WEST ORANGE, NJ — As news broke of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., in which 17 were murdered and more than a dozen more injured Wednesday, Feb. 14, parents and guardians across the country once again were left feeling scared for their own children’s safety. West Orange was no exception. As such, West Orange […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Public Schools music department will host the 17th annual Music Faculty Scholarship Concert in memory of beloved teacher Joel Perry on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. at Liberty Middle School, 1 Kelly Drive. The snow date is Tuesday, Feb. 13.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Liberty Middle School Student Council attended the 92nd New Jersey Association of Student Councils Winter Convention at the College of New Jersey on Jan. 10, garnering Honor School, Top Ten Projects and Middle Level Student Leader of the Year awards. Liberty was named an Honor School for the first time, […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Incoming freshman and their families had the opportunity to meet with district supervisors, learn about freshman curriculum and course choices, and ask questions of guidance department personnel at the “Transition to West Orange High School” event on Jan. 9. The evening was a new approach to the “Curriculum Night” previously offered […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — FanFest, football, District Band Night and a huge cheerleader routine featuring elementary, middle and the Mountaineer Cheer team capped off a great night of community activity at West Orange High School on Sept. 28. It was an exciting opportunity for the youth in the community to team up and perform with […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi will host community meetings, along with business administrator Jack Sayers and Police Chief James Abbott, on Wednesdays in September and October from 7 to 9 p.m. at the following locations: the all-purpose room at Gregory School, 301 Gregory Ave., on Sept. 27; the all-purpose room at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ – It was standing room only at West Orange High School as 289 eighth-grade students graduated from Liberty Middle School. Principal Bob Klemt welcomed the crowd and reviewed some of the many achievements of this year’s graduating class. “Ceremonies such as this provide opportunities to reflect on achievements and memories from the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The sixth annual “Musical Celebration and Tribute for Nikhil” was held May 16 at Liberty Middle School, bringing together students, faculty and local musicians to celebrate the life of Nikhil Badlani and the work of the Nikhil Badlani Foundation. Nikhil, who died following a car crash in June 2011, would have […]
District defends process, though always looks to improve
WEST ORANGE, NJ — For the third straight year, several parents are speaking out against the admissions process for the West Orange School District’s honors program — specifically criticizing the emphasis the criteria puts on the placement test and writing sample. Much like last year, the parents believe that more weight should be placed on […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The annual Autism Awareness Carnival held at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School on May 12 celebrated district elementary, middle and high school autistic students with a ceremony, bubble-blowing, a carnival and a barbecue. The event began with comments by Mt. Pleasant Principal Julie DiGiacomo, Kelly Principal Joanne Pollara, Superintendent of Schools Jeff […]