Toms River Schools Increase Sanitizing Amid Coronavirus Concerns

District officials say they're disinfecting surfaces and preparing in case there's a need for virtual learning.

Toms River Schools Institute Hiring Freeze Due To S2 Aid Cuts

The hiring freeze is a result of the ongoing state aid cuts imposed under S2. The district is continuing to fight the cuts.

Toms River Teacher Cleared In Slavery Lesson Complaint

The lesson's aim was "this appalling but nevertheless real facet of our nation’s history more fully resonate with students," officials said.

Toms River Students Defend Teacher, Hands-On Slavery Lesson

Students say Lawrence Cuneo is sensitive and compassionate; his hands-on lesson was voluntary and he never singled anyone out, they said.

Student Complaint Over Slavery Lesson Investigated In Toms River

Teacher Lawrence Cuneo, who's also mayor of Pine Beach, is accused of kicking students during the lesson, according to a report.

Toms River 3rd-Graders Raise $4,000 To Aid Australian Wildlife

Coins for Koalas and Kangaroos donations from East Dover Elementary will be matched for an $8,000 total donation to help rescue efforts.

Full-Day Kindergarten Secure In Toms River Schools For 2020-2021

Superintendent David Healy said the district will keep kindergarten in place even as it struggles with a $4.3 million state aid cut.

'One More Year:' Toms River Video Urges School Aid Cut Reprieve

Toms River students, staff and alumni stressed the importance of the arts in a video message to Gov. Phil Murphy begging to stop the cuts.

Donovan Catholic, St. Joe's Elementary Closed Monday After Storm

The two schools are closed as utility repairs continue after the storm early Sunday.

Theatre Group Wants You To Help Sing Toms River Schools' Praises

A video emphasizing the role of the arts will be filmed Saturday at Toms River South and anyone is welcome to join in.

Wrestling Coach Warren Reid To Be Honored At Toms River East

The wrestling room at Toms River East will be named for Warren Reid, the only wrestling coach in the school's history.

Toms River East's 1st Principal To Be Honored With Gym Naming

Richard J. Piscal, who oversaw Toms River East from its 1978 construction until he retired in 1993, will be honored at formal ceremony.

NJIT, Ocean County College Expand and Renew Transfer Agreement

A new two-year agreement between OCC and NJIT allows OCC graduates to transfer directly into NJIT colleges.

Toms River East Counselor Honored By Ramapo College

Carol Ann Lulias was honored by Ramapo's admissions department for the work she does with students who are planning their college path.

Toms River Student String Quartet Performs With Pro Musicians

The touring Beatles vs. Stones — A Musical Showdown performed in Lakewood and four Toms River students will join them.

See It: Toms River Takes School Aid Fight To Trenton

Gov. Phil Murphy promised a Toms River parent the district would not "be hung out to dry." The district is trying to hold him to that.

Emergency Aid Award 'A Slap In The Face,' Toms River Schools Say

The state Department of Education gives Toms River $855K of a $4.4 million request; a protest is planned for Tuesday.

Toms River Mayor: State's School Aid Cuts 'Illogical'

Thomas F. Kelaher says the state's cuts to funding for the Toms River Regional School District need to be reexamined.

Donovan Student Chosen For Honors Medical Program

Kaylynn Gerrity, who is pursuing a medical career, was chosen to participate in a three-day congress in Massachusetts in June.

Toms River Schools' Parents Plan Another Rally In Trenton

The rally, set for Tuesday, aims to pressure Gov. Phil Murphy and the state to act on emergency aid and address the funding crisis.

Toms River, Brick Seek 'Secret' Math Equation In School Aid Fight

The districts say the state needs to release the formula it uses to decide how to spend $6.5 billion of of its budget; the state refuses.

100th Toms River South-Lakewood Game: It's All About Family

It was celebration of friends, family and football, as Toms River South and Lakewood played on Thanksgiving for the last time.

Toms River South Students Deliver Thanksgiving To Needy Families

The Toms River South National Honor Society and Ohana Grill in Lavallette again worked to make sure families have a Thanksgiving meal.

New Plan To Fix NJ School Aid: Raise Property Taxes Even More

More than 190 school districts may be able to raise taxes as much as they want to make up for school funding losses. See the list below.

Read Toms River Police Chief's Letter On Aid Cuts To Gov. Murphy

“An idle mind is the devil’s workshop,” Chief Mitchell Little writes of possible cuts to sports and clubs, which keep kids out of trouble.

Renewed Push On Plan To Eliminate 275 NJ School Districts

Here's the latest on the push that would ultimately eliminate 275 NJ school districts. And here's which districts could go.

Watch: Toms River School Board Meeting, Nov. 20

If you were not able to attend the Toms River school board meeting, you can watch it. Check the article for details.

Going To The Toms River School Board Meeting? Here's What To Know

The Toms River school board will meet in the Toms River North auditorium. Here's how the meetings work.

Toms River Business Group Backs School Aid Fight

The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce is urging residents to get involved because the cuts affect the town as well as the schools.

Possible Toms River Schools' Cuts Spark Petitions, Anger

Toms River school district parents are organizing petitions and demanding school officials consider ways to protect sports, clubs and more.

Sports, Clubs, Kindergarten At Risk In Toms River School Aid Cuts

Toms River is faced with $5.3 million in cuts for the 2020-2021 school year and devastating choices, unless state aid cuts are reversed.

Jersey Shore Makerfest Immerses Visitors In Fun In Toms River

The annual hands-on event highlights art, creativity and experimentation and includes the annual Green Fair.

Bullying Prevention Month: What The Toms River Schools Are Doing

School districts find themselves on the front lines of efforts to stop bullying. Take a look at what's being done in Toms River.

Explore Your Future At College Night Event In Toms River

From colleges to trade schools to information about the military, plus financial aid seminars, check the event at the RWJ Barnabas Arena.

'Taxation Without Representation:' Toms River BOE Balks At Dues

The school board has not paid its $26,662 dues to the New Jersey School Boards Association over lack of support in the state funding fight.

Social Media Policy Introduced For Toms River School Board

A few protesters returned to again call for Daniel Leonard's resignation; one man was removed from the meeting for screaming at the board.

Pine Beach Kindergartner Home Safely After Getting On Wrong Bus

The situation was resolved in minutes, Toms River Regional School District officials said.

Playgrounds, New Floors, Lights Greet Toms River Students, Staff

When students return to classes on Wednesday, they will see tangible changes as a result of the district-wide projects approved in January.

Protesters Again Demand Toms River School Board Member Resign

Dan Leonard, whose social media posts about 2 congresswomen have been decried as anti-Muslim, has refused calls to step down.

Toms River Schools Calendar 2019-20: Back-To-School Night, Breaks

Check out winter and spring break dates, find out when progress reports are posted and more.