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American Conference on Diversity conference for early childhood educators, August 25

Press Release PERTH AMBOY – How to talk about the recent racially charged incidents that are in the headlines with children? Do you feel that you have enough insight on diversity and inclusion issues? On August 25, the American Conference on Diversity will empower early childhood educators with the skills to build more inclusive learning […]

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NJ Utilities Association Presents Scholarships to Three New Jersey Students

Press Release 7/21/15 TRENTON – The New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) is pleased to announce the 2015 recipients of the Association’s James R. Leva Scholarship, Excellence in Diversity Scholarship and Trade and Vocational School Scholarship Awards. NJUA’s scholarship review committee selected three promising New Jersey students to award scholarship funds made possible through financial support […]

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Middlesex County Art & Essay Contest

Press Release – PERTH AMBOY – Three students from Perth Amboy Catholic School were winners in the Middlesex County Divisions of Solid Waste Management & Environmental Health Essay & Art Contests. Destiny Perez won 1st Place and Kaitlyn Ferreras won 2nd Place in the 6th Grade Environmental Essay Contest Category. Joel Sierra, in the 4th […]

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QSAC Score in Instruction & Program Needs Improvement

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Vocabulary Parade, Ceres School, Perth Amboy

*Photos by Joe Bayona

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Student Short Film: “Forgotten” Honored

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – During the 6/18/15 Board of Education Meeting there was a presentation of the 2015 New Jersey High School Film Challenge with teachers of television production, Brian Wilson and Meghan Reeves. On Friday, March 20, 2015, 19 T.V. Production students attended the 2015 NJ High School Film Challenge. The Challenge […]

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Statement from Board of Education President Sam Lebreault read at the 1/7/15 Reorganization Meeting

Good evening parents, faculty, staff, friends, and students. I will first address myself to you in English. Afterward, I will do so in Spanish. And, I ask for your indulgence due to my lengthy remarks. Welcome back from our winter recess and may you all have a healthy and prosperous year. I thank you for […]

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Parent PARCC Party, Jan. 22

You may have heard about the new PARCC Standardized Tests, but do you know how many changes that are in store for your child? Do you want to help your child succeed while taking assessments, but you aren’t quite sure how? Samuel E. Shull Middle School would like to help you! On January 22nd, Samuel […]

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UPDATE: McGinnis School has reopened as of Thursday, Jan. 15

PERTH AMBOY – Both the William C. McGinnis MIddle School and Peterson are now ready for the staff and students to return on Thursday, January, 15 2015 at the regular school hours. All district schools will be on a normal operating schedule. Earlier this week, Perth Amboy Public Schools had an important announcement for parents […]

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Literacy Conference Richardson School – Perth Amboy 10/11/14

Photos by Carolyn Maxwell. Click on photo to enlarge. PERTH AMBOY – The participants in the Literacy Conference. The program was a success, and parents would like to see it done twice a year.

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Perth Amboy Teacher of the Year Awarded

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Open Letter to Perth Amboy Board of Education

The following is a letter from the School Development Authority dated September 9, 2014. The letter was addressed to every Board of Education Member, the Interim Superintendent, Board Secretary and the Executive Director of the HACPA. Re: Perth Amboy High School Permit me to introduce myself. I am the Chief Executive Officer of the New […]

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Garcia, Oritz Reprimand Not Rescinded

By Katherine Massopust PERTH AMBOY – At the 7/24/14 Board of Education Meeting, Board Member Maria Garcia who along with Board Member William Ortiz had received a reprimand by the Board at the previous Special Board Meeting. Garcia wanted to know if their reprimand could be rescinded. Garcia argued her point, “The President of the […]

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Looking for Citizen Input on Student Code of Excellence

News Release – PERTH AMBOY – The Citizens Campaign launched a city-wide survey this week to help the Perth Amboy School District create a community-based Student Code of Excellence. Residents, teachers, business owners and others who live or work in Perth Amboy have until August 29 to fill out the Community Code of Excellence Survey […]

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OLP Studying Butterflies

FORDS – Mrs. Lisa Kelly’s Pre-K4 class at Our Lady of Peace School, in Fords studied butterflies in June. The children recorded their findings step by step in their journals during this month long project. *Photos Submitted

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Time to Register for Free/Reduced Lunch Program

Dear Parents/Guardians: It is mandatory that you come and fill out a Lunch Application for Free/Reduced meals for your child/children for ALL public schools in Perth Amboy, from AUGUST 4 to AUGUST 29, at the SAMUEL E. SHULL SCHOOL, 380 HALL AVE., PERTH AMBOY, NJ.      

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
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