IMA Patients Donated More Than 4,000 School Supplies

All donations were delivered to Ocean Avenue School in Middletown and Meadowbrook School in Eatontown.

Bernie Daus Seeks BOE Seat

Q&A with the Candidate

High Technology High School Named No. 1 STEM High School In The Nation

Students have to apply to High Tech and it's very difficult to be accepted. There is a very strong emphasis on engineering at High Tech.

The Best High School In New Jersey Is In Middletown

U.S. News & World Report just released its annual ranking of America's best high schools for the 2026-2027 school year.

School-Supply Drive For Ocean Avenue Elementary

From Aug. 10 - Aug. 24, the public is asked to drop off school supplies at any of the following IMA doctors' offices in Monmouth County:

Who's Running For Middletown School Board In 2026

Three candidates seek three seats, so it's not a competitive school board race this fall in Middletown.

Middletown School Board Is Interviewing Superintendent Candidates

Candidate interviews start next Tuesday:

Frank Capone, Jacqueline Tobacco Won't Seek Re-Election To Middletown School Board

Hear what Frank Capone, Jacqueline Tobacco and Caterina Skalaski have to say:

Over 20 People Applied To Be The New Middletown School Superintendent

What's the latest with the search for a full-time superintendent for Middletown schools?

Middletown School District Developing A Long-Range Facilities Plan

The Middletown school district is still considering what to do with its aging school buildings.

July 21 Middletown School Board Meeting Will Start At 5:30 P.M.

That's for executive session. The workshop/voting meeting will open to the public at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Middletown Drama Teacher Helps Every Student Shine

From a brand partner: Amanda Faria's patience, kindness and encouragement leave a lasting impression on students and families alike.

Middletown, Highlands Teens Will Attend U.S. Naval/Coast Guard Academy

The local teens are all MAST graduates, class of 2026.

Middletown Educator Praised For Helping Students Reach Their Potential

From a brand partner: Damien Font is known for building confidence, inspiring creativity and supporting every student.

Middletown Teacher Praised For Hard Work And Determination

From a brand partner: Victoria Sriedl is known for her resilience, determination and commitment to others.

Student Brought Weapon Into Joseph R. Bolger Middle School, Police Say

Keansburg school district addresses social media gossip; said the student did not bring a gun or firearm of any kind onto school property.

Middletown High School Educator Goes Above And Beyond For Students

From a brand partner: Nicole Paserchia is known for pairing high expectations with the support students need to succeed.

Kevin Cullen Is Interim Superintendent Of Middletown Schools

He will be acting superintendent until July 2027, as the school board now begins a search to hire a full-time superintendent.

Mom Raises Concerns Over Mold At Middletown Elementary Schools

A mother of two says it's time to raise alarm bells — again — about a potential mold issue in Middletown schools.

Closing Schools Is Officially Off The Table This Year In Middletown

Strategic planning sessions will resume once again, starting in June.

Here's What Tuesday Night's Middletown School Board Meeting Is About

The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and it will be held in the library of High School North.

Middletown ASL Teacher Praised For Kindness And Student Support

From a brand partner: Lauren Gagliardi helps students feel welcomed, supported and confident as they prepare for high school.

Middletown BOE President, Superintendent Spar Over Who First Introduced Idea To Close Schools This Year

Jessica Alfone says it was Board leadership Chris Aveta and Frank Capone who pushed to close the three schools this year — not her.

Middletown Abruptly Cancels Its Plan To Close Schools Next Year

The school district just announced a stunning 180-degree turn after Tuesday night's school board meeting:

NJ Education Commissioner Refers Middletown School Closings To Administrative Law Judge

The NJ DOE kicked the matter to an Administrative Law judge.

Here's The Latest With Closing Schools In Middletown

The NJ Education Commissioner could issue an emergency halt to the school closings, but the state has given no indication it will intervene.

April 28 Middletown School Board Meeting Will Be Held In Thompson Middle School Gym

That will be a final public budget hearing, and the board is expected to adopt next year's budget (which includes closing three schools).

Middletown BOE President Chris Aveta States Why He Supports School Closures

On Thursday afternoon, Middletown school board president Chris Aveta released the following statement to Patch:

Middletown BOE Approves Next Year's Preliminary Budget, Which Includes Closing 2 Schools, 3 Percent Tax Hike

Next year's budget was prepared planning for the closing of Navesink and Leonardo. Joan Minnuies and Mark Soporowski voted against it.

Middletown School Board Continues To Argue Over Closing Schools

Erin Torres introduced a motion to rescind the February vote, which was when a majority of the board voted to close three schools.

Middletown School District Releases Timeline Of When It Will Close 2 Schools, Turn Bayshore Into Elementary

Also, next year's budget will be unveiled at Tuesday night's BOE meeting, and it brings a standard two-percent school tax increase.

Middletown Teen, A Student At MAST, Wins Science Competition

Dolan Dunigan is in the eleventh grade at Marine Academy of Science and Technology; his team won a March 7 science competition.

Middletown Parents Ask Tony Perry To Again Get Involved To Keep Schools Open

"We ask for your help again, Mayor Perry," said one mom. "I need you guys to fix this," said another.

Middletown Parents Protest School Closures In Croydon Hall Rally

The rally was held Sunday; see photos and video:

Middletown School District Will Get 6 Percent More In State Aid For 2026-'27

It's important that school districts know how much money they are getting from the state as they prepare their budgets for next year.

Next Middletown School Board Meeting Will Be March 24

The budget for the 2026-'27 school year will likely be presented at that meeting.

7 Middletown Parents File Appeal With State, Seeking To Block School Closures

This week, a group of Middletown parents filed an appeal petition with the NJ Department of Education, seeking to block the school closures.

Leonardo, Navesink Elementaries, Bayshore Middle School Will Close At End Of June

On Wednesday, Middletown school superintendent Jessica Alfone sent a letter home to parents on the district's plans to close three schools.

Middletown School Superintendent Will Retire In June, As District Prepares To Close 3 Schools

Jessica Alfone plans to leave before any of the school closings can be carried out.

Middletown School Board Votes To Close 3 Schools: Leonardo, Navesink Elementaries And Bayshore Middle School

Caterina Skalaski, who was a pivotal swing vote on the issue, sobbed as she read a statement saying why she voted to close the schools.