Lakewood School Closures, Early Dismissals Coming Soon: What Families Should Know

Lakewood Township School District has two upcoming school closures, with additional schedule changes planned later in November.

Lakewood Schools To Close For Columbus Day: What Families Should Know

Lakewood School District families should plan for a day off from classes as another closure approaches.

Lakewood Schools Closed Monday For Yom Kippur: What Families Need To Know

Lakewood public schools will be closed Monday for Yom Kippur, according to the district's 2026-27 calendar.

Lakewood Students Head Back To Class Tuesday

Lakewood’s public schools reopen Tuesday, with the district calendar also recognizing Yom Kippur later in September.

Lakewood Schools Awarded $199K For High-Impact Tutoring Program

The state grant will fund small-group tutoring in reading and math during the 2026-2027 school year.

How Much Does Lakewood School Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals

The figures are part of a statewide data release covering school district leaders across New Jersey.

Veteran Lakewood BOE Member Resigns, Seat Open For Applicants

Residents have until June 19 to apply; the board is expected to vote on a replacement June 24.

YMCA Expands Scholarship to All Jersey Shore High School Students

Essay Contest Celebrates the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

'A Selfless Educator': Teacher Shoutout For Tracy Carbo Of Jackson

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Brenda Douglas Makes A Difference In Lakewood

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers like Brenda Douglas, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Jackson's Domenick Landriscina 'Has A Unique Gift'

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Lakewood Public Schools Closed Jan. 19 Due To Snow Forecast

Officials with the Lakewood Public Schools announced the decision with 4 to 6 inches of snow predicted in the area.

Delayed Opening Announced For Lakewood Public Schools

Up to 4 inches of snow are predicted for the Shore, with messy driving conditions in the morning on Jan. 16.

Vo-Tech Students View Manufacturing Careers At Lakewood Company

Aquatherm Industries offered a tour and explanations to give students a glimpse of possible career paths.

Families Invited To Back-To-School Giveaway In Lakewood

Free school supplies and fun activities are part of the event to prepare for the start of school.

Back To School: Lakewood NJ 2023-24 School Calendar

Here's a handy guide to days off for the 2023-24 school year for the Lakewood School District.

School Rankings Return: See How Lakewood Fared For 2021-22

The rankings returned after two years where state assessment tests were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lakewood Schools Set For State Aid Increase For 2023-24

The Lakewood Public Schools are among those receiving help under the $1 billion increase in school funding statewide touted by Gov. Murphy.

Niche School Rankings: See Lakewood's Grades

Niche released its grades for schools and districts in New Jersey and across the U.S. See how the Lakewood Public Schools were graded.

Stuff The Bus For Ocean County Students At Shop Rite With 92.7 WOBM

School supply donations are accepted at Shop Rite stores around the county until September 16. Read on for more details.

US News Rating Of NJ High Schools: How Lakewood Fared

Performances on AP and IB exams and standardized tests account for 90 percent of the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

NJ SAT Scores 2021: See How Lakewood Students Fared

Every New Jersey high school's average SAT scores were just released. Here is how Lakewood Schools students fared.

Lakewood Girls Basketball Team Subjected To Derogatory Comments

"The nature of the comments is clear and requires action," a Barnegat official said; Lakewood athletes have heard slurs in games before.

Lakewood Schools Closed Jan. 7 Ahead Of Winter Storm

The closure announcement comes as weather forecasts call for 3-5 inches of snow by morning in the area.

Lakewood Schools Closed Ahead Of Winter Storm

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and is predicting at least 4 inches of snow for most of Ocean County.

2021 College Aid: How Lakewood Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Lakewood area high schools.

Lakewood Students Get Fresh Veggies, Fruit Through State Programs

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and the Farm to School Program help students get veggies and fruit to encourage healthy eating.

2021 College Aid: How Lakewood Area Compares In Application Rates

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Lakewood Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Lakewood Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Lakewood area high schools.

Lakewood Asst. Principal Suspended Over COVID Outbreak: Report

The assistant principal at the school has been suspended as the district looks at contact tracing; 8 people were sickened, the report said.

Lakewood Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Ocean County.

Lakewood's Ella G. Clarke Elementary Has 2 New COVID-19 Cases

Lakewood Teachers Association officials said the district is being cavalier in its treatment of teachers as in-person learning continues.

Lakewood Schools Offer Teachers, Staff A Shot At Vaccinations

About 350 staff members have signed up for vaccinations since Friday and the district will be administering shots to employees on March 15.

Lakewood Public Schools Food Distribution Day Changed

The distribution day was changed due to the effects of the nor'easter.

Lakewood Schools Close Amid Nor'easter

The district canceled all classes for Thursday during the storm.

Lakewood High School Honors November's Students Of The Month

Lakewood High School has announced the students who have been selected as the November students of the month.

Lakewood Class Now Remote After Student's Positive COVID-19 Test

A student in a self-contained classroom tested positive; two staff members tested positive for the coronavirus in unrelated circumstances.

4 Lakewood Teachers' Requests Get NJ Pandemic Relief Fund Boost

The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund has promised to match donations through the Donors Choose website.

Georgian Court Gains $1.7M Grant To Help Needy Students

The grant program helps first-generation students, low-income students and those with disabilities with academics and financial support.