Princeton, NJ|News|
Princeton Schools Recognized For Sustainability Efforts
From electric buses to new tree plantings, 6 schools earned or maintained Sustainable Jersey certification.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Back To School
Back to school marks the annual return of students and educators to the classroom, signifying the end of summer break and the beginning of a new academic year.
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
ACPS Lays Out Schedule For Bus Reinstatement Services: Report
Alexandria City Public Schools has listed some neighborhoods where buses could be reinstated and set a deadline for busing decisions.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
West Orange, NJ|News|
West Orange Student Returns To District As Teacher In ‘Full Circle Moment’
Years before Jill Lorenz and Amy Butcher became colleagues at St. Cloud Elementary School, their story began in a first-grade classroom.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Renovations Unveiled At Julian Curtiss School In Greenwich
Monday’s milestone has been years in the making for Julian Curtiss School.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Grafton, MA|News|
Grafton High School Names New Athletic Director
The school in Grafton has announced who will lead its sports staff this school year.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|News|
West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Sept. 11, 2026
Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the football games we were following this week.
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Schools Tout Gains In Battle Against Chronic Absenteeism
District chronic absenteeism fell from 34.0 percent to 19.2 percent over four years, new DESE data shows.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|News|
New Wellness Room Opens At Red Bank Catholic High School
A ribbon-cutting for the new room was held on World Suicide Prevention Day and aims to support students' mental and physical health.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
ACPS Still Working to Define Safe Walk Zones As Parents Request Bus Service Be Restored: Report
At the Alexandria School Board meeting on Thursday, parents and ACPS staff expressed concern about the city's new school walk zones.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Wayland, MA|News|
Wayland High School Ranks In Top 5 In Greater Boston, According To Boston Magazine
The ranking compares public high schools within or partly within I-495 using the latest available state education data.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Verona-Cedar Grove, NJ|News|
Cedar Grove Schools To Dismiss Students Early Friday
Students at all four district schools will be dismissed by 12:30 p.m., while offices will close at 1 p.m.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
LHS Senior Earns Perfect Score On ACT
The LHS senior is involved in National Honor Society, Science Honor Society, robotics and varsity tennis.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Sudbury, MA|News|
Sudbury High School Ranks In Top 20 In Greater Boston, According To Boston Magazine
The ranking compares public high schools within or partly within I-495 using the latest available state education data.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Wantagh-Seaford, NY|News|
Seaford Fifth Graders Take Part In ‘Book Tasting’
Seaford Harbor Elementary held a "book tasting" this week, giving students the opportunity to pick their own book for the next few weeks.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Marlborough, MA|News|
Free Ice Cream, Mini Golf At Meetup For Marlborough Students
The event is open to Marlborough students in grades six through 12 and Life Program participants.
Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff
Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ|News|
Rumson-Fair Haven High School Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
The student joins a nationwide pool representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|News|
Colts Neck High School Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
The student joins a nationwide pool representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Manalapan, NJ|News|
Manalapan High School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The students join a nationwide pool representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
George Peabody Legacy Award Winners Announced
The Peabody Education Foundation will present the awards at an Oct. 14 ceremony at Peabody City Hall.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|News|
Holmdel High School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The students join a nationwide pool representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Essex Tech To Host Annual Larkin Gala To Support Student Scholarships
The Danvers gala will raise money for The Larkin building and the Catherine Larkin Memorial Scholarship.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Plainview, NY|News|
Hawks Are Back: Plainview-Old Bethpage Students Return To School
Students returned Sept. 2 for the start of the 2026-27 school year, bringing backpacks, school supplies, and plenty of excitement.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Freehold, NJ|News|
Biotechnology High School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
The students join a nationwide pool representing less than 1% of U.S. high school seniors.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem State Opens 'Feed A Viking Market' On-Campus Student Food Pantry
A new retail-style campus market offers free essentials as survey data shows many Salem State students struggle to afford food.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Rumson-Fair Haven, NJ|News|
Rumson Country Day School To Host Secondary School Fair
Families can meet representatives from more than 50 day and boarding schools at the free September 28 event.
Dani Sepe, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Girls Volleyball Edges Guilford In Season Opener: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons opened the season with a win over Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|News|
Hamden Girls Soccer Falls To Guilford In Season Opener: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons opened the season with a game against Guilford.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
40 Dublin Students Named 2027 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
40 students who attend school in Dublin could be named National Merit Scholars after scoring in the top 1% for the PSAT.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
7 Ridgefield High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Seven seniors earned a spot among less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors selected for the honor.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Douglas Co. Band Exhibition To Feature 5 Schools
School officials say all five of Douglas County's high school marching bands will hit the field for an upcoming exhibition.
Amanda Lumpkin, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
Bridgehampton School Students Greet First Day With Smiles: Photos
Kids headed back to class Tuesday in Bridgehampton.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Manchester High School Student Among National Merit Semifinalists
On Wednesday, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|News|
20 Bridgewater-Raritan Students Named 2027 National Merit Semifinalists
The students were among the top 1 percent of highest scores on the PSAT and had a chance to earn a National Merit Scholarship.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|News|
4 Haverford High School Students Chosen As National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Several students took the first step in earning the nationally competitive scholarship.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Gov. Spanberger Tours Manassas High School, Touts State Education Investments
The governor of Virginia visited a Manassas high school, visiting science facilities and meeting with teachers and students.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Westover School Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
The senior earned a spot among less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors selected for the honor.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Bethwood, CT|News|
4 Amity Regional High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The four seniors earned spots among less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors selected for the honor.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tredyffrin-Easttown, PA|News|
41 Conestoga High School Students Chosen As National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Several students took the first step in earning the nationally competitive scholarship.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|News|
3 Old Lyme, East Lyme High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The three seniors earned spots among less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors selected for the honor.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Loudoun County Is Considering These Changes To The 2028-2029 School Calendar
The Loudoun County School Board is considering a variety of options for modifying its school calendar starting in 2028.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
