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  GT Expo a Showcase of Mythical Skills

  Stump the superintendent? A couple of gifted and talented students attempt to school Superintendent Michael Citta, and it appears to be working. 

  Mar 27, 2026
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  Top Educators Receive Their Flowers at Board Meeting

  They are ALL IN: The 2025-2026 Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were honored at the March 18 Board of Education meeting at High School North.

  Mar 19, 2026
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  Where's Wonka? Eastside Theatre Co. Tours Elementary Schools

  March 13, 2026- In advance of the premiere of their spring showing of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory next week (March 19, 20, and 21), High School East's Eastside Theatre Company brought the show on tour .

  Mar 13, 2026
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  Cake Sculptures, Mosaic Apples Highlight 2026 Youth Art Month

  March 11, 2026- All 12 district elementary schools are participants in this year's Youth Art Month celebration, which hosted its opening receptions at the TRAC (Toms River Artist Community) Gallery in downtown Toms River late last week.

  Mar 11, 2026
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  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
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  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
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  Halloween is in the Air at Toms River Schools

  Oct. 29, 2025- Halloween week 2025 has turned gloomy, windy, and somewhat spooky, which is to say— perfect conditions for the occasion. See how our schools are celebrating this year via the photo gallery below, which we'll continue to update throughout the week.

  Oct 29, 2025
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  Clean Cars, Bright Futures

  ModWash on Route 37 celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting and a $1,000 donation to Cedar Grove Elementary School! Donated monies will fund materials and supplies for teacher-led activities for our "Proud Patriots." Thank you, ModWash!

  Oct 17, 2025
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  Back to School 2025-2026

  Sept. 3, 2025- Students returned to school today, officially kicking off the 2025-2026 school year. We've hand selected some of our favorite photos from a joyous day- we'll update this page throughout the day and rest of the week- but you can find more on the district's Instagram and Facebook feeds, as well as the IG accounts of our schools.

  Sep 03, 2025
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  Staff Get 'Together,' Show They Are 'ALL IN'

  Superintendent Mike Citta greets staff members this morning as they enter RWJBarnabas Health Arena for a pep rally to begin the new 2025-2026 school year.

  Sep 02, 2025
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  Buildings Freshen Up During District Beautification Day

  Aug. 20, 2025- While custodians, grounds, and maintenance crews continue to work hard preparing schools for opening day, they received some helping hands today.

  Aug 20, 2025
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  Cedar Grove Patriots Honor Memory of Alumnus

  Patrick Romano, Jr. graduated from Cedar Grove Elementary in 2009. Sadly, Patrick passed away in 2021 while attending Niagara University in his junior year.

  Jun 09, 2025
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  Potential Future Musicians Sample Some Instruments

  May 20, 2025- Do I love the violin (right)? Do I loathe the saxophone (left)? These are the questions the annual Instrument Test Drive sets out to answer.

  May 20, 2025
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  Contest Winner!

  Congratulations, Lucy Stewart, for representing Cedar Grove Elementary in the Ocean County Health Department's Annual Public Health Awareness Competition. This year, the theme was “It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission.” Lucy took third place in the grade 1-2 category! Lucy is pictured here with Mrs. Gudaitis, Cedar Grove's health and PE teacher. We are so proud of Lucy's creativity and hard work in this contest and her dedication to furthering the future of public health.

  Apr 07, 2025
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  Cedar Grove Student Wins American Legion Contest

  The American Legion Post 129 in Toms River once again sponsored a patriotic coloring contest. The theme for this year’s contest was the Old Guard. The Old Guard is the oldest active-duty infantry unit in the Army, serving our nation since 1784. The Old Guard is the Army’s official ceremonial unit and escort to the president, and it also provides security for Washington DC, in time of national emergency or civil disturbance. Congratulations to Cedar Grove's very own Ahmed Boghdady for placing first in this contest! We are so proud of you!

  Mar 04, 2025
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  Cedar Grove Forms Junior Roots and Shoots Program

  Cedar Grove is partnering with Roots & Shoots from Toms River High School North to host a series of three programs this year for grades three and four “Proud Patriots.” The first program taught students about sustainability and recycling!

  Oct 29, 2024
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  Cedar Grove Teacher 'A Natural'

  Several district educators have been highlighted through Toms River Patch’s partnership with T-Mobile to bring attention to local teachers, and the latest is Cedar Grove’s Ida Palmieri (left). Read more here about who others describe as “a natural at teaching children with autism.”

  Aug 19, 2024
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  Thanks for Visiting!

  Students in Mrs. Ellis's kindergarten class enjoyed their visit with residents of Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Be sure to check out the video with more pictures!

  Apr 17, 2024
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  Attendance Matters!

  Every student matters and every moment counts!

  Sep 14, 2023
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  Parent Patriot Post - Back to School Edition!

  Welcome Back!

  Aug 23, 2023
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  School Supply List Letters

  Access grade level school supply list letters for 2023-24.

  Jun 20, 2023
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  Spring Band & Chorus Concert

  Watch the concert! Great job, Patriots!

  Jun 05, 2023
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  Peer Leaders Speak About Food Insecurity

  View the video that our Cedar Grove Peer Leaders created on food insecurity and the BEAT Center. Cedar Grove Elementary is holding a food and gift card drive to support Fulfill People's Pantry and JBJ Soul Kitchen.

  May 25, 2023
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  Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity!

  Starting the week of May 22nd, Cedar Grove will hold a food and gift card drive to support the B.E.A.T. Center in Toms River.

  May 19, 2023
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  Register for Camp Invention

  There is still time for students entering grades K-6 to register for Camp Invention, to be hosted this summer at Intermediate East. But hurry before spots fill up and the discount ends! Register today to save $15 on this one-of-a-kind experience taking place the week of July 10-13. Use code SUM15 by 5/17 to save. See the linked flyer for more details.

  May 15, 2023
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  May Is Mental Health Awareness Month in TRRS

  Staff at Cedar Grove showed their support of the district's Mental Health Awareness Month initiative.

  May 08, 2023
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  Bring Your Child to Work Day!

  Schools across the district, including Cedar Grove, are celebrating Bring Your Child to Work Day today. We love working alongside our colleagues and their families, like kindergarten teacher Melissa Cooper and her beautiful children!

  Apr 27, 2023

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