Verona To Vote On Sweeping School Referendum Nov. 5

Air conditioning would go into all schools and several rooms and systems would be upgraded if voters approve the questions.

2 Classrooms Closed At Verona School Due To Sagging Ceilings

The classrooms will not be reopened until they are deemed safe. All the district's buildings will be inspected for any similar problems.

Here's What The Average Verona School Administrator Makes

Here is the median salary for Verona and Cedar Grove principals and administrators, including the superintendents.

Verona Teachers Are Among The Highest Paid In New Jersey

The median teacher salary in Verona ranks at the top half of salaries in New Jersey. Cedar Grove ranks on the bottom half.

Verona, Cedar Grove School Districts Ranked In Top 120 In NJ

The Verona and Cedar Grove school districts were included on the newly-release rankings from Niche.

4 Competing For 2 Seats On Verona School Board: 2019 Election

The battlefield is set for the Verona Board of Education election this November. See the candidates here.

Essex County Accountants Say Student Debt Is ‘Financial Crisis'

An Essex County-based CPA group says student loan debt is keeping NJ residents from buying homes, getting married or having kids.

Verona Resident Named 'Essex County Superintendent of the Year'

Verona Superintendent of Schools Rui Dionisio earned a nod as the 2019-2020 Essex County Superintendent of the Year.

Verona High School Holds 119th Graduation (VIDEO)

A beaming collection of students earned their diplomas during the 119th Verona High School graduation ceremony.

Verona Superintendent: PILOTs Are Chipping Away At Our Schools

Dionisio: “Although PILOTs have been arranged in Verona for over a decade, no revenues have been shared with the Verona Board of Education."

Verona HS Among 100 ‘Best High Schools’ In NJ: Report

Verona High School rated among the 100 best in N.J. on U.S. News & World Report's 2019 list. See where it ranked nationally.

Verona, Cedar Grove Schools: More State Aid Under Murphy's Budget

While 197 school districts across N.J. would see less state aid under the governor’s funding plan, Verona and Cedar Grove aren't among them.

Verona Schools Try Out ‘Homework-Free Weekends’

Verona isn’t the only school district in New Jersey to grapple with the tricky balance between too little homework… and too much.

Highest-Paid Teachers In The Verona-Cedar Grove Area

Here is a list of the highest paid teachers in the Verona-Cedar Grove area.

Cedar Grove Voters Overwhelmingly Approve School Referendum

The voters of Cedar Grove overwhelmingly approved a $2.96 million bond referendum that will beef up school security and handicapped access.

6 Ways To Tackle College Costs: Essex County CPAs Share Tips

Does the prospect of paying college tuition for your kids make you panic? Check out these tips from an Essex County-based accountant group.

Verona Police: Drive, Walk Safely Near Brookdale Avenue School

As local students get ready to return to school, Verona police are reminding parents and guardians of proper drop-off procedures.

Cedar Grove School Still Fixing Flood Damage: Asbestos, Carpet

Cleanup and remediation work continues at South End School in Cedar Grove after a storm-related flood wreaked havoc on the building.

Cedar Grove School Recovering From Storm, 16 Classes Damaged

An extreme amount of rain created impassable roads and severe flooding, including at South End Elementary in Cedar Grove.

Verona-Cedar Grove School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School

When's the first day of school in Verona-Cedar Grove? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Essex County College's Accreditation Upheld, Probation Over

The college was placed on probation in 2017 amid alleged administrative issues. It has campuses in Newark, West Caldwell and Cedar Grove.

Small Amount Of Bedbugs Found At Verona School: Report

A “small number” of bedbugs were found at Laning Avenue School in Verona, a report stated.

Cedar Grove Police End Probe Into Student’s Social Media Post

A Cedar Grove Middle School student allegedly made a “concerning comment” on social media. Police investigated. Here’s what they found.

Around Verona: School Walkouts|Measles Alert|Helping Homeless

Patch reviews this week’s top stories in Verona, Cedar Grove and Essex County.

Verona Schools Must Take Back Vacation Day Due To Snowstorms

Did you have plans for Friday, April 6? If you have a student in the Verona Public School District, you may want to reschedule.

Verona Students Hold School Walkout Against Gun Violence

Student-led protests against gun violence took place across Essex County on March 14, including in Verona.

Cedar Grove Cops Probe Middle School Student's Social Media Post

"There is no danger to the students or staff... there have been no arrests," Cedar Grove's police chief said.

Verona School Named ‘Blue Ribbon’ Winner For 2017

Things are blue in Verona… and that isn’t bad. See who earned a high-profile thumbs up as a "National Blue Ribbon" school.

Verona School Paraprofessionals Get 1st Union Contract: Raises, Paid Days Off

Paraprofessionals working in Verona’s public schools have reached an important milestone: their first union contract.

Verona, Cedar Grove Public School Teachers All ‘Effective’ Or Higher: DOE

The NJDOE “graded” hundreds of teachers in Verona and Cedar Grove. They all passed the test, state officials report.

Verona School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Verona? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Cedar Grove School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Cedar Grove? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Verona Ranks High On ‘Best Schools’ List

If you’ve got kids going to public school in Verona, you've chosen wisely as a parent, according to a recent study.

Cedar Grove Schools Closed Monday; Fallen Trees Cause Power Outages

Cedar Grove officials closed the district’s schools on Monday morning after fallen trees caused power outages.

Verona, Cedar Grove Schools Make Statewide 'Best Of' List

Don't worry, Verona and Cedar Grove parents. You still have some of the best schools around, according to a report.

Field Renovations At Verona School Put Workers In Danger: Feds

“Without needed protections in place, an excavation can quickly become a grave,” a New Jersey OSHA official said.

Cedar Grove Students Return To North End School; Asbestos Removed

Cedar Grove’s North End students return from short stints in Woodland Park and Leonard R. Parks School.

Ex-Verona Teacher Made $266K Gift To N.J. School, Honored Posthumously

The Verona High School library will be renamed in honor of Arthur Acquaviva, otherwise known to students and staff as “Mr. A.”

MSU Ranks Among ‘Top 30’ LGBT-Friendly Campuses In Nation: Study

For the second year in a row, Montclair State University has been named as one of the “most LGBT-friendly campuses” in the nation.

Asbestos Found In Cedar Grove Schools: Will North and South End Be Ready For New Year?

There’s a chance that neither school will be ready in time for the 1st day of school, Cedar Grove’s superintendent says.