Proposed Third Township Charter School Delays Opening For One Year
Needing more time to prepare for their final approval, the founders of a proposed charter school based in the township have received approval from the state to open a year later than planned. The extra time is needed so the school’s founders can submit documentation due to the state Department of Education last November. Ailanthus […]
Updated: Three FHS Students Win Warner-Van Houten Scholarships
Submitted by Phyllis Beals. Updated: Franklin High School principal Frank Chmiel and Mayor Phil Kramer spoke at the wards ceremony. Among those attending were Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois, Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson, Councilman James Vassanella, former Councilwoman Rosalyn Sherman and Former Councilman Daniel Glicklich. Donations to the fund are still welcome at https://fwhvhscholarship.weebly.com. For more […]
Elizabeth Avenue School PTO Holds Inaugural Vendor Fair
The Elizabeth Avenue School PTO held its inaugural vendor fair April 28, and all indications were that it was a success. That was the word from the organizers of the event that was held at Franklin High School. Approximately 70 vendors selling everything from clothing to jewelry to crafts and toys filled tables in the […]
Pillar College Holds Annual Family Day Events
Zarephath’s Pillar College held its annual family day festivities April 28. College officials used the occasion to celebrate the school’s table tennis team, which recently placed fourth in a national competition. The day featured the traditional softball game between faculty/staff and students/alumni, and also a dunking tank. The Franklin Reporter & Advocate was on the […]
Central Jersey College Prep Celebrates Diversity With International Night
Performances celebrating a half-dozen countries highlighted the annual International Night program April 27 at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School on Mettlers Road. Students, mostly dressed in the garb native to the country they were representing, performed dances and skits before more than 200 cheering peers and parents. Among the countries represented were China, South […]
Rebekah Solomon Named Newest FHS Vice Principal
A 15-year veteran of the district school system who is also a born-and-bred Warrior was named a vice principal at Franklin High School April 26. Rebekah Solomon, who most recently was supervisor of health and physical education for the district, was named to the position by the Board of Education at its regular meeting. “I […]
FHS Model United Nations Team Competes In New York City
By Brianna Rao, Franklin High School Correspondent. NEW YORK – Franklin High School competed earlier this month in National High School Model United Nations, which serves as nationals in the Model United Nations conference on the east coast. Fortunately, the nor’easter did not stop Franklin High School’s Model UN team from attending New York. FHS […]
Information Session Offered For RVCC Honors College
Submitted by Raritan Valley Community College. Local high school seniors interested in learning more about Raritan Valley Community College’s Honors College are invited to attend an Information Session at 6 p.m. April 11 in the Atrium (College Center) at RVCC’s Branchburg campus. The evening will include information about admission to RVCC’s Honors College and transfer […]
FR&A Photo Gallery: ‘Points For Kids’ Raises Money For FMS PTSO
Township police, fire fighters faculty and students of Franklin Middle School got the chance March 17 to play basketball against a team comprised of former professional athletes. The occasion was the inaugural NFL Pros vs Franklin All-Stars Scoring Points for Kids fundraiser held at Franklin High School. The event benefited the Franklin Middle School PTSO […]
Cedar Hill Prep School Hosts Garden State Debate League Tournament
Nearly four dozen teams from five schools throughout the region gathered at Cedar Hill Preparatory School on Cedar Grove Lane March 17 for the school’s annual debate tournament. The tournament is seen as a warm-up for the national debate, set for May in New York City. Topics for the March 18 debate were: The US […]
