New Staff Joins West Morris Mendham Ahead Of New School Year

Among the new teachers are two art teachers, two English teachers, two science teachers, and three history teachers.

Back To School: Mendham, Chester 2023-24 School Calendars

Parents in Mendham and Chester can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Teacher Of Year Honors Go To West Morris Mendham Educator

A health teacher at West Morris Mendham earned a prestigious nod as one of New Jersey's 2023-2024 "Teachers of the Year."

Meet West Morris Regional's New District Superintendent

Barbara Sargent will start the new school year as the superintendent at West Morris Regional High School District.

Building Renovations On Schedule At Mendham Township Schools

Both schools are currently undergoing renovations that are being funded by the district's recently passed bond referendum.

5 Candidates Seek 3 Open Seats On Chester School Board

Three seats are up for election in November for the Chester School District Board of Education.

New Jersey Sales Tax Holiday 2023: Dates, Savings, Eligible Items

It will be time to stock up on supplies for the new school year before you know it. And here is when doing so will be easier on the budget.

$250K-Plus Salaries For Mendham And Chester Superintendent, Principals

Here is a list of how much these top-paid Mendham and Chester school superintendents and principals made in 2022-2023.

2 Mendham Students Earn 2023 College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship

The students will be awarded between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study.

Retiring Principal Honored With Bench At Chester School

Michele Stanton, principal of Bragg School in Chester, is retiring after 33 years in the Chester School District.

Quoting The Bard

Eighth-grade students at Mendham Township Middle School round out their ELA studies with performances of Hamlet and Romeo & Juliet.

Reducing Anxiety as the School Year Ends

Dr. Rob Koroski, Director of Special Services at Mendham Township School District, discusses some practical approaches to reduce stress.

New Superintendent Appointed At West Morris Regional

Michael Ben-David, who joined the district in 2015, officially resigned in March.

Mendham Ranked Among Top 30 Schools In NJ, According To Report Cards

The schools in Mendham Borough have some of the best progress in English language and math.

Mendham Student Earns Scholarship From 200 Club

The 200 Club of Morris County has 16 scholarship recipients for 2023.

Here's How Mendham And Chester Schools Rank Statewide

New Jersey's school ratings are back. Here's how Mendham and Chester's schools performed.

School STEM Expo Provides Impressive Learning Experience

Mendham Twp. Elementary School’s STEM Expo provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their investigative and analytical skills.

Increased Police Presence Explained At West Morris Schools

The police presence at West Morris Central was increased in response to an alleged threat to the campus, which was later proven to be false.

Colonial Life Immersion Experience Delights Students

Fourth-grade students in Mendham Township Elementary School thoroughly enjoyed experiencing a day reminiscent of life in colonial times.

$22M Budget Focuses On STEM, Social Emotional Learning In Mendham

The budget for 2023-24 will also fund three new support staff positions as well as a special education staff position.

Superintendent Set To Leave West Morris Regional High School District

Michael Ben-David, who joined the district in 2015, has officially resigned and accepted a job at the K-12 Tenafly School District.

Tax Decrease Proposed In Mendham Township School Budget

The public is invited to two open houses on April 13 to learn about and ask questions about the proposed 2023-24 school budget.

Helping a Child to Answer “But Why …”

Mendham Township School District’s science program starts in the early grades and provides a rigorous, hands-on learning experience.

$47K Of State Aid Restored To West Morris Regional School Budget

West Morris Regional High School District state aid cuts will be reduced this year thanks to a new bill that is headed to the full Senate.

Parents Condemn Use Of 'Fun Home' Graphic Novel In Mendham Classrooms

"Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic," by Alison Bechdel, explores themes of sexual orientation, suicide and dysfunctional family life.

Schools Set For State Aid Increase For 2023-24 In Mendham, Chester

The increase in state aid comes after Gov. Murphy touted increased school funding throughout New Jersey.

Lighting a Path to Last a Lifetime

Mendham Township School District’s PTO explains the importance of embracing the topic of diversity and inclusiveness.

Army General Teaches Mendham Students About Honor

The senior leader of the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command spoke to eighth-grade students about honor and ethics.

Sexting Education Program Aims To Keep Chester Kids Digitally Safe

Chester Police Detective Lieutenant Chris Cavanagh will give a presentation to parents about online safety.

Elementary Principal Stepping Down After 33 Years In Chester

Michele Stanton, principal of Bragg School in Chester, has formally announced her retirement and plans to leave this summer.

Expanding Horizons

Mendham Township Middle School’s Heritage Festival complements Grade 5 Social Studies and Language Arts curricula.

Time to Register for Preschool and Kindergarten 2023-2024 School Year

Do you have a young child ready to start learning? Now is the perfect time to enroll your child at Mendham Township Elementary School.

Student Musician From Chester Honored By Band Teacher

A local eighth-grader has been nominated for the Music Student of the Month (MSOM) program at the Mayo Performing Arts Center.

Finding Your Voice … Learning to Express Yourself

Young members of the Mendham Township’s Elementary School Tiger Chorus learn to sing in harmony and express themselves with confidence.

Winning With Words

Eighth-grade students at the Mendham Township Middle School immerse themselves in mock trials … and wait for the verdict.

Dear Mr. President, … From A Young Student

Inspirational student at Mendham Twp.’s Elementary researches environmental solutions and receives a letter from the President of the USA.

Contaminated Water Drives Chester Schools To Use Public Water System

Perfluorooctanoic Acid, a "forever chemical," was discovered to be present at Dickerson Elementary School earlier this year.

Curiosity + Imagination Drive Students’ Acquisition of Coding Skills

Technology Lab at Mendham Twp. Middle School engages students’ curiosity and facilitates hands-on experience

Delayed School Opening Approved For Halloween Festivities In Mendham

The Mendham Township School District Board of Education approved the delayed starts for both township schools.

Meet Mendham Township Middle School’s New Assistant Principal

Nicholas Angrisani talks about education and reflects on some personal experiences as a student.