Schools In Hoboken, Jersey City Rank Among Best In NJ, Say Niche Rankings

Newly released rankings of the best schools in the state included several in Hudson County.

5 Hudson County Teens Named National Merit Semifinalists

Five Hudson County students are semifinalists for a competitive grant from the National Merit Scholars Foundation.

2 Jersey City Teens Named National Merit Semifinalists

Two Jersey City students are semifinalists for a competitive grant from the National Merit Scholars Foundation.

Jersey City Schools Start Next Week: See Calendar, What's Changing

Schools start next week in Jersey City, and the superintendent had a message and calendar. See important dates.

Hudson County Teacher Of Year Chosen By State Of NJ

This year's Hudson County awardee is a public high school teacher who has a doctorate in philosophy.

Jersey City Schools Superintendent's $341K Contract Approved Over Objections

The mayor cited student outcomes in Jersey City in asking the school board to hold off on approving the five-year agreement.

Please Don't Renew Schools Superintendent's Contract, Says Jersey City Mayor

The mayor cited student outcomes in Jersey City as the school board considers a five-year contract starting at $341K.

Schools Superintendent's New $341K Contract Up For Vote In Jersey City

Jersey City will hold a hearing about renewing the superintendent of schools' contract through 2031. Parents are asking for a delay.

Counselors Available In Jersey City Schools After 2 Student Deaths

Two students passed away in the Jersey City public schools recently.

3 Students At Jersey City Public High School Win National Merit Scholarships

The students will get $2,500 per year for college, no strings attached.

Jersey City Will Lose More Than $3M In School Aid From State Of NJ

Jersey City is one of several Hudson County towns that will see state aid for its schools slashed by 3 percent in the next school year.

These 9 Hudson County School Districts Got NJ Grants To Lock Up Kids' Phones

No phones for you: These 9 Hudson County schools and districts just got a state grant to lock up kids' phones "bell-to-bell."

6 Hudson County Middle Schools Top U.S. News Rankings

6 public middle schools in Hudson County made the top 50 list in a U.S. News report.

12 Jersey City Students Named National Merit Semi-Finalists: See Who

Each year, an elite group of students are picked to compete for a National Merit Scholarship. Who's in the running from Jersey City?

Former Jersey City NJ School Official Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes, State Says

A former Jersey City school official pleaded guilty Friday to taking bribes from a contractor, state officials said.

Jersey City Schools Open Thursday, Introduce 'Parent Hotline'

It's back to school for kids in Jersey City this week. See when school starts, half days, and other key dates.

2 Jersey City High Schools Ranked In Top 50 In New Jersey

U.S. News and World Report released its annual rankings of public high schools. See if your school made the grade.

‘She Can Turn a Bad Day Around’ — Meet The Jersey City School Security Guard Loved By All

From warm greetings to unforgettable acts of kindness, Natalie Pizza makes Clarendon Elementary a safer, happier place for everyone.

2 More Jersey City Students Win National Merit Scholarships

Two more Jersey City students were announced as winners of a $2,500-per-year college scholarship. See where they're going.

Jersey City Student In National Spelling Bee Semifinals: How To Watch

A Hudson County sixth grader with a 650-book library has made it to the semifinals of the National Spelling Bee.

School Admissions Fair To Be Held In Hoboken Wednesday

An admissions fair for kids' programs and private schools in Hudson County, from preK through high school, will be held Wednesday.

2 Hudson County Students Win National Merit Scholarships

One Hoboken teen and one Jersey City teen won a $2,500-per-year scholarship to college. See who and what they'll study.

4 Students Hospitalized After Jersey City School Bus Crash: Officials

Four students were taken to the hospital after a Jersey City bus crash, officials said.

North Bergen Schools Will Offer Free PreK/Head Start For First Time

One Hudson County town will offer free preK for the first time, but will have limited spots when it opens registration.

New Jersey City University To Merge With Kean University

New Jersey City University and Kean University have agreed to a "strategic merger" bringing NJCU into the Kean University System.

How Will NJ School Aid Cut Impact Jersey City? Superintendent Responds

"We will make some personnel decisions..." said Jersey City Schools Superintendent Norma Fernandez, in response to state aid cuts.

Jersey City Schools Face Biggest State Aid Cut Of All NJ Districts

Jersey City's public schools are facing the largest aid cut of all New Jersey school districts, according to figures released Thursday.

School Aide Threatened To 'Blow Up' NJ School Over Parking Pass: Cops

A school aide in North Jersey threatened to "blow up the school" over a dispute regarding a parking pass, police said.

Water Main Break Updates For Jersey City: Traffic Impacts And More

Veolia Water had several updates for Jersey City and Hoboken on Wednesday morning regarding the water main break near the border.

Major Water Main Break Closes Road In Jersey City: Updates

Work continued overnight after a water main break closed a major road near the Jersey City/Hoboken border.

11-Year-Old Boy Is New Hudson County Spelling Bee Champ: See W-H-O

Kids from Hoboken, Jersey City, Secaucus, and more competed in the Hudson County Spelling Bee. See who was on top, and the winning W-O-R-D.

Jersey City Kids Say Thanks For Scholarships: See Their Art

Kids from Jersey City created Thanksgiving art to thank donors who help them attend parochial school.

Recalled Meat Was Sent To Jersey City Schools, Superintendent Responds

The USDA listed more than a dozen Jersey City schools as receiving possibly tainted meat. The schools superintendent responded.

Jersey City School Is Among 11 In NJ To Be 'Blue Ribbon' For 2024

The federal government only chose 11 individual schools in New Jersey out of 2,500 to get "Blue Ribbon" status. One is in Hudson County.

12 Hudson County Teens Are National Merit Scholar Semifinalists

12 students at high schools in Jersey City, Hoboken, Union City, and other towns will compete for $2,000 a year toward college.

Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Makes A Difference In Jersey City

What makes Jennifer McLaughlin a special teacher in Jersey City? Find out.

Teacher Spotlight: Tonya Makes A Difference In Jersey City

What makes Tonya Green a special teacher in Jersey City? Find out.

Jersey City School District Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

When's the first day of school, and when are holidays and breaks? See the dates and links for Jersey City.

School In Jersey City Suddenly Announces It Will Close

The school in Jersey City Heights considered merging with another, but will close instead.

Want To Run For School Board? Deadline Monday In Hoboken, Jersey City

For NJ towns with school board elections in November, the deadline to file to run is Monday afternoon. Get more information here.