IRVINGTON, NJ — The Rita L. Owens STEAM Academy staff and community participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new school on Sept. 15. The Irvington school is dedicated to and named after Rita L. Owens, a beloved art teacher in the Irvington School District for more than two decades. The academy is a […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington students returned to the classroom on Sept. 7 to begin the 2022-23 school year. Irvington High School’s new principal, Malikita Wright, who previously served as assistant principal, expressed her excitement to return to the home of the Blue Knights in a letter to the community. “Some changes have occurred since my […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — Irvington High School’s Junior ROTC students volunteer at the Irvington School District’s Special Olympics event on June 4 with students from across the district. Photos Courtesy of Irvington JROTC
IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington School District turned the parking lot of Augusta Preschool Academy into a carnival on May 14 to introduce the preschool program to families and prospective students, registering them for next school year and providing other resources. It’s the first time an event has been centered around signing up for school […]
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — On Tuesday, April 26, the Essex County Board of County Commissioners held its 2022 “Essex County Celebrates Youth” event via Zoom. The event is held yearly to acknowledge outstanding young people throughout the county who have accomplished and contributed a great deal early in their lives. This year the board recognized: […]
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher has announced that 202 New Jersey schools are participating in the 2021-2022 school year’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program — the highest number since the program began in 2008. FFVP will be offered in 16 counties, including new additions Gloucester and Somerset, during the […]
IRVINGTON, NJ — As summer continues to wind down, school districts are refining their plans to get children back into school buildings this fall, despite the lingering effects of COVID-19. Even as vaccine numbers continue to increase — though not as quickly in certain areas of the country, or in black and brown communities — […]
IRVINGTON NJ — As reported last week, Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss held his State of the Township address on April 15. Various guests came together to support Vauss and highlight the many successes seen in Irvington during the past year. Event speakers applauded the town’s toy drive, held during the holiday season. According to Public […]
NEWARK / IRVINGTON, NJ — The International WeLoveU Foundation East Coast Region has officially launched a new educational program, “Closing the Homework Gap: Bridging the Digital Divide for Students and Families,” at its self-titled webinar. WeLoveU’s program is a direct response to the pressing technology crisis as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, WeLoveU […]