The staff at North Dover, sporting their Happy Last Day of School shirts, wishes everyone a safe and happy summer! (6/13/24)

Staff at High School North don their new T-shirts, a gift from the superintendent’s office courtesy of the greater Toms River community. Several TRRS staff members wore their new shirts for free entry to this past weekend’s Jersey Shore BlueClaws games. A community united, indeed! (5/14/24)

Key Club members from High School South and High School North helped out at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River’s River to Bay 5K this past weekend. (5/9/24)  

"We all fit together at the Hoop" is a tagline lived out by Hooper Avenue Elementary School staff members everyday, but particularly during April, which is National Autism Acceptance Month. (4/26/24)

Orchestra students from across the district's elementary schools were nominated and selected to perform with the South Jersey Band and Orchestra Director's Association (SJBODA) Honors Strings Ensemble. After one 3-hour rehearsal the morning of the concert, the students performed the same afternoon on Saturday, April 20th at Egg Harbor Township High School. What an incredible accomplishment! (4/24/24)

Students in Mrs. Ellis's kindergarten class at Cedar Grove enjoyed their visit with residents of Rose Garden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. (4/17/24)

High School North’s Katie Culbert—who has been featured prominently over the years for her science and swimming success, bee-keeping prowess, and even legislative savvy—has been accepted to and plans to attend Harvard University. Congratulations to Katie on this incredible Ivy League accomplishment! (4/9/24)

Intermediate North’s Hispanic Heritage Club hosted a family night March 27. Students and their families enjoyed a fun night of games, and HHC members from High School North led games of Loteria for the families. A fun night was had by all! (3/28/24)

Intermediate South student Brandon Emmert was made an honorary Public Works member by T.J. Wrocklage, supervisor in the Public Works Department (left), and Beachwood Councilman Thomas Prince. Way to go, Brandon! (3/13/24)

Congratulations to High School East’s Lisa Maratto, who’s been recognized by 95.9 WRAT-FM and 100.1 WJRZ-FM as a "Teacher Who Rocks!" Her story will be read on-air at 1:20 p.m. March 1 on Rockyn Robyn’s Show on 95.9 WRAT, and around 3:20 p.m. on 100.1 WJRZ’s with Matt Knight. Lisa’s story can also be found on the station’s websites. Congratulations, Lisa! (3/1/24)

Washington Street Elementary School wrapped up this year's Kids Heart Challenge with 135 students raising $17,005 for the American Heart Association! Pictured are some of the top fundraisers with Mrs. Anderson's kindergarten class, who won the prize of getting to color powder blast their PE & health teacher, Mr. Jaeger! (2/21/24)

Students at North Dover participated in a "Souper Bowl" food drive that benefitted the St. Luke's Parish food pantry. The project was led by Mrs. Grausso in conjunction with Kindness Week. (2/15/24)  

High School South French Club's crepes-themed event Feb. 14 was a blast, by all accounts. Students cooked up homemade crepes and personalized them using Nutella, ice cream, strawberries, and more of their favorite toppings. It was a fun and delicious day for all! (2/15/24)

ESL families spent the evening of Feb. 8 together playing BINGO and showing their love for their school and each other. (2/12/24)

Students and staff at High School South celebrated the upcoming Super Bowl by wearing their favorite NFL team's jerseys to school today. (2/9/24)

Cedar Grove said thank you and goodbye to long-time health and physical education teacher Lisa Wilhelm. Thank you for your dedication to the district and enjoy your retirement! (2/1/24)

Hooper Avenue Elementary first-grade teacher Joelle Siek is shocked to see what science can do during the school’s assembly featuring Liberty Science Center Jan. 31. (1/31/24)

Congratulations to Intermediate East eighth-grader Abby Rubino for making 1st Chair Euphonium in the All-South Jersey Region III Junior High Band this past weekend. Abby's hard work and dedication has paid off, a she earned the highest score on her instrument, making her the top player and leader of her section. She will be performing alongside other talented middle school musicians from the South Jersey area March 3 at Fernwood Avenue Middle School in Egg Harbor Township. “We are very proud of Abby for achieving this amazing accomplishment,” said band director Jill Milkovitz-Lovinfosse. (1/29/24)

Fresh of their Ocean County Championships win, HSS Juniors Kendall Howe (left) and Julia Santos struck double-gold at the Shore Conference Championships Jan. 25. Kendall’s 9-foot, 6-inch pole vault secured the win, while Julia’s shot put throw of 42 feet, 1 and ¼ inches is the best current mark in the state, and also set a new High School South record in the event. Way to go, girls! Photo by Jenna Mikels (1/26/24)

Congratulations to (left to right) Noah Thompson, Brady Krohn, John Donnelly, and Aiden Padham for taking first place in the 200M freestyle relay—and second in 400M—at the Ocean County Championships Jan. 21. Way to go, guys! Photo by Jenna Mikels (1/23/24)

Congratulations are in order for Intermediate South’s Brianna Beasley for winning the PTO attendance award for the month of December. Brianna has perfect attendance so far this year, and won a $25 Amazon gift card. Pictured with her are Mrs. Weed and Mrs. Amador. Way to go, Brianna! (1/5/23)

Congratulations to Intermediate East secretary Donna Speaker—pictured here alongside Assistant Superintendent Pat Thomas and IE Principal Bryan Madigan—on being named Administrative Assistant Employee of the Month for December! (1/3/23)

High School South's French National Honor Society held a successful donation drive, collecting old newspapers which will help keep birds and small critters warm and clean throughout winter at the Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. “This success shows the strong spirit of our school community, and we are excited to keep supporting those in need,” said South’s Constance Signorin. (1/2/24)

