Andover, MA|News|
Andover Traffic Alert: Lowell Street Work to Affect 3 School Routes
Drivers should plan extra time near three Andover schools as water main work shifts traffic on Lowell Street.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Back To School
Back to school marks the annual return of students and educators to the classroom, signifying the end of summer break and the beginning of a new academic year.
Hatboro-Horsham, PA|News|
Hatboro-Horsham Kicks Off New School Year: Photos
Students in the Hatboro-Horsham School District returned on Monday. The district hired four new administrators over the summer.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Merrick, NY|News|
Baldwin School District Welcomes Over 20 New Teachers
The Baldwin School district opened its doors to new staff last week, onboarding the incoming teachers before students arrived.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|News|
Elwood Names Interim Principal At James H. Boyd Intermediate School
The Greenlawn resident brings more than three decades of experience in education, including 16 years leading Northport Middle School.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Crossing Guards, Police Returning To 10 Fairfax High Schools After Safety Concerns
Fairfax County police will temporarily provide crossing support at locations while officials evaluate pedestrian safety near high schools.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Brick, NJ|News|
Speeding Crackdown Coming Around Brick Schools, Police Warn
As students return to school, Brick Township police say they will be strictly enforcing traffic laws to ensure everyone is safe.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC School’s AI Policy: 5 Things To Know
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new AI policy Wednesday.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Education Foundation Opens Grant Cycle
Individual classroom grants are capped at $2,500, while school-wide requests can reach $10,000 through Dec. 31.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Middlesex, NJ|News|
Middlesex Police Urge Caution As Students Return To School
Police are reminding motorists to slow down and watch for students as Middlesex schools reopen Thursday.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Rockville, MD|News|
MCPD Cites Hundreds Of Drivers For Passing Stopped School Buses
Drivers who pass stopped school buses can face fines of up to $250 from cameras or $570 and three license points if stopped by police.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|News|
East Brunswick Schools Welcome Back Students, Spotlight New Strategic Plan
The 2026-2030 plan, "Ready for What Comes Next," centers on six core values shaped by community input.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
Brittany Grayson Named New Principal Of University Place Elementary School
The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education unanimously approved Brittany Grayson as the next principal of University Place Elementary School
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
School Zone Violations Lead To Citations In Cheltenham
Cheltenham Township Police said they began cracking down on drivers on the first day of school on Monday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
Powers Outages, Schools Close Wednesday After Gloucester County Storms
Thousands of Atlantic City Electric Service outages were reported.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Arts Center Announces Fall 2026 Programs for Kids And Adults Across All Disciplines
Registration is open for programming in dance, visual arts, acting and music for children, teens and adults of all skill levels.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Concord School Superintendent Recommends Keeping The City’s New Middle School Name The Same As It Is Now
The SAU 8 school board will allow for a public comment period at a future meeting and will also vote on whether to keep the name “Rundlett.”
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Cheshire, CT|News|
New Traffic Pattern In Effect For Opening Of New School In Cheshire
Police will be increasing traffic enforcement in all school zones throughout town with the start of school in Cheshire, officials said.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Former Ohio State & NFL Quarterback Joins Staples Football Coaching Staff
He helped lead The Ohio State University to a National Championship in 2014.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|News|
Berkeley Mayor Sends Back-To-School Message On Safety, Support
Mayor John Bacchione said student safety and community support should stay front and center this school year.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Stafford Shares Back-To-School Road Safety Reminder For Drivers, Walkers
Mayor Robert Henken and the Township Council asked residents to stay alert as school traffic picks up this week.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
PHOTOS: Seaford School District Welcomes Back Students For New Year
It was the first day of school in Seaford Tuesday, and students of all ages were back in classrooms for the first time all year.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Rutgers-Newark Welcomes 2,500 Incoming Students At 2026 Convocation
The Class of 2030 was greeted with clanging cowbells, cheer routines and a choral rendition of the university’s alma mater.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
CSUN Earns Top 10 California Rankings In 3 Categories
The 2027 rankings placed CSUN in the state’s top 20 across 10 categories.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Flemington, NJ|News|
Flemington-Raritan School Bond Could Make Cents For Taxpayers
The district says its $30.3 million school proposal would upgrade six buildings while lowering debt-service taxes.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Levittown, PA|News|
Neshaminy Kicks Off New School Year: Photos
The Neshaminy School District welcomed back students to class Monday and Tuesday.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
East Brunswick, NJ|News|
East Brunswick Police Urge Caution As School Year Begins
Drivers are reminded to stop for school buses and watch for students in neighborhoods.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Cheltenham, Jenkintown Start New School Year: Photos
As students returned to classes in those two districts, the Abington School District starts the day after Labor Day.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|News|
Senior Alicja Kij Ready For More 'Sweet Victories' For Oak Lawn Spartan Varsity Girls Tennis
“Tapping into her raw, explosive athleticism and sharpening her strategic placement, Alicia has elevated her game to an entirely new level.”
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Greenwich School Board Appoints 2 Members To Fill Vacancies
The Greenwich Board of Education held a special meeting on Monday.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|News|
Seton Hall Welcomes New Class Of Students To South Orange Campus
The class of 2030 at Seton Hall University represents 42 states and 17 countries.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Friday Night Lights: Fremont Photo Of The Day
Washington High School put up a big score during Friday's home opener, and Jeff Cast was there to bear witness.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Director 'Stepping Down' From PGCPS Position After 10K Kids Without A Bus
The Prince George's Co. Public Schools transportation director will be "stepping down" after 10K students didn't have a bus on the 1st day.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport School Board To Review Student Needs, Enrollment And Staffing
The agenda for this week's Board of Education meeting includes a new-year report.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
South Orange, NJ|News|
South Orange Back-To-School Party Makes The Grade
Families can celebrate the new school year with food, fashion and live music in downtown South Orange.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Marlborough School Introduces New Teachers And Staff For Next School Year
Assabet Valley is welcoming nine new staff members for the 2026-27 school year.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|News|
Pennsbury Students Start New School Year: Photos
The Pennsbury School District welcomed some students back on Monday with the rest returning on Tuesday for the 2026-2027 school year.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Police, Youth Commission Reward Young Cyclists For Safe Riding
The agencies are partnering with Sunny Daes on the bicycle safety initiative.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Cedar Grove’s $62.2M Vote Would Repair Schools, Reopen Leonard R. Parks For Classrooms
The August 25 school board meeting is available online as voters look toward a $62.2 million referendum September 15.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
River Dell, NJ|News|
New School Year Begins Wednesday For River Edge Students
River Edge students return Wednesday for a short opening day before Labor Day weekend.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ|News|
Rumson-Fair Haven Students Pencil In A Return To Class
Books, calculators and mechanical pencils are nearly ready as RFH students prepare to begin the 2026-27 school year.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
