The Latest

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  Toms River High School Orchestra Performs

  May 09, 2025
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  Spring Play Season a Sensation for Fans

  Mar 31, 2025
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  HSM Gets Test Run at Hooper Ave

  Mar 21, 2025
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  Fourth and Fifth Graders Serenaded at Arena

  Mar 21, 2025
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  Tri-M Music Honor Society Returns to East, Musicians Inducted

  Jan 31, 2025
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  Photo Gallery: Intermediate East 2024 Winter Concert

  Dec 12, 2024
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  South Spectacular at TOB, Take First

  Oct 14, 2024
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  East Band Takes First Place at Raritan Competition

  Sep 10, 2024
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  Fall Instrument Test Drive Seeks to Make Music Matches

  Sep 11, 2024
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  Photo Gallery: High School East 2024 Spring Concert

  May 24, 2024
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  Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024

  May 21, 2024
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  South Choir Rated 'Excellent,' Takes Third in National Showcase

  High School South's choir participated in a showcase competition at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania this past weekend.

  Apr 23, 2024
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  Photo Gallery: 'Catch Me If You Can' at High School East

  Catch Me If You Can played to rave reviews at High School East this past weekend. On hand to photograph the Thursday, Feb. 29 show was HSE teacher and district photographer Allison Goodwin.

  Mar 04, 2024
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  HSN Teacher Reviews School's 'Our Town'

  From Erich Brunner

  Nov 21, 2023
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  Marching Mariners Named Tops in Region

  It's been a season of success for district bands, but High School North just upped the ante. The Marching Mariners were named Tournament of Bands Region 7 Group 3A champs over the weekend.

  Oct 23, 2023
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  South Voted Best Marching Band in Ocean County

  A WOBM poll has named High School South the best band in Ocean County, which serves as a title defense.

  Oct 12, 2023
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  Drumroll Please ... East, North Percussions Named Best

  Following both bands' wins in Manchester Sept. 23, High School North (right) and High School East's (left) drumlines won "Best Percussion" for Group 3A and 2A, respectively, at the Sept. 30 Tournament of Bands competition at Brick Memorial.

  Oct 12, 2023
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  Summer Instrumental Music Lessons Available

  Did you play an instrument this year? If you've completed at least one full year of music instrument with your band or orchestra teacher at school, you're eligible for our FREE Summer Instrument Lesson program. Scan one of the QR codes on the linked flyer to sign up for FREE lessons over the summer.

  May 31, 2023
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  North Dancers Perform at Teen Arts Fest, Selected for States

  March 31, 2023-- High School North's Dance Academy attended the Ocean County Teen Arts Festival March 21-22, where students performed individual choreography and attended a workshop.

  Apr 04, 2023
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  South Grad Becomes Grammy Winner

  Feb. 7, 2023-- During Sunday night’s Grammy Awards, the winner of Best Orchestral Performance went to the New York Youth Symphony for their debut album, “Works by Florence Price, Jessie Montgomery, Valerie Coleman.” Among the performers on that album is Julian Dippolito (left), High School South Class of 2018.

  Feb 07, 2023
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  All South Jersey Junior High Band Welcomes Several District Musicians

  This past weekend, auditions were held for the Region III All South Jersey Junior High Band. Intermediate East seventh grader Abigail Rubino and Intermediate North's Angela Tobin and Abigail Schenck were accepted to the Region III All South Jersey Junior High Band.

  Feb 03, 2023
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  IE Chorus Regales Chelsea Residents with Holiday Songs, Cheer

  Intermediate East's chorus spread cheer to residents of The Chelsea at Toms River, an assisted living community.

  Dec 16, 2022
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  South’s Harjes Accepted to Prestigious Honors Band

  High School South senior Jack Harjes has been accepted on clarinet to perform in the 2023 Music Educators Eastern Division Honors Band.

  Nov 29, 2022
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  South’s Moreira Jersey Surfs Through Country on Elite Drumming Tour

  High School South Drum Captain A.J. Moreira accepted a Rack 1 contract with Jersey Surf World Class Drum Corps. He attended training at Delaware State University in June, and then hit the road.

  Oct 19, 2022
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  Outdoor Concert a Success at Intermediate South

  Intermediate South held another successful outdoor concert May 25, on a beautiful evening with low humidity and a cool breeze.

