School-Board-Notes-Feb.-24-2026
New Jersey Student Film Nominees Announced for Hometown Documentary Short Award
NJSBA-Sponsored Category at Garden State Film Festival Student Films Nominations have been announced for student films that were submitted to the New Jersey School Boards Association’s sponsored category in the upcoming 24th Annual Garden State Film Festival. For more details visit the NJSBA website at NJSBA Hometown-Documentary-Short-Award. For NJSBA Education News anytime, visit the NJSBA website homepage, and scroll down the page to News and Resources.
Chalkbeat
NJ sends $6.3 million to Newark schools for urgent building repairs
The Newark Board of Education is steering $6.3 million in state funds to repairs at two city high schools as part of efforts to maintain the district’s decades-old buildings.
Burlington County Times
Wildwood High School fire causes days of virtual learning for students – Yahoo.com
Just before 5 a.m. on Wednesday morning, firefighters in Wildwood responded to an automatic fire alarm at the school. The fire was located in the HVAC unit of a third-floor classroom, and no one was hurt.
News 12
Saturday school? Snow could force Paterson’s hand
School on Saturday? It could be on the table in Paterson if more snow strikes. Also covered on NJ.com.
NorthJersey.com
Little Falls goes to Passaic County for funds to improve schools
After two failed attempts to get voters’ approval to borrow millions of dollars to improve and upgrade schools, the district decided to go in another direction. Also covered on Daily Record.
TAPinto.net
Two Ridgewood High School Percussion Ensembles Advance to Chamber Music Society Regional Concerts
Two percussion ensembles from Ridgewood High School have been selected to perform in the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Young Musicians Regional Concerts, a highly competitive program showcasing top student talent from across the tri-state area.
Camden City School District Middle School Students Explore Technical Education, Career Options The gym in the Camden City School District Central Administration Building was transformed into an enormous game of “Show and Tell” on Thursday.
