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
Rutherford HS Academic Decathlon Team Wins State Championship
The Team Moves on to National Competition The Rutherford High School Academic Decathlon Team won first place in the State Championship and will now move on to the national competition. This is the third time Rutherford has won the State Championship. “It's a pretty rare thing to accomplish,” said teacher and coach Mr. Jason Narozny, who has been involved with Decathlon for more than two decades. “For us, it seems to come in bunches. I just hope I don't have to wait another 10 years to do it again!” Rutherford High School won the State Championship in 2009 and 2010 under Mr. Narozny’s … [Read more...] about Rutherford HS Academic Decathlon Team Wins State Championship
March 13 SAT
The March 13 SAT will be administered at RHS. Check back for updates. … [Read more...] about March 13 SAT
Everyone Is A Reader
Read Across America is the nation's largest celebration of reading! Throughout the week students celebrated reading with a variety of diverse texts! Families were encouraged to join in the fun and special guests readers shared their love of reading through read alouds. The energy brought to the Kindergarten Center was powerful as we work to foster a love of reading at the earliest ages! Check out some of the highlights from the week including Read Across Rutherford (Students brought in photos of them reading around town), Readers are Leaders (dress as the career you will be a leader … [Read more...] about Everyone Is A Reader
Staff Spotlight – Matthew Vaccaro
Meet Mr. Matthew Vaccaro, fourth-grade Pierrepont School math and science teacher, and drama club advisor. A smile from Mr. Vaccaro never fails at Pierrepont School. He not only brings a vibrant, genuine warmth and a lot of energy to his classroom of learners, he also walks the halls of Pierrepont School sharing positivity with his colleagues. Students can count on Mr. Vaccaro to create an engaging classroom filled with fun and challenging activities. Although he delivers rigorous, engaging curriculum to his learners, Mr. Vaccaro is most successful in making connections with his … [Read more...] about Staff Spotlight – Matthew Vaccaro