Thursday, March 29, 2012
Budget approved, wrestlers acknowledged, students to appear on CNN
- SCHOOLS
- Karen Yi
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Thursday, March 29, 2012
The school board met Wednesday night at West Orange High School. Here are five things you need to know. 1. School officials held a moment of silence to honor slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin. West Orange High School student Kahina Jean-Baptiste spoke about "Hoodie Day," a silent protest that will take place at the high school on Friday to show support for Martin who was shot to death by a neighborhood watch volunteer. "I'm very pleased the students want to take a stand for something they feel strongly about," Superintendent of West Orange Schools Dr. Anthony Cavanna said. "We appreciate the students stepping up." 2. The West Orange High School Wrestling Team was recognized for clinching the state sectional title. West Orange Athletic …
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Drama students honored, parents complain about midterms, mid-year report presented
- SCHOOLS
- Karen Yi
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The West Orange Board of Education met Monday night at the administration building. Here are five things you need to know. 1. Drama students were recognized Monday night for their participation in various acting competitions. The students participate in the high school drama club and drama productions after school. Jesse Lab, Clarissa Lotson, Raul Ausa and Joey Piserchio were present at the meeting and honored by the school board. 2. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Anthony Cavanna gave a district report on the the harassment, intimidation and bullying legislation. He said five incidents of bullying were reported in December and six were reported in January. Cavanna said though the law increases the number of reported incidents and …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
No damage from Irene, New hires top list
Wednesday Sept. 7, the morning bell will ring marking the official back to school start of the 2011-2012 school year. In separate mailings last month parents received correspondence regarding student class assignments and bus transportation from their enrolled schools and the department of transportation respectively. In conjunction with the already disseminated information, here are five things to help keep you informed as the school year starts. 1. Hurricane Irene will not affect school opening on its planned first day. According to Robert Csigi, Director of Buildings and Grounds, "We lucked out very well. There was some water in Pleasantdale and some other small leaks in other schools but we responded to it very quickly." He further …
Stefano Falconi
1:59 am on Friday, March 30, 2012
Karen, where did you see that $ 73? The Boe wrote $ 92.75 increase. more ›