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Hey hey Scotch Plains! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Interested in teaching local kids at Temple Sholom this school year?
  • See how Scotch Plains' magnet schools stacked up nationally this year
  • How a Scotch Plains teacher's wedding turned into a Broadway-style surprise

Also on today's calendar: Flower Arranging and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scotch Plains

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★ Featured events ★

    Wednesday August 19
  • Flower Arranging →
    Jewish Family Service of Central New Jersey, 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 19
  • 2026 Administrator's Retreat
    The Plainfield Public School District 1700 W Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063, USA
    8:00 am
  • Woodbridge High School 14th Annual Youth Spirit Night →
    Woodbridge Township, NJ Calendar, Samuel Lupo Place, Woodbridge
    10:00 am
  • Spin the Wheel Wednesday
    Watchung Library Watchung branch -
    10:30 am
  • Watchung Library Writers Group
    Watchung Library Watchung branch - 20 Stirling Road
    10:30 am
  • Water Table Play for Babies
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch -
    12:00 pm
  • Dig Into Magic (Offsite Program)
    Watchung Library Watchung branch - Wilson Memorial Church
    3:00 pm
  • Soccer Sticker Swap
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch -
    5:00 pm
  • Create and Connect
    North Plainfield Library North Plainfield branch - Children's Room
    6:00 pm

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  • New Day Executive Search posted a job opening for Sous Chef in Westfield. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Plainfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scotch Plains here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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