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Toms River Lacrosse Club 2026 spring registration

Things to do

Festivals, classes, road races, class reunions, athletic and youth leagues and everything in between, our Community Happenings page features things to do throughout greater Toms River.

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Helpful Information

Rebuilding Our Schools Initiative

After a community supported referendum plan was approved, the district is making much needed repairs and upgrades to our facilities.

Annual Booklets

Volumes of “Our Story” provide recaps of district accomplishments through the years, while also shining a light on the exciting initiatives that will advance our mission for years to come.

Local Weather

Check today's forecast courtesy of the weather station at Intermediate East

Academic Hall of Fame

Honoring those who have attended and/or graduated from the public schools of Toms River.

Budget Information

Budget details and documents for the upcoming school year.

Employment Applications

Current postings for full-time and substitute positions. Join our team and make a difference!

Lead Testing in Schools

2024-2025 LDW Results of Testing of Lead in schools drinking water

Notices of Solicitation

Notices of solicitation are now available online.

What's the deal with vaping? What's a Juul?

Introductory article on the health scourge targeting the nation's youth.

Recent News

One Story, One School, All Family

January 20, 2026 -- Pine Beach Elementary kicked off School Days According to Humphrey, with a lively Title I-funded Family Night full of activities, creativity, and smiles.
21 hours ago
Emmy-Winning Grad Returns to South, Gives Business Talk

Jan. 16, 2025- Business Academy students at High School South were treated to a special guest lecture this week from an Indian alum. Jenna Powitz even brought along her Sports Emmy Award, won in the field of digital marketing/social media for her work on the NBC Sports Digital Team covering the Olympics.
5 days ago
Pirate-Turned-Scout Returns to NDE With Gift for Students

North Dover students are flanked by High School North senior Michael Mastropierro and PreK Principal Mike DeVita as they all stand in front of new sensory tables Mastropierro built himself.
6 days ago
JROTC Battalion Drill Team Shines at Final Competition of Season
Jan 12, 2026
Toms River Schools Subject of Prominent Business View Feature

Curriculum in the Business Academy at High School South is rigorous, fun, and often student-led, as evidenced in this shot from South student Gabrielle Carvalho.
Jan 05, 2026
Dom Innarella Returns to Intermediate East for Performance

Dec. 22, 2025- "We love you, Dom!" was shouted from the seats as students were still filing into the Intermediate East auditorium this morning.The "Dom" in question was former Rocket and current burgeoning star — singer, actor, social media stalwart — Dom Innarella.
Dec 22, 2025
Nothing Greater: Former Raider Gives Back

Dec. 22, 2025- Evan Desaulniers, former High School East student athlete and current financial executive, returned to his former stomping grounds Friday to provide a $1,000 contribution to pay down the cafeteria tab for East students in need, and also contributed $750 to the school's mentorship program.
Dec 22, 2025
Chamber Orchestra Named 'Most Vibrant' at NYC Showcase
Dec 19, 2025
Gaming Gift a Heartwarming Story at Intermediate East

Dec. 18, 2025- Intermediate East student Andrei Legaspi Zepeda has been described as a "breath of fresh air" by Principal James Cleveland. Confined to a wheelchair, the young man brings warmth and positivity everywhere he goes, and is a proud and popular Intermediate East Rocket.
Dec 18, 2025
Pizza With Santa a Slice of Goodwill From Former Rockets
Dec 18, 2025
Mentors Share Seasonal Moments with Citta Students

Dec. 18, 2025 -- Students participating in the Citta Mentor Program, under the direction of Mrs. LeFevre, celebrated the holiday season with a special holiday breakfast alongside their mentors.
Dec 18, 2025
Celebrate Self Improvement? MIGHT As Well
Dec 17, 2025
A Caroling They Go: South Sings for Spirit
Dec 17, 2025
For Staff Led by Dapper Grinch, Giving a Cinch

Dec. 17, 2025- Administrative staff working out of the offices at 1144 Hooper Avenue have been celebrating the holiday season with various themes in the days leading up to break — gingerbread houses, holiday hats, and candy cane-themed shuffleboard, to name a few.
Dec 17, 2025
Unified Team Issues Thanks to TREF, Downtown TR

Photo by Allison Goodwin
Dec 16, 2025
No Tease: Tees the Topic as Farro Talks Biz at South
Dec 11, 2025
High School Orchestras Put on a Show

Dec. 11, 2025- The Toms River Regional Orchestra — a cohort of talented musicians from all three high schools, led by orchestra director Katherine Roselli (below) — held its Winter Symphony Concert last night in the Maria Ressa Auditorium at High School North.
Dec 11, 2025
Cards, Cookies and Connection at Complete Care

Dec. 3, 2025- Students enrolled in the Mentor Program at Intermediate North had a fun and productive field trip to Complete Care at Bey Lea Nursing Home this week.
Dec 03, 2025
AviNation American Dream Tour Stops at High School North

