Candidate Profile: Magesh Kamalakannan For South Brunswick Board Of Education

The IT architect and township parks board member says he wants more budget transparency and better planning for school growth.

South Brunswick Considers Letting School Security Officers Carry Guns

Officials say the idea is preventative, not a response to any rise in behavior problems. No decision has been made.

Candidate Profile: Maryam Pal For South Brunswick BOE

The first-time candidate weighed in on class sizes, funding, redistricting and student cellphone use.

Candidate Profile: Mike Mitchell For South Brunswick BOE

The incumbent says his 30 years in education give him a view of daily school life that other board members don’t have.

Fake Staff Emails Target South Brunswick School Families

The district is urging residents to report, not respond to, suspicious messages claiming to be from staff.

5 South Brunswick High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

The students are among more than 16,000 nationwide recognized in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

South Brunswick Police Launch 'Operation Safe Schools' As Classes Resume

Officers will be stationed at every school daily as part of the department's back-to-school safety initiative.

South Brunswick Hiring For School Crossing Guard Positions

Applicants must be 18 or older with a valid N.J. driver's license.

South Brunswick Eyes Fall Timeline For AI Classroom Guidelines

District officials said a consistent, districtwide policy on AI use in classrooms could arrive as soon as this school year.

South Brunswick BOE Awards EV Charging Station Contract Amid Push For Details

District officials say the plan involves only a handful of stations, with siting decisions still to come.

Teachers Union Speaks Out As South Brunswick Tables Transgender Policy Vote

The union president says legal protections for transgender students remain regardless of the policy's fate.

Here’s How South Brunswick High School Ranks Among NJ’s Best, New Report Shows

U.S. News ranked the school 54th in NJ, up from 82nd last year.

South Brunswick Reminds Families Of New Cell Phone Ban Ahead Of School Year

Chapter 195 requires bell-to-bell restrictions on student device use across all NJ public schools.

4 Candidates File For South Brunswick School Board Election

Two incumbents face two challengers for three open seats on the Board of Education.

South Brunswick District To Honor 8 Athletics Hall Of Fame Inductees This Fall

2 championship teams and 6 individual standouts will be honored Sept. 25 at halftime of a Vikings football game.

South Brunswick Schools Set Summer Hours As Superintendent Reflects On Year

Superintendent thanks community as district shifts to reduced summer schedule.

NASA To Showcase South Brunswick High School Students’ Work

The future aerospace engineers have been working with NASA to design an experiment that will fly into the stratosphere. See details:

South Brunswick Redistricting Update: Letters Out, Info Session Set For Crossroads North

The superintendent said all impacted families have been notified ahead of the May 15 deadline, with a transition meeting set for May 12.

South Brunswick Schools Aerospace Team Qualifies For American Rocketry Finals

The team is one of 100 selected from 1,107 nationwide and one of only 6 NJ schools heading to the May 16 finals in Virginia.

NAMM Foundation Names South Brunswick District Among Best For Music Education

The national designation recognizes districts that provide equitable access to music instruction as part of a well-rounded education.

South Brunswick Adding 3 Preschool Classes Next Year, But Still Can't Meet Demand

Even with expansion, more than 140 families were shut out; officials say a November state application could allow further growth.

Student Shuffle Coming To South Brunswick As School Assignments Change

The district's first major boundary overhaul in decades takes effect this fall, affecting K-4 students and some incoming middle schoolers.

South Brunswick Schools Propose $180M Budget With A Tax Increase

Staff reduction and operational cuts helped the district close its $180 million budget, officials noted.

South Brunswick Schools Face Another Year of State Aid Cuts In 2026-27 Budget

The school district is losing 3 percent of its state funding as part of Gov. Mikie Sherrill's record $12.4 billion K-12 budget proposal.

South Brunswick School District 2026-27 Calendar: First Day, Breaks, Snow Days

The board signed off on the new academic calendar on March 5. Here are the details:

South Brunswick Students Donate Nearly $7K To NJ Animal Sanctuary

The school's Pennies for Pets Competition has raised more than $24,000 for animal rescues since 2022.

South Brunswick Schools To Shut For 2nd Day As Blizzard Cleanup Continues

The district will close all schools Tuesday due to inclement weather.

South Brunswick Schools Accepting Educator Of The Year Nominations

Here's how to nominate a staff member:

South Brunswick High School Students Hosting Cooking, Baking Event

The event is open to all South Brunswick district students in grades K through 5.

South Brunswick Schools Relaunches Arts Program Connecting Students & Seniors

The Intergenerational Arts Partnership, dormant since COVID-19, returned in January.

South Brunswick Preschool Interest Form Deadline Set For Feb. 21

The district will use a tiered lottery system to select students.

Cedar Hill Prep Students Earn Top Honors at 2025–26 World Challenge Competition

Four CHP teams recognized at global Future Problem Solvers competition for innovative approaches to coastal climate threats.

New South Brunswick Superintendent Takes Helm With Focus On Academic Excellence, Community Trust

Bernard Bragen’s appointment was made official on Oct. 27, following a rigorous process.

School Performance: Proficiency and Mastery - What does it mean?

Understanding U.S. News Rankings and Why Cedar Hill Prep Focuses on Mastery Over Proficiency

South Brunswick Board Of Education General Election 2025: Magesh Kamalakannan

Candidate Magesh Kamalakannan is seeking a two-year unexpired term on the BOE. Read about his platform below:

South Brunswick Board Of Education General Election 2025: Barry Nathanson

Incumbent Barry Nathanson is seeking a two-year unexpired term on the BOE. Read about his platform below:

Cedar Hill Prep Celebrates Cultural Diversity at Annual Multicultural Night

IB Candidate School celebrates global heritage as families from 15 nations share cultural traditions

Former Edison School Superintendent Will Lead South Brunswick District

The Board of Education finalized the appointment after a “lengthy” and “intensive” search process.

South Brunswick Board Of Education General Election 2025: Kunal Athreya

In a Q&A with Patch Kunal Athreya talks about his plans for the school district.

South Brunswick Board Of Education General Election 2025: Abhay Srivastava

Read all about Abhay Srivastava's platform as he seeks a three-year term on the BOE.