Archives for 2021

During the past year, the topics of social justice, equity, and unity have permeated our society. Incidents of injustice and violence have been vicariously witnessed by students as they watch the news or visit social media. As an educational institution, we have the responsibility to provide students with lessons and activities that address the topics while modeling and instilling the traits of character education. I can assure you that teaching respect, inclusion, and kindness have always been a part of our school culture. Age appropriate lessons about the impact and horrors of racism are … [Read more...] about Equity in the Rutherford Schools

Meet Mrs. Kim Fecanin, Union Middle School nurse extraordinaire! The definition of extraordinaire is extremely impressive, and that’s Mrs. Fecanin. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, Mrs. Fecanin has been working countless hours helping students, parents, staff, and the community. Her calm and kindhearted demeanor towards others has provided individuals with a level of comfort that’s much needed during these arduous times. Mrs. Fecanin’s duties do not stop at nursing. She is Union School’s 504 coordinator, which helps students with special needs, and a member of … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight – Kim Fecanin