Dec. 3, 2025- The AviNation American Dream Tour brings aviation and aerospace professionals and industry leaders right to students in order to educate and network.
Dec 03, 2025
Cedar Grove Food Drive Supports People's Pantry

Nov. 26, 2025 -- Cedar Grove Proud Patriots showed they care about their community by participating in a food drive. Grade five student organizers led the food drive that supported The People's Pantry, which is managed by Fulfill of Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Nov 26, 2025
Makayla Manzi Named WOBM Student of the Week
Nov 25, 2025
Parade of Letters at North Dover

Nov. 24, 2025 -- The fourth graders (from Mrs. Giammarco’s and Miss Longo’s classes) and the kindergartners (from Mrs. Gottlieb’s class) at North Dover spent time learning all about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Nov 24, 2025
HSE History Club Visits Ellis Island
Nov 24, 2025
Family-Style Meal, Performances Anchor HHC Dinner

Photo by Allison Goodwin
Nov 21, 2025
WBL Students Pop the Trunk for Those in Need
Nov 21, 2025
Students Serve Community Ahead of Thanksgiving

Nov. 21, 2025 -- As Thanksgiving approaches, the Silver Bay Seagull Peer Ambassadors spent Friday morning giving back to the community by volunteering at the food bank at the Presbyterian Church.
Nov 21, 2025
FOX Sports Vets Talk Live TV With HSE Students

Nov. 21, 2025- David Zulauf and Mario Zecca — longtime FOX Sports employees — visited High School East this week to talk to students about their careers in the world of live TV.
Nov 21, 2025
Warmest Wishes Granted for North Dover, District Schools
Nov 20, 2025
Seminole Pantry to Provide Resources for Students, Families
Nov 19, 2025
First-Place Tie in Downtown Art Contest

Nov. 17, 2025- Ninety-six High School South students participated in the downtown Toms River Halloween Art Expo, and in 2025, two emerged as winners.
Nov 17, 2025
Cyber-Fins Impress at First Competition of Year
Nov 17, 2025
Hooper Students Fulfill Duty to Help Others
Nov 14, 2025
Sky-High Excitement at East Dover Elementary

November 13, 2025 -- It was quite a morning for students at East Dover Elementary School! They were thrilled to welcome the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, who made an incredible landing right on school grounds.
Nov 13, 2025
ALL IN Art-Infused Lesson the Apple of Teachers' Eyes

Nov. 12, 2025- Staff members at Washington Street Elementary School enjoyed an "amazing" social-emotional art-infused lesson this morning that focused on the district's 2025-2026 ALL IN mantra.
Nov 12, 2025
CMC Mentors Model Patient Care for Int. South Students

Nov. 12, 2025- This month, students enrolled in Intermediate South's mentor program had the exciting opportunity to meet with representatives from the pathology and pharmacology departments at Community Medical Center.
Nov 12, 2025
Schools Say Thank You to Veterans

November 11, 2025 -- On Veterans Day, the Cedar Grove PTO sponsored a breakfast for some special heroes. After breakfast, veterans were celebrated by the cheering "Proud Patriots" lining the hallways.
Nov 11, 2025
Military Wall of Honor Unveiled at High School South

Nov. 11, 2025- Veterans Day 2025 was the ideal opportunity for High School South to introduce its Military Wall of Honor, which was designed and constructed by students in the school's signature CTE program, Project SPEAR-IT.
Nov 11, 2025
Student Ornament Displayed at Drumthwacket

Nov. 10, 2025- In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026, the Office of First Lady Tammy Murphy, the Drumthwacket Foundation, and RevolutionNJ invited schools across the state to send holiday ornaments to be displayed at Drumthwacket during the holidays.
Nov 10, 2025
TRMO Welcomes Two Seminoles

Nov. 10, 2025- Intermediate South student musicians Dimitri Pekarchik (above, far left) and Kara Moore (far right) are joining the Toms River Multigenerational Orchestra (TRMO) this season.
Nov 10, 2025
26th Annual Induction Hall of Fame Banquet

To be held on Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 @ noon. Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Toms River.
Apr 14, 2022
First Summer Meals Program to Launch at the Ocean County YMCA

In partnership with Toms River Regional Schools
May 18, 2020
Dart Coalition, OCL, TRPD Team Up for Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program

Sponsored by the Municipal Alliance of Toms River and with funding from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, "Truth & Consequences: A Real-World Discussion on Teen Substance Use and Underage Drinking" will be hosted at Ocean County Library Nov. 14.
Oct 23, 2019
Nominate a Teacher for the VFW Teacher of the Year!

The Veterans of Foreign Wars District 12 wants to recognize teachers who promote civic responsibility, patriotism, and community volunteer projects. Use the attached form and submit your entry by midnight October 31st, 2019.
Sep 25, 2019
HSN All-Class Reunion is July 13

At Baker's Water Street Bar & Grille
Jun 13, 2019