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  • Jake Spinelli Shane Hughes and John Schmitt High School South

    Ten Medal at FBLA State Leadership Conference
    March 14, 2025- March 10 through 12, 48 district high schoolers—led by advisors (left) Janine Hatton (High School East), Robert Gold (South), and Jamie Tesoro (North)—attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, the largest ever, made up of more than 4,000 students.
    4 days ago
  • Dana Olesky photo from Jim Patten 1

    Olesky Recognized as Teacher Who Rocks at HSN Event
    March 10, 2025- At its Battle of the Classes assembly March 7, High School North shared some exciting news.Music teacher Jon Grill announced that Dana Oleksy has been named a 2025 Teacher Who Rocks.
    Mar 10, 2025
  • Taryn Ritacco Schwatz Ocean County Prosecutors Offcie

    Grammy Winners, Grads Highlight HSN Career Day
    March 7, 2025- High School North hosted its second annual Career Day March 6, an exciting event that provided students with valuable insights into a variety of career paths.
    Mar 07, 2025
  • North Relay Team Caps Incredible Season With MofC Win

    North Relay Team Caps Incredible Season With MofC Win
    High School North's 4X400 relay team of Mordecai Ford, Camryn Thomas, Taysaun Wilson, and Mamadi Diawara won gold at the NJSIAA Indoor Track Meet of Champions yesterday. It was the team's second straight MofC title, and caps a year that included Shore Conference and Group 4 state titles. Congrats. boys!
    Mar 03, 2025
  • Leigha and family Rare Disease Day photo 1

    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
  • High School North boys track champs photo 1

    Run of Dominance Continues for HSN Track, Group 4 Champs
    Feb. 26, 2025- Yeah, this tracks (1). On the heels (2) of their dramatic Shore Conference Championship win, the High School North boys indoor track team's literal run (3) of dominance has continued, as they laced up (4) the NJSIAA Group 4 state title over the weekend.
    Feb 26, 2025
  • Lena Salvaggione Cara Sarluca and Sophia Bloom

    District Athletes Honored at 'Women in Sports Day'
    Female student-athletes from the across the district were invited to participate in the 3rd annual Shore Conference Women in Sports Day, hosted at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls.
    Feb 18, 2025
  • High School North runners at Millrose

    Another Strong Showing for North Track Stars
    From left to right: Mordecai Ford, Mamadi Diawara, Camryn Thomas, and Taysaun Wilson
    Feb 10, 2025
  • Intermediate North science fair photo 1

    Family A-Fair: North Helps North in Name of Science
    Feb. 6, 2025-- High School North Principal Ed Keller joined his authentic science research (ASR) students (above) last week for a visit down the road to Intermediate North, where they judged the school's annual Science Fair.
    Feb 06, 2025
  • Increased Attendance a Blessing at North

    Increased Attendance a ‘Blessing’ at North
    Assistant Principal Chris Blessing has become a master motivator when it comes to showing up. Here, Blessing stands with teacher Allison Greenhouse and Safety Officer Lou Santora to celebrate the latest Mariner to turn things around and earn perfect attendance—in this case for January—and reap the rewards. Congratulations to this perfect attendee and to Blessing and the HSN leadership team for creating a culture of showing up to learn!
    Jan 31, 2025
  • High School North track Shore Conference champs

    Photo Finish: North Boys Take Shore Conference Crown
    Jan. 31, 2025- It doesn't get much closer than that.High School North's indoor boys track team defeated powerhouse CBA at the Shore Conference Championships by mere percentage points-- 93-92.
    Jan 31, 2025
  • Kindness is cool at High School North

    Mariner Medallions Mark Kindness at High School North
    This year, we're highlighting what our schools are doing toward our three primary district goals: attendance, kindness, and academic achievement. Today, it's the High School North Mariners.
    Jan 31, 2025
  • May Hanlon and Reilly Brazier were crowned Group 4 High Jump relay champions

    Group 4 High Jump Relay Champs Are Mariners
    Jan. 24, 2025- High School South might have bragging rights in the pole vault and shot put, but who can jump higher than these Mariners, huh?Riley Brazier (above left) and May Hanlon (right) were crowned high-jump champions at the NJSIAA Group 4 Relays.
    Jan 24, 2025
  • Eighth-Grade Parents Night Jan 30 flyer

    Eighth-Grade Parents Night Jan. 30
    Incoming Mariner ninth-graders and their families can learn about everything High School North-related in the Maria Ressa Auditorium 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. See flyer for additional details.
    Jan 24, 2025
  • Nick Salzano collides with goalie for goal

    Win Against Tough Southern Team Moves TR Hockey to 14-0
    A collision ensues following Nick Salzano's goal against Southern at Winding River Skating Center Jan. 16. The senior forward scored twice in the second period, leading his team to a 4-1 win and a 14-0 start to the season.
    Jan 17, 2025
  • Challenge Day January 14 photo 6

