WEST ORANGE, NJ — Kelly Elementary School teacher Keri Orange-Jones has been named an Exemplary Educator by the New Jersey Department of Education. The prestigious award is given to educators who “exhibit strong knowledge and skills, an inspiring presence, and a positive impact on students, colleagues and the school community,” according to the NJDOE website. […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange School District began Phase 1 of its reopening plan on Jan. 19, welcoming back all staff members to the school buildings, along with cohorts of special-needs students. In a letter to district stakeholders on Jan. 13, Superintendent Scott Cascone said the “soft opening” is an important step in […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Terry Trigg-Scales was voted in as president and Jennifer Tunnicliffe as vice president at the annual West Orange Board of Education reorganization meeting on Jan. 7. Melinda Huerta, who defeated incumbent Ken Alper in the November election, was sworn in as the newest board member. Huerta thanked the community for their […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Joel Castillo has been named the new principal of Kelly Elementary School in West Orange following the retirement of longtime Principal Joanne Pollara. Castillo arrives in West Orange with 15 years of experience in the educational field and boundless enthusiasm for the task ahead. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Nikhil Badlani Foundation awarded West Orange High School with a $2,000 grant on Dec. 15 in recognition of the school’s fundraising efforts on behalf of the organization. Each year West Orange High School helps to raise funds for the Nikhil Badlani Foundation, whose focus on traffic safety has helped to […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Liberty Middle School science teacher Maria David was named “Future Goals Teacher of the Month” in November by the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players Association. The recognition was given by “Future Goals,” an interactive STEM program sponsored by the NHL and NHLPA that provides gameplay and real-world […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange School Counseling Department was at the Board of Education meeting on Dec. 7 to give an update to board members about how they are helping students navigate virtual learning as it continues throughout the year. Cheryl Butler, director of school counseling at West Orange High School, gave the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Hispanic Foundation, West Orange teachers and administrators, and even the West Orange High School JAFROTC helped to put smiles on the faces of hundreds of local children during a toy giveaway at Washington Elementary School on Dec. 12. The West Orange Hispanic Foundation, under the leadership of Rodolfo […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The 2020 Army-Navy game on Dec. 12 was well represented by several of the West Orange High School alumni currently attending West Point and the United States Naval Academy. From left are West Orange alumni Colin Morgan, Vanessa Letman, Wes Rideau-Winds, Elijah Millington, Andrew Amoyaw and Andrei Rosu. Army took the […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Councilman Jerry Guarino announced Dec. 10 that West Orange will be conducting a Street Smart NJ pedestrian-safety education campaign aimed at changing unsafe behavior and reducing pedestrian–motor vehicle crashes at the intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Harrison Street during the months of December to April. Street Smart NJ was developed […]