Springfield Schools Closed Monday For Yom Kippur: What Families Should Know

Springfield Public Schools will be closed Monday according to the district's approved 2026-27 calendar.

Springfield BOE Moves Forward With Renovation Project At Local High School

The BOE approved a contract earlier this month.

Springfield Public Schools Summer Enrichment Program Opens June 23

From model rocketry to fencing to chess, the morning program at E.V. Walton offers 15 courses across four one-hour time slots.

Springfield Schools Welcome New Assistant Principal At Edward V. Walton Elementary

Alexis Bellardino joins the Bulldog family with a focus on literacy and special education support.

How Much Does Springfield Schools Superintendent Make? State Data Reveals

The figures are part of a statewide data release covering school district leaders across New Jersey.

Springfield Board of Ed Accepts Resignation Of Jonathan Dayton Athletic Director

Salerno, who joined the district in July 2024, is the second Dayton AD to leave in as many years.

Kean, NJCU Move Forward With Merger Of Two Schools

A joint advisory steering committee was established to see the project through in the coming months.

Honorable Ann P. Conti Scholarship Fund Accepting 2025 Applications

Union County residents attending a New Jersey law school are welcome to apply.

Watts Scholarship for Mountainside Applicants Now Available

Graduating seniors from high schools located outside of Mountainside can apply.

Honorable Ann P. Conti Scholarship Fund Accepting 2024 Applications

$2,500 to a Union County resident attending a New Jersey law school on a full-time basis

Honorable Ann Conti Scholarship Accepting Applications

The merit scholarship will award $2,500 to a Union County resident attending a New Jersey law school on a full-time basis.

Springfield Schools To Gain $647K In State Aid Next Year

The nearly 22 percent increase in funding is part of the Gov. Phil Murphy's school aid plan for the 2023-24 school year.

Rumor Of Student With Gun Prompted Lockdown At Jonathan Dayton: Cops

Springfield Police were called to Jonathan Dayton High School for a reported threat on Friday afternoon.

Honorable Ann P. Conti Scholarship Fund Accepting 2023 Applications

$2,500 available to a Union County resident attending a New Jersey law school

Three Union Students Chosen To For Kaplan Leadership Program

Kaplan seeks to remove obstacles to education for underserved students and develop them as workforce and community leaders.

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 ...

Springfield Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Springfield 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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 : 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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Union County College : Foundation's Annual Close The Gap Reception Raised Over $50,000

Since 2015, the Close the Gap campaign has raised nearly $300,000 which has been invested in scholarships, grant and program support, an ...

Union County College : College Welcomes New Dean Of Students

In his time as Dean of Students at Johnson C. Smith University, Dr. Dean provided leadership to student life. He supervised student lead ...

Union County College Has A New Dean Of Students

Takeem L. Dean will oversee a multidisciplinary team that works to assist students in need of personal or academic resources.

Union County College : Summit Foundation Helps Union Students Graduate With Generous Donation

Since the start of the campaign six years ago, the College's graduation rates have continued to climb, now exceeding both the state and ...

2021 College Aid: How Springfield Area Compares In Application Rates

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

Union County College : College To Offer Free COVID-19 Vaccines On June 30 Featuring Raffles And Giveaways

The event will feature raffles for gift cards and even laptops and free tuition for students as well as giveaway items, including button ...

Union County College : Grant From Investors Foundation To Support Union Students

Developed in 2018, this scholarship provides vital support to our first-generation college students. Investors Bank has been an avid sup ...

Union County College : Union County College Foundation To Host 6th Annual Close The Gap Cocktail Reception

Since 2015, the Close the Gap campaign has raised nearly $300,000 which has been invested in scholarships, grant and program support, an ...

Union County College : College Establishes University Center At The Scotch Plains Campus To Open Fall 2021

The University Center will provide students seeking their baccalaureate degree in select programs the opportunity to continue their educ ...

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Springfield Patch.

2021 College Aid: How Springfield Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Springfield area high schools have done so far.

Union County College : College Welcomes Non-Traditional Students, Those With Credits And No Degree

Union County College offers affordable tuition, with no increase for the 2021-2022 school year. This is the second year in row with no i ...

Union County College : Union County College Graduates Now Attending Elite Four-Year Colleges

While each of these three graduates had their own journey, there is a common thread: they all wanted to start their college experience a ...

Union County College : Tuition-Free Community College Available At Union County College

New and continuing students who enroll in at least 6 credits at Union for fall 2021 and have an adjusted gross income of up to $65,000 w ...