  May 27, 2022
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  Potential Future Musicians Test Drive Instruments

  The district continued one of its coolest programs yesterday, allowing potential band and orchestra members to play around, literally.

  May 24, 2022
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  High School South Choir Finishes First in Hershey

  The HSS choir finished in first place at the Music in The Parks event held in Hershey, PA May 7. The choir performed Lovely—their first public performance of the piece—with hand chimes, as well as Amazing Grace. Congratulations, HSS choir! Follow the link to view their performance on YouTube.

  May 11, 2022
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  Dance Academy Rumbas to Manasquan for Latin-Inspired Lessons

  High School North's Dance Academy students attended a Latin lesson at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Manasquan on Monday, May 2.

  May 05, 2022
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  High School East's Indoor Color Guard Places Sixth

  The HSE Indoor Guard placed sixth in the SRAA division with a score of 74.58; their score went up by 7.38.

  Apr 04, 2022
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  High School South Band Leads Walk for Homeless

  The band was asked to lend its voices to the first ever Walk for the Homeless in support of creating full-year shelters in the county. HSS student musicians led a large group of activists down Hooper Avenue and to the county offices April 2.

  Apr 04, 2022
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  Teen Arts Fest Taps Dance Academy Senior to Represent OC

  Senior Julianna Bolish was selected to represent Ocean County at the State Teen Arts based on her piece, "Her."

  Mar 25, 2022
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  Two Students to Represent County in Traveling Art Exhibition

  Seniors Diana Ferullo and Diana Sacramento Rea had their artwork chosen to represent Ocean County in the 2022 N.J. State Teen Arts Traveling Art Exhibition.

  Mar 24, 2022
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  ‘Matilda’ Cast Receives Surprise Visit, Significant Scholarships

  The cast and crew of High School North’s Matilda were surprised to learn that Frenie Acoba, the original Lavender in the Broadway production of the show, was in the audience during their Saturday, Feb. 26 performance.

  Mar 01, 2022
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  HSN Freshman Maggie Eidel Honored for All-State Orchestra Nod

  High School North freshman Maggie Eidel was recognized with a certificate of achievement during the February Board of Education meeting for being named to the prestigious All-State Orchestra. While that is an impressive accomplishment, reaching that level of competition during freshman year is nothing less than extraordinary!

  Feb 17, 2022
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  Two Intermediate North Students Named to All Shore Orchestra

  Congratulations to Intermediate North seventh grader Caroline Yoon and eighth grader Sabrina Roselli for being accepted into the All Shore Intermediate Orchestra. The girls will perform 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at Wall Intermediate School and proudly represent their school alongside other students from Ocean, Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

  Feb 14, 2022
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  Visual Arts Academy Student Honored for Captivating Painting

  Diana Ferullo, a senior in the Visual Arts Academy at High School North, was awarded an honorable mention for her emotive painting "Caving In" from the 2022 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.

  Feb 10, 2022
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  All South Jersey Orchestra Welcomes Four Intermediate East Musicians

  Congratulations to Intermediate East eighth-grade orchestra students Kiran Kanuga (violin), Berra Buber (cello), Jason Batin (cello), and Michael Thomas (cello), who were recently accepted into the Region III All South Jersey Orchestra.

  Feb 10, 2022
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  All Shore Jazz Band Features HSS Drummer

  This past weekend, Feb. 5, the All Shore Jazz Band performed at Manalapan High School. Among them was High School South student A.J. Moreira.

  Feb 08, 2022
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  TRN Thespian Troupe Recognized With Multiple Awards During State Festival

  Over this past weekend, Toms River North's Thespian Troupe #7455 participated virtually in the NJ State Thespian Festival. Students came to school all weekend to have fun together while participating in the festival's activities.

  Jan 24, 2022
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  Harjes Named to All-State Symphonic Band

  High School South junior Jack Harjes successfully auditioned for the New Jersey All-State Symphonic Band, making him one of the top 15 high school clarinet players in the state.

  Jan 24, 2022
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  Theatre Students Experiencing Commercial Success

  From Papa John's to Hadestown, current and former HSN Theatre Academy students are making their mark.

  Jan 12, 2022
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  High School North Theatre Sharing Its Holiday Spirit

  High School North's theatre troupe has been busy spreading holiday cheer.

