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New Superintendent/PARCC Results/Recognitions: Moorestown Schools Year In Review

A look at some of the stories that made news in the Moorestown School District in 2016.

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Lead Levels, Revenue Generation Highlight Moorestown School Issues For December

The Board of Education's reorganization meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, 7 p.m.

Policies On Vehicles, Drones Highlight Month In Moorestown School District

Board of Education member Brandon Pugh provides his monthly update on the school district.

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Moorestown Friends School Names 3 New Trustees

Kennette Banks, Janice Johnston, and Julia Onorato were named trustees last week.

PARCC Results: A Closer Look At How Moorestown High School Fared In State Testing

How many students are taking the test, and how do results look as students get older?

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Escape Room Accelerates Math Learning In Moorestown

Author and engineer Kit Wong is taking the new gaming and tourism trend of Escape Rooms and using it as a teaching tool for students.

'State Of The District' Highlights Moorestown Month In The Moorestown School District

Brandon J. Pugh provides his monthly update on progress in the school district.

Moorestown Friends School Students Earn National Academic Honors

Four students were recognized with two different honors, the school said on Tuesday.

Backpack Drive, NFHS Highlight Month In Moorestown BOE

Brandon J. Pugh provides his monthly update on progress in the school district.

Moorestown Friends School Senior Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

Alex Horn was among the highest scoring students in the state.

160 Backpacks, $7,200 in School Supplies Collected During Moorestown Backpack Drive

Every member of the Moorestown Breakfast Rotary Club participated in the drive.

Construction Updates, New Website Highlight Month In Moorestown School District

Brandon J. Pugh provides his monthly update on progress in the school district.

Moorestown Ranks 112th On Newsweek’s Top Public High Schools List For 2016

The list, released Thursday, ranked the 500 best high schools in the country for 2016. Moorestown High School made the list!

New Beginnings Highlight Month in Moorestown School District

A new superintendent and 2 new board members highlighted the changes, Brandon J. Pugh writes.

2 New Members Appointed to Moorestown Board of Education

Their terms begin immediately, and special elections will be held in November.

Moorestown High School Talent Show Raises Money for Pennies From Melvin

Pennies From Melvin is a charity that raises funds to care for babies born prematurely.

Learning is Hands-On for Moorestown High School Anatomy Students

Students in Erin Todd's Honors Anatomy and Physiology class have experiences unlike any other.

16 Moorestown Friends School Students Inducted Into Cum Laude Society

The students were inducted into the national honor society on May 18.

Moorestown Friends School Captures Consumer Bowl Title

The team won the title by 30 points over second-place Voorhees.

Moorestown Friends School Students Inducted Into National Honor Society

Students were inducted into the Chinese, French and Spanish honor societies.

Budget Presentation, New Superintendent Highlight the Month in Moorestown Education

Brandon Hugh recounts the events of the May 2 meeting.

Congressman Honors Moorestown Student Who Was Accepted to all Four Service Academies

Madeleine Morlino will attend the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.

Moorestown Residents Concerned About New Superintendent Hire

Members of the community aren't concerned about Scott McCartney's qualifications, but they'd rather see someone in the district get the job.

Moorestown School District Names New Superintendent

Dr. Scott P. McCartney will become the new superintendent effective July 1.

Moorestown Friends School Hosting Science and Engineering Expo

More than 200 science projects will be on display.

Moorestown Girl Earns Honor at Coriell Institute Science Fair

The fair was at Camden County College on March 19.

Moorestown School Budget Featuring 2.93 Percent Increase Meets Initial Approval; Student Honored

The public hearing is May 2, Brandon Pugh writes in his monthly column.

Moorestown High School Students Nab Top Spots in RCBC Startup Business Plan Competition

Groups from Moorestown High School took first and second place in the high school division at the competition.

Moorestown Friends School Senior Wins Scholarship in Healthy Living Competition

Jahdiel Brown won for her 'Chop To It!' social media campaign.

Moorestown High School Students Among Finalists in RCBC Startup Business Plan Competition

The finals are Tuesday night at the college's Mount Laurel campus.

Moorestown Varsity Debate Team Wins Second Straight South Jersey Title

The teams of Laura Sussman and Kyle Loveland, and Julia Graham and Bavish Gummadi led the Quakers to victory.

Moorestown BOE Worked on Budget, Calendar in February

Brandon J. Pugh provides his monthly update.

Moorestown High School Student Accepted to All Four Service Academies

Madeleine Morlino credited hard work with helping her realize her dream.

Parents Express Concern Over Transgender Policies at Moorestown BOE Meeting

The school district is following the law and keeping an eye on a pending decision from the Cherry Hill School District.

Moorestown BOE Tackles Reorganization, Superintendent Search

Brandon J. Pugh discusses these topics and more in his monthly column.

Bela Delvadia Named Moorestown Student Citizen of the Year

She will be honored during a banquet on Feb. 3.

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