Seniors bid farewell at h.s. graduation
BY TALI ISRAELI Correspondent
      A total of 2,894 proud students graduated from the Freehold Regional High School District's six schools on June 20. Colts Neck High School's 462 seniors bid farewell to their friends and teachers in ceremonies on the school's football field.
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Education foundation supports Howell schools
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
      HOWELL - Concepts and theories become tangible to Howell public school children as they receive instruction through innovative programs designed and funded by the Howell Township Education Foundation. The programs range from topics such as producing a movie, running a store, cooking a meal and many more.
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On Campus
      Stacey Zerilli, daughter of Karen and Larry Zerilli of Jackson, has been named to the dean's list for academic achievement during the spring semester at Rider University, Lawrenceville, where she is a member of the class of 2008. She is a graduate of Jackson High School.
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Students' movies debut at Land O' Pines School
BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer
      Paparazzi stood on the edges of the red carpet snapping pictures of Land O' Pines School fourth- and fifth-grade gifted and talented students as they entered the school for their very first movie premier.
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School superintendent clarifies staff changes
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON - In an attempt to clarify the situation regarding school district staffing for the 2007-08 school year, Superintendent of Schools Thomas Gialanella discussed the issue with the Tri-Town News last week. He started out by saying there is a difference between people and positions.
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Teacher looks forward to an active retirement
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON - After a 40-year career in the Jackson school district, Johnson School resource teacher Risa Sweet, 69, is ready to retire, although she has plenty on her plate to keep her busy after she leaves the district. Sweet has been recognized as an outstanding teacher and in 1997 received the Jackson School District Teacher of the Year award.
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Parents told of change in Jackson school times
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
      JACKSON - The times they are a changing. Parents and pupils should be aware that a new school bus schedule will become effective in September. The new time schedule was announced at the June 4 meeting of the Board of Education.
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