  Dec 17, 2021
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  Dance Academy Gets Improv Instruction From Drew Dollaz

  The team has been traveling to Ocean County College to meet with and receive instruction from Drew Dollaz, a Brooklyn-based street dancer specializing in rhythmic contortions.

  Dec 15, 2021
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  IE Chorus & Orchestra Spread Holiday Cheer

  Intermediate East Chorus & Orchestra students spread some holiday cheer to the residents of Complete Care Bey Lea. Students shared holiday cards, along with a recording of their recent Winter Concert.

  Dec 15, 2021
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  First Graders Enjoy Schoolhouse Rock at HSN

   visiting High School North to watch the school's talented actors perform Schoolhouse Rock.

  May 02, 2024
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  Four HSS Students Named 'All-South Jersey'

  High School South’s Chloe Seluchins (clarinet; band), Jack Harjes (clarinet; band and orchestra), Victoria Stendardo (trumpet; band), and Mary Antonowicz (cello; orchestra) were named to the All-South Jersey Regional Band or Orchestra.

  Dec 13, 2021
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  Intermediate South Grad to Perform in 'Annie Live!'

  Jadaya Bivins, who graduated from Intermediate South and who currently attends the OCVT Grunin Arts Academy, is set to perform in "Annie Live!" airing on NBC Thursday, Dec. 2.

  Nov 17, 2021
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  'Beyond the Boundaries' Video Features HSN Student

  Produced by Arts ED NJ, the 4:15 mark shows footage of Toms River and High School North theater student John Claude Yamboa.

  Oct 05, 2021
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  Intermediate South Student Set to Star in Broadway Show

  Intermediate South student Gabriel Amoroso is set to star in the Broadway show Caroline, or Change, which will play at Studio 54 starting in October.

  Sep 24, 2021
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  HSN Dance Team to Host Professional Artist

  Students, teacher will learn all about modern dance.

  Sep 10, 2021
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  Intermediate East Chorus Performs 'Sisi Ni Moja'

  June 6, 2021-- Watch the Intermediate Chorus present their 2021 virtual performance of "Sisi Ni Moja."

  Oct 06, 2021
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  IE Chorus Performs Virtually With Acclaimed Vocalist

  April 15, 2021 -- Dr. Melson's Intermediate East chorus students collaborated with acclaimed vocalist Chris Pinnella to create a virtual choir project featuring the song "I'm Still Standing."

  Oct 06, 2021

Photos

Little Shop of Horrors, High School East, March 29, 2023

Little Shop of Horrors, High School East, March 29, 2023

Little Shop of Horrors, High School East, March 29, 2023

High School East's 2023 Winter Concert; photo by Allison Goodwin

High School East's 2023 Winter Concert; photo by Allison Goodwin

High School East's 2023 Winter Concert; photo by Allison Goodwin

Board member Kathy Eagan visited East Dover to watch her granddaughter perform at the school's 2022 winter concert.

East Dover Elementary's fourth- and fifth-grade winter concert, 2022

The Intermediate North orchestra and band began their Music in Our Schools Month performance tour March 15. They performed for the fourth- and fifth-grade students of West Dover and Walnut Street elementary schools, and will be visiting Citta and North Dover elementary schools at the end of the month. 

The Intermediate North orchestra and band began their Music in Our Schools Month performance tour March 15. They performed for the fourth- and fifth-grade students of West Dover and Walnut Street elementary schools, and will be visiting Citta and North Dover elementary schools at the end of the month. 

Artist in residence Lisa Grimes provided professional development for High School North staff, who learned modern dance March 9.

Artist in residence Lisa Grimes provided professional development for High School North staff, who learned modern dance exercises March 9.

Modern dance artist Lisa Grimes works with High School North's Dance Academy students as part of the school's AIE residency grant program.

HSE's winter concert was a rousing success.

Intermediate East 8th grade band students Victoria Cutillo (trombone), Logan Lonergan (trombone), Noah Eichert (clarinet), and Nora Healy (clarinet) were accepted into the Region III All South Jersey Junior High Band. 

HSE Choir Winter Concert

HSE Choir Winter Concert

HSE Choir Winter Concert

HSE Choir Winter Concert

HSN Dance Academy visits NYC

HSN Dance Academy visits NYC

HSN Dance Academy visits NYC

HSN Dance Academy visits NYC