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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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  Excellence in Photos

  Apr 04, 2025
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  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
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  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
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  Youth Art on 'TRAC' for Amazing Month

  March 11, 2025- The Toms River Elementary Fine Arts Department hosted their annual Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibit this year at a new location, the TRAC (Toms River Artist Community) Art Gallery, 40 Main Street in downtown Toms River.

  Mar 11, 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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  Rare Disease Day Takes on Added Meaning for TR in 2025

  Feb. 27, 2025- Rare Disease Day is a worldwide movement, hosted annually on the last day in February, aimed at raising awareness among the general public and decision makers about rare diseases and their impact on patients' lives.

  Feb 28, 2025
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  JF Party Dragon Pays Down CGE Lunch Balance

  Jan. 2, 2025- JF Party Dragon Charity, Inc. is a Toms River-based organization with a mission “to build a better, bigger, more beautiful tomorrow for those less fortunate in our local community.

  Jan 02, 2025
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  Bus 180 Serves as Polar Express

  Dec. 20, 2024-- "Next stop, the North Po--- errr, Cedar Grove!"Mr. Steve, driver of Bus 180, played the part of Santa Claus this morning, bringing many smiles to Cedar Grove students and their families.

  Dec 20, 2024
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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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