Intermediate East

Intermediate East runs away with track honors

Intermediate East Runs Away With 2024-2025 Track Honors

May 20, 2025- At the Ocean County Middle School Tournament of Champions held May 19 at Southern Regional High School, the boys and girls teams from Intermediate East repeated as track champions.

3 days ago

Student Shows Appreciation With Bracelets

To celebrate the end of Teachers Appreciation Week, one of our awesome sixth-grade students, John Linkel, made bracelets for our staff. Thank you, John, for making today a special one!

May 09, 2025

Fourth Annual Toms River Relays Feature 'Amazing Performances'

May 09, 2025

John Linkel and his Aunt Mary Easter basket

Easter Act of Kindness Heading Into Break

Rocket-ready student John Linkel and his Aunt Mary created an amazing Easter basket, which they gave to Intermediate East staff today. "Thank you for your support and keeping us rocket ready!" said a grateful Jimmy Cleveland.

Apr 17, 2025

Winter Coat Drive Springs Forth With Rockin' Results

April 15, 2025- Every winter, Shirely Boney's Intermediate East homeroom coordinates a coat and hat drive to help those in need. This season they collected 20 huge bags filled with hoodies, gloves, hats, and coats, and donated them to the school's Rock the Closet as well as Seeds of Service in Brick, which provides relief for those in need.

Apr 15, 2025

DVSF Means W For Several Science Stars

Apr 08, 2025

Excellence in Photos

Apr 04, 2025

Spring Play Season a Sensation for Fans

Photo by Allison Goodwin

Mar 31, 2025

Lights, Camera, Auction to Take Place June 5

March 26, 2025- The district is partnering with Fair Funding For Students (FFFS) NJ to host a large-scale gift auction June 5 at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.

Mar 26, 2025

District Honors Year's Best at Board Meeting

March 20, 2025-- At the March 19, 2025 Toms River School Board meeting, the district's Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were recognized and honored with commemorative plaques.

Mar 20, 2025

Rishil Patel wins first place in mathematics

Successful Saturday at Science Fair

March 17, 2025- The 50th Annual Jersey Shore Science Fair took place Saturday, March 15 at Stockton University, and Toms River Regional Schools students represented well yet again, including some blue-ribbon winners.

Mar 17, 2025

Three Talented Rocket Musicians Perform

Congratulations to eighth-graders Adam Kassenoff (left) and Evan Goodwin (center), and seventh-grader Nick Rose (right) for their successful performances in the All South Jersey Region III Jr. High Band concert March 9 at Fernwood Middle School. These three talented musicians performed with students from 65 other middle schools from across southern NJ. We are extremely proud of you, boys!

Mar 10, 2025

Read Across America Week ... in Photos

March 3, 2025- Read Across America Day was, technically, yesterday. But when you're a school district, you have to work a day that celebrates reading into the calendar.

Mar 03, 2025

Anthem Kickstarts Lady Raiders' First-Round Win

Feb. 28, 2025- High School East's girls basketball team hosted a first-round game in the South Jersey Group 3 NJSIAA tourney Feb. 26, the home game being the spoils of a fabulous season.

Feb 28, 2025

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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

Community Partner Boosts Attendance Goals

A big shout-out goes out to TJ and the team at the Silverton Dunkin, which has generously been donating donuts to the Rocket-Ready attendance initiative! After all, it's a lot easier to show up when there's a chance to enjoy some delicious donuts. Thank you, Dunkin!

Feb 05, 2025

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Griefhab Art Exhibit an Outlet for Int. East Students

Jan. 28, 2025- It's not students' first foray into exploring grief, but kids from Intermediate East dug into their feelings again, and bravely submitted artwork bearing their soul to the Griefhab Foundation in order to lift others’ spirits and improve collective mental health.

Jan 28, 2025

IE band students with principals Region III

Three Students Rocket Ready for Region III

Eighth-grader Adam Kassenoff (tenor sax), seventh-grader Nick Rose (timpani) and eighth-grader Evan Goodwin have been accepted through audition into the Region III All South Jersey Band! These talented musicians will participate in a concert in Egg Harbor Township Mar. 9 with other accepted student musicians from all different schools in the South Jersey area. Congratulations, guys!

Jan 27, 2025

Science Fair Winners Announced

The annual science fair showcased student experiments, which were judged for scientific rigor and originality. The winners were Talia Salamone (1st); Liam Marshall, Joey Polhemus, and Reanne Artezuela (2nd, tie); and Adam Kassenoff (3rd), who all received medals and a chance to participate in the regional science fair at Stockton University in March. Congratulations to all!

