William Paterson To Host Both Virtual, In-Person Commencement

A virtual commencement ceremony is planned for May 14, with in-person ceremonies scheduled from May 17 to May 19. Here's what to know.

Passaic Tech Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

Wayne Hills Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

Wayne Valley Named A Top U.S. High School: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report ranks schools based on factors such as graduation rates and academic performance.

Wayne Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Wayne area high schools.

Wayne Valley Percussion Ensemble To Play Virtual Festival

Saturday's Necessary Noise Festival will feature other high school and college ensembles, including NYU and University of Michigan.

New NJ Data Shows Number Of Drug, Alcohol Cases In Wayne Schools

You may be surprised to see which NJ school districts now have the most — and least — drug and alcohol cases amid COVID, new data says.

William Paterson Plans For Return To Campus Next Fall

President Richard Helldobler cited the state's vaccination progress as a cause for optimism, saying normal operations could resume by fall.

Wayne Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Passaic County.

Wayne Board Of Education To Present New Reopening Plan Thursday

The presentation is currently available to view, and includes five day learning at the elementary school level.

Wayne Schools Seek Input In Latest Restart Survey

The new phase could see some students return to the classroom five days a week, but the district is seeking opinions from parents.

Wayne Schools Will See Increase In Funding: Here's How Much

The increased funding could help the district in their effort to implement full-day kindergarten, Superintendent Mark Toback tells Patch.

Wayne Schools Virtual Due To 'Icy' Road Conditions

In-person learning has been canceled Friday, but district schools will still hold classes.

Wayne Schools Go Virtual Ahead Of Winter Weather

The district has shifted to remote learning Thursday ahead of a winter storm expected to bring snow to the region.

Wayne Schools Resume Hybrid Learning

Hybrid learning returned to the district starting Tuesday after the Board of Education approved the latest phase of reopening.

How Wayne Teachers’ Salaries Rank In New Jersey

Teachers in the district are making above the average salary of $70K per year, and saw a 3.6 percent pay increase from 2019-20, data shows.

Passaic Tech Joining New Jersey Girls Flag Football League

The New York Jets and Nike launched the New Jersey Girls Flag Football League on the 35th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day.

Wayne Schools Go Remote Tuesday Amid Nor'easter

Wayne Public Schools will shift to remote learning Tuesday as forecasts predict more snow.

Wayne Schools Cancel Virtual Learning Amid 'Extreme Weather'

Officials originally planned for virtual learning, but changed course as a major storm continues to hit the area.

Disgruntled Wayne Parents Rally To Reopen Schools

The teacher's union, parents, students and administration are at odds over current COVID-19 policies within Wayne Public Schools.

Wayne Schools Delay In-Person Start; Virtual Until February

Wayne Schools didn't reopen Tuesday, as originally planned. Instead, the district will operate remotely until mid-February. Here's why.

Wayne Schools Cancel Thursday Class Ahead Of Nor'easter

Thursday will be a traditional snow day due to power outage concerns ahead of Wednesday's storm. A decision hasn't yet been made for Friday.

Wayne Board Of Education Announces New Schuyler Colfax Principal

Heather Weinstein began her new role on Dec. 4, according to a news release from the district.

2 Wayne Schools Institute Virtual Learning Until 2021

The Wayne Board of Education presented a bleak picture at a recent meeting, and announced a shift to virtual learning at two schools.

William Paterson Student Journalists Garner Major Award

The campus Society of Professional Journalists chapter was named SPJ's National Campus Chapter of the Year for 2020.

'Grab & Go' Lunch Available During Wayne Schools Virtual Learning

The district approved a shift to virtual learning for one week after Thanksgiving, but students can still get school lunch. Here's how.

Wayne Board Of Education Supports 'Resolution Against Racism'

A Thoughtexchange survey is currently active, seeking insight from the community on how to make the public schools more inclusive.

5 William Paterson Students Positive For Coronavirus: University

Five students and one employee tested positive for the coronavirus last week, the university reported.

Wayne Halloween Parties Lead To COVID Cases, School Closures

In a letter, Superintendent Mark Toback said the district will shift to remote learning and suspend athletics from Nov.9-Nov.13.

Wayne Hills Is A Top 75 High School In New Jersey: Niche

Wayne Hills is ranked as the 74th best public high school in New Jersey, but the best in Passaic County, according to Niche's latest list.

Wayne's DePaul Catholic Closed, To Begin Remote Learning

The Wayne high school announced over social media that in-person classes won't resume until Nov. 9.

William Paterson Names New College of Humanities Dean

Wartyna L. Davis is the new dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Wayne university.

Wayne: 4 JFK Elementary Students Test Positive For Coronavirus

The elementary school was closed for in-person learning on Thursday and Friday, but is set to resume their regular hybrid schedule Monday.

William Paterson Reports First Positive Coronavirus Tests

The Wayne university announced four students tested positive for COVID-19, as well as one employee.

Passaic County Tech Student Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Passaic County Technical Vocational Schools confirmed that a student tested positive for COVID-19, and shared details on what happens now.

William Paterson University Awarded 'Transformative' STEM Grant

The Wayne university received a five-year, $1 million Scholarships-in-STEM grant from the National Science Foundation.

Wayne Students Named 2021 National Merit Semifinalists

Students from Wayne are among the nearly 16,000 semifinalists in contention for 2021 National Merit Scholarships.

NJ Cheerleaders Cry Foul Over Away Game Exclusion

Two groups of cheerleaders say they feel discriminated against.

William Paterson Ranked Among 2021's Best Colleges: U.S. News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as academic excellence and graduation rates.

Where Did William Paterson Rank In Niche's Best NJ Colleges List?

The Pittsburgh-based company recently released their latest rankings. See how William Paterson University stacked up.