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Senior Portraits Signify Swan Song for Students (and Parents)

July 14, 2026- "I'm not sure I can handle this," said one mother holding back tears as she watched her child pose for senior portraits on the stage of the High School North auditorium, light bulbs flashing.

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New Work-Based Learning Opportunities Available

Attention Class of 2027: Opportunities on internships offered through the work-based learning program begin in September. Interested students should apply using their school email accounts by July 31. Check it out!

Jul 01, 2026

High School North Graduation 2026

All photos courtesy of Dana Oleksy.

Jun 18, 2026

Graduation Day 2026

Toms River Regional Schools congratulates its 2026 intermediate and high school graduates, and wishes them the best of luck in their ongoing education and future endeavors.

Jun 17, 2026

Senior Snapshots: Prom 2026

The good times were rolling for High School East students during their senior prom this past weekend, and they weren't the only ones enjoying the signature senior party of the year.

Jun 08, 2026

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World-Class Musicians Inspire Students Through Partnership with OCC

Ji in Yang and Audrey Abela perform for students at Intermediate East June 4.

Jun 08, 2026

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NJMEP Brings Future Makers and Creators Tour to HSN

June 4, 2026- Students at High School North had the opportunity to explore the exciting world of advanced manufacturing today as the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP) brought its Future Makers & Creators Tour to campus.

Jun 04, 2026

North-East Finale a Perfect End to Unified Season

June 4, 2026- The Unified Sports season hosted its finale yesterday, a kickball game at High School East featuring the home Raiders and High School North Mariners.

Jun 04, 2026

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Star Pupils Chat With Superintendent

June 3, 2026- The valedictorians from each high school were interviewed by Superintendent Mike Citta this morning at the TRSTV studios. During Citta's tenure, it's become an annual tradition, and in 2026 the top-of-the-class panel included High School East's Noah Eichert, High School North's Berra Buber, and High School South's Morgan McNabb.

Jun 03, 2026

Six Student-Athletes Recognized for Sportsmanship

June 1, 2026- Six Toms River Regional Schools student-athletes were honored this past weekend with the prestigious Shore Conference Jack Levy Sportsmanship Award.

Jun 01, 2026

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'Keep Growing, Keep Shining': WBL Program Celebrates Success

May 27, 2026

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Stockton Celebrates Graduating Mariners With Scholarships

May 27, 2026- Stockton University visited High School North today to celebrate the school's seniors who have committed to continue their education at the NJ college this fall.

May 27, 2026

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Beautiful Music Soundtracks Spring-to-Summer Transition

May 21, 2026

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New Student Reps Welcomed at May Board Meeting

May 21, 2026- The current board representatives for each high school introduced and welcomed their successors at yesterday's board meeting. From left to right: High School South’s incoming Emily Bell and outgoing Makayla Manzi; High School East’s incoming Tyler Kura and outgoing Makayla Milanak; and High School North’s incoming Lauren Kuhn and outgoing Alessia LoBello.

May 21, 2026

Club Founder Reels in Big Catch to Take Governor's Cup

May 19, 2026

Junior ROTC Excels at Joint Base Army Challenge

High School North's JROTC team points out to each other what their next move should be during this weekend's Raider Challenge.

May 18, 2026

Three TR High Schoolers Among County's Unsung Heroes

May 12, 2026- The annual Unsung Heroes event was held at RWJBarnabas Health Arena on Monday evening, May 11. An event founded by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office with hosting help and support from Toms River Regional Schools, it featured words from Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer and OCPO agent Michael Colwell, Superintendent Michael Citta (right), and OCASA President Dr.

May 13, 2026

Catalano and Kuhn Reach Century Mark

May 12, 2026- High School North girls lacrosse player Reagan Catalano earned her 100th career point while teammate Lauren Kuhn scored her 100th career goal during the Mariners' 20-10 win over Donovan Catholic yesterday.

May 12, 2026

Field Trip Fosters Hands-On Lessons in History, Engineering, Much More

May 12, 2026- A cohort of high school students visited InfoAge on Saturday, May 9, an experience that transcended lessons in science and technology and forged unforgettable moments.

May 12, 2026

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Multiple Milestones Reached in Mariners Lacrosse Win

May 7, 2026- The High School North boys lacrosse team notched a big 8-2 win over Lacey on the Mariners' home field yesterday, which moved the team to a .

May 07, 2026

South Throwers, North Runners Dominate at County Championships

May 6, 2026- High School South's Stephanie Fullen (top left) and Ellie O'Leary (bottom left) finished first and second, respectively, in shot put — recording the longest throws of the season, by the way — at yesterday's Ocean County Track and Field Championships.

May 06, 2026

Attendance Initiative Helps North Avoid Pitfalls

May 5, 2026- If attendance were a ship, these Mariners have certainly kept it steady. Back in January, Assistant Principal Chris Blessing—along with the school’s Attendance Committee and First Mates—announced that the Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow, Be All IN initiative (right) was hitting overdrive.

