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Cloud Hangs Over Board of Education

PERTH AMBOY —  At the Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting on 4/25/13, Board President Mark Carvajal made the following statement: “There’s a cloud hanging over this Board.” He was referring to ethics charges against Board Members by Superintendent Janine Walker-Caffrey. Carvajal continued, “We have to work together for the community.” At the beginning of […]

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Great Futures Start Here: Exceptional Perth Amboy Teen…

…Wins Youth of The Year Honor For Boys & Girls Club of Perth Amboy

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2013 PAHS Hall of Fame Dinner May 3, 2013

Congratulations to the 2013 Inductees to the Perth Amboy High School Hall of Fame:

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Puerto Rico Talent Trip Criticized in Perth Amboy

By Joseph L. Kuchie — PERTH AMBOY — The Superintendent’s plan to send administrators to Puerto Rico for teaching talent was criticized by numerous residents during last week’s Perth Amboy Board of Education Meeting,

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Union defeats Perth Amboy in Hard Fought Battle

By Katherine Massopust — PERTH AMBOY — It was a hard fought battle for the Lady Panthers vs. the Union Farmers in the NJSIAA Tournament,

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Night of Decisions and Not

Controversy Comes with Adoption of New School Calendar

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PAHS Girls Basketball Team Loses in Second Round of the County Tournament

Amboy Competes in State Tournament Monday, Feb. 25, Perth  Amboy High School

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PAHS Girls Basketball Team vs. Piscataway – County Tournament

Middlesex County College 2/16/13    — *Photos By Bob Ned & Katherine Massopust

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Five Hours Behind Closed Doors, Seventeen Minutes of Face Time

PERTH AMBOY — The Perth Amboy Board of Education had a special meeting on Tuesday, February 5, 6 p.m. at Perth Amboy High School. After the Pledge of Allegiance, reading of the Public Notice, the reading of the Special Meeting Announcement and roll call, the Board Members went into an Executive Closed Session. That session […]

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PAHS Girls Basketball Team Clinches Red Division

By Katherine Massopust— PERTH AMBOY/WOODBRIDGE – The Lady Panthers played a tough game against rival Woodbridge Barrons to clinch the Red Division on Thursday, February 7, 2013.

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Perth Amboy High School Swim Team Competes in GMC Championship

By Katherine Massopust — PERTH AMBOY — PAHS Swim Team Coach Kristen DeTomoso who also teaches physical education at the Wilenz School is proud of the High School Swim Team. “The team has four wins this year.”

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Be Smart About Medicine:

Creative Expression Contest *Photo Courtesy of Perth Amboy Catholic School

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PAHS Girls Basketball Team To Compete For Top of Red Division

By Katherine Massopust — PERTH AMBOY — The PAHS Girls Varsity Basketball Team defeated JP Stevens this past Saturday, February 2nd. Both teams got off to an aggressive start with no score in the first 2 minutes of the game. After a time out, the Panthers overpowered the Hawks and dominated the entire game. The […]

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Superintendent’s Report

PERTH AMBOY — “The District is right on tract for teachers’ evaluations,” stated Dr. Janine Waker Caffrey.

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Accolades to Teacher in Girl’s Varsity Basketball Team

PERTH AMBOY — Juan Mendoza who is a music teacher at the William C. McGinnis School

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COMMUNITY VOICE: A Letter For Karen

I am writing to you because as a teacher at the Richardson school

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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.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
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