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  • Winter coat drive springs forth photo 2

    Winter Coat Drive Springs Forth With Rockin' Results
    April 15, 2025- Every winter, Shirely Boney's Intermediate East homeroom coordinates a coat and hat drive to help those in need. This season they collected 20 huge bags filled with hoodies, gloves, hats, and coats, and donated them to the school's Rock the Closet as well as Seeds of Service in Brick, which provides relief for those in need.
    4 days ago
  • Coach Laycock coaching awards photo 1

    Laycock Adds to Coaching Awards Mantle
    April, 4, 2025- We know High School South wrestling coach Ron Laycock earned the District 26 Coach of the Year. Well, you can add 2025 ShoreConferenceWrestling.
    Apr 04, 2025
  • Toms River Regional Schools

    Excellence in Photos
    Apr 04, 2025
  • Manfred Lindenbaum presentation photo 1

    Seminoles Hear Moving Testimony by Holocaust Survivor
    The following is courtesy of Intermediate South teacher Bonnie Dusza from an event that took place March 27, 2025. This event was also recorded by the crew at TRSTV, and their coverage can be found here.
    Apr 02, 2025
  • Bill Fischer Sr field dedication photo 3

    Bill Fischer Sr. Field Now a Mainstay at Int. South
    April 2, 2025- Yesterday, Intermediate South Principal Paul Gluck welcomed current and former students and staff, parents, central administration including Superintendent Michael Citta, Toms River Board of Education members and—of course—the Fischer family for a very special occasion: the official dedication of Bill Fischer Sr.
    Apr 02, 2025
  • Life Skills spring party photo by Allison 1

    Spring in Their Step: Life Skills Students Welcome New Season
    April 2, 2025- Properly ushering in spring is a life skill, too. And so it was that the 18-21 Like Skills program at High School East had its spring party yesterday, where they were able to let loose and flash some of those skills.
    Apr 02, 2025
  • they show up they count Hooper photo 1

    Community-Based Incentives Keep Huskies Showing Up For More
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the Hooper Avenue Huskies.
    Apr 01, 2025
  • East Coast Space Design Competition photo 1

    East Coast Space Design Competition Hosted at HSN
    April 1, 2025- The East Coast Space Design Competition was hosted at High School North March 15. It was a high-intensity yet fun industry simulation event in which students adopted professional roles, were given industry specific challenges, and were tasked to deliver real world solutions.
    Apr 01, 2025
  • Human Career Library at SBE photo 7

    Career Human Library Initiated at Silver Bay
    March 28, 2025- A cohort of career professionals including scientists, educators, military personnel, entrepreneurs, writers and more visited Silver Bay Elementary School yesterday afternoon to chat with fourth and fifth graders about their career paths, lives, and inspirations.
    Mar 28, 2025
  • LIGHTS CAMERA AUCTION JUNE 5TH

    Lights, Camera, Auction to Take Place June 5
    March 26, 2025- The district is partnering with Fair Funding For Students (FFFS) NJ to host a large-scale gift auction June 5 at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.
    Mar 26, 2025
  • Kevin Cohen coach of the year photo 1

    Milestone Year Capped Off With Honors for Cohen
    March 24, 2025- Kevin Cohen led the 2024-2025 High School East girls basketball team to a stellar 20-8 record, a Shore A South division title, and a berth in the South Jersey Group 3 NJSIAA semifinals.
    Mar 24, 2025
  • Coach Ken Frank to NJSIAA Hall of Fame photo 1

    Coach Frank Inducted Into NJSIAA Hall of Fame
    March 24, 2025- High School South baseball coach Ken Frank—who forged a legendary career at the school worthy of documentary treatment—was inducted into the NJSIAA Hall of Fame this past Saturday evening.
    Mar 24, 2025
  • Music in our schools month at arena photo 3

    Fourth and Fifth Graders Serenaded at Arena
    March 20, 2025- High School North and Intermediate North musicians joined forces yesterday to put on a morning of performances for district fourth and fifth graders.
    Mar 20, 2025
  • Teachers of the Year group photo 2025

    District Honors Year's Best at Board Meeting
    March 20, 2025-- At the March 19, 2025 Toms River School Board meeting, the district's Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were recognized and honored with commemorative plaques.
    Mar 20, 2025
  • Jake Spinelli Shane Hughes and John Schmitt High School South

