Matawan-Aberdeen School District Survey Open Until Sept. 25

It includes discussions about a potential bond referendum next year. That means the school district may borrow money to make improvements.

Who's Running For Matawan-Aberdeen School Board In 2026

Here is who filed to run for three seats on the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education:

Aberdeen Teen Wins Award For Her Project That Encourages Young People To Vote

The Monmouth County League of Women Voters presented her with the award.

Matawan Regional High School Achieves Gold Standard For Teen Mental Health Support

MRHS worked with Rutgers and the NJ Department of Education to complete an intensive, multi-year project to improve teen mental health.

Lloyd Road Elementary Students Created A Butterfly On School Front Lawn

An art teacher said the students formed the butterfly in honor of America's 250th birthday this year.

Old Bridge Plans To Close 1 Of Its 11 Elementary Schools

Like several other big suburban school districts across the state, Old Bridge intends to close a school this year:

Matawan 10th Grader Serves Community As Dedicated Junior Firefighter

From a brand partner: Thomas Cook is known for his dependability, teamwork and steady support at local events and fire department activities

Harlem Wizards Play In Old Bridge May 3

Watch teachers, Old Bridge school board members and the superintendent play the Harlem Wizards in the high school gym.

Sayreville School District Employee Put On Leave After Police Called To High School

Sayreville Police were called to the high school last Thursday for "concerning allegations" involving a school employee.

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Gets 4 Percent Increase In State Aid For Next Year

MARSD will get $15.3 million from the state, a $568,00 or four percent increase, from the $14.7 million it got this year.

Phone Threat Caused Matawan-Aberdeen School Lockdown

"County and local law enforcement investigated and determined that the threat is not credible," said the school district.

14 Matawan-Aberdeen School District Teachers, Paraprofessionals Recognized By The State

Here are the 14 MARSD teachers and staff honored; see photos of them all:

Teens Broke Into Lloyd Road School In Aberdeen After Hours, Some Say School District Overreacted

There has been recent vandalism inside Aberdeen schools, and it's not just Monday night, says the school district.

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Wants To Redistrict

The district is considering adjusting the boundaries for which students attend which schools, and even possibly making one school K-2.

YMCA Expands Scholarship to All Jersey Shore High School Students

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

Threat Made To Matawan Regional High School Not Credible, Police Say

It was a school administrator who received the threat Monday evening, over email.

Old Bridge Elementary Teacher Celebrated For Lasting Impact

Kim Vidovich of Raymond E. Voorhees Elementary is praised for making students feel special and inspiring confidence in the classroom.

Who's Running For Matawan-Aberdeen Board Of Education In 2025

The election for school board and Aberdeen mayor/town council will be Nov. 4. Here's who is running in 2025:

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional High Asks For Sponsors For Outdoor Fitness Court

The district was awarded a grant in partnership with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, but needs additional sponsors by June 10.

2 Brookdale Students Restore 1966 Union Beach Police Cruiser

The public will get to see the restored 1966 Union Beach police car at the town's 100-year celebration parade this July.

Old Bridge Native Ravi Sangani Selected As Elite Goldwater Scholar

Ravi Sangani, currently studying at The College of New Jersey, was chosen from among 1,350 students for the scholarship.

Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Sees 3 Percent Reduction In State Aid

The amount of aid school districts receive from Trenton is very important, as it helps districts prepare their budgets.

Lloyd Road Students Learn What It's Like To Have A Disability

The day kicked off with a keynote speech from assistant principal Cristina Olsen’s son Leo, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair.

Old Bridge BOE Candidate Part Of $295K Sex Harassment Suit Settlement

One of the candidates for Old Bridge school board was sued in a sexual harassment lawsuit in 2022, and was part of the $295K settlement.

Meet All 6 Old Bridge School Board Candidates:Old Bridge 2024 Election

Early, in-person voting started last Saturday and will run through this Sunday, Nov. 3. Old Bridge's early voting location is the library.

Matawan Regional High School Marching Band Wins State Championship

See the show that won them the state championship, as the Marching Huskies will give a home show this Saturday at 3 p.m. at the high school.

Meet Richard Dunn, Running For Old Bridge School Board

Six people are running for three seats on the Old Bridge school board. Patch asked all six candidates the same set of questions:

Meet Carl Von Stetten, Running For Old Bridge School Board

Six people are running for three seats on the Old Bridge school board. Patch asked all six candidates the same set of questions:

Meet Mireille Cameau-Wicks, Running For Old Bridge School Board

Six people are running for three seats on the Old Bridge school board. Patch asked all six candidates the same set of questions:

Meet Jay Slade, Running For Re-Election On Old Bridge School Board

Six people are running for three seats on the Old Bridge school board. Patch asked all six candidates the same set of questions:

Meet Kiran Venkatesan, Running For Old Bridge School Board

Six people are running for three seats on the Old Bridge school board. Patch asked all six candidates the same set of questions.

Meet Brooke Richards-Patterson, Running For Old Bridge School Board

Six are running for three seats. Patch asked all six candidates the same set of questions, and asked them to respond by Sept. 29.

MARSD Honors 2 Teachers, Superintendent Who Served In U.S. Military

Former superintendent Joseph Majka, high school teachers Dave Miller and Eric Brown, and middle school teacher Anthony Certa were honored:

Who's Running For Old Bridge Board Of Education This Year?

Eight people filed to run for three seats on the Old Bridge Board of Education this November.

Here's Who's Running For Matawan-Aberdeen School Board This Fall

Four candidates filed to run for two seats on the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional Board of Education:

Perth Amboy Teacher Who Lost License For 'Truth Or Dare' Loses Appeal

Some of the dares included students kissing and hugging each other, having one student lick the floor and using an offensive term:

Matawan-Aberdeen High Softball Fields Named For Coach Faye Irons

She started coaching MARSD softball in 1970, and rose to become the high school's coach with the most victories at the varsity level:

Lloyd Road School 4th, 5th Graders Create Husky On School Front Lawn

The fourth- and fifth-graders at Lloyd Road School in Aberdeen worked together to create a husky, as seen from above:

Matawan Man Appears On 'The Drew Barrymore Show' After Donating Kidney

Mike Daneman was asked to appear because earlier this year he donated one of his kidneys to a colleague in end-stage kidney failure.

Here's Who's Running For Matawan-Aberdeen School Board In 2023

The school board election will be Nov. 7 this year and here is who is running for school board for Matawan-Aberdeen Regional: