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  • Grade levels combine to perform music in our schools 1

    Grade Levels Combine to Perform 'Music in Our Schools'
    Apr 02, 2026
  • South swimmers for 200M relay

    Citta Style on Full Display at PBSIS Pep Rally
    March 31, 2026 -- Citta Elementary staff and students took part in a fun-filled pep rally to celebrate Citta Style, the school's PBSIS montra. Citta Style embodies the expectations of respect, responsibility and self-control, which are reviewed regularly throughout the year while students earn tickets they can use to claim various prizes or experiences.
    Mar 31, 2026
  • GT Expo a showcase of skills photo 1

    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
  • Group TOY and ESPOY 2026 board meeting

    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
  • Cake sculptures and apple mosaics photo 2

    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
  • Citta Spreads the Love

    Citta Students Spread the Love
    February 17, 2026 -- Citta Elementary’s Mentor Program, under the direction of Liz LeFevre, enjoyed the sweetest Valentine’s Day celebration! Students and staff were treated to a delicious pancake breakfast, made friendship bracelets, and created heartfelt Valentine cards to share with seniors at Magnolia Gardens, a local assisted living facility.
    Feb 17, 2026
  • Mentors Share Seasonal Moments with Citta Students

    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
  • South swimmers for 200M relay

    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
  • Safe trick or treat at North photo 1

    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
  • picture perfect north dover kids

    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
  • together all in assembly 2025 photo 1

    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
  • Buildings Freshen Up During District Beautification Day

    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
  • potential future musicians sample photo 2

    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
  • Citta admin team for PBSIS recognition

    Four District Schools Receive PBSIS Recognition
    Four district schools-- Joseph A. Citta, Silver Bay, and South Toms River elementary schools, as well as Intermediate East-- have achieved Implementation Fidelity for the 2022-2023, a mark of distinction associated with New Jersey's PBSIS (positive behavior support in schools).
    May 31, 2023
  • JAC Mental Health Awareness Poster Winner

    Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest Winner
    Citta School 5th grader, Jonathan Sanzaro, took first place in the Ocean County Mental Health Awareness Committee’s annual poster contest featuring the theme “What a Difference a Friend Makes.” Jonathan lives by that motto everyday at school as part of our safety patrol and by being a positive role model!
    May 04, 2023