May 05, 2026

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Mariner Alumni Show Appreciation Through Food for Staff

May 4, 2026- It's Staff Appreciation Week, and at High School North today that meant meals provided by some local alumni.Hasham (Class of 2007) and Haziq (2010) Khan, owners of Royal Grill (right), and Anthony Pacitto (2008, above), owner of Pacidough's Pizza, generously donated lunch to Mariner staff, something graciously accepted by Principal Ed Keller and Assistant Principal Dave Fazzini.

May 04, 2026

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Annual Morgan's Message Game Played Between North and South

May 1, 2026- High School North girls lacrosse team hosted High School South yesterday for their annual Morgan’s Message game — a night dedicated to raising awareness and ending the stigma surrounding mental health.

May 01, 2026

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Liberty Division Title Goes to 2026 Lady Mariners

April 30, 2026- The 2026 High School North Lady Mariners softball team is 7-1 in Shore Conference- Liberty Division play which, even with a handful of regular season games left on the schedule, is good enough to have already clinched the division championship for the squad.

Apr 30, 2026

Raiders Overtake Mariners in OCT Quarterfinals

April 29, 2026- Liam Scallon (right) tossed six innings of two-run ball, and Jonathan Pallman struck out the side in the seventh to secure a 5-2 High School East win over High School North in the quarterfinal round of the Ocean County Tournament yesterday.

Apr 29, 2026

WBL Students Help 'Pop the Trunk'

Teacher Jamie Tesoro’s Work-Based Learning and Cooperative Education students had a great time this morning volunteering at the First Presbyterian Church’s weekly “Pop the Trunk” event. With 13 students from each of the three high schools, it was an incredible team effort to support the community and give back in a meaningful way.

Apr 24, 2026

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Third Annual Career Day at North Sparks Interest, Connections

Kimberly Clements, AVP nursing administrator at RWJ Barnabas Health Community Medical Center, talks to students about the range of opportunities offered in the field of nursing.

Apr 24, 2026

Bring Your Child to Work Day 2026

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Apr 23, 2026

State Grant to Increase District Capacity in AI

Students within the district's career pathways for finance (above), information technology (IT), and manufacturing are all smiles upon the news that a $25k NJDOE grant awarded to Toms River Regional Schools will boost their opportunities to integrate artificial intelligence into their studies.

Apr 21, 2026

NBA Prospect Repped by TRRS Alum Works Out at Arena

April 16, 2026- University of Connecticut center Tarris Reed, Jr. worked out at RWJBarnabas Health Arena this morning under the watchful eyes of several folks, including his agent Aaron Reilly, a Toms River Regional Schools and High School North alum.

Apr 16, 2026

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Photos: HSN Girls Lax Off to Strong Start

Apr 14, 2026

Grade Levels Combine to Perform 'Music in Our Schools'

Apr 02, 2026

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United Way Donates Teen Hygiene Bags to Schools

April 1, 2026- It's an under-appreciated and unfortunate reality, but not everyone has consistent or easy access to life's essentials, whether that be toothpaste, deodorant, or other personal hygiene items.

Apr 01, 2026

Destination Disney for Dance Team

Mar 25, 2026

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

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A Rockette Resource: Dancer Returns to Host Workshop

March 6, 2026- We became reacquainted with Athena Petrizzo in late 2024 thanks to a feature story highlighting her journey from High School North Mariner to Radio City Rockette.

Mar 06, 2026

NJTSA ChapterCon '26 Brings Out Best and Brightest

High School South Business Academy instructor Gary Azzolini judges a portion of the communications technology category at the district's NJTSA ChapterCon held Feb.

Mar 02, 2026

Nautical Stars Theatre Co Wedding Singer Debuts March 12

Nautical Stars Theatre Co.'s Wedding Singer Debuts March 12

With additional shows March 13 and 14 ... secure your tickets today!

Feb 25, 2026

F Division Title Goes to Mariners Wrestling

Congratulations to High School North's wrestling team on winning a share of the Shore Conference F-Division title, their first title since 2020. Way to go, Mariners!

Feb 25, 2026

SROs Do More Than Keep Us Safe

Photo by Allison Goodwin

Feb 13, 2026

In Photos: Mariners and Raiders Battle it Out on the Court

Feb. 12, 2026- High School North got the better of High School East when the two teams played at RWJBarnabas Health Arena Jan. 8. Yesterday, the teams renewed their rivalry on East's home court, and it was an action-packed game marked by magnificent performances — East's Brady Gillen scored 34 points — contested shots, and monster dunks, ultimately ending in a 12-point East win.

Feb 12, 2026

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District Well-Represented at Girls SC Wrestling Tourney

Jan. 20, 2025- Wrestlers from High School North and High School South (above) represented Toms River Regional Schools at the Shore Conference Girls Wrestling Tournament Jan.

Jan 20, 2026

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JROTC Battalion Drill Team Shines at Final Competition of Season

Jan 12, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 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

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

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

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

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