After being in COVID lockdown as freshmen, the class of about 450 seniors was able to celebrate the culmination of their studies among a crowd of family and friends.
Jonathan Ponds
Montclair school district shortens school day due to poor air quality
The district has moved recess and physical education instruction indoors.
Weston Awards celebrate creative and inspiring teachers
Winners received individual cash awards of $2,000.
How Montclair’s school budget went wrong, and how it can be set right (Town Square)
“The passage of a 2023-24 budget by the Board of Education, which included significant job cuts, has left even some longtime residents wondering what is going on with a school district that has long been a source of pride and a draw for new arrivals,” Sergio González writes.
Montclair to celebrate Glenfield’s Dan Gill with retirement ceremony
Known for his ability to bring civics and American democracy to life, Gill’s 53-year teaching career spans 10 U.S. presidents.
Montclair school district 2023-24 budget – including staff cuts – passes
Students, parents, teachers advocate for nonrenewed staff, funding from township.
Three Montclair schools to adopt Anti-Defamation League’s anti-hate program
Buzz Aldrin Middle School is currently participating in the initiative.
Greenwood at Glenfield event featured local Black-owned businesses and Black history
Participants learned about the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, known as Black Wall Street.
Montclair schools on alert after nonspecific threat to Essex County schools
Schools resumed normal activities at midday.
Judge confirms arbitration decision reinstating Joseph Putrino as Renaissance principal
Montclair school district had challenged arbitrator’s ruling.
Montclair Robotics to be classified as a team starting in 2023-24 school year
Status change will ensure district funding each year for equipment, transportation and more.
Legacy Construction Management’s bid was half the price of its competitors
Company to oversee six-year project to upgrade and repair Montclair schools.
Parents raise concerns about ceilings in Montclair’s Nishuane School
Parents ask for more transparency about contaminant testing and repairs.
Legacy Construction Management to oversee Montclair district’s $187.7M project
Firm’s bid, $3.1M, was much lower than those of its competitors, board says.