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  High School Orchestras Put on a Show

  Dec. 11, 2025- The Toms River Regional Orchestra — a cohort of talented musicians from all three high schools, led by orchestra director Katherine Roselli (below) — held its Winter Symphony Concert last night in the Maria Ressa Auditorium at High School North.

  4 days ago
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  AviNation American Dream Tour Stops at High School North

  Dec. 3, 2025- The AviNation American Dream Tour brings aviation and aerospace professionals and industry leaders right to students in order to educate and network.

  Dec 03, 2025
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  WBL Students Pop the Trunk for Those in Need

  Nov 21, 2025
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  Student Ornament Displayed at Drumthwacket

  Nov. 10, 2025- In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026, the Office of First Lady Tammy Murphy, the Drumthwacket Foundation, and RevolutionNJ invited schools across the state to send holiday ornaments to be displayed at Drumthwacket during the holidays.

  Nov 10, 2025
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  Two Hundred for Tetzlaff

  Nov. 5, 2025- It seems like just yesterday that Jill Tetzlaff reached 100 career points, but it was actually one year ago. In that time, the High School North field hockey star decided to add another 100 to her ledger.

  Nov 05, 2025
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  North Boys Soccer Win Coaches Cup

  Nov. 5, 2025- Congratulations are in order for High School North's boys soccer team. The Mariners won the 2025 Shore Conference Coaches Cup Tournament Oct.

  Nov 05, 2025
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  Ground Game, Special Teams Lead Mariners to State Semifinal

  Nov. 3, 2025- The three-time defending Group 5 state sectional champions are back in the NJSIAA semifinal round. It might not have been the route they planned, but the High School North Mariners will gladly take it.

  Nov 03, 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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  Packed House for East-North Unified Flag Football Game

  Crowds were out in full force for yesterday's game. Photo by Allison Goodwin.

  Oct 24, 2025
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  Tesoro Named NJCEA Coordinator of the Year

  Oct. 20, 2025- At the New Jersey Cooperative Education Association (NJCEA) meeting at Pennco Tech in Blackwood, NJ Oct. 16, High School North teacher and work-based learning coordinator Jamie Tesoro was recognized as the 2025 NJCEA Coordinator of the Year.

  Oct 20, 2025
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  Heavy Hearts: Toms River North Honors Late Coach with Emotional Senior Night Victory

  From Shore Sports Insider, a beautiful story honoring the memory of Michael Veracierta

  Oct 14, 2025
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  NorthSTAR Students Install Planter Beds at Field of Dreams

  Brian Ainley, lead teacher of the CTE NorthSTAR program at High School North, gives his students the logistical rundown of how things are going to work at the Field of Dreams complex in the early morning of Oct.

  Oct 01, 2025
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  OCYSC Grants Fund Closets at All High Schools

  It's laundry time at High School North, as a student utilizes the school's new washer and dryer to wash clothes for the Captain's Closet.

  Sep 30, 2025
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  OCL Hosts Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration

  Sep 29, 2025
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  All Three TR Bands Claim First Place at Brick Competition

  Sept. 22, 2025- "We are TR" indeed!The marching bands of all three district high schools— East, North, and South— came away victorious at the Brick Township High School Tournament of Bands Sept.

  Sep 22, 2025
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  First All-Frosh Crew Calls District Soccer Game

  Sept. 17, 2025- Last night, TRSTV covered the boys soccer game between High School North and St. John Vianney. It was a well-played game, with the Mariners unfortunately dropping a close one, 2-1.

  Sep 17, 2025
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  Alumni Update: Mariners Making Waves

  Sept. 17, 2025- High School North has had its fare share of star athletes in recent years, and for anyone who might be wondering how some of them are handling the challenges and increased level of competition at the post-secondary level, we have some answers.

  Sep 17, 2025
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  Two Mariners Named Players of the Week

  Sep 12, 2025
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  North to Host Screening of Powerful Science Doc Sept. 24

  Sept. 12, 2025- The Science Communication Lab will be utilizing the Maria Ressa Auditorium at High School North in partnership with the Jersey Shore STEM Ecosystem to host an important and impactful event.

  Sep 12, 2025
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  Flags Lowered in Remembrance of 9/11 on 24-Year Anniversary

  Sept. 11, 2025- Flags throughout Toms River Regional Schools are at half mast today, Sept. 11, 2025, on the 24-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks that killed almost 3,000 Americans in 2001.

  Sep 11, 2025
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  Tanner, Mariners Defeat Raiders in Week Two Matchup

  Sept. 8, 2025- He proved tough to bring down, as High School North's Wesley Tanner (no. 2, above) had a fumble recovery on the opening kickoff and also hauled in a 70-yard touchdown as his Mariners defeated High School East, 40-0, during the Game of the Week featuring the district rivals.

  Sep 08, 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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  Sports Illustrated Shines Spotlight on Cam Thomas

  Aug. 11, 2025- Former High School North track star Camryn Thomas, who graduated in June and will soon continue his remarkable track and field career at Rider University, is featured in the August edition of Sports Illustrated.

  Aug 11, 2025
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  TR Students Lead NJ Team to International Space Design Win

  New Jersey members of Vulture Company included, from left to right: (back row) Luke Quartey, Cormac Butler, Logan Lonergan, Cameron Brennan, Josh Girtain, Finley Torrens, Zach Wistreich, (front row) Dr.

