Graduating Rahway Seniors Pull an All-Nighter at Project Graduation
The Rahway High School Class of 2026 marked graduation night with an all-night lock-in at the Rahway Rec Center, reviving a tradition that had been dormant since 2017.
Education & Schools
Woodbridge School Board Approves Plans for New Hopelawn Elementary School
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education voted Thursday to submit plans for a new K-5 school in Hopelawn to the state for review. Mayor McCormac says the project will be funded by PILOT revenue, not property taxes, with a target opening of September 2028.
Rutgers mental health program reaches Monmouth County — what Matawan Regional built
Matawan Regional High School was the only Monmouth County school selected for a three-year Rutgers-led initiative to overhaul student mental health support in 50 New Jersey schools.
Edison School Board Member Says She Received Threats
Edison School Board member Anjana Patel says she received anonymous threatening WhatsApp messages over her Talmadge Road vote. The board voted 9-0 to condemn the threats and call for an FBI investigation.
Edison School Board Votes to Reject Pre-K Grant
The Edison Board of Education voted 5-4 Tuesday to reject the state pre-K expansion grant, putting the free preschool program on track for elimination in September.
Woodbridge school board adopts 2026-2027 budget with tax increase
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education unanimously approved a $409.5 million budget on Thursday. School taxes will rise $197 a year for the average homeowner, driven by higher cleaning costs, security, and health insurance.
Rahway Project Graduation Returns for Class of 2026
The Rahway High School PTO is reviving Project Graduation after an eight-year absence. Two first-year officers are racing to pull off an all-night lock-in celebration for seniors who lost their sixth-grade milestone to COVID.
Woodbridge school district proposes $197 tax increase as costs climb
The Woodbridge Township Board of Education unveiled a $375.8 million budget Thursday that would raise the average homeowner’s school tax bill by $197. Rising custodial, security, benefits, and tuition costs are the primary drivers.
Edison Husband Makes Emotional Appeal to the School Board
The human cost of the district’s budget cuts came into sharp focus Tuesday night when a father and educator described the impact of his pregnant wife’s non-renewal notice on their family.
The Edison school board faces a budget crisis of its own making. Now what?
After five weeks of chaotic meetings, the Edison Board of Education heads into Tuesday’s meeting with a $3.7 million hole and no clear plan to fund pre-K.