UMS National Junior Honor Society students offered their time to help the Rutherford Public Library with spring cleanup. Students spent several hours working in the library courtyard preparing it for a spring makeover so that patrons can enjoy the outdoor space. Library director Judah Hamer was happy to work with Mrs. Herninko in coordinating this project and was impressed with how hard the students worked to give back to the Rutherford community. … [Read more...] about UMS National Junior Honor Society
LEAD Graduation
Pierrepont School 6th graders graduated from the LEAD program on April 3, 2019. LEAD, which is taught by instructors from the Rutherford Police Department, is introduced in health class and is designed to deter youth from drugs, crime, bullying, and violence. Chief Russo attended the graduation along with several RPD officers who led students through stations to mimic the impairment to senses while under the influence. One sixth grader from each homeroom received the Spirit Award for outstanding participation. Thank you to Sgt. Ziegler for coordinating the program. … [Read more...] about LEAD Graduation
Civil Rights Commission Essay Winners
Rutherford Civil Rights Commission Essay Contest winners. Bishoy Mittias, Tierra Sherlock, Nyabwija Kanefu, Kaitlyn Sullivan … [Read more...] about Civil Rights Commission Essay Winners
Paleontologist Visits Lincoln
Din0 Man traveled to Lincoln School to teach the second graders about the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous time periods. Students were astonished to see the dinosaurs and the archeological dig happening right at Lincoln School. This program was sponsored by the Lincoln School PTA. Thank you, PTA members! … [Read more...] about Paleontologist Visits Lincoln
Facility Plans Update
The Board of Education has approved the submission of facility plans to the State Department of Education for review. The plans were revised from the facility plan proposed in the 2018 referendum. The new plans cut nearly $12 million dollars of projects from the original proposal. Due to rising costs including increased tariffs, the net reduction is $7.6 million making the local share of the proposed $45 million dollar project approximately $35 million. The DOE has 90 days to review plans. When the plans are approved by the DOE, the Board will decide whether or not to go forward with a second … [Read more...] about Facility Plans Update