  Aug 11, 2025
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  USTFCCCA High School Coach of the Year is Michael Barrett

  His new, personal award is probably physically smaller than the state championship board he's holding above, but Michael Barrett will need to find some space on the mantle regardless.

  Jul 28, 2025
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  Grant-Funded Security Project Near Completion

  Jul 14, 2025
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  TR Grad Plays Big Role in Latest Disney Flick

  Karly and Stitch

  Jun 30, 2025
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  High School North Graduation 2025

  All photos courtesy of High School North's James Patten.

  Jun 18, 2025
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  Graduation Day 2025

  Toms River Regional Schools congratulates its 2025 intermediate and high school graduates, and wishes them the best of luck in their ongoing education and future endeavors.

  Jun 16, 2025
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  Cording Ceremony Celebrates 35 Enlistees to Military

  Jun 12, 2025
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  TR Athletes, Coaches Fill Year-End Track Honors by APP

  June 11, 2025- Following the girls All-Shore Track & Field announcements, it was the boys' turn.In the least surprising news of the track season, all four of High School North's all-world 4x400 relay team of Mamadi Diawara, Taysaun Wilson, Camryn Thomas, and Mordecai Ford made first-team honors from the Asbury Park Press.

  Jun 11, 2025
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  Three Standouts Named First-Team All-Shore Girls Track & Field

  June 10, 2025- Three district track and field standouts have been named to the Asbury Park Press's All-Shore Track and Field first team for 2025.High School North's Riley Brazier and May Hanlon, along with High School South's Julia Santos, earned the honors.

  Jun 10, 2025
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  Golden Grand Finale for North Track Stars

  From left to right, High School North's Jael Hester, Camryn Thomas, Taysaun Wilson, and Mamadi Diawara won the 4X400Photo by Jerry Carino of Asbury Park Press.

  Jun 06, 2025
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  Bailey Terrett Wins Prestigious Award for Personal Essay

  Bailey Terrett has reason to smile. Her personal essay, "5 Minutes," has been nationally recognized.

  Jun 05, 2025
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  Two to Tango: HSN Dancers Attend State Teen Arts Fest

  June 5, 2025- High School North Dance Academy sophomores Madi Mastriano and Jayda Niedzielski advanced to the State Teen Arts Festival with their choreography for contemporary dance.

  Jun 05, 2025
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  Superintendent Citta Interviews 2025 Valedictorians

  June 3, 2025- The Valedictorian Show is the annual feature from TRSTV in which Superintendent Mike Citta sits down with the year's valedictorians from each high school.

  Jun 03, 2025
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  North Theatre Nabs Two BergenPAC Awards

  June 3, 2025- Yesterday it was reported that the High School North Nautical Stars Theatre Company was up for 12 BergenPAC High School Musical Awards from their performance of Crazy For You.

  Jun 03, 2025
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  North Track Caps Undefeated Season With State Title

  Jun 02, 2025
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  Nautical Stars Up For a Dozen Awards

  June 2, 2025- High School North's Nautical Stars Theatre Company's spring production of Crazy for You has been nominated for 12 BergenPAC High School Musical Awards: Best Sound Design (Zack Bliss), Best Hair & Makeup Design (Joelle Mascaro), Best Costume Design (Frankie Confalone), Best Orchestra (George Powers), Best Ensemble (cast), Best Ensemble Member (Christopher Gioxaris), Best Choreography (Dr.

  Jun 02, 2025
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  Asbury Park Press: Monster jump leads Toms River North to Shore Conference Title

  “Jael Hester knew he had a monster long jump in him. He just didn’t know quite how to bring it about.” Story and photos by Jerry Carino

  May 28, 2025
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  Track & field: Toms River North breaks national record

  "The dream season for Toms River North’s boys track team now has a crown jewel achievement: a national record." From the Asbury Park Press and Jerry Carino

  May 23, 2025
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  North TSA Competes at TCNJ

  HSN’s TSA Chapter showcased their talent and creativity at the NJTSA Conference at TCNJ May 3. Students competed in Digital Video Production, Transportation Modeling, Board Game Design, Promotional Design, and Photographic Technology events, and had a great time exploring spectator Events. Advisors Dana Oleksy and Jamie Tesoro expressed pride in the way students represented North and the effort and hard work they put into their projects throughout the school year.

  May 05, 2025
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  Arbor Day Tradition Continues

  Student Michael Roberts provided the music and patriotism, Principal Ed Keller and APs Chris Blessing, Chris Madigan, and Matt Malagiere provided the shovels, and everyone pitched in to make Arbor Day 2025 at High School North one worth remembering.

  May 05, 2025
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  HSN Class of '27 Gift Auction April 8

  Support the Class of 2027 and score amazing prizes at our upcoming Gift Auction! Bid on a fantastic selection of items, enjoy a fun-filled evening, and help us raise funds for an unforgettable senior year. Don’t miss your chance to win big while supporting a great cause! The auction is 6:30 p.m. April 8 at HSN. Get your tickets now by emailing mpenna@trschools.com or jhuey@trschools.com. Bring your friends and family for a night of excitement!

  Apr 02, 2025
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  APP Previews Upcoming Season for HSN Football

  Story by Steven Falk, photos by Tanya Breen

  Aug 21, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Financial Aid Night is Wednesday

  To be held in the High School EAST student center, see attached flyer for details.

  Nov 27, 2023
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  High School North Class of '83 Reunion Sept. 30

  Celebrating 40 years, see flyer for more details.

  Sep 15, 2023
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  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

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