'Hurricane Hunter' Visits Verona Elementary School

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen and veteran pilot Carl Newman of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, visited Forest Avenue School in Verona to promote STEM careers.

Frelinghuysen Brings Hurricane Hunter to Verona School

Carl Newman will educate students on hurricanes to promote careers in math and science.

How Do Verona, Cedar Grove Compare to State's Top High Schools?

U.S. News and World Report releases 2013 "Best High Schools" report.

Verona Schools To Kick Off Latest Partnership

District will kick off a partnership with Trattoria Bella Gente in Verona on Thursday.

Sweeney to Deliver Rowan Commencement Address

State Senate President Stephen Sweeney will address Rowan University's 88th graduating class.

Bloomfield College Opens Scott H. Kaplan Gallery

New library art space named for 2002 college graduate who died of complications from muscular dystrophy in 2003.

Verona BOE Eyes Referendum for Facility Upgrades

Vote planned for December 2013 or January 2014 on buildings and grounds repairs, Forte says.

School Security Expert Presents Review

Representative of Triangle Training Group, LLC releases report on its security findings for the Cedar Grove School District to the board of education.

Report: DePalma Signs With NFL's San Diego Chargers

Verona High School graduate, who spent time with both Jets and Giants, inks two-year pact with AFC West team.

Verona Coaches Recognized for Achievements

Andrea Jordan and Gene Leporati were awarded at the NJSIAA and NJSCA awards luncheon.

Verona Brothers To Play Football Together at Northwestern University

Two brothers at Bergen Catholic High School will both be playing for the Northwestern Wildcats in the fall of 2014.

Local Students Earn Dean's List

Verona and Cedar Grove College students were recognized for their Dean's List achievements.

Cedar Grove Musicians Team Up With Vermont High School For Concert

Students from Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington, Vt. will perform alongside Cedar Grove High School musicians for a special concert on Saturday, April 6.

Memorial Middle School FSA Holds Clothing Drive

Association will hold its Spring Clothing Drive on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6.

Cedar Grove Skater Wins Gold at Special Olympics

14-year old Robby Stutts, a Memorial Middle School student, awarded top medal at Mountain Creek games.

Verona High School Holds Instant College Decision Day

Representatives from three local colleges will conduct interviews and accept seniors on the spot.

Verona Teachers Surprise Students With Flash Mob

Brookdale Avenue teachers had a surprise flash mob to surprise students at Thursday's assembly.

Verona Residents Oppose School Supply Cuts

The Verona Board of Education cut three percent from school supplies in the budget, causing an outcry from residents.

$33M Verona BOE Budget Means $126 Tax Increase

Board reviews, passes 2013-14 blueprint Tuesday night.

Cedar Grove Cheerleaders Take Home Championship

The Cedar Grove High School Cheerleaders took home first place at the Group 1 Championship in Trenton.

Cedar Grove Board of Education Passes $26 Million Budget

The Cedar Grove Board of Education passed its $26 million budget which means a property tax increase of $103.06 for the average homeowner.

Win Big Money, Send Cedar Grove Students to College

The Cedar Grove Chamber of Commerce is giving residents the opportunity to win $10,000 while also helping with local scholarships.

Verona Schools Begin All-Encompassing Reading Initiative

The F.N. Brown and Brookdale Avenue School communities will all simultaneously read "The Cricket in Times Square" to share a common reading experience.

Young Middle Schoolers Dedicate Themselves to Journalism

Memorial Middle School students write seasonal articles for school newspaper.

Laning Avenue Principal Frank Albano Retiring in June

After 14 years at the school, he says he will miss the students terribly in retirement.

Schools To Present Overview of Budgets in the Week Ahead

Districts expected to wrap up discussions of spending plans.

Highlights From Verona's Board of Education Meeting

Key items discussed during the Verona Board of Education's March 12 meeting.

Deadline is Wednesday for Verona Instant College Decision Day

Deadline for Instant College Decision Day in Verona is Wednesday, March 20.

Brookdale Avenue School Named State 'Reward School'

Verona elementary school commended for student achievement, growth.

Local Students Earn Dean's List

Verona and Cedar Grove College students were recognized for their academic achievements.

North End School Reads to Restore the Shore

North End students participated in Read Across America to collect money donations for schools effected by Super Storm Sandy.

Essex County Prosecutor's Office Hosts All-Girl Conference

More than 200 female high school students expected at Thursday workshop in recognition of Women's History Month.

Cedar Grove Presents Proposed $27.7 Million Budget

$27 million budget means $103.06 as the average property tax on an average assessed home of $466,200, said Cedar Grove Superintendent Dr. Gene Polles.

Cedar Grove Fourth Graders Get Ready for Middle School

Memorial Middle School Vice Principal Nick DeCorte spoke to North End students about transitioning to the middle school.

State to Increase Standardized Student Testing in 2014-15

Annual exams, such as NJASK, will be longer, focus more on student needs.

School Districts Approve Preliminary Budgets

Verona, Cedar Grove boards pass preliminary blueprints Tuesday prior to Thursday county deadline.

Verona-Cedar Grove Wrestlers Head to Atlantic City

Verona and Cedar Grove Seniors will be heading to Atlantic City to compete in the 2013 State Wrestling Tournament.

Photos: Cedar Grove Reads Across America

Cedar Grove Schools Celebrate Read Across America.

Student Entrepreneurs Earn Cash at TREP$ Marketplace

The TREP$ Marketplace taught students how to create a business, market products, advertise and run a business.

Cedar Grove Mayor Commemorates Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Cedar Grove Mayor Peter Tanella reads Horton Hears a Who! to second grade students at South End School.