    Self-Esteem, Community-Building the Themes of Challenge Day
    Jan. 15, 2025-- A few years ago, Challenge Day started as something of a pilot program, hosted at one building first, then several schools but on different days.
    Jan 15, 2025
  • Sophia Bloom at Rutgers game Jan 9

    Sophia Bloom Reps HSN at Rutgers Game
    At the Rutgers women's basketball game Jan. 9, the NJSIAA recognized high school seniors in honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Sophia Bloom, a cross country athlete, was the proud representative of High School North. Way to go, Sophia!
    Jan 15, 2025
  • Rishil Patel and astronauts from space

    Far Out! Astronauts Respond to TR Students From Space
    A question from Intermediate East's Lucas Lowery was the first one selected and broadcast to the ISS during today's "Ask An Astronaut" event.
    Jan 14, 2025
  • financial aid presentation Jim Patten photo 2

    Schools Get Schooled on New Facets of Student Financial Aid
    Jan. 10, 2025- Who says media center-based presentations from the state can't be fun (right)? The NJHESAA's (New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) André Maglione and Sharon Austin (left) visited High School North yesterday, and leadership teams from every high school were in attendance to hear updates to the system and process of student financial aid services.
    Jan 10, 2025
  • Nick Salzano view from above photo by Allison

    TR Hockey Moves Up in Rankings, Skates Past RBR
    Senior forward Nick Salzano had control of the ice, his stick, and the third period, scoring twice in the frame to put the game away. Photo by Allison Goodwin.
    Jan 09, 2025
  • Toms River Hockey photo from NJ dot com

    Undefeated TR Hockey Takes Holiday Tourney Title
    Jan. 2, 2025- From its first game together as one district team-- an 8-1 win-- Toms River hockey has not slowed down.The squad is currently 10-0, and coming off of a victory at the Winding River Holiday Tournament, beating Ocean Township-Shore-Monmouth in the final, 5-1.
    Jan 02, 2025
  • 1144 Holiday Concert December 19 photo 9

    Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Band Make Holidays Bright
    Dec. 19, 2024-- Every year, the most anticipated holiday event of the season for those who work in the district's business offices at 1144 Hooper Avenue is when high school musicians visit to perform holiday songs.
    Dec 19, 2024
  • Karly McGowan at High School East photo 1

    Alumni Series Features North Grad Working for Disney
    Dec. 16, 2024-- Raiders on the Rise is an alumni lecture series hosted in the Joseph P. Monte Lecture Hall at High School East. Today's presentation was extra special in that students in the Toms River Schools TV (TRSTV) broadcast journalism program were able to hear from one of their own.
    Dec 16, 2024
  • Three high school holiday symphony from TRHSO photo 1

    Three-High-School Holiday Symphony From TRHSO
    Dec. 13, 2024-- Inside the Maria Ressa Auditorium on the campus of High School North, the Toms River High School Orchestra (TRHSO) played a symphonic medley of holiday-themed music for an adoring crowd yesterday evening.
    Dec 13, 2024
  • Athena Petrizzo Radio City Rockette photo 1

    From Toms River to Radio City: Aspiring Dancer Making Moves
    Dec. 12, 2024-- A lifelong Toms River resident, one could say Athena Petrizzo rocketed through the school system, graduating from Joseph A. Citta Elementary School, then Intermediate North and, finally, High School North.
    Dec 12, 2024
  • Robotics Clearview competition photo 1

    Robotics Improvements in Clear View at Clearview HS Competition
    Dec. 9, 2024-- Robotics teams from High School East (Raiders Short Circuits), High School North (Iron Mariners), and Intermediate North (Cyber Fins) competed in the First Tech Competition at Clearview High School in Mullica Hills, NJ Dec.
    Dec 09, 2024
  • TR Hockey beats Brick December 2024 photo 2

    Great Eight: First Game Together a Scoring Frenzy for TR Hockey
    Dec. 6, 2024-- Toms River high school hockey is now a district-wide affair, and it's off to a heck of a start.In 2017, the hockey teams of High School East and High School South formed a co-op.
    Dec 06, 2024
  • STEAM Academy open house December 4 photo 1

    Open Houses Introduce Career Academies to Students, Families
    Dec. 9, 2024-- Career Academy open houses took place throughout last week, beginning with the Arts Academy at High School North Tuesday evening, and wrapping up with the Business Academy at High School South Dec.
    Dec 05, 2024
  • Photo by Luke Sags Photography threepeat

    Mariners Complete Three-Peat, Take State Title With 27-Point Win
    Dec. 1, 2024-- High School North football completed a historic three-peat Nov. 29, winning the Group 5 state title for a third consecutive year. The achievement represents "one of the greatest eras in the history of Shore Conference football," according to the Asbury Park Press.
    Dec 01, 2024
  • Battle of the Bay flag football photo by Allison 1

