The two can now compete for scholarships that are available through the program — about 7,500 nationwide.
The district needs more than 25 cafeteria workers and more than 25 bus drivers.
Christine Girtain is a finalist for a presidential program and received a $3,000 stipend from another program to encourage student research.
Students and staff will have the option of wearing masks Wednesday as excessive heat is possible in the buildings, school officials said.
Worker shortages, supply chain issues and the weather caused problems on referendum projects, but schools are expected to open Sept. 8.
The North Dover Elementary School teacher was honored as part of the Governor's Educator of the Year program.
A petition with 22,000 signatures urges Gov. Phil Murphy to allow remote learning: "Some of our children actually learn better virtually."
The Toms River Regional Board of Education has announced a special meeting set for Aug. 31.
Ocean County College nursing and allied health program students and staff must be vaccinated to meet clinical site mandates, OCC said.
Parents in Toms River, Beachwood, South Toms River and Pine Beach can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Even as guidance changes on indoor mask-wearing as COVID-19 spikes, Toms River schools officials say they are not planning to make a change.
The school board approved Stephen Genco to serve until a permanent superintendent is hired.
Five schools will have different start times in the fall; the district says its bus driver shortage has worsened since June.
Parents of kindergartners through eighth-graders can ask that they be held back a year to improve their academics, the new law says.
The Toms River school board approves a 30-day extension for interim superintendent Thomas Gialanella as interference claims continue.
See how college aid applications changed for Toms River area high schools.
What do you do when your favorite teacher decides to retire? One Toms River South student decided a musical was in order. Watch it below.
While the debate on masks continues, schools look at how they can help students with the emotional and academic impacts of the pandemic.
The three high schools' graduation ceremonies are set for Tuesday evening, but rain may cause a postponement.
The board of education has set a special meeting for June 30, the deadline to have someone in place to run the Toms River school district.
A contract agreement with administrative staff also is on the agenda, but there is no mention of plans for a superintendent appointment.
The district needs to fill 25 jobs by September; it's offering $3,000 signing bonuses. Multiple changes are possible if they aren't filled.
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.
Students and staff are no longer required to wear masks in school; they had been mandated by state officials in the COVID-19 pandemic
Toms River Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.
More than 1,400 graduates were granted associate degrees during the college's 54th Commencement.