Teacher Spotlight: Zenola Handy Makes A Difference In Jersey City

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

2 High Schools In Jersey City Make Top 25 In New Jersey: U.S. News

Several NJ public high schools rank among the best in the country, US News said, and 2 of those are in Hudson County.

Jersey City 8th Grader Moves To Scripps National Spelling Bee

She's done it before. This Jersey City spelling w-h-i-z is heading to the prestigious national spelling bee.

Jersey City Swim Teams May Get Their Pool Back After Speaking Out

Jersey City teens at 3 high schools have found themselves down a pool this season without a clear reason why. The superintendent responded.

Why Can't Our Kids Swim, Ask Jersey City Teens, Coaches

With a Jersey City school pool out of service for months, 3 school swim teams are having a hard time practicing and meeting.

Jersey City Public Schools Cancel Some Activities Due To Storm

As with many North Jersey districts, Jersey City schools have canceled some programs. See the list and the updated forecast here.

Prevent Dangerous Mishaps During the Back to School Rush

Many households in New Jersey have a similar experience during the morning rush — at any minute, things can go wrong.

Back To School: Jersey City 2023-2024 Calendar Highlights

Jersey City public schools start next Thursday, Sept. 7. See the superintendent's message, the 2023-24 calendar, and more.

Mayor Fulop Unveils City Hall Light Fixture Built By Local Students

Updates will preserve and upgrade the 126-year-old historic City Hall building for improved city services.

Liberty Science Center High School Groundbreaking: All The Details

Hudson County's new public magnet high school, free to 400 kids, will open in 2025. It'll be part of a "SciTech" city. Details below.

Know Her Word? Jersey City 13-Year-Old Heads To National Spelling Bee

A Hudson County 13-year-old got through 12 rounds to win the county spelling championships. She's heading to the National Spelling Bee.

North Bergen High School Hosts Spring College & Job Fair

More than 40 colleges, local businesses and other organizations set up booths at the event last week.

Local Robotics Team Wins First Place At District Championship

Questionable Engineering is made up of students from Jersey City, Hoboken and wider Hudson County.

Jersey City Middle Schoolers' Gun Control Documentary Wins Prize

The Jersey City middle school students will receive $250 for their documentary "Control Your Guns, Control Our Futures."

Jersey City Students Win Prize In C-SPAN Video Documentary Competition

They will receive $250 for the documentary "Control Your Guns, Control Our Futures."

Jersey City Resident Receives Horizon Scholarship

The award recognizes excellence in court reporting.

Learning Community Charter School Outperforms State In Reading, Math

The public charter school outperformed the state by 20 points in reading and 10 points in math.

Students Thank Cardinal Tobin for Scholarships With Thanksgiving Cards

The Archdiocese of Newark provides $150,000 annually to the “We Are Living Stones” Catholic Tuition Assistance Program.

HCST And Jersey City Theatre To Host Kofago Dance Ensemble Performance

Performances are set for Nov. 18 at the Earl W. Byrd Center.

Sergio Alati Celebrates 10 Years As Head Of Stevens Cooperative School

Since Alati arrived at the school in 2012, Stevens has grown to become one of the largest independent PreK-8 schools in New Jersey.

1,000 Kids Get Backpacks From Jersey City Medical Center

The event provided 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to Jersey City kids.

Essex County College Names New Chief Compliance Officer

Jersey City resident Afshan T. Ajmiri Giner will work closely with the College’s General Counsel to provide legal support.

Back To School In Jersey City: What's New On 2022-23 Calendar

See what's new on the public school calendar for Jersey City in 2022-23 and when the breaks are.

Alexander Hamilton's Taking His Shot In A Hudson County Election

Alexander Hamilton and 7 other people are running for Jersey City school board. There was some controversy over Hamilton's name last time.

Four North Bergen Students Accepted To Ivy League Schools

North Bergen honors academic achievement by students.

U.S. News Ranks One Jersey City HIgh School In Top 100 In Country

The annual rankings released by U.S. News and World Report evaluate schools based on graduation rates, academic performance, and more.

Paul Silverman Announced As 2022 NJCU Leadership Awards Arts Honoree

Leadership awards are set for May 31.

Hudson County Schools Of Technology To Hold Job Fair April 6

Local businesses and organizations will be in attendance to provide information about potential job opportunities.

NJCU Leadership Awards To Be Celebrated May 31

Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight was announced as the first honoree.

HCE Hosts Info Session On Programs For Students With Disabilities

Informational workshops will be held every Wednesday in March to provide details about Project SEARCH.

Public All-Girls' 'Leadership' School Is Floated In Jersey City

The Jersey City Leadership School for Young Women would open in September starting with grades 6 and 7, and add grades up to 12.

Organic Market Chain To Open First NJ Store In Jersey City

Food Story Natural Market in Brooklyn will open its first New Jersey location in Journal Square. The owner of the market praised the area.

Interim Schools Superintendent Named For Jersey City

The Jersey City schools, which reopened for on-site learning this week after 2 weeks remote, are looking for a permanent superintendent.

Jersey City Schools Will Be Remote For A Second Week

The deputy superintendent said 224 students and a number of staff in Jersey City tested positive for COVID. They'll return Jan. 18.

Jersey City School Board To Pick Superintendent, Reorganize

Jersey City Schools Superintendent Franklin Walker has retired, and 3 board members are leaving. The board reorganizes Tuesday.

Jersey City Schools To Be Virtual All Next Week Due To COVID

The Jersey City schools will start the year remote due to COVID, tentatively returning in person on Jan. 10.

Threats Continue For Second Day At Jersey City High School

A student vowed to "shoot the school" in a text posted to Instagram on Tuesday.

Jersey City Teen In Custody After Online Threats To School

A 16-year-old girl was taken into custody and is being charged with false public alarm and two counts of terroristic threats.

Jersey City Council Adopts Resolution To Include AAPI Curriculum

The council unanimously adopted a resolution in support of state legislation that require the inclusion of AAPI history and public schools.

NJ Ordered To Restore State Aid Cuts After JC Complaint

The U.S. Department of Education found that state aid cuts in this year's state budget violate the American Rescue Plan.