Here's Who's Running For Secaucus School Board This Fall

Seven people filed to run, and Secaucus residents will be asked to choose three. There are some familiar names:

Secaucus Superintendent Explains Why Full-Day PreK Is Not Happening

Parents are angry after the Secaucus school district first said in March full-day PreK is coming, then took it away in June:

Secaucus Superintendent Will Answer Questions About Lack Of Free PreK

Mayor Gonnelli encourages the public to come, and Voorhees will specifically answer any and all questions about the reversal on free PreK:

Secaucus School District Takes Away Offer Of Free Full-Day PreK

"This is, frankly, very upsetting, and utterly embarrassing," said Mayor Mike Gonnelli Friday.

Charlie Voorhees Named Acting Secaucus School Superintendent

At their meeting Thursday, the Secaucus BOE is expected to unanimously approve Charlie Voorhees as interim superintendent.

Secaucus Superintendent Placed On Paid Leave

For unknown reasons, Alfonso has been suspended with pay, his $180,000 yearly salary.

Secaucus Will Use Lottery For Free, Full-Day PreK This September

While the school district intends to launch free PreK in September, this initial round of funding can only accommodate about 100 kids.

Secaucus Schools Considering PreK Expansion At Clarendon

Redistricting pushed back to 2025, and also the district is looking into building an addition at Clarendon for an influx of PreK students:

Thursday Night: Secaucus Mayor Announces His Thoughts On Redistricting

Gonnelli will reveal whether he supports redistricting or not. Meeting starts at 7 in the high school PAC:

Secaucus Superintendent Pushes Redistricting; Many Parents Displeased

The plan is controversial in Secaucus, with many shocked and some parents very unhappy with the proposal. Many Board members support it:

Secaucus Library Offers Free Program To Get Your High School Degree

The Secaucus Library pays for the program, but you have to apply online and have an in-person interview. Learn more:

Secaucus Making A Dramatic Change At Its 2 Elementary Schools

The school district is planning that starting in September, PreK-2 will be housed at Clarendon and 3-5 at Huber Street.

Secaucus High School Teens Tour Hudson Regional Hospital

Last Wednesday, the hospital held a career day for 25 Secaucus High School teens interested in a career in medicine:

Huber Street Elementary Briefly Evacuated; Unfounded Fear Of Gas Leak

The elementary school was evacuated Thursday morning after someone reported an odor of gas. There is no gas leak, said the mayor.

Paradox Museum At American Dream Offers Special Deal For Teachers

Have you ever visited the Paradox Museum at American Dream mall? This September, teachers get in free, with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Walmart Gives Huber Street Teacher $500 For School Supplies

The teacher is Gillian Bonner, who teaches special education at Huber Street School.

Secaucus Hospital Makes $10,000 Donation To Youth Theater

Hudson Regional Hospital made a $10,000 donation to support the Secaucus Youth Theater’s production of "RENT" last week at the high school.

Kearny High Teens Volunteer To Clean Up The Passaic River

These local Kearny teens practice on the Passaic River every spring for their crew team:

Secaucus Rotary Club Reads To Huber Street, Clarendon Students

Rotary members Rick Saltarelli, Diane Rich, Rob Merlo, MaryAnn Weiner and Bill De Iasi read to Secaucus students last week:

North Bergen Preschool Collects Cans With NB C.A.R.E.S.

More than 300 cans were donated as part of the annual "Soup-er Bowl" can collection drive.

Come Watch Secaucus Teens In Chess Tournament Jan. 18

Come watch local Secaucus teens battle it out in a chess tournament on Jan. 18, hosted by the Secaucus Spectator.

Meet The 2022 Secaucus School Board Candidates

Meet the five candidates running for school board this year, and hear why they're running:

Open House Wednesday As Secaucus Schools Search For Superintendent

Last September, Daniela Riser was named as acting schools superintendent​, which meant that Jennifer Montesano had been fired.

Motivational Speaker Kevin Atlas Will Speak Before Secaucus Students

Due to birth complications, Atlas was born with a left arm that ended below the elbow, yet he earned a Division-1 basketball scholarship.

Secaucus Already Mapped Out School Maps, In Event Of A Shooter

Gov. Murphy just announced he will spend $6.5 million to digitize school maps statewide. Except here in Secaucus, that's already been done:

Back To School: Secaucus School District 2022-23 School Calendar

The first day of school is Sept. 6. Here are the days off for the 2022-23 school year:

Town Of Secaucus Collecting School Supplies For Children In Need

The Secaucus Department of Social Services is currently collecting backpacks and other items for children in 1st to 12th grade:

Who's Running In 2022 Secaucus School Board Election

In surprising news, longtime Secaucus school board members will not seek re-election: Jack McStowe and Kathy O'Connell, plus Jayesh Patel.

Here's Where Secaucus Ranks On U.S. News 'Best High School' List

And here's how Secaucus High School ranks, plus how High Tech High School by Laurel Hill compares:

Secaucus School District Will Poll Parents, Teachers On Masks

The Secaucus school district will begin polling parents and teachers before it makes a decision on mask wearing in schools.

Secaucus Teacher Is Named 2021 Hudson County Veteran Of Year

When life gives you setbacks, you have to hear this story of never giving up, from Secaucus school district history teacher Michael Gehm.

2021 College Aid: How Secaucus Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Secaucus area high schools.

Huber Street Elementary Now Has Oakley The Therapy Dog

The school psychologist asked the SPD if Oakley could come in, after she noticed some kids are very anxious about coronavirus.

Secaucus Schools Superintendent Jennifer Montesano Out

Two employees were place on a temporary paid leave Wednesday night by the Secaucus Board of Education. They were not named.

Drill At Secaucus High School Canceled Thursday

Many people had to be rescued from cars submerged in water last night, said Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller.

Reminder: Active Shooter Drill At Secaucus High School Thursday

There will be a 'substantial' amount of police and emergency personnel at the High School and in Schmidts Woods all day Thursday.

Active Shooter Drill At Secaucus High School Sept. 2

No students will be on site during the drill, but administrators/volunteer teachers will participate to add realism and improve response.

Secaucus Public School District: One-To-One Chromebook Registration Is Now Open For All Students In Grades 3-12.

See the latest announcement from Secaucus Public School District.

2021 College Aid: How Secaucus Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for Secaucus area high schools.

Congratulations, Secaucus High School Grad Brianna Carrasquillo

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.