NEWARK, N.J. – Newark Public Schools has been awarded a $250,000 Trees for Schools Grant to support tree planting and greening efforts at 10 district schools, officials announced today. The grant, provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in partnership with Sustainable Jersey and The College of New Jersey, will fund the […]

The South Street Community Service Club has been dedicated to serving the local community since 2022. This year, they teamed up with “Be The Change,” a service organization at Kean University. Earlier this year, South Street Service Club wrote over 60 cards to veterans, which were sent out with candy on Veterans Day, to thank […]

Ridge Street School earns top-honors; District IT Chief announces laptops and tables to be provided to every robotics team NEWARK, N.J. – It was a big day of big ideas on Saturday at the District’s third-annual Robotics Competition, presented by the District’s Office of Educational Technology at Newark Vocational High School. Working within the First […]

The Newark Board of Education played a significant role in the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) exhibit by highlighting the creative talents of students from various schools across the District. The exhibit served as a platform for students to express themselves artistically while demonstrating how arts education fosters creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. This […]

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Avon Avenue Boys Basketball Team; Mount Vernon Girls Basketball Team; Science Park MS Boys Basketball Team; South Street Elementary Girls Basketball Team Excitement filled the air at Weequahic High School on Thursday, May 22nd, as the Newark Board of Education hosted an exhilarating elementary basketball event. The atmosphere was electric as the girls’ game unfolded, […]