Jan 27, 2025

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

Feline Friendliness a Way to Give Back

Jan. 7, 2025- Matteo Figueroa Kirn and Emily Buhowski, dedicated members of the Paws Club at Intermediate East, with the support of club advisor Michelle Le Fevre, volunteered their time Sunday night at the Brick PetSmart, where SAVE Rescue Shelter has numerous cats available for adoption.

Jan 07, 2025

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Students Bring Cards, Music to Mira Vie

Dec 18, 2024

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Photo Gallery: Intermediate East 2024 Winter Concert

Dec. 12, 2024-- Parents, siblings, grandparents, administrators, teachers, TRSTV, and yes-- even Santa Claus himself (right)-- couldn't resist the holiday siren sounds of the 2024 Intermediate East Winter Concert last night.

Dec 12, 2024

Third Time a Jam for Jingle Fun Run

Dec. 10, 2024- Intermediate East hosted its 3rd Annual Jingle Jam Fun Run Dec. 7, and it was a blast. Sponsored by the Toms River Education Association (TREA), this festive event brought together staff, families, friends, students, and the whole community for a morning of fun, food, and frosty air.

Dec 10, 2024

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Kindness Culture Has Students Rocket Ready for Holiday Season

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 Rocket-Ready students of Intermediate East.

Dec 09, 2024

Intermediate East turkey Thanksgiving donations

Rocket Ready to Give Back During the Holidays

Students gathered turkeys and all the trimmings-- boxed mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, drinks, and more-- to donate to families in need this Thanksgiving. Not that's a Kindness Campaign!

Nov 25, 2024

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Sea Cadet, Student Speaks at Intermediate East

Nov. 1, 2024-- Aiden Alioto might be "Rocket Ready," but his heart is at sea.The eighth grader gave presentations yesterday and today to Intermediate East sixth graders about what it means to serve as a U.

Nov 01, 2024

kindness starts with you Intermediate East

Kind Game of Scrabble

Eighth-grade teachers collaborated on a Halloween costume this year with the #KindnessCampaign in mind. Students were shown a picture of scrambled letters and asked to guess what they might spell. Teachers then dressed as those letters to reveal the answer ...

Oct 30, 2024

High School East photo by Allison Goodwin

Photo Gallery: Halloween 2024

Oct. 30, 2024-- Not to brag, but Toms River sort of owns Halloween. Its signature parade is nationally known, and its costumes and creativity are always top notch.

Oct 30, 2024

Intermediate East teachers at board meeting

Rocket Ready to Unite

Intermediate East staff was well represented at the Oct. 16 school board meeting, which preached unity and togetherness. The school's rocket-ready educators showed up and showed out in support of the district.

Oct 18, 2024

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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

Rocket-Ready Student Embodies Kindess

"Kindness is a ripple that starts with a single act and grows into something powerful." Student Dante Ellis-- pictured here putting the "I" in KIND and with teacher Chuck Simon-- is a "wonderful kid and has come a long way," according to Assistant Principal James Cleveland. Dante was celebrated for his kindness and progress, and for "being the reason someone smiles today." Way to go, Dante!

Oct 15, 2024

Watch: Students Join Superintendent for Roundtable Discussion

Oct. 11, 2024-- At the Toms River Schools TV (TRSTV) studio on the campus of High School East, Superintendent Michael Citta was joined by three special guests for a roundtable discussion Oct.

Oct 11, 2024

Schools Come Through With Vest-A-Cop Donations

District schools continued their support of the annual Vest-A-Cop campaign in 2024, and raised funds to support vests for officers serving the Toms River, Beachwood, South Toms River, and Pine Beach police departments.

Oct 04, 2024

Nancy Jubert Named OCCEA's Educational Support Professional of the Year

Intermediate East paraprofessional Nancy Jubert has won the Ocean County Council Education Association's ESP (Educational Support Professional) of the Year award. Ms. Jubert is senior building rep, serves on many school committees, and this is her second time winning this honor. Congratulations, Nancy!

Sep 20, 2024

Fall Instrument Test Drive Seeks to Make Music Matches

Sep 10, 2024

Back to School 2024-2025

Sep 05, 2024

School Year Begins With Talk of Making Connections

Sept. 3, 2024-- As it did last year, the 2024-2025 school year began with an all-staff assembly at RWJBarnabas Health Arena.It was a picture-perfect morning as buses arrived from schools with their staff members-- everyone from teachers to nurses to custodial staff and more.

Sep 03, 2024

Kindness Campaign, Community Connections to Drive '24-'25

Signs of kindness will be omnipresent at every school and throughout the greater Toms River community this year.

Aug 29, 2024

In Their Rockets Era: Incoming Sixth Graders Visit Int. East

Aug. 27, 2024-- New student orientations continued this week, and today, incoming sixth graders and new students visited their new stomping grounds at Intermediate East.

