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1. Teaching Opportunities at Temple Sholom (tapinto.net) — Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains is hiring multiple religious school teachers for the 2026–2027 year, including 5th and 7th grade and a preschool Sunday program. Local educators and child-focused professionals can apply for these part-time roles, which emphasize warmth, Judaic knowledge, and background checks, with schedules on Tuesdays and Sundays during the school year.
2. Here's Where Your High School Ranks In New Report (patch.com) — Several Scotch Plains-based county magnet schools ranked among the very best in New Jersey and the nation in U.S. News & World Report's 2026–2027 high school rankings. Union County Magnet, Academy for Information Technology, and Academy for Allied Health Sciences all earned top national spots, underscoring the strong academic options available to local families right in town.
3. Bride mentioned her dream wedding surprise once and her groom made it happen (gorgenewscenter.com) — A Scotch Plains kindergarten teacher from Coles Elementary just went viral after her groom surprised her with a full Les Misérables performance at their New Jersey wedding reception. Friends and the best man secretly rehearsed a Broadway-style number, turning an offhand wish into an emotional, show-stopping moment that highlighted the couple's shared love of theater and tight-knit community.
4. 2026 Sheriff's Youth Academy Graduation (ucnj.org) — Scotch Plains EMS played a hands-on role in training 120 Union County middle and high schoolers who just graduated from the 2026 Sheriff's Youth Police Academy. Students learned CPR, defensive tactics, crime scene skills, and more while meeting professionals from multiple agencies, building confidence, leadership, and a better understanding of local public safety work.
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