Submit Questions On Sex Ed Curriculum To Toms River Schools

The district is accepting questions about the curriculum via a Google doc ahead of Monday's curriculum committee meeting.

Sex Ed Curriculum Discussion Set For Toms River School Board

The Toms River Regional school board curriculum committee is meeting on a separate night from its usual schedule.

Ocean County College Gets 40K Grant For AI Lab

The money will go towards building an artificial intelligence incubator. OCC was one of 15 and the only NJ college to be selected.

Toms River North Grad Awarded National Merit Scholarship

Jena Bhandari has received a scholarship from the University of Southern California through the national scholarship program.

School-Police Partnerships Highlighted By Toms River Superintendent

Toms River Regional Superintendent Michael Citta said the 4 towns' police departments provide support critical to keeping everyone safe.

Free Music Lessons This Summer Available Through Toms River Schools

Register now for music lessons for district students, with instruction for string instruments, woodwinds, brass and percussion, and voice.

Toms River Schools Launching JROTC Program

The program focuses on citizenship, but also aims to encourage students to grow in their self-confidence and leadership skills.

Toms River Schools Increase Police Presence After Texas Shooting

Superintendent Michael Citta reminded the community to the district's strict safety rules; no specific threat to the schools exists.

'Maria Ressa Auditorium' Honors Nobel Prize Winner's Toms River Ties

"It's only fitting that ... on this stage where she developed her voice, that it be named for her," Superintendent Michael Citta said.

Toms River Announces $151,000 Bubble Sponsorship Deal

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute agreed to a four-year sponsorship to put its name on the Bubble at Toms River Intermediate East.

Citta Takes Over As Toms River Regional Superintendent

"The future is indeed bright, and it's my job to keep it that way," Superintendent Mike Citta said in a letter to the community.

Toms River School Board Approves New Principal At High School South

Kevin Raylman, who has worked for the district since 1997 and been assistant principal at North since 2008, will take over July 1.

Toms River Schools Offer $29 Per Hour, Benefits To Draw Bus Drivers

The district is short more than 30 drivers, so buses for afterschool activities have not been available; officials hope the pay raise helps.

Toms River 5th Grader's Calm Actions After Bus Crash Draw Praise

When the school bus Lilly Bossow was riding in crashed on March 25, the fifth grader did what comes naturally to her: She helped others.

US News Rating Of NJ High Schools: How Toms River Fared

Performances on AP and IB exams and standardized tests account for 90 percent of the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Toms River Regional Schools Budget 2022-23: What To Know

The Board of Education is set to hold its public hearing on the budget Wednesday evening. Here's a breakdown of what is in it.

NJ SAT Scores 2021: See How Toms River Students Fared

Every New Jersey high school's average SAT scores were just released. Here is how students in the Toms River Regional Schools fared.

Ocean County College And Career Fair Offers Students Possibilities

For students trying to decide what to do after high school, the Spring College Kick-off Fair is a place to explore the opportunities.

Learn What's In The Toms River School Budget At Citizens Hearing

The school district submitted a tentative budget to the state; a preliminary breakdown of what is in it will be presented this week.

Toms River Schools' Kindergarten, Preschool Registration Underway

Registration is for the 2022-2023 school year. Find out what you need to do for your child to start school in the fall.

$8M Budgeted To Fix Toms River Intermediate South Water Woes

The district is looking to permanently fix chronic issues with water getting into the $27.5 million school that opened in September 2005.

Ocean County College Tuition Frozen For 2022-23 School Year

The county college is freezing tuition and the cost of books for the second straight academic year.

Toms River Regional Schools Going Mask Optional When Mandate Ends

Interim Superintendent Stephen Genco said the district will be mask optional on March 7; related issues cannot be answered yet, he said.

Toms River Regional Schools Discussing End Of NJ Mask Mandate

Toms River Regional school board meetings have been heated, with parents calling the state mandate child abuse; it's set to lift March 7.

Toms River School Board Appoints Citta As Superintendent

The appointment of Michael Citta, the principal at Toms River South, comes after 15 months of turmoil and infighting on the board.

Toms River School Board Sets Special Meeting

The school board is scheduled to announce the appointment of a new superintendent.

Toms River Regional Schools Closed Monday In Storm Aftermath

The district said schools are closed as work to clear roads and make bus stops safe in all of the district's towns continues.

Convict Captured Shortly After Escape From NJ Prison: DOC

Peter Rusch, convicted in 2011 in a stabbing under the Seaside Heights boardwalk, was recaptured not long after he escaped, officials said.

Toms River Schools Update COVID Quarantine Guidelines

A letter to staff, parents and students said the district will follow the continued state mandate on masks, and updated quarantine rules.

Toms River Schools Closed Jan. 7 For Snow Day

The district updated its status Friday morning; weather forecasts call for 3-5 inches of snow by morning.

No COVID Vaccine Mandate At Ocean County College For Spring

Students and staff members who are not vaccinated will be required to get tested weekly, Ocean County College officials said.

Toms River Schools Taking COVID Spike 'Day-By-Day'

While some school districts have shifted to remote instruction following winter break, Toms River is not making that change at the moment.

Toms River Shifts Elementary School Conferences To Virtual

Parents and guardians should check their email for specifics on the conferences, which are set for Jan. 10-13.

Toms River Schools Closed Because Of Winter Storm

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and is predicting at least 4 inches of snow for most of Ocean County.

Ocean County School Closings For Jan. 3

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning and is predicting at least 4 inches of snow for most of Ocean County.

Should NJ Schools Offer Virtual Classes Amid Surge? Take Our Poll

With New Jersey's coronavirus cases surging and classes resuming Monday, Patch wants readers' thoughts on remote lessons as a choice.

Toms River Schools Plan To Stay In Person In 2022: Superintendent

With COVID-19 cases rising significantly in recent days, the superintendent said there are "no plans to alter district-wide operations."

Tik Tok School Threat Not Credible: Toms River District Alert

A nationwide "challenge" on the social media app warning of school violence on Friday "is not credible" at this time, the district said.

Toms River Student Develops Beekeeping YouTube Channel

Katie Culbert of High School North won first prize in a regional science fair, and is now taking her passion for beekeeping online.

Toms River Buildings Named After Nobel Winner, Superintendent

The Board of Education voted to name a building after a former superintendent, and the high school auditorium after a Nobel Prize winner.