Scotch Plains Local, RVCC Faculty Member Promoted

A Scotch PLains local was among several members of the Raritan Valley Community College faculty to receive promotions.

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Super Smash Bros Tournament

​On Wednesday, July 1​1 at 6 pm, battle it out to see who has the best Super Smash Bros skills.

Honor Your Scotch Plains, Fanwood Grad: Submit Photos, Plans

Family, friends, teachers: want to honor your graduate? Submit their photo and post-graduation plans to have them featured on Patch.

Teens invited to Coding & Bi-Weekly After-School Club @ ScotLib

​On Wednesday, June 13 at 6 pm, teens in grades 5-12 are invited to the Coding Club at the Scotch Plains Public Library.

3 Union County STEM High Schools Rank Among Best In NJ

23 New Jersey schools were ranked in the top 500 STEM schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Ranked Among The Best In The U.S.

U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of best high schools in the country.

How Scotch Plains, Fanwood Schools Ranked For Bullying, Violence

The state Department of Education's recently released its list of violence, weapons, drug use, and bullying for the 2016-17 school year.

Scotch Plains Public Library to Host Star Wars Craft for Teens

Teens in grades 5-12 are invited to the library on Friday, May 4 at 3:30 pm for a Star Wars themed craft.

Congregation Beth Israel Students Learn About Islam

Jewish students in Scotch Plains synagogue learn about other religions

Practice SAT to be proctored at the Scotch Plains Public Library

​Above Grade Level of Union County will offer a free proctored SAT Practice Test at the Scotch Plains Library on Sat, May 12 at 9:15 am.

Youth Chess Club to Meet at the Scotch Plains Library on April 25

​On Wednesday, April 25 at 6 pm, Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders ages 7-16 are invited to participate in the library’s chess club.

Practice ACT to be Proctored at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Above Grade Level of Union County will offer a free proctored ACT Practice Test at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Saturday, April 28.

Increase In Drug, Alcohol Cases At Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools

There were 12 drug- and alcohol-related cases reported in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Regional School district last year.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Have Delayed Opening

Breaking: All Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools have a 90 minute delayed opening on Thursday.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Closed Wednesday Due To Snow

Breaking: All Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools, Union County College will be closed on Wednesday due to the impending storm.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Students To Walkout Of School Wednesday

"Parents have the right to send their kids to school in the mornings and see them home alive at the end of the day": #NationalSchoolWalkout.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Have Delayed Opening Friday

Breaking: All Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools will have a 90-minute delayed opening on Friday.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Closed Thursday

Breaking: All Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools will be closed again on Thursday due to dangerous conditions created by the snow storm.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Closed Wednesday Due To Snow

Breaking: All Scotch Plains and Fanwood Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday in anticipation of the impending snow storm.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Student Offers Free Tutoring To Help Others

Francesca Carlino created T.E.A.M.S. (Tutoring Early Age Math Students) to offer free tutoring to elementary students who can't afford it.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Among Safest School Districts In New Jersey

NJ schools are on edge following the shooting tragedy in Florida. Many districts are being recognized for keeping their students safe.

How Many Weapons Were Found In Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools?

NJ compiled a list of schools where weapons were found during 2016-17. They include knives, pepper spray and, in some cases, handguns.

Youth Chess Club Schedules February Meetings at ScotLib

Scotch Plains and Fanwood cardholders ages 7-16 are invited to participate in the library’s very popular chess club.

Students At Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Average 1159 On SAT Scores

2 Union County high schools also ranked in the top 12 of magnet and technology schools in the state for scores earned on the SAT.

Where Do Scotch Plains, Fanwood Schools Appear On New Rankings?

New Jersey's new, but controversial, system puts every school in the state on a 0-100 scale.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Have Delayed Opening Friday

There is a 90 minute delayed opening on Friday for all Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools due to icy conditions.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools Closed Thursday Due To Snow

Breaking: All Scotch Plains and Fanwood schools will be closed Thursday due to the impending snow storm.

Scholarship Opportunity Available For Union County Students

Simon Youth Foundation is once again offering a scholarship to a graduating senior living near The Mills at Jersey Gardens.

Important School Dates To Know For 2018 In Scotch Plains, Fanwood

Here are some important school dates to keep in mind for the remainder of the 2017-18 school year.

Lightbridge Academy Hosts Open House Week

If parents enroll for the first time during the week of the Open House, they will also receive one week free.

Scotch Plains Student Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar

Chikwendu Nwachuku of Scotch Plains named Phi Theta Kappa 2017 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship.​

ScotLib to Host "Owning the Application Process"

On Thur, Nov 30​ at 7 pm, Lisa Bleich & Beth Cassie of College Bound Mentor will present Owning the Application Process.

Scotch Plains School Named 2017 National Blue Ribbon Winner

Only 17 New Jersey schools were named as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2017​.

Practice ACT and SAT Scheduled at the Scotch Plains Public Library

Above Grade Level of Union County will offer free proctored ACT and SAT Practice tests at the Scotch Plains Public Library.

12 Scotch Plains Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

BREAKING: The nationwide pool of semifinalists represents less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors.

Scotch Plains, Fanwood Teachers Are 'Effective,' New Rankings Say

The state Department of Education released data on teacher evaluations last week.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Elementary Schools Ranked Among The Best In N.J.

Niche.com released its annual rankings of the best elementary schools in the country and across New Jersey.

Scotch Plains Student Awarded $1,500 Scholarship

Isaac A. Velasquez from Scotch Plains was presented with a $1,500 scholarship from The Mills at Jersey Gardens' Simon Youth Foundation.

Scotch Plains Student To Attend College Of The Holy Cross

Shannon McDermott was among 67 students to graduate from Oak Knoll School and will attend College of the Holy Cross in the fall.

Scotch Plains-Fanwood Student Helps Raise $40K For Overlook Medical Center

The students served as members of the Overlook Foundation Junior Board for the 2016-17 school year, which resulted in the award of $40K.