    Ten Medal at FBLA State Leadership Conference
    March 14, 2025- March 10 through 12, 48 district high schoolers—led by advisors (left) Janine Hatton (High School East), Robert Gold (South), and Jamie Tesoro (North)—attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, the largest ever, made up of more than 4,000 students.
    Mar 14, 2025
  • Dana Olesky photo from Jim Patten 1

    Olesky Recognized as Teacher Who Rocks at HSN Event
    March 10, 2025- At its Battle of the Classes assembly March 7, High School North shared some exciting news.Music teacher Jon Grill announced that Dana Oleksy has been named a 2025 Teacher Who Rocks.
    Mar 10, 2025
  • North Dover goals feature photo 1

    Trifecta of Goals Being Met at North Dover
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the North Dover Elementary School Pirates.
    Mar 07, 2025
  • Seussian doors a win for Silver Bay staff photo 2

    Seuss-Themed Doors a Win for Silver Bay Staff
    March 5, 2025- In honor of Read Across America Week, Silver Bay Elementary Principal Anna Kasper implemented a high-level door decorating contest open to staff members and their classrooms.
    Mar 05, 2025
  • Read Across America Day in photos 2

    Read Across America Week ... in Photos
    March 3, 2025- Read Across America Day was, technically, yesterday. But when you're a school district, you have to work a day that celebrates reading into the calendar.
    Mar 03, 2025
  • Ashley Fitzgerald teacher who rocks photo 1

    She Rocks: East Teacher Ashley Fitzgerald Recognized
    March 3, 2025- Congratulations to High School East's Ashley Fitzgerald (above), who's been named a 2025 Teacher Who Rocks! The program that recognizes local educators doing great things is sponsored by the NJEA and promoted by 95.
    Mar 03, 2025
  • Intermediate North 50 years photo 1

    Golden Dolphins: Intermediate North Celebrates 50 Years
    Feb. 26, 2025- At a party held Feb. 7 at Ocean View Restaurant, Intermediate North celebrated 50 years of existence. The joyous shindig brought out Dolphins past and present.
    Feb 26, 2025
  • Masked Singer teacher edition photo by Allison 4

    Pink Unicorn Takes Masked Singer: Teacher Edition at East
    Feb. 21, 2025- It was the inaugural Masked Singer: Teacher Edition event at High School East yesterday evening, and it was a hoot.Hosted by Matt Cicalese with help from Jess Lowe, the competition pitted a handful of anonymous Raider staff members against each other to determine who had the best singing skills and stage presence.
    Feb 21, 2025
  • Coach Kevin Cohen win three hundred photo 2

    Nail-Biter Nets Coach Cohen His 300th Win
    Feb. 12, 2025-- OK, these 2024-2025 High School East senior nights are getting ridiculous.In the latest magical installment, the Lady Raiders basketball team celebrated its seniors before narrowly escaping with a two-point win over Shore rival Central Regional in what was described as a "heart-pounding" game.
    Feb 12, 2025
  • Kindergarten kindness photo Walnut Street

    Kindness Initiative Has Sizzle AND Steak at Walnut Street
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the Wildcats of Walnut Street Elementary School.
    Feb 10, 2025
  • Intermediate North science fair photo 1

    Family A-Fair: North Helps North in Name of Science
    Feb. 6, 2025-- High School North Principal Ed Keller joined his authentic science research (ASR) students (above) last week for a visit down the road to Intermediate North, where they judged the school's annual Science Fair.
    Feb 06, 2025
  • Kindness is cool at High School North

    Mariner Medallions Mark Kindness at High School North
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the High School North Mariners.
    Jan 31, 2025
  • Challenge Day January 14 photo 6

    Self-Esteem, Community-Building the Themes of Challenge Day
    Jan. 15, 2025-- A few years ago, Challenge Day started as something of a pilot program, hosted at one building first, then several schools but on different days.
    Jan 15, 2025
  • Raider Lighthouse sock drive photo

    Raider Lighthouse a Beacon of Kindness
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the High School East Raiders.
    Jan 13, 2025
  • financial aid presentation Jim Patten photo 2

