MacAfee Road School Students, Parents Meet For Ice Cream Social
With just about two weeks to go before the start of the school year, a group of MacAfee Road School families he a meet-up at a township park Sept. 7. The occasion was the second annual MacAfee Road School Play Date and Ice Cream Social at Harvey J. Inman Park, off John F. Kennedy Boulevard. […]
FHS Warrior Marching Band Breaks Camp, Gets Set For Season
The Franklin High School Warriors Marching Band broke its annual band camp Aug. 31 with a soggy performance for friends and family. Gathered on the high school’s side practice field, band members previewed their new show, with the theme “Rise to Royalty.” The show is based on the story of King Arthur and Excalibur, the […]
College News: Graduations, Deans’ Lists
Anthony Michael Zapata of Somerset has received the following from The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Arts Communication. UA awarded some 5,436 degrees during spring 2018 commencement May 4-6. Brigid Moynihan, a member of the class of 2021 from Somerset, has been named to the spring 2018 Dean’s List at Loyola University Maryland. In order […]
Online Learning During Snow Days ‘Not Prudent’ For Franklin, District Official Says
The idea has been studied, but abolishing snow days in favor of online learning won’t happen in township schools, a district official said. The idea became a topic of conversation last month after officials of Anderson County School District 5, in South Carolina, decided to require online assignments when schools have to be closed due […]
Photos & Video: FHS Seniors Graduate, Party The Night Away On Their Special Day
More than 500 Franklin High School seniors took that last official walk from the high school to the football field June 29 for the Class of 2018’s commencement. Students, parents friends and relatives heard from a number of speakers, including class Salutatorian Riya Sheth, Valedictorian Kunj Padh, Class President Morgan Riddick, principal Frank Chmiel, Board […]
RVCC To Hold General, Career, Adult Information Sessions In July
Submitted by RVCC Marketing Department. Learn about all Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) has to offer by attending an Information Session in July at the College’s Branchburg campus. The College is offering General Information Sessions as well as special sessions for adults and those interested in its Automotive, Cosmetology and Esthetics (Skin Care) career programs. […]
More Warriors On The (Academic) Move
Victoria Seamon of Somerset has been named to Alvernia University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester as a senior. Seamon studied Occupational Therapy at Alvernia and is a graduate of Franklin High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and take a minimum […]
Township 4th Grader To Participate In National STEM Educational Program
A township 4th Grader will be among the students taking part in an academic and career-oriented educational program this summer. Kimberly Osenenko, a student at Elizabeth Avenue Elementary School, will participate in “National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM,” a program in Philadlephia presented by Envision, a company that develops education programs for students in […]
Township Schools Have Their Night At TD Bank Ballpark
BRIDGEWATER – June 23 at TD Bank Ballpark was all about Franklin Township schools. It was the annual Franklin Schools Night, and township students, teachers and staff showed their pride. Representatives from various township schools were able to parade around the ball park’s perimeter prior to the Somerset Patriots’ game. Later, a combined choir from […]
Warriors On The (Academic) Move
Wheaton College student Aaron Policastro of Franklin Park recently performed in the 2018 Commencement Celebration Concert. Policastro played double bass with the Symphony Orchestra. Heather Attanasio of Somerset has been named to the President’s List at West Virginia University for the Spring 2018 semester. Attanasio just completed her freshman year and is majoring in Nursing. […]