Aug 27, 2024

District Continues to Generate Improvements at Several Schools

Aug. 20, 2024-- Several years ago, the district received nearly $870,000 as part of the Securing Our Children's Future funding opportunity. The targeted project through the grant was to install new and much-needed generators at Intermediate East, High School East, and High School North.

Aug 20, 2024

Mike Citta speaks at admin retreat July 18

Community Rallies Behind District as Budget Battle Goes to Court

"I want to commend you on the strength that you just showed," said Assemblyman Paul Kanitra at the July 3 special board meeting in response to the district and board's announcement of a lawsuit against the state of NJ.

Jul 18, 2024

TR Represented in FLA for TSA

July 9, 2024-- From June 26 to 30, Dante Kanterezhi-Gatto, Noah Eichert, and Alexandra Kanterezhi-Gatto represented Toms River at the National TSA Conference in Orlando, Florida.

Jul 09, 2024

Intermediate East Graduation 2024

Jun 12, 2024

Graduation Day 2024

Toms River Regional Schools congratulates its 2024 intermediate and high school graduates, and wishes them the best of luck in their ongoing education and future endeavors.

Jun 11, 2024

IE Chorus Joins Thousands of Other Voices in Newark

Jun 07, 2024

Rocket Retreat Room Officially Open for Business, Leisure

May 31, 2024-- In April of last year, Intermediate East won a $10k grant from Sustainable Jersey for Schools to create the Rocket Retreat Room, a space reserved for students to achieve optimal mental health by allowing them to connect with mentors to make better decisions, unwind, play, reset, and grow.

May 31, 2024

Abby Rubino Earns 1st Chair Euphonium

Congratulations to Abby Rubino for making 1st Chair Euphonium in the All-South Jersey Region III Junior High Band! 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. “We are very proud of Abby for achieving this amazing accomplishment!” said Band Director Jill Milkovitz-Lovinfosse.

Jan 29, 2024

Donna Speaker Gets AAEOM Nod

Congratulations to secretary Donna Speaker on being named Administrative Assistant Employee of the Month for December!

Jan 03, 2024

PJs, Books Gathered for Children in Need

Angela Germano's sixth-grade classes led a pajama drive which garnered 125 pairs of pajamas and $100 worth of books for children across Ocean and Monmouth counties. The Pajama Program provides new pajamas and storybooks, sleep health education, and caring connections for children facing economic hardships, housing insecurity, and family instability.

Dec 20, 2023

Isabella Izzy Cutillo of Intermediate East

Izzy on Strings for All-South Orchestra

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 band director Jill Milkovitz-Lovinfosse.

Dec 19, 2023

Free Cardiac and Concussion Screenings Aug. 19 at Intermediate East

Hosted by the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes, see flyer for details.

Aug 14, 2023

Intermediate East's Dominic Innarella Sparks TikTok Trend

The rising seventh grader's "Where's My Dad?" promotional video for "Finding Nemo" has spawned countless relatable memes. So much so that The Today Show wrote a feature story.

Aug 08, 2023

'Stop the Drama' Performed for Incoming Students

Intermediate East drama students presented "Stop the Drama" to incoming sixth graders last week. Students wrote and directed their own situational theater pieces based on their experiences with bullying. This group taught the incoming students about conflict resolution strategies, as well as what it means to be ROCKET READY!

Jun 09, 2023

IE Teams Perform Well at Ocean County Math League

Alexandra Eckert won first place for 6th grade; Michael Kuhlsen won fourth place for 7th grade; the Intermediate East 6th-grade team placed second in the county; and the 7th-grade team third at the Ocean County Math League. Congratulations!

Jun 09, 2023

Christy Downs Named Employee of the Month

Congratulations to English Language Arts Supervisor Christy Downs—pictured here with Intermediate East Assistant Principal James Cleveland—on winning the district’s secondary-level Employee of the Month award! A well-deserved honor for a great educator, administrator, and leader.

Jun 07, 2023

Four District Schools Receive PBSIS Recognition

Four district schools-- Joseph A. Citta, Silver Bay, and South Toms River elementary schools, as well as Intermediate East-- have achieved Implementation Fidelity for the 2022-2023, a mark of distinction associated with New Jersey's PBSIS (positive behavior support in schools).

May 31, 2023

Bring Your Child to Work Day!

Schools across the district, including Intermediate East, are celebrating Bring Your Child to Work Day today. We love working alongside our colleagues and their families!

Apr 27, 2023

IE Students Place at DVSF

Congratulations to Intermediate East seventh graders Alexandra Kanterezhi-Gatto and Owen Soheily for their respective third-place and honorable mention finishes at the Delaware Valley Science Fair earlier this month.

Apr 24, 2023