Citta School's orchestra, directed by Mrs. Nichole Lawrence, performed holiday favorites for concert-goers. (12/22/23)

Citta School's chorus performed a fun sing-a-long holiday concert directed by Mrs. Rebecca Fodor. (12/22/23)

Third grade ELA Enrichment students at South Toms River Elementary researched inventors and inventions. Each student then created their own invention and presented how it could be helpful today. All of the students did a great job! (12/21/23)

Congratulations to Isabella "Izzy" Cutillo on her acceptance into the All-South Jersey Region III Middle School Orchestra. “We are so proud of her achievement, representing Intermediate East and being Rocket Ready,” said Intermediate East orchestra director Marilyn Osmundsen. (12/19/23)

Led by Lori Mueller, Intermediate South staff collected more than 100 gifts through the school’s giving tree, which will be distributed to children through the Salvation Army. Way to go, team! (12/15/23)

Congratulations to High School South junior Mary Antonowicz for making fourth chair cello in the All South Jersey Regional Orchestra. Way to go, Mary! (Photo by Jenna Mikels) (12/12/23)

Students at West Dover Elementary who have been present at school for 95% or more school days during the 2023-2024 school year were awarded a special certificate. They were commended for making attendance at school a top priority and for showing up for success! (12/11/23)

Seventh-grade students at Intermediate South had quite an experience today, as they interacted with famous authors Kwame Alexander and Judy Blume, who spoke with students virtually on the topic of creating compelling characters. Alexander and Blume also hosted a character craft lesson and a live Q & A. “It was so cool!” said language arts teacher Katie Jimenez. "I feel so grateful to have administrators that support opportunities like this for our students to help them grow as readers and writers.” (12/6/23)

High School South’s mentor club hosted a Thanksgiving Extravaganza Nov. 21 in the school’s Recreation Station, and the event included a hand-turkey station. Modeling theirs are teacher Mat Sohl and student Dan Barry. Happy Thanksgiving! (11/22/23)

Today, Dr. Marybeth Kretz’s anatomy and physiology students from High School East visited the cadaver lab at Rutgers. "It was such an amazing experience," said HSE teacher Allison Goodwin, who snapped this photo. (11/20/23)

Representatives from RWJBarnabas Health’s DART Coalition—taking aim at substance abuse in Ocean County—met today with Mariner Mentors in High School North’s media center. Through fun activities like card games, students learned strategies for making positive life choices, and becoming leaders in their own right. (11/16/23)

Principal Mr. Hughes was a great sport while he was pied by super Huskies who raised the most money for Hooper Avenue's second annual Fun Run! (11/7/23)

Tiny houses are a source of big dreams at High School South, where students are learning how to install roof shingles, as well as insulate, sheetrock, and trim out interior and exterior corners. We're forging a new generation of highly-skilled workers, and better yet-- "They seem to love what they're doing," said teacher Tim O'Leary. (11/6/23)

At High School East, Señora Rodriguez set up an ofrenda table in the media center to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. (11/1/23)

Walnut Street's furry friends Audrey and Jubel were back at school to treat students with a fun therapy dog session. (10/30/23)  

What’s better—the trophy or the realization that your marching band has broken a score of 85, meaning your bearded band director has to follow through on his promise to shave? Whatever the primary cause of it, it was joy nonetheless for the Marching Raiders, who finished fourth out of nine bands in their group during the Tournament of Bands Oct. 22 and, yes, broke a score of 85. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, Douglass Miller kept his promise, shaving his beard. Now that’s a commitment to your students. More photo proof on Instagram. (10/26/23)

On Mondays, staff across the district will be wearing shirts that read I Show Up. I Count.  It's part of the district-wide attendance initiative to encourage daily attendance at school and remind students and families that it is important and makes a difference in a student's academic success. Here, the staff at Pine Beach Elementary proudly shows off the shirts! (10/24/23)

After one month of school, High School South has pulled into the lead for attendance rate among high schools. This is thanks in large part to the September perfect attendance winners including, from left to right, freshman Nyla Salley, sophomore Christina Brennan, senior Nick Damiano, freshman Kevin Loveday, sophomore Trey Collick-Stafford, senior Mia Applegate, and juniors Silvia Bravo De La Rez and Stephanie Carol (not pictured). Congratulations to these students, and to HSS on the early success of their attendance initiative! (10/9)

Congratulations to Mrs. Brenner's homeroom on winning Intermediate South’s attendance competition for the month of September! Cycle 624 had a 99-percent attendance rate for the month, and Papa John's in Toms River donated eight pizzas for the class to enjoy during lunch today. Great job! (10/6/23)

High School South students enrolled in Project SPEAR-IT designed, built, and painted an oversized Adirondack chair which, in partnership with the Toms River Arts Community, was placed in Huddy Park in downtown Toms River this past weekend for public use and access. (10/2/23)

It was a super successful Chipotle Night Fundraiser Sept. 19, thanks in large part to the efforts of High School South’s spirit leaders including (from back to front) Logan Redgrave, Spirit 25; Brady Krohn, Indian 56; Caroline Edwards, Indian Princess 54; and Katie Duckett, Super Maroon 54. (9/20/23)

High School North hosted its Visit the School night Sept. 14, and senior students helped guide parents through the hallways and into classrooms, handing out agendas and sharing some smiles as well. (9/18/23)

Alexandra Crockett, North Dover's guidance counselor, led 5th graders in a back-to-school presentation on how to reduce stress. (9/7/23)

High School North teacher Brian Ainley hits the ground running on Day 1 of the new school year, working with students in the school's new NorthStar program. (9/7/23)