Barnegat Arts Festival To Showcase 1,500 Student Works At High School

The June 4 festival at Barnegat High School will feature student art, performances, a STEM bus and food trucks.

Manahawkin College Senior Creates Butterfly Habitat At Stockton University

From a brand partner: Dale is recognized for his dedication to environmental science, sustainability and academic achievement.

Barnegat Schools Again Recognized For Music Education

The Barnegat Township School District said the national recognition reflects continued support for music and arts education.

See How Barnegat-Manahawkin's Test Scores Compare Amid National Reading Decline

Researchers at Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth, examined third- through eighth-grade test scores from more than 5,000 school districts.

Barnegat High Artists Win Teen Arts NJ Group Prize For Sustainable Art Project

Barnegat High School's AP Drawing students won first place for a sustainable art project headed to Edison in June.

2 Barnegat-Manahawkin Teachers Awarded For Going 'Above & Beyond'

The teachers were nominated by students to win Applebees' Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest.

Barnegat Schools Superintendent Completes National Certification Program

Latwis said the program reinforced student-centered leadership, communication and district culture in Barnegat.

Barnegat School Counselor Wins Anti-Bullying Award

Jennifer Blanchard was surprised with the HIBster Anti-Bullying Software Counselor of the Year award on April 14.

81 Full-Time Paraprofessionals At Risk Under Southern Ocean School Budget

Little Egg Harbor schools are considering cutting all full-time paraprofessionals due to rising health care costs.

Barnegat High School Sees AP Testing Growth, Higher Pass Rate

District leaders said more students are taking Advanced Placement classes as exam results also improved.

State Aid: See How Much Barnegat-Manahawkin Schools Will Get

Here's how much state aid Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional schools are set to receive.

Barnegat Students Spread Kindness Across Ocean County

Pre-K students created over 250 "pocket hearts" distributed to several county locations during National Random Acts of Kindness Week.

Barnegat, Stafford Schools Close For 2nd Day

The Barnegat Township, Stafford Township and Southern Regional school districts will close Tuesday.

NJ Teacher Fired After Reporting 'Pedophile Parties,' Lawsuit Says

The district did not address staff-hosted "dress as your favorite pedophile parties" and a teacher-student relationship, a lawsuit claims.

YMCA Expands Scholarship to All Jersey Shore High School Students

Essay Contest Celebrates the Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stafford Township Board Of Education Election 2025: Barbara Crystal

Ahead of the 2025 election, Patch will be publishing profiles on local candidates. Here's what Barbara Crystal had to say.

Stafford Township Board Of Education Election 2025: Erica Petrillo

Here's what Erica Petrillo has to say on issues facing the Stafford Township School District.

Stafford Township Board Of Education Election 2025: Joseph Washco

Here's what Joseph Washco has to say on issues facing the Stafford Township School District.

'Reprehensible' Social Media Trend Has Barnegat School Officials Issue Warning

Participants in the "disturbing" trend may be suspended, removed from school and even prosecuted, district officials said.

Positive School Climate Grows Thanks To Barnegat Programs

Barnegat students are spreading kindness and empathy during National Bullying Prevention Month.

Social Media Posts About Charlie Kirk Under Review By Southern Ocean School District

Posts about Charlie Kirk's assassination have drawn public concern, including posts from Little Egg Harbor school staff.

New High School Rankings: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Fared

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking on high schools. Here's how Barnegat and Southern Regional did:

'Stuff The Bus' And Support Local Schools At Manahawkin Applebee's

Bring school supplies to the Applebee's in Manahawkin and support children in three local school districts.

$10K Grant Awarded To Improve Literacy Skills At Barnegat Schools

The FOCUS grant supports literacy screening assessments required under state law.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Students Win $8K In Scholarships From Local Builder

Since establishing its scholarship program, Walters has awarded nearly $100K to local students.

Commencement Changes Announced Due To Impending Weather In Barnegat

Times have been changed for the middle and high school commencement ceremonies Wednesday:

6 Sets Of Twins To Graduate From Barnegat High School This Year

The twins reflected on their time in Barnegat and shared advice for future twins coming to the high school.

Barnegat Elementary Schooler Builds Award-Winning Investment Portfolio

Fifth grader Nolan Nguyen created a (fake) investment portfolio in class. It paid off in the form of a national award.

Barnegat School District Takes Home Prestigious Music Award

This is the sixth year in a row the Barnegat Township School District has taken home this prestigious award.

Meet Student Researchers At MATES Showcase In Manahawkin

See what the students at the Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science have been up to at Wednesday's showcase.

Local Athletic Scholarship Winner Continues On-Field Excellence At MSU

Soccer and golf star Madelyn Beirne earned a NJ Golf Foundation scholarship in 2024 for leadership, academics and community impact.

Barnegat Teen Singer Competes In Statewide Anti-Drug Song Contest

Riley Donlon's song, "Hold On," is part of this year's Your Song! Your Voice! Shout Down Drugs New Jersey contest.

Nearly 33% Tax Hike Possible In Little Egg Harbor School District

The Little Egg Harbor School District is about to "fall off this fiscal cliff," according to its superintendent.

Changes Ahead For Barnegat Special Education Programs

A newly formed committee will take a look at the district's special education program as personnel changes are being made.

5 Fired After Autistic Girl Allegedly Bound With Tape In Barnegat

The 8-year-old's mother, Kasi Spinelli, said her nonverbal, autistic child had her wrists, ankles and mouth bound with tape at school.

School Performance Reports: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Did

How do Barnegat Township, Stafford Township and Southern Regional schools compare to others? Check out the newest data:

State Aid 2025-26: See How Barnegat-Manahawkin Schools Fared

Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional schools are all set to see an increase in state aid for the upcoming year.

Preschoolers Spread Kindness Through Barnegat

The littlest learners in Barnegat made the world a brighter place on Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feb. 17, at the library.

Superintendent's Contract Subject Of School Board Meeting In Stafford

Members of the public are invited to the March Board of Education meeting, where Superintendent George Chidiac's contract will be discussed.

3 Ocean Co. Student Chefs Win Wing Wars At Atlantic Cape

The all-female, all-Ocean County team will take their Asian cola wing recipe to the Annual Atlantic City Wing Fest.