National Merit Scholarship Winners Announced For Scotch Plains

Two teens from Scotch Plains high schools have earned $2,500 annual scholarships for college in this year's National Merit competition.

College Board Honors 7 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Seniors

The College Board National Recognition Program is aimed at awarding honors to underrepresented students who have succeeded academically.

Social Media Threat At Union Co. High School Prompts Lockdown

No threats were found after police searched the school, according to Union County officials.

Pre-K Registration To Open For Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools

Applications for Scotch Plains-Fanwood preschool enrollment will open on March 1, according to the district.

Scotch Plains Schools To Move To 'Mask Optional' Starting March 7

After Gov. Phil Murphy's announcement to lift the statewide school mask mandate, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools will follow suit.

15 'Exceptional' Scotch Plains Educators Honored At Board Meeting

These educators were nominated for the 2021-2022 Governor's Educator of the Year Award by the school district.

Snow Day For Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools, Township Update

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District called a snow day on Friday and cancelled all activities. Municipal Building has delayed opening.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Adjust Schedule Due To COVID Surge

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district will implement single session days upon return from winter break to prevent spread of COVID-19.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools To Stay Open: Superintendent

The superintendent issued a letter to parents saying the district will remain open until winter break on Dec. 24.

Union County School Goes Virtual Due To COVID Increase

Plainfield Public Schools will go virtual for the next few days due to an increase in COVID-19 cases across the state.

Union County College : Three Union Students Chosen To Participate In The Kaplan Leadership Program

Union students selected as KLP Scholars are Marlon Arteaga, of Elizabeth; Sybel Francois, of Springfield; and Belicia Kensah, also of El ...

2021 College Aid: How Scotch Plains-Fanwood Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Scotch Plains-Fanwood area high schools.

Union County College : College Board Of Governors Chair Mary Zimmermann Elected Chair Of The New Jersey Council Of County Colleges

Mrs. Zimmermann, of Summit, is a proud 2001 alumna of Union County College and a zealous advocate for the needs of Union students. She h ...

Scotch Plains School To Be Renamed After Hero Tuskegee Airman

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools will celebrate Veteran’s Day with a ceremony to rename Park Middle School after the hometown hero.

Union County College : College Received $2.9M Title V Grant For New ExCEL Program

With the funding from the grant, Union College will implement Project ExCEL (Experiential Center for Education and Leadership) to improv ...

Union County College : College One Of 150 U.S. Community College Eligible For 2023 Aspen Prize

The 150 eligible colleges have been invited to submit data and narratives as the next steps in an intensive data and practice review pro ...

Early Dismissal For Plainfield Schools Due To Weather

While the risk of severe thunderstorms has subsided, a flash flood watch has expanded to the entire state, said Superintendent Mitchell.

Flooding Closes Parts Of Route 22 In Scotch Plains Area

Kean University also canceled all classes on Tuesday due to the storm. And Route 22 is closed in multiple areas.

Union County College : Union County College Dedicates Weidenburner Hall In Honor Of Largest Single Donation

Prior to his death, Mr. Weidenburner established this endowed scholarship with the Union County College Foundation in his parents' name. ...

Michael Gromek: Scotch Plains School Board Candidate

Michael Gromek shares why he is running for election on the Scotch Plains School Board in 2021.

5 Scotch Plains Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Scotch Plains-Fanwood elementary schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Union County College : College Celebrates Largest Graduating Class In Its History

Over the past decade, the College has refocused its efforts on student success and outcomes. This includes modernizing and streamlining ...

Union County College Students Take Part In NASA Career Simulation

Union students were part of a new cohort of only 84 students nationwide chosen for this engineering design competition.

Union County College : College Students Participated In NASA Career Simulation

During the week, students assumed the role of NASA employees and engaged in authentic learning by building an Autonomous Pop-Up Flat Fol ...

Debora Brody: Scotch Plains School Board Candidate

Debora Brody shares why she is running for election on the Scotch Plains School Board in 2021.

Union County College : College Celebrates Completion Of Roy W. Smith Theater Renovation

The comprehensive renovation of the Theater included: complete redesign, new interior finishes and seating, new state of the art lightin ...

Tonya Y. Williams: Scotch Plains School Board Candidate

Tonya Y. Williams shares why she is running for election on the Scotch Plains School Board in 2021.

Hero Tuskegee Airman Gets NJ Middle School Namesake

The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Of Education voted to rename the middle school after Malcolm E. Nettingham, WWII Veteran and SPF alumni.

David Levine: Scotch Plains School Board Candidate

David Levine shares why he is running for election on the Scotch Plains School Board in 2021.

Timothy John Mehl: Scotch Plains School Board Candidate

Timothy John Mehl shares why he is running for election on the Scotch Plains School Board in 2021.

1 Union County School Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon School

In all, 325 U.S. schools received the honor for overall performance from the U.S. Department of Education, including nine in New Jersey.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District Among Best In New Jersey

Niche.com released its annual list of the top public school districts in New Jersey. See where Scotch Plains-Fanwood ranks.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Students Are National Merit Semi-Finalists

Semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship were announced on Sept. 15. See the Scotch Plains and Fanwood winners.

Union County College : Looking For A New Career – Train To Become A Pharmacy Technician!

Working under the supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians speak with customers to acquire information, count tablets, ...

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Get $1.4M In Federal COVID Aid

See how much Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools received compared to other Union County schools in terms of federally funding:

Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Reopening Plan: Masks, COVID Testing

Superintendent Dr. Joan Mast highlighting the district's plan for the fall which includes in-person instruction, masking, and more.

Back To School: Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2021-22 School Calendar

Parents in Scotch Plains-Fanwood can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

Union County College : College Board Of Trustees Chair Victor M. Richel Receives Prestigious Leadership Award

Mr. Richel is a community leader, philanthropist, and businessman. Mr. Richel was a Vice President for Elizabethtown Gas and it was unde ...

Masks In The Fall? SP-F Schools Are Closely Monitoring Need

School officials in Scotch Plains-Fanwood are still mulling over questions surrounding masks and other reopening plans.

6 Candidates To Run For Scotch Plains-Fanwood School Board

Six candidates will pursue three open seats on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School District Board of Education in November.