State OKs $141M in Funding for Bergen School Projects

The funding is contingent on local school districts' ability to greenlight the remaining cost of their local projects.

Bill Requiring Schools to Screen for Dyslexia Makes Headway

Amendments address concerns about costs and scope of testing for reading-related disorders

Bosco to Host Annual Young Musicians Contest

Winner will get a $1,000 scholarship.

Bergen Community College Announces Winter, Spring Courses

15 NJ Schools Scoring Highest on Math HSPA

A list of schools with the highest percentage of students scoring advanced proficient.

Bergen Community College Hosts Open Houses

New Milford HS Band's First Competition Since 1996

New Milford High School's Marching Band was 'extremely happy' with their performance.

15 NJ Public High Schools With The Highest AP Test Performance

After looking at SAT scores, we crunched the numbers on AP test performance.

Local French Students Hope to Punch Tickets to Quebec

Members of the David E. Owens and New Milford High School French Clubs are looking for help in funding a trip to Quebec.

20 Districts with the Highest-Paid Teachers in New Jersey

A few days after looking at the 20 school districts with the lowest-paid teachers, we bring you the districts that pay their teachers the highest median salaries in New Jersey.

David E. Owens Students Dig Up the Past

Check out what one David E. Owens teacher set up to bring education outside the classroom and give students a memorable lesson.

20 Districts With The Lowest-Paid Teachers In NJ

We wanted to take a look at where teachers in New Jersey make the lowest salaries, so we dove into Department of Education stats to find the districts that pay teachers the least.

15 NJ Public High Schools With The Highest SAT Scores

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Educators from 11 States Give Edscape Conference Shining Reviews

Hundreds of educators met at New Milford High School to share ideas, learn new methods and network. Reactions on Twitter were very positive.

NMHS Student Awarded Four-Year Scholarship to Ramapo College

New Milford High School student receives B. Franklin Reinaur II Free Enterprise Student Essay Award.

NMHS Student Commended by National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Kevin Teets finished in the top 5 percent of over 1.5 million students entered in the competition for a National Merit Scholarship.

SAT Scores for New Jersey‘s Class of 2013 Up 10 Points

Mean scores climb but results show significant gaps remain across social, ethnic, racial and economic lines

New Milford HS Marching Band Takes their Show on the Road

The NMHS Marching Band performed at West Point last weekend.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Community Update

New Milford HS Digital Journalism Class Receives Honorable Mention

The Center for Digital Education considers NMHS's 'The Lance' to be among the nation's best in K-12 District Education Websites.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Photos: First Day of School for New Milford Students

New Milford students returned to school on Tuesday. Here's a sample of some of the back to school photos you submitted.

Tuesday is Back to School Day in New Milford

Kids go back to school on Tuesday in New Milford. Share your first day of school photos with Patch.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

New Milford HS Principal Offers Tips for a Successful School Year

Need a few tips on managing the ever so complex student-teacher-parent relationship? Here are some tips straight from the NMHS principal.

NMHS Principal Talks Mobile Schools

The next generation in communication and engagement.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

DEO Students Artwork Included in Women's Equality Day Exhibit

County exhibit celebrates women's right to vote.

Citizens of the Month Honored at Berkley

Get Ready to Go Back to School With These Tips

Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year.

2013-14 New Milford School Calendar Released

What's the first day of school? What days do students get off for winter and spring breaks and holidays? Key dates for the 2013-14 school year for the School District of New Milford have been released.

Back to School Computer Deals for Students

Start your 'Back to School' shopping with these student discount deals from Apple, Best Buy, Dell and Amazon.

New Milford Education Foundation Forms Road Runners Club

Raising funds for the schools while bringing the community together, one runner at a time.

NMHS Holocaust Studies Make History With Holocaust Memorial Dedication

NMHS 2013 Holocaust Studies Tour join forces with the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of American Heritage Abroad, the Czech Republic towns of Trsice and Olomouc, the Czech Republic Organization for Support of Burned Villages to dedicate a Holocaus

An Open Message to Graduates from a Parent

Graduation Day--when you cross the metaphoric bridge marking your final steps from runny noses to running your own lives.

School District Hires Supervisor of Elementary Instruction

Former Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Moonachie chosen as Supervisor of Elementary Instruction.

BOE Soliciting Candidates to Fill Vacated Board Seat

Letters of intent must be received by the Board of Ed office by Monday, June 24.

Board of Ed Meeting to Address Drake's Vacancy

A pending bill will address filing deadlines for school board candidates as well as establish procedures for BOE vacancies that occur between filing deadline and election.