    Flag Football Finale is Flourish of Fun
    Nov 27, 2024
  • Luke Saglembeni Mariners photo 1

    Mariners to Make Third Straight Trip to Group 5 Final
    Nov. 26, 2024-- Following the team's sectional victory over Rancocas Valley, High School North went out and defeated Washington Township 27-10 Nov.
    Nov 26, 2024
  • Gabrielle Rizzo Gabriela Kostova and Joanne Chen

    FBLA Leaders Nationally Recognized
    High School North FBLA Chapter Officers (left to right) Gabrielle Rizzo, Gabriela Kostova, and Joanne Chen achieved national recognition for their leadership. Congratulations, ladies!
    Nov 26, 2024
  • Wall Game Precursor to Rematch With East

    Wall Game Precursor to Rematch With East
    Unified Sports continued this week at the Field of Dreams when the Mariners took on Wall in a game of flag football. The game served as a precursor to next week’s season-ending matchup against in-district rival High School East. Another Battle of Bay Avenue is in store, this time with flag football bragging rights at stake. So stay tuned.
    Nov 22, 2024
  • Nasir Jackson interception return for TD

    Mariners Are Sectional Champs, Advance to Group 5 Semis
    Nov. 18, 2024-- Nasir Jackson (left) returned two interceptions for touchdowns, and High School North overcame a 20-7 halftime deficit to beat Rancocas Valley 42-27 and win their third straight NJSIAA Group 5 sectional title.
    Nov 19, 2024
  • Jazmin Garista and friends Perry Initiative photo

    Science Star, Scholars Signal STEM Success
    Nov. 14, 2024-- It's been a flurry of STEM success for one High School South sophomore and a dynamic duo from High School North.Let's start with Jazmin Garista, the HSS authentic science research (ASR) student who, Nov.
    Nov 14, 2024
  • Twelfth Night play High School North photo 2

    Famed Shakespeare Play Set to Premiere at North Nov. 14
    Nov. 13, 2024-- High School North's Nautical Stars Theatre Company will perform the William Shakespeare play Twelfth Night Nov. 14, 15, and 16 at the Maria Ressa Auditorium, with each show beginning 7 p.
    Nov 13, 2024
  • High School North field hockey team photo

    Coaches Cup Goes to North Field Hockey
    Nov. 5, 2024-- High School North's field hockey team won its first-ever Coaches Cup Tournament Nov. 2, defeating Middletown North in an overtime thriller, 2-1.
    Nov 05, 2024
  • North robotics competes in Holmdel photo 1

    North Robotics Teams Compete in Holmdel
    Intermediate North's robotics team, the Cyberfins, includes-- from left to right-- Kavya Patel, Zoey Grey Jacinto, Krisha Goswami, Gabe Surace, and Noah Lessig.
    Nov 04, 2024
  • Yianni Papanikolas State Record Luke photo 1

    Papanikolas Sets State Mark During North Playoff Win
    Nov 04, 2024
  • Forum photo 1 for JROTC cadets Oct 25

    Forum Promotes Leadership for JROTC Cadets
    Oct. 30, 2024-- Cadets from the district's JROTC Academy participated in a Joint Service Leadership Forum Oct. 25. The purpose of the leadership forum was for different services-- Navy and Air Force-- to interact with each other, with Air Force active-duty course instructors leading the way.
    Oct 30, 2024
  • Tetzlaff and team celebrate Jillian 100

    Tetzlaff Reaches Century Mark
    Oct. 29, 2024-- Congratulations to High School North's Jillian Tetzlaff, who reached 100 field hockey points, and at an opportune time-- her team's win over Brick in the quarterfinals of the Shore Conference Coaches Cup Tournament Oct.
    Oct 29, 2024
  • Jaelyne Matthews photo by Luke Sags 1

    Jaelyne Matthews Named Navy All-American
    Oct 28, 2024
  • High School East safe trick or treat Oct 2024

    Let the Halloween Fun Begin!
    Oct. 25, 2024-- It's officially spooky season, and fun, family-friendly events throughout the district and community are well underway. From pumpkin picking at Walnut Street (center), to a Safe Trick-or-Treat evening at High School East (above, photo by Allison Goodwin), to a Trunk-or-Treat at High School North (right), to a Halloween-themed night at the Early Learning Center, there's been something for everyone.
    Oct 25, 2024
  • High School East field day tug of war

    Freshmen Step Up to Challenge, Take Center Stage
    Oct. 24, 2024-- At High School North this week, there was Freshmen Challenge Day (top right), and at High School East (above), it was Freshmen Field Day.
    Oct 24, 2024
  • High School South students on stairway NBA main photo

