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🌱 What’s next for Robbinsville schools after the superintendent’s sudden resignation?

Coming up: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Hamilton on the Robbinsville Patch calendar

Thursday August 20th Patch AM (Mariana R.)

Good morning to you Robbinsville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Robbinsville schools after the superintendent's sudden resignation?
  • How a Robbinsville teen's AI project is helping families worldwide

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Hamilton and 3 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mariana R.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with showers around, with a high of 76 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cutting Class? Robbinsville Superintendent Announces Resignation Just Weeks Before New School Year (tapinto.net) — Robbinsville residents are getting a sudden change at the top of their school district, as Superintendent Dr. Patrick Pizzo has resigned effective August 20, with Assistant Superintendent Kristy DeFazio stepping in as acting superintendent. His departure follows a difficult 2026–2027 budget process that cut about $2.4 million after an unsuccessful referendum and weeks of emotional testimony from local students, parents, and staff.
   

• From a Family Challenge to an AI Tool: Robbinsville Teen Shashank Madala Builds Kora to Help Caregivers Understand Autistic Children (indianewengland.com) — A Robbinsville High School rising senior, Shashank Madala, has turned a family experience with autism into Kora, an AI tool now used by hundreds of caregivers in therapy centers across 12 countries. The Robbinsville teen's project won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's 10th District and has grown alongside his nonprofit Lumin AI and autism research work at Yale.
   

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  • Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member - M to F - 10am to 2pm in Robbinsville. Apply here.
  • QuickChek posted a job opening for Food Service Associate - Part Time in Robbinsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Robbinsville here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Windsor

  • Learn About Available Social Services at MCBOSS Events in East Windsor, Hightstown (tapinto.net)
  • Hightstown High School Football Ready to Kick Off a Competitive 2026 Season (tapinto.net)

Hamilton

  • Record Breakers (Again): Rotary of Robbinsville Hamilton Delivers 218 Supply Filled Backpacks (tapinto.net)

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Ok Robbinsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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