    Schools Get Schooled on New Facets of Student Financial Aid
    Jan. 10, 2025- Who says media center-based presentations from the state can't be fun (right)? The NJHESAA's (New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) André Maglione and Sharon Austin (left) visited High School North yesterday, and leadership teams from every high school were in attendance to hear updates to the system and process of student financial aid services.
    Jan 10, 2025
  • Big project delivered to High School South front office

    Big Project Delivered to HSS Front Office
    Dec. 18, 2024— Back in October, it was revealed that High School South students enrolled in the SPEAR 2 construction course were working on a big project.
    Dec 18, 2024
  • Town of Excellence Award for Toms River photo 2

    Kindness Campaign Helps Net TR Town of Excellence Award
    Dec. 11, 2024-- The DART Prevention Coalition, part of RWJBarnabas Health, works with Ocean County communities to prevent and reduce substance use.
    Dec 11, 2024
  • kindness starts with you at Intermediate East photo 5

    Kindness Culture Has Students Rocket Ready for Holiday Season
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the Rocket-Ready students of Intermediate East.
    Dec 09, 2024
  • STEAM Academy open house December 4 photo 1

    Open Houses Introduce Career Academies to Students, Families
    Dec. 9, 2024-- Career Academy open houses took place throughout last week, beginning with the Arts Academy at High School North Tuesday evening, and wrapping up with the Business Academy at High School South Dec.
    Dec 05, 2024
  • Cedar Grove Kindness Certified photo 1

    These Patriots Are More Than Kind; They're Certified
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the Cedar Grove Patriots.
    Dec 02, 2024
  • Battle of the Bay flag football photo by Allison 1

    Flag Football Finale is Flourish of Fun
    Nov 27, 2024
  • Day of gratitude a success at High School East photo 1

    Day of Gratitude a Success at East
    Nov 25, 2024
  • Hispanic Heritage Club dinner photo by Allison 1

    TREA-Sponsored Dinner a Celebration of Hispanic Culture
    Nov. 22, 2024-- Singing, dancing, games, food-- LOTS of food-- beautiful performances (above), thoughtful presentations, and camaraderie marked the celebration of culture that was the Hispanic Heritage Club dinner hosted last night at High School East.
    Nov 22, 2024
  • Intermediate North beautification project photo 3

    Initiative to Beautify Int. North Underway
    Nov. 18, 2024-- This past Saturday, Intermediate North kicked off its beautification initiative with a day of teamwork and transformation. Staff and family members refreshed the hallways, windows, walls, and stairwells, setting the stage for a cleaner, more welcoming school environment.
    Nov 18, 2024
  • Jamie Blondina front and center photo

    Ocean County Sportsmanship Award Goes to Lady Raiders
    Nov. 12, 2024-- The High School East girls soccer team is the recipient of the 2024 Ocean County Sportsmanship Award. The honor, voted on by the Soccer Referee's Association, goes to individuals or teams that compete with respect, integrity, and goodwill, and who go above and beyond to display good character.
    Nov 12, 2024
  • Popcorn Fridays for kindness feature High School South

    Kindness Town USA is at 55 Hyers Street
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the High School South Indians.
    Nov 04, 2024
  • CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    CDC Releases Vaccination Info for Teachers
    The fact sheet answers questions about the federal retail pharmacy program, eligibility, and more.
    Mar 15, 2021

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On May 2, 2008, the Family Leave Insurance (FLI) was signed into law effective July 1, 2009. Please note that on May 15, 2019, the State changed their procedure to file. The school system no longer needs to submit information at the time of your application. In order to obtain a claim form, please visit the NJ Department of Labor's website at www.nj.gov/labor. Once you are directed to the site, click on the Family Leave Insurance tab. At this point you have the choice to submit your claim online or print out the application and submit it to the State. 

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Human Resources

Yamila Gordon, HR Generalist (Non-Certified Staff)

Ext. 500073

ygordon@trschools.com

Maureen Cummings, HR Generalist (Attendance) 

Ext. 500071

mcummings@trschools.com

Dawn Radetich, Senior HR Generalist (Certified Staff)

 Ext. 500072

dradetich@trschools.com

Paula Tamburello

Ext. 500074

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Dr. Megan Osborn, Director of Human Resources

Ext. 500070

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Employee Benefits

Tracie Doss, Employee Benefits Coordinator

 Ext. 500112

tdoss@trschools.com

Carrie Lavin, Employee Benefits Coordinator

 Ext. 500110

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