The Board recognized Johann Frias, an Intermediate North 6^th grade student for achieving first place in the Ocean County Math League Competition’s Individual Award.

Aaron Heinicke, a High School North freshman, was recognized for receiving the Shore Conference Football Officials’ Unsung Hero Award.  Aaron performed admirably as cornerback of the Mariner freshman football team.

Katie Huryk and Chelsea Masterson, both High School North students were recognized for attaining the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award.  One of the requirements of the award is the completion of 65 hours of community service

Maureen Nolan, a High School North teacher was recognized for being selected to present her thesis “Enhancing the Soft Skills of Moderately Handicapped Student Employees.” She will be presenting to the International Conference for Special Educators in Alicante, Spain in July of 2009.

High School South senior Alexander Mizenko was recognized for placing 2^nd in the Environmental category at the Jersey Shore Science Fair. As a member of the school districts Authentic Science Research Program, Alex moved to the next round to place third at the Delaware Valley Science Fair.  He has also received an award from the American Meteorological Society.

High School South teacher Christine Girtain was recognized for being selected the 2009 Teacher of the Year through the NJ Center for Science, Technology, and Mathematics Education at Kean University.  Ms. Girtain was awarded the full amount of $1500 in funds, as the selection committee noted her quality of teaching and the thoughtfulness of her curriculum proposal.

Katherine Casciola, a 7^th grade student at Intermediate South was acknowledged for winning a gold medal in the technology category at the Scholastic Olympics.  The Scholastic Olympics were held on March 31^st at Monsignor Donavan High School.