New School Supplies Needed

Project Self-Sufficiency seeks new school supplies for distribution to low-income children.

Mark Meola, Sparta HS, wins the AFA Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year

Mark Meola, Sparta High School, receives the Air Force Association Chapter 195 Teacher of the Year Award

Slippery Roads Close Schools Across Sussex County

Hopatcong schools were closed Wednesday morning as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect into the evening.

Get Free Prom Dresses at Project Self-Sufficiency

The "Sister-to-Sister" Prom Shop opens March 28th at Project Self-Sufficiency.

Sparta Schools' Mask Option Starts March 7: Superintendent

The district is waiting for more information from New Jersey’s Department of Health for its next steps, Superintendent Matthew Beck said.

Mask Mandate Decision Coming In Hopatcong Schools: Superintendent

The district considered making masks optional for students before Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order mandated them in schools.

Schools Closed In Sparta, Hopatcong Due To Icy Weather

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Sussex County.

High School Diploma Program Seeks Students & Volunteers

Enrollment is underway for the next session of the New Jersey Youth Corps at Project Self-Sufficiency. Volunteer tutors are needed.

COVID Brings Virtual Start To College In Sussex County

Sussex County Community College doesn’t have a COVID vaccine requirement, but mandates masks in classrooms once classes return to campus.

In-Person Classes Expected To Resume In Hopatcong, Jan. 11

Hopatcong's schools have been virtual since Jan. 6 after a rise in staff COVID cases.

COVID Staff, Student Absences Move Sparta Schools To Virtual

Along with Hopatcong and Lenape, Sparta started remote learning on Wednesday, which Superintendent Matthew Beck expects to end on Jan. 18.

COVID Staff Absences Force Hopatcong Schools Virtual

More than 60 employees with positive tests are behind the change in learning mode, says Superintendent Dr. Joseph Piccirillo.

Area Schools Collected Record Number of Toys in Friendly Contest

Stuff the Stocking Competition Benefited the Season of Hope Toy Drive

COVID Pivots Some Sussex County Schools To Remote Schedules

Since Dec. 13, Newton High School had 24 positive COVID cases, with 309 close contacts and 128 needing to quarantine, a letter stated.

Hopatcong Students Craft Ornaments For State Tree By White House

First graders at Durban Avenue School guided by art teacher Shawna Longo, were picked to make New Jersey-themed ornaments.

COVID Concerns Sideline Some Hopatcong Schools' Upcoming Events

The school district postponed a concert and the “Night of Hope” because of the state's uptick in COVID cases.

Hopatcong-Sparta Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Hopatcong-Sparta area high schools.

No Surprises In Hopatcong Uncontested Board Of Education Race

Here are the latest results. Results are unofficial until certified by the Sussex County Clerk's Office.

No Surprises In Sparta Uncontested Board Of Education Race

Here are the latest results. Results are unofficial until certified by the Sussex County Clerk's Office.

Sparta H.S. Marching Band Takes First Place Competition Win

The marching band heads to the next tournament, after taking a top spot in their group in the regional championship.

Hopatcong Students Plan On Candy Drive For ‘Treats For Troops’

The Hopatcong Middle School is going to gather up donated candy, which will be sent to troops overseas.

Sparta Schools Ranked On New U.S. News List 'Best K-8'

Several Sparta schools made the inaugural list of elementary and middle schools, ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

State Auditors Scrutinize Hopatcong Schools’ Fiscal Management

Among state audit results were concerns that the school district wasn't following cash management procedures and payroll controls.

Hopatcong’s Tulsa Trail School To Reopen Monday

After the school was shuttered because of Ida-related mold on Sept. 16 and classes went remote, it’s now readying to reopen.

Watch Sparta Students Rally, Petition For Sparta Teacher

Some people are asking for the Board of Education to reinstate a teacher, though the district won’t confirm if she has been suspended.

School Aims To Reopen Oct. 4 In Hopatcong After Ida Mold

Tulsa Trail School, which was shuttered after mold was detected and needed to be re-cleaned, now awaits an air test on Wednesday.

Sparta Schools Named Best District In Sussex County: Report

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.

Hopatcong’s Tulsa Trail School Stays Remote From Ida-Related Mold

The school was expected to possibly reopen Thursday, but was unable to because of mold still present in numerous spots within the building.

Sussex County High School Students National Merit Semi-Finalists

Three students from Sussex County, from Sparta, Pope John and Vernon, have made it to the semi-final round for National Merit Scholarships.

Some Hopatcong Parents Hope To Challenge Mask Order

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.

Hopatcong Teacher Chosen As Sussex County Teacher Of Year

Shawna Longo, a music teacher from the Hopatcong School District, was selected for the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program.

Local Business Owners Volunteer at Back to School Event

Members of the Branchville, Newton, Vernon, and Wallkill Valley Rotaries recently volunteered at Project Self-Sufficiency.

Hopatcong Schools Sends Letter To Governor On Fall Mask Mandates

School officials told Gov. Phil Murphy there’s “dissonance” in his messaging and asked that he “give control back to local decision makers.”

Air Quality Tests Come Back Clear In All Sparta Public Schools

Administrators ordered the testing after mold was found near HVAC units in the Alpine Elementary and Helen Morgan Schools in early July.

Cosmetology Night Class Now Offered At Hopatcong High School

Classes will be held 4x a week for 10 months starting next month. After passing the state exam, students will earn a cosmetology license.

Mask Mandates Will Upset Many Hopatcong Families: School District

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.

Sparta Schools Wait On Mold Test Results, Expected Week of Aug. 9

Superintendent says he's confident school can begin as planned in September, after mold was found in 2 buildings. All 5 have been tested.

Sparta Fitness Center Gathers School Supplies for Needy Kids

The Sparta Athletic Campus is collecting new school supplies for Project Self-Sufficiency clients.

Back To School: Hopatcong, Sparta 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Hopatcong and Sparta can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Hopatcong School Board Set For Uncontested Election

Two people filed to run, one of them an incumbent, for three available seats on Hopatcong’s Board of Education. Here are the candidates.