    Hispanic Heritage Students Showcase Talents at NBA Headquarters
    Oct. 22, 2024-- On Oct. 10, the Hispanic Heritage Clubs of all three high schools embarked on their biggest journey yet: two simultaneous dance performances at the NBA headquarters in Secaucus and Manhattan.
    Oct 22, 2024
  • HSN girls cross country team wins OC title

    XC Girls Are OC Champs
    Congratulations to the girls cross country team for winning the Ocean County championship ... way to go, girls!
    Oct 17, 2024
  • Superintendent Message October 16 2024 photo 1

    Unity, Truth Mark Superintendent's Message to Community
    Oct. 17, 2024-- At last night's public Toms River School Board meeting, during the Superintendent's Comments portion, Michael Citta delivered an impassioned speech, addressing recent falsities being shared about the district, stressing unity and togetherness, and urging school families and the community to remain educated about the issues and to seek the truth about the realities facing Toms River Regional Schools.
    Oct 17, 2024
  • Mariners Toms River North Class of 1984

    Calling the Class of 1984: Reunion Set For Nov. 30
    At the Sawmill in Seaside, a 40-year reunion is scheduled for the Mariners Class of '84. See the linked flyer for details and RSVP contact info.
    Oct 04, 2024
  • welcome back High School North

    Welcome, Class of 2028!
    Freshmen orientations were hosted at all three district high schools this week. Meaning just like that, the 2024-2025 school year is upon us. And good news: the early vibes of the new year are already fantastic, judging by the photos.
    Aug 22, 2024
  • Asbury Park Press photo by Tanya Breen

    APP Previews Upcoming Season for HSN Football
    Story by Steven Falk, photos by Tanya Breen
    Aug 21, 2024
  • Mordecai Ford at Penn Relays by Peter Ackerman

    APP: Epic Triple for HSN Boys Track, Mordecai Ford at Penn Relays
    "The Toms River North boys track team qualified for three finals at the Penn Relays. That's virtually unheard of. Mordecai Ford ran on all three quartets. That's the stuff of legend." Story by Jerry Carino, photos by Peter Ackerman
    Apr 29, 2024
  • youre invited compass academy drugs 101 parent forum

    COMPASS Academy: Drugs 101 Parent Forum May 1
    Join NJ4S COMPASS and the Ocean County Health Department, at an interactive parent/caregiver presentation titled: What to Look For. See linked flyer for details.
    Mar 20, 2024
  • Ryan Sabino and Jesse Mateos

    North's FBLA Chapter Featured in 'Tomorrow's Business Leader'
    High School North's FBLA chapter was recognized for its community service in page 8 of Tomorrow's Business Leader, including a photo of Ryan Sabino (left) and Jesse Mateos (right).
    Dec 18, 2023
  • Ocean County Coach of the Year Joe Mahon Boys Soccer

    Joe Mahon Named Ocean County Coach of the Year
    "With a 15-4 record and securing a Class A South title and a visit to the South Jersey Group IV final round, Coach Mahon led a dominant Mariners team to be named the Ocean County Boys Soccer Coach of the Year," wrote Shore Sports Network in an Instagram post announcing the news. Congrats, Coach!
    Dec 01, 2023
  • FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Wednesday November 29

    Financial Aid Night is Wednesday
    To be held in the High School EAST student center, see attached flyer for details.
    Nov 27, 2023
  • DART Coalition Meets Mariner Mentors

    DART Coalition Meets Mariner Mentors
    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.
    Nov 16, 2023
  • High School North football after winning Group 5

    Mariners Win Second Straight Sectional Title
    High School North defeated Washington Township 49-14 Nov. 10, winning the Central Jersey Group 5 title for the second consecutive year. Story by Asbury Park Press.
    Nov 13, 2023
  • High School North boys soccer

    North Falls to Washington Township
    After an outstanding year, the 15-4 High School North boys soccer team lost a hard-fought battle to Washington Township in the SJ Group IV Sectional championship game Nov. 4.
    Nov 07, 2023
  • award for teaching excellence Christine Girtain

    Christine Girtain Receives Award for Teaching Excellence
    She is one of only 43 educators from across the United States to win the prestigious award from the NEA Foundation.
    Oct 10, 2023
  • High School North drummers win first

    Mariners Win Best Percussion in Brick
    Following the band’s win in Manchester Sept. 23, High School North’s percussion section won Best Percussion at its competition at Brick Memorial Sept. 30. Congratulations!
    Oct 02, 2023
  • high school north mariners class of 1983

    High School North Class of '83 Reunion Sept. 30
    Celebrating 40 years, see flyer for more details.
    Sep 15, 2023
  • HSN Bring Your Child to Work day

    Bring Your Child to Work Day!
    Yesterday, schools across the district, including High School North, celebrated Bring Your Child to Work Day. We love working alongside our colleagues and their families, and it proved to be, yet again, one of our favorite days of the year!
    Apr 28, 2023