Screening of 'Girl Rising,' Sports Awards and More, Lead the Week

Check out what's going on this week in River Edge and Oradell.

River Dell Education Foundation Summer Dining Series

When it's too hot to cook, take the family out and raise money for the schools.

Cherry Hill School Crossing Guard Honored by Students with Crosswalk

The dedication of a crosswalk to Cherry Hill Crossing Guard, Joe Maugeri, was the brainchild of three fourth-graders who wanted to do something nice for the man who keeps them safe everyday.

Street Sign Honoring Crossing Guard Joe Maugeri & Holocaust Education Day Lead the Week

Students petition River Edge Mayor and Council to name a crosswalk after their beloved crossing guard; Holocaust Education Day comes to River Dell Middle School.

River Dell Middle School Student Competes in National Spelling Bee

North Jersey Spelling Bee champ makes it to the nationals.

Moon Rocks Land at St. Joseph School in Oradell

NASA’s mobile Moon rocks exhibit delivered on-loan to Science teacher Vicki Aquino--a NASA certified moon rock handler.

Call for Candidates for River Edge Board of Education

Two three-year terms are up for grabs in the November general election.

Claims Filed by Bergen Catholic Alumni for Alleged Sex Abuse, PSE&G Upgrades, and more in Local News

Catch up on all your local news here.

Brack Healy Named Bergen Catholic Hockey Coach

Healy comes to Bergen Catholic after leading Fair Lawn to three consecutive state playoffs.

River Dell High School Makes Newsweek's Ranking of Top High Schools

Ranking places River Dell High School 819 of all high schools in the country and tenth in Bergen County.

River Edge Elementary Schools Celebrate Arbor Day

Students celebrate Arbor Day in River Edge--a Tree City USA.

River Dell Superintendent Focuses on District Goals

Patrick Fletcher says that the district is well on its way to meeting the goals he set forth when he arrived seven years ago.

State Implements Educational Learning Standards through Common Core

Schools are in the process of transitioning to the new Common Core State Standards, but what does this mean?

Creativity Rules at Oradell Pubilc School's Annual Science Fair

Junior scientists shine at the annual Science Fair.

Oradell Public School’s Odyssey of the Mind Team Qualifies for World Championship

OPS sends two teams to the Odyssey of the Mind Challenge; one qualifies for world championship.

Elementary Districts Fare Better than River Dell in New School Performance Reports

The Christie Administration released its new School Performance Reports for the 2011-2012 school year Wednesday.

Judge Recommends Regional Funding Change for River Dell; Awaits Commissioner's OK

If approved by Education Commissioner Christopher Cerf, River Edge residents would begin paying a greater portion of the levy over a two-year phased in period

Brothers in Blood, Gridiron Commit to College Together

After elder brother Kyle Quiero signed his letter of intent this winter to Northwestern University, younger brother Cameron has verbally committed to the same school

New Charter Schools Proposed in Bergen County

Schools are seeking permission to open in fall 2014.

Roosevelt School Goes Blue for Autism Awareness

Students and faculty raised awareness for the second consecutive year

Oradell Public School Ranked 35th in NJ Elementary Schools

Cherry Hill and Roosevelt Schools both fell in the rankings, according to schooldigger.com

Oradell Public School Students Take Challenge to Cool the Earth

The K-6 district will be pioneering a climate change program throughout the spring.

Preparedness is Key in School Safety Says Police, School Officials

New Jersey School Board Association forum offered the opportunity for parents to hear from local law enforcement and school officials on what is being done to make schools safe.

Bergen Catholic Architecture Club Tours Woodmont’s Saddle River Grand

Students Taught Appreciation for Exemplary Design and Creativity

Spring Musical Draws Audience into Fairy Tale

The River Dell drama club performed their spring musical "Once Upon a Mattress" over the weekend

River Dell Youth Claims North Jersey Spelling Bee Title

Oradell eighth grader, Indrani Das, won the North Jersey Spelling Bee competition on Thursday.

"Perfect Storm" Causes $257 Regional Tax Hike to Oradell Residents

Following each borough's reassessments, Oradell taxpayers will see a tax hike under the Regional school budget while River Edge homeowners will see a reduction

Crusaders Induct Seven Into Hall of Fame

Five former athletes and two lay-brothers will join the school's Hall of Fame on Sunday evening.

Annual Bake Sale Has Dual Celebration at St. Joe's

St. Joseph School's annual St. Patrick's Day bake sale once again also held special meeting with St. Joseph's Day celebrations included

Carnevale Earns All-American Recognition

River Dell alum Stephanie Carnevale was recently recognized after finishing seventh at the NCAA Championships.

River Dell Actors Take on Period Fairytale

The drama club presents their spring musical "Once Upon a Mattress", March 21-23 at the high school

Oradell Taxpayers Expect $43 School Tax Increase

The Board of Education introduced its $11.1 million 2013-14 school budget earlier this week

Regional Budget Includes $1.2 Million in Savings over Next Decade

The River Dell Board of Education's $30 million budget for the 2013-14 school year will begin an 11-year process to save taxpayers $1.2 million

Bergen Catholic Trifecta Commit to Muhlenberg College

The Crusaders gridiron trio of AJ Gallagher, John Feaster and Dom Mattia will all continue playing together in college

Extra $23,000 State Aid Set Aside in River Edge Schools Budget

Taxpayers can expect a $70 increase from River Edge school budget

"Mighty Joe" Honored for Years of Service to School Children

Longtime borough resident Joe Maugeri was recognized for his years of service as a school crossing guard along with reaching his 90th birthday

River Dell Schools Adopt Wait and See Approach to Sequestration Cuts

Districts across New Jersey await state aid figures this week with uncertainty.

Pending Legislation Would Release Schools from 2 Percent Cap for School Security

In the wake of the Newtown massacre, schools coping with upgrading security without going over the 2 percent cap may get relief from pending legislation.

Pre-K Program at OPS Renewed for Another Year

The tuition-based program is currently accepting registration through March 8 for all borough children ages three to four for the 2013-14 school year

Crusaders Jazz Things Up at Nightclub Performance

Earlier this month the Bergen Catholic Jazz Ensemble performed at Trumpets in Montclair