William Paterson University and Atlantic Health are partnering to address healthcare needs and workforce shortages.
This opportunity is open to parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in the Preakness ECC next school year.
Parents and community members can ask questions about the March 12 vote on a $169.8M bond issuance, which would increase property taxes.
Voters will decide whether to raise property taxes about $370 annually to pay for improvements across the district.
Snowfall rates of more than 1 inch per hour are expected at times Tuesday morning with this winter storm, said forecasters.
"I believe that this bond exceeds what we can afford," he said. The $169.8 million bond is up for a vote on for March 12.
February is the month for parents and guardians to register soon-to-be kindergarteners, or first graders who are entering Wayne Schools.
The board received 12 applications for an open position, and interviewed six candidates, before selecting a longtime township resident.
William Paterson University and the NJ Department of Education launched a learning resource center for students with disabilities.
Wayne Township Public Schools will receive $182,877, according to officials.
The information session on the referendum will be held on Feb. 15, allowing parents and community members to ask questions.
Frigid temperatures are expected to make surfaces very slick in the morning, the National Weather Service said.
The grant will assist in the ongoing effort to help adults finish their college degrees.
The National Weather Service is projecting between 1 and 3 inches of snow to fall in Wayne on Monday night and continuing Tuesday.
The Wayne Board of Education approved the school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year at its Dec. 21 meeting.
During the recent Board of Education meeting, the school board voted to approve the resolution for a $169,766,677 referendum.
The district also cancelled all after-school activities and ended extended day care after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
The new board member would serve a year-long term. See how residents can apply:
At the Board of Education's public work session on Dec. 7, Dr. Mark Toback gave a presentation on recent enrollment trends in the district.
The plan for the Academy of Greatness and Excellence involves converting an office building on Hamburg Turnpike, township documents show.
The state announced millions in grants to help students succeed academically, but the program will start later than planned.
The district is continuing its focus on student and staff wellness, school officials said.
Wayne Township Schools will be the first in New Jersey to bring a new teacher apprenticeship program into the classroom.
Packanack Lake Company firefighters stopped by a preschool in Wayne to teach the young students about fire safety and prevention.
Tests and assessments are scheduled throughout the year, and began this week for some Wayne Township high school students.
See district-wide ratings for academics, teachers, sports, college prep, facilities, and more - as well as how Wayne stacked up statewide.
Preventative maintenance projects and making necessary upgrades around the district could cost up to $121.5 million, a presentation shows.
WPU's rank on the Best Regional Universities list is the highest in recent years. The university also is ranked as a Best Value School.
This first-grade teacher's caring nature for her students earned a shoutout in our Patch Teacher Spotlight.
The state has approved $450 million in construction funding for schools across NJ. See how much Wayne and other county schools will get:
It was a short first week back to school to begin with, and students will be let out early two days in a row due to high temperatures.
Students come back to class Wednesday, but the day will be shorter due to excessive heat in the forecast.
Security has been enhanced at each school building, and various other upgrades have been made around the district.
Wayne Valley High School and Wayne Hills High School were among the top 25 percent of high schools in New Jersey, based on these rankings.
The newly-appointed assistant principal, who is an alumna of the school, has taught math and computer science at Wayne Valley for 10 years.
Township schools informed parents and students to look out for their 2023/24 bus passes on Friday - via a new method.
The university said that undergraduate nursing enrollment has more than doubled, and graduate enrollment has tripled, since 2019.
The New Jersey Department of Education announced their 2023-24 "County Teachers of the Year" recently. Learn more about this local winner:
Check out the calendar for the upcoming school year, and find out how to see your student's schedule and teacher(s) come Aug. 23.
Board members said parents, police, experts, and community members should all be part of the conversation on gun safety education in Wayne.