the state's uptick in COVID cases.
See how FAFSA applications changed for Hopatcong-Sparta area high schools.
Here are the latest results. Results are unofficial until certified by the Sussex County Clerk's Office.
The marching band heads to the next tournament, after taking a top spot in their group in the regional championship.
The Hopatcong Middle School is going to gather up donated candy, which will be sent to troops overseas.
Several Sparta schools made the inaugural list of elementary and middle schools, ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.
Among state audit results were concerns that the school district wasn't following cash management procedures and payroll controls.
After the school was shuttered because of Ida-related mold on Sept. 16 and classes went remote, it’s now readying to reopen.
Some people are asking for the Board of Education to reinstate a teacher, though the district won’t confirm if she has been suspended.
Tulsa Trail School, which was shuttered after mold was detected and needed to be re-cleaned, now awaits an air test on Wednesday.
Niche rankings placed the school in Sussex County’s top spot and it made the state’s top 100. Read more here about its ranks in all areas.
The school was expected to possibly reopen Thursday, but was unable to because of mold still present in numerous spots within the building.
Three students from Sussex County, from Sparta, Pope John and Vernon, have made it to the semi-final round for National Merit Scholarships.
One mother, who has joined forces with other parents, says her request to keep her 5-year-old unmasked for some scholastic tasks was denied.
Shawna Longo, a music teacher from the Hopatcong School District, was selected for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program.
Members of the Branchville, Newton, Vernon, and Wallkill Valley Rotaries recently volunteered at Project Self-Sufficiency.
School officials told Gov. Phil Murphy there’s “dissonance” in his messaging and asked that he “give control back to local decision makers.”
Administrators ordered the testing after mold was found near HVAC units in the Alpine Elementary and Helen Morgan Schools in early July.
Classes will be held 4x a week for 10 months starting next month. After passing the state exam, students will earn a cosmetology license.
Legislative Dist. 24 called Gov. Murphy's decision "a clear overreaction." Murphy says he'll lift mandate when he feels it's safe to do so.
Superintendent says he's confident school can begin as planned in September, after mold was found in 2 buildings. All 5 have been tested.
The Sparta Athletic Campus is collecting new school supplies for Project Self-Sufficiency clients.
Parents in Hopatcong and Sparta can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Two people filed to run, one of them an incumbent, for three available seats on Hopatcong’s Board of Education. Here are the candidates.
Three people filed to run, one of them an incumbent, for three available seats on Sparta’s Board of Education. Here are the candidates.
Their attorney, based in Princeton, filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of parents and students from throughout the state.
See how college aid applications changed for Hopatcong-Sparta area high schools.
The district hopes to have optional masking in the fall, but starts with it on Thursday in its Extended Learning and School Year programs.
The Hopatcong Borough Schools had previously written a letter to Governor Phil Murphy asking to relax masking in the 2021-2022 school year.
Thomas Dean of Sparta was among 23 U.S. service academy picks from NJ-11, expected to graduate with US Military Academy Class of 2025.
Jenna Bargfrede of Sparta was among 23 U.S. service academy picks from NJ-11, expected to graduate with US Naval Academy Class of 2025.
Hopatcong Schools is one of many in New Jersey that have permitted students to unmask for reasons, such as extreme heat during school.
Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.
Hopatcong-Sparta Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.
"The purpose of our letter is to humbly request clarity and consistency when it comes to schools," the district wrote to Gov. Phil Murphy.