Mayor Gonnelli encourages the public to come, and Voorhees will specifically answer any and all questions about the reversal on free PreK:
"This is, frankly, very upsetting, and utterly embarrassing," said Mayor Mike Gonnelli Friday.
At their meeting Thursday, the Secaucus BOE is expected to unanimously approve Charlie Voorhees as interim superintendent.
For unknown reasons, Alfonso has been suspended with pay, his $180,000 yearly salary.
While the school district intends to launch free PreK in September, this initial round of funding can only accommodate about 100 kids.
Redistricting pushed back to 2025, and also the district is looking into building an addition at Clarendon for an influx of PreK students:
Gonnelli will reveal whether he supports redistricting or not. Meeting starts at 7 in the high school PAC:
The plan is controversial in Secaucus, with many shocked and some parents very unhappy with the proposal. Many Board members support it:
The Secaucus Library pays for the program, but you have to apply online and have an in-person interview. Learn more:
The school district is planning that starting in September, PreK-2 will be housed at Clarendon and 3-5 at Huber Street.
Last Wednesday, the hospital held a career day for 25 Secaucus High School teens interested in a career in medicine:
The elementary school was evacuated Thursday morning after someone reported an odor of gas. There is no gas leak, said the mayor.
Have you ever visited the Paradox Museum at American Dream mall? This September, teachers get in free, with the purchase of an adult ticket.
The teacher is Gillian Bonner, who teaches special education at Huber Street School.
Hudson Regional Hospital made a $10,000 donation to support the Secaucus Youth Theater’s production of "RENT" last week at the high school.
These local Kearny teens practice on the Passaic River every spring for their crew team:
Rotary members Rick Saltarelli, Diane Rich, Rob Merlo, MaryAnn Weiner and Bill De Iasi read to Secaucus students last week:
More than 300 cans were donated as part of the annual "Soup-er Bowl" can collection drive.
Come watch local Secaucus teens battle it out in a chess tournament on Jan. 18, hosted by the Secaucus Spectator.
Meet the five candidates running for school board this year, and hear why they're running:
Last September, Daniela Riser was named as acting schools superintendent, which meant that Jennifer Montesano had been fired.
Due to birth complications, Atlas was born with a left arm that ended below the elbow, yet he earned a Division-1 basketball scholarship.
Gov. Murphy just announced he will spend $6.5 million to digitize school maps statewide. Except here in Secaucus, that's already been done:
The first day of school is Sept. 6. Here are the days off for the 2022-23 school year:
The Secaucus Department of Social Services is currently collecting backpacks and other items for children in 1st to 12th grade:
In surprising news, longtime Secaucus school board members will not seek re-election: Jack McStowe and Kathy O'Connell, plus Jayesh Patel.
And here's how Secaucus High School ranks, plus how High Tech High School by Laurel Hill compares:
The Secaucus school district will begin polling parents and teachers before it makes a decision on mask wearing in schools.
When life gives you setbacks, you have to hear this story of never giving up, from Secaucus school district history teacher Michael Gehm.
See how FAFSA applications changed for Secaucus area high schools.
The school psychologist asked the SPD if Oakley could come in, after she noticed some kids are very anxious about coronavirus.
Two employees were place on a temporary paid leave Wednesday night by the Secaucus Board of Education. They were not named.
Many people had to be rescued from cars submerged in water last night, said Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller.
There will be a 'substantial' amount of police and emergency personnel at the High School and in Schmidts Woods all day Thursday.
No students will be on site during the drill, but administrators/volunteer teachers will participate to add realism and improve response.
See the latest announcement from Secaucus Public School District.
See how college aid applications changed for Secaucus area high schools.
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.
Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Secaucus Patch.
This meeting will be held in-person at the SHS Performing Arts Center on May 6, 2021.