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Students who will be 16 or older on April 15 can register through March 25 NEWARK, N.J. – As the Newark Board of Education approaches its first election in which the voting age is 16, Newark Public Schools officials today released a video promoting student voter registration. “This is the first time Newark students can […]

Weequahic High School Teacher Bashir Muhammad Ptah Akinyele leads the Black Liberation Flag raising ceremony With a gathering of students, educators, District officials, and city leaders, Weequahic High School kicked off Black History Month with the ceremonial raising of the Black Liberation flag that has become a school tradition. Akinyele thanked those who helped make […]

Left-to-Right: Jailyn Jenkins, Bard Early College Girls’ Volleyball; Weequahic Football players; Stiven Moreno, Barringer Boys’ Soccer As the summer days begin to wane, and the crisp autumn air starts to settle in, the District’s fall athletics programs are kicking into high gear with student-athletes from across high schools showcasing their talents and dedication to their […]

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, […]

At this N.J. high school, Black history is self-knowledge By: Steve Strunsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Posted in: Posts navigation ← Newark High School Football Player Turning Heads as Star Kicker: ‘Student of the Game’

[NEWARK, NJ] From humble roots to the best high school kicker in the state, the legend of Ibrahim Cisse is skyrocketing. Born in the Ivory Coast, he grew up playing football – as in soccer. When he moved to the U.S. with his family at the age of seven, he was so impressed with American […]