Woodbridge Applebee's Hosts Back-To-School Supply Drive

Look for a bright yellow school bus in the Applebee's parking lot at Woodbridge Center; all the donated items will go to Woodbridge kids.

Aug. 14 Protest In Woodbridge Against New Sex Education Mandates

The rally is organized by a Woodbridge resident, plus a group called No Left Turn In Education:

Who's Running In 2022 Woodbridge School Board Election

The Woodbridge school board election will be the same day as the midterms, Nov. 8.​ Four Woodbridge residents are running for 3 seats:

NJ Ranked As 16th Best State In Nation For Teachers

This comes during a teacher shortage in NJ, due to higher-than-usual retirements and fewer young people studying to become a teacher:

Colonia Brain Tumor Investigation Over, Woodbridge Mayor Says

"The Township and the Board now consider this case to be closed​," Mayor McCormac said. He also chastised those who set up brain scan sites.

Woodbridge High Senior Receives Scholarship To Become A Plumber

The scholarship was started in memory of Michael and Olympia DeNittis, a Woodbridge couple who lived in Port Reading their entire lives:

Woodbridge: No Cancer-Causing Radiation Found At Colonia High School

The Woodbridge school district announced there are "no radiological hazards" connected to a possible brain cancer link at Colonia High.

Woodbridge To Make Major Announcement About Colonia High Cancer Probe

This is expected to be a major announcement at 4 p.m. about the findings of a possible brain cancer cluster at Colonia High School:

Woodbridge's JFK High School Gets $10K Environmental Grant

JFK will use the grant to install a water bottle refilling station, to end students' and teachers' use of disposable plastic bottles.

Woodbridge Mayor Gives Latest Update On Colonia High Cancer Probe

Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac gave this update May 2 on the latest with the possible brain cancer cluster at Colonia High School:

115 Cancer Cases Prompt Call For Remote Learning At Colonia HS

The Woodbridge school superintendent said he asked the DOE several times if Colonia High School can offer remote learning, and was told no.

Colonia High School Radiation Testing Will End Saturday

Woodbridge expects to get results back by the middle of May and will share the results publicly, said Mayor McCormac.

Here's Where Woodbridge Ranks On U.S. News 'Best High School' List

John F. Kennedy Memorial High School was ranked best in the Woodbridge school district, and 116th best in the state.

Radiation Testing Underway At NJ School With Possible Cancer Link

They are now doing radon air testing after a 1989 Colonia grad said he found a high number of brain cancers linked to the high school.

Brain Tumor Link To Colonia High School 'Credible,' Town's Mayor Says

A scientist's theory that a contaminant at the Woodbridge school is linked to 65 rare brain tumors is being taken "incredibly seriously."

Woodbridge Police Officer Talks To Teens For Black History Month

Last Thursday, March 17 Woodbridge Police Detective Mark Zeno gave a talk to Woodbridge teens about Black History Month.

Woodbridge Schools Make Masks Optional Starting Monday

The Woodbridge school district announced that masks will be optional in all schools starting March 7.

NJ Bill Would Allow Schools To Use Virtual Learning On Snow Days

Could a bill circulating in Trenton mean the end of snow days for NJ schoolkids?

Middlesex County Begins Door Knocking With Vaccine Info., More

Starting Wednesday, Middlesex County Community Health Teams will begin door knocking, letting people know about vaccines, test sites & more:

Woodbridge BOE Publishes 2022-2023 School Calendar

Issues about the Proud Boys in Woodbridge and Indigenous People's Day were again raised at Thursday night's meeting.

These NJ School Districts Have Switched To All Remote

Patch rounded up all the schools in the state that are now virtual. A few school districts closed for several days entirely:

Woodbridge Schools Experiencing Teacher, Bus Driver Shortage

Woodbridge parents reported waiting hours Monday for the school bus, and one mom said the bus did not come until almost 11 a.m.

Woodbridge High Schools Go Virtual Due To COVID Staff Shortages

All three Woodbridge high schools are virtual due to a teacher shortage. The Linden Walmart had to close last week due to staff shortages.

Woodbridge Schools Remain In Person Next Week, Despite Case Surge

New Brunswick, South Brunswick, Newark and Paterson have all decided to go virtual for the first week, or in some cases two, back.

Woodbridge School District Gets $3.1 Million To Buy Laptops

In January, the Woodbridge school district will receive $3.1 million in ARP money to ensure all children have access to high-speed Internet.

NJ Teachers May No Longer Be Required To Live In New Jersey

A bill is making its way through Trenton that would remove a 10-year-old restriction that says New Jersey teachers must live in state.

Police Patrol NJ Schools In Response To TikTok Gun Challenge

Across the state, many parents have decided to keep their children home from school on Friday in response to an alarming new online trend.

Increased Police At Woodbridge Schools Due To TikTok Challenge

Woodbridge Police will be on site at all schools throughout the day Friday. No specific threat has been made to any Woodbridge school.

Beloved Woodbridge Teacher Dies Suddenly At School

Popular business education teacher Jeffrey Grimm died at the high school, where he was found by school staff, said Woodbridge Police.

2021 College Aid: How Woodbridge Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Woodbridge area high schools.

Hear What The New Woodbridge School Lunch Provider Has To Say

All three Woodbridge high school cafeterias will feature a local pizzeria daily; Pomptonian is trying to extend that to the middle schools.

Woodbridge Schools Get New Lunch Provider After Rotten Complaints

Pomptonian will take over now that Woodbridge fired Chartwells Oct. 1, after schoolkids said their lunches were moldy, mushy or brown.

Woodbridge Schools To Announce New School Lunch Provider Friday

The BOE will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. this Friday where the Board will announce the new school lunch vendor for Woodbridge schools.

All NJ Teachers, State Workers Must Be Vaccinated Or Tested Now

However, almost 400 NJ school districts are currently experiencing delays in getting the twice-weekly, in-school testing rolled out.

All Of Woodbridge's Middle Schools Ranked As Among Best In State

But none of Woodbridge's three high schools or elementary schools made a new list released this week by U.S. News & World Report.

Woodbridge School District Fires Chartwells School Lunch Provider

The surprise news was announced late Friday afternoon by Woodbridge superintendent Joe Massimino in a letter​ to parents.

30 Of Woodbridge's 152 COVID Cases Under The Age Of 10

Since the school year began Sept. 7, there have been 121 reported coronavirus cases so far in the Woodbridge district.

Woodbridge Teacher Charged After Accused Of Giving Fake Mask Note

A Woodbridge teacher was criminally charged after police say she gave a fake doctor's note exempting her from wearing a mask.

Woodbridge Sticks With Chartwells Despite Rotten Food Complaints

The school board called Chartwells to the floor Thursday night, to explain why the grab 'n go food they served has been frozen and rotten.

As School Year Begins, 97 COVID Cases In Woodbridge Schools

Since Sept. 7, there have been 97 reported COVID cases so far in Woodbridge public schools. Here's the school-by-school breakdown: