Wayne Schools Ready To Welcome Students Back For 2023-24 Year

Security has been enhanced at each school building, and various other upgrades have been made around the district.

New NJ High School Rankings: See How Wayne Schools Scored

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.

New Assistant Principal Appointed At Wayne Valley High School

The newly-appointed assistant principal, who is an alumna of the school, has taught math and computer science at Wayne Valley for 10 years.

Back-To-School 2023: Wayne Schools Bus Passes To Be Emailed This Year

Township schools informed parents and students to look out for their 2023/24 bus passes on Friday - via a new method.

Wayne's William Paterson University Establishes School Of Nursing

The university said that undergraduate nursing enrollment has more than doubled, and graduate enrollment has tripled, since 2019.

See The 5th Grade Teacher Named Passaic Co. Teacher Of The Year

The New Jersey Department of Education announced their 2023-24 "County Teachers of the Year" recently. Learn more about this local winner:

Back-To-School 2023: See Calendar For Wayne Township Schools

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.

Firearm Safety Curriculum Supported By Wayne Township School Board

Board members said parents, police, experts, and community members should all be part of the conversation on gun safety education in Wayne.

Wayne Schools Hiring Full-Time, Part-Time Positions At August Job Fair

The township school district is holding a job fair on August 10 for several positions, ahead of the upcoming school year. Read more below:

See Highest-Paid Superintendents In Wayne, Passaic County

See the public and charter school district administrators making the highest salaries in the county.

After Boy’s Fall, No Upgrades In Plan For Wayne HS Bleachers: Board

Various updates are going on this summer at Wayne Schools, but not the ones that two local parents pushed for after their young son's fall.

School Supply Drive: 4 Passaic Co. Planet Fitness Locations Collecting

Planet Fitness and Jersey Cares are partnering to collect essential supplies for New Jersey kids for the upcoming school year.

'Exceptional' Wayne High School Graduate Wins College Scholarship

Students around the state received a $1,500 scholarship for college tuition assistance from Spencer Savings Bank.

1K+ Students Graduate From Passaic County Technical-Vocational Schools

PCTVS hosted three graduation ceremonies to celebrate those receiving diplomas as part of the Class of 2023.

Wayne Schools Forecast Enrollment Increase With Referendums Possible

The district says “the time to act is now” to replace 60-year-old school infrastructure, with enrollment increasing and debt service ending.

2 Elementary Principals Appointed In Wayne Township School District

New staff appointments for next year include two new elementary school principals and an assistant principal for the middle school.

Wayne Schools Dismiss Early Again, Cancel After-School Activities

Students will go home early Thursday as poor air quality lingers in Wayne and around New Jersey from the wildfires in Canada.

Gov. Murphy Speaking At William Paterson Commencement: What To Know

The governor will also receive an honorary doctorate from the university at William Paterson's 200th Commencement on Wednesday.

Music Majors At William Paterson Awarded NJ Jazz Society Scholarships

The New Jersey Jazz Society issued performance scholarships to two William Paterson University students.

NJ School Rankings: Here's How Wayne Schools Measure Up Statewide

New Jersey's school ratings are back. See how Wayne Township schools compare to the rest:

Murphy Is Commencement Speaker At William Paterson Graduation

The governor will also receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters from the university at William Paterson's 200th Commencement.

Contract Extension OKed For Wayne Schools Superintendent Until 2027

Dr. Mark Toback, who is in his ninth year with the district, has a new contract until 2027 that includes incremental pay rises .

Anti-Drug Forum Coming Up For Wayne Schools Families

Teen drug use is “the most important issue facing the young population of our community,” Wayne's mayor said.

Tax Levy Increase Proposed In 2023-2024 Wayne Schools Budget

The district is budgeting in 2023-24 for an increase in staff salaries as well as a 15 percent increase in employee benefits.

Peace Corps, Wayne's William Paterson University Announce New Program

The Peace Corps Prep Program will help students become civically engaged people who make a difference in the world, said the university.

Wayne Schools Delayed With Winter Storm Approaching

There will not be testing for high school students as the district is on a 90-minute delay, school officials said.

Superintendent Contract Up For Public Discussion In Wayne

The Wayne Township Board of Education intends to amend Superintendent Mark Toback's contract at a public hearing March 16.

Preschool Registration For Wayne's Preakness ECC Begins March 20

Find out options for full-day and half-day preschool classes at Wayne Township Public Schools.

More Money For Wayne Schools Included In 2024 Budget: See How Much

More than 400 New Jersey school districts will receive increased state funding next year, including Wayne Township.

Passaic County Technical Selected For National History Day Program

Ashley Diaz Briones and Jayne O’Neil will attend the "Sacrifice for Freedom: World War II in the Pacific Student & Teacher Institute."

Helping Hospitals And Food Pantries: Christina, Star Student Of Wayne

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in Wayne.

Wayne School Board Hopefuls To Participate In Candidate's Night

Meet all 8 candidates hoping to secure the 3 available seats on the Board of Education in this upcoming election.

WPUNJ Professor Appointed To State Special Education Advisory Council

Wayne resident Pamela Brillante developed William Paterson’s bachelor’s degree in disability studies.

Wayne Is NJ's Best School District For Athletes: New Rankings

Niche also ranked Wayne as the nation's 12th-best district for athletes.

Wayne Schools Have 3 National Merit Semifinalists

16K high schoolers around the U.S. made the National Merit Scholarship semifinals, including 3 from Wayne.

William Paterson Among Region's Best For Social Mobility: U.S. News

29 colleges and universities in New Jersey are included in the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

First Day Of School In Wayne: 5 Dates To Know For The School Year

Students return Tuesday to Wayne schools. Here are 5 dates to know as the 2022-23 school year gets underway.

Back To School BBQ Celebration Set For Wayne

The event will feature free barbecue, balloon animals, carnival games and more.

Wayne Education Association To Distribute Backpacks, School Supplies

The group purchased a limited number of backpacks and supplies for students in need.

Wayne School Board Election: See Who's Running In 2022

8 candidates filed to run for 3 available seats on Wayne's Board of Education. Here are the candidates.