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  Rocket Baseball Extends Divisional Winning Streak to Six Years

  May 13, 2026- Stop us if you've heard this one before: Intermediate East's baseball team is Red Division champions.Well, it's true. Again. That makes six consecutive years that the Rocket baseball squad has won its division, an extraordinary accomplishment in a competitive field of teams.

  4 days ago
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  Happy School Lunch Hero Day!

  Happy National Food Service Worker— a.k.a. School Lunch Hero— Day to our Rocket-Ready team here at Intermediate East and ALL of our cafeteria teams throughout the district. You keep our students nourished and play an integral role in our educational mission … thank you!

  May 01, 2026
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  Spreading Easter Happiness

  Rocket-ready student John Linkel- who Principal James Cleveland describes as a "phenomenal kid"- helped spread Easter happiness today by making chocolate candies for school staff. Thank you, John, and may everyone enjoy their spring break!

  Apr 02, 2026
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  Paras Honored on Their Special Day

  April 1, 2026- At Intermediate East, the school's paraprofessionals were treated to breakfast — bagels, coffee, donuts, snacks, the works. At High School East, Certificates of Appreciation were distributed to Raider paras .

  Apr 01, 2026
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  Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

  Today, Paraprofessional Appreciate Day, we hosted our beloved and dispensable paras to breakfast, a small token of our gratitude for everything they do each and every day. Thank you, paras!

  Apr 01, 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
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  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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  Angela Germano Featured on Arts Ed NJ's IG

  Language arts teacher Angela Germano was featured in Arts Ed NJ's campaign to promote arts integration. The statewide collective highlighted her work at Int. East on its Instagram feed with a vibrant reel narrated by Germano herself. Check it out!

  Mar 18, 2026
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  Confident Dialogue by Angelo

  Angelo Scalzullo proudly represented Intermediate East in the 8th Grade Dialogue, demonstrating confidence, leadership, and thoughtful communication throughout the event. "We are incredibly proud of the way he represented our school community," said Principal James Cleveland. "Way to go, Angelo!"

  Mar 18, 2026
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  Science at Stockton: A Story in Slideshows

  Dozens of district secondary science students competed at the 51st annual Jersey Shore Science Fair at Stockton University this past Saturday, March 14. From botany to physics and everything in between, Toms River Regional Schools was well represented, and as these slideshows can attest, many ribbons were awarded. Congratulations to our JSSF stars!

  Mar 16, 2026
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  Leigha Remains Focus of Rare Disease Day

  March 5, 2026- Rare Disease Day is the last day in February, but since Feb. 28 fell on a Saturday in 2026, schools here in the district have opted to recognize the day today, March 5.

  Mar 05, 2026
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  Back-to-Back Red Division Titles for Rocket Wrestling

  Mar 01, 2026
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  Strikes, Smiles, and Strong Mentorship at Playdrome Lanes

  Who says mentorship can't be silly?

  Feb 27, 2026
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  Middle School Plays Anything But Mid, Getting RAVE Reviews

  Feb. 27, 2026- Superintendent Michael Citta returned to the offices at 1144 Hooper Avenue yesterday following a morning performance of Legally Blonde Jr.

  Feb 27, 2026
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  All-Star Nods for Four Rockets

  Congratulations to eighth graders Stephen Nichol, Myles Mitchell, Lily Gambarony, and Tessa D’Ambrosio on earning All-Star honors for their 2025-2026 basketball campaigns, which led both the boys and girls teams to undefeated seasons. Way to go!

  Feb 04, 2026
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  Third Straight Division Title for Int. East Girls B-ball

  Feb. 3, 2025- Congratulations go out to Intermediate East's girls A basketball team on winning the school's third straight (!) OCIAL Red Division championship!

  Feb 03, 2026
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  Int. East Boys Basketball Completes Undefeated Season

  Feb. 3, 2025- When we last checked in on the Intermediate East boys basketball team, they were on the cusp of a special season, having just won the St.

  Feb 03, 2026
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  Titans Take Home Title for TR

  Feb. 3, 2025- The eighth-grade boys Titans basketball team beat Spring Lake by a healthy 20 points this past Saturday, securing the Mid Monmouth Championship, a first for a Toms River team in the league.

  Feb 03, 2026
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  Rose Drums Way to Second Straight First Chair

  Feb. 2, 2026- It's close to Valentine's Day, which is, traditionally, roses' time to shine.It's also Nick Rose's time to shine, since it's that time of the year when young student musicians are recognized for their talents.

  Feb 02, 2026
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  School Counseling Week All About Amplifying Student Success

  Feb. 2, 2026- This week, Feb. 2 through 6 is National School Counseling Week as recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Its purpose?

  Feb 02, 2026
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  Science Fair Yields Winners at Int. East

  Feb. 2, 2026- The following students were named winners at Intermediate East's 2026 Science Fair, and will advance to the regional fair at Stockton University in March:Talia Salomone, 1st placeMollea Glover and Alexis Banka, 2nd placeLucas Lowery and Joseph Cutter, 3rd placeElliana Madjeski and Nora O'Donnell, honorable mention"Congratulations to everyone that competed in the Annual Intermediate East Science Fair last Thursday," said science teacher and fair organizer Kelly Natkie.

  Feb 02, 2026
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  A Wicked Good Time: School Singalong a Global Affair

  Jan. 28, 2025- Students from Intermediate East's chorus recently joined willing singers from West Dover and Washington Street elementary schools and more than 300,000 singers from 30 countries in the Young Voices Global Wicked Singalong.

  Jan 28, 2026
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  Tournament Win Has Rockets on Cusp of Special Season

  Jan 18, 2026
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  Dom Innarella Returns to Intermediate East for Performance

  Dec. 22, 2025- "We love you, Dom!" was shouted from the seats as students were still filing into the Intermediate East auditorium this morning.The "Dom" in question was former Rocket and current burgeoning star — singer, actor, social media stalwart — Dom Innarella.

  Dec 22, 2025
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  Songs in Conversation Project Yields Beautiful Music at Int. East

  Dec 19, 2025
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  Board Recognition for Rocket Writer

  Suri Sinanan won third place in the 2025 Veterans Day Essay Contest, and at the December 2025 board meeting, she was introduced by Supervisor Christy Downs (far left) and congratulated by board members Lisa Contessa and Kathy Eagan. Way to go, Suri!

  Dec 19, 2025
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  Gaming Gift a Heartwarming Story at Intermediate East

  Dec. 18, 2025- Intermediate East student Andrei Legaspi Zepeda has been described as a "breath of fresh air" by Principal James Cleveland. Confined to a wheelchair, the young man brings warmth and positivity everywhere he goes, and is a proud and popular Intermediate East Rocket.

  Dec 18, 2025
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  Pizza With Santa a Slice of Goodwill From Former Rockets

  Dec 18, 2025
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  Rockets Recognize 2025-2026 TOY and ESPOY

  Intermediate East would like to congratulate our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Angela Germano and our Educational Services Professional of the Year Nicole Ragusa! Pictured from left to right are Assistant Superintendent Pat Thomas, Assistant Principal Joseph Schafer, Supervisor Christy Downs, ESOY Nicole Ragusa, TOY Angela Germano, Assistant Principal Angela Palumbo, and Principal James Cleveland.

  Dec 09, 2025
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  Schools Say Thank You to Veterans

  November 11, 2025 -- On Veterans Day, the Cedar Grove PTO sponsored a breakfast for some special heroes. After breakfast, veterans were celebrated by the cheering "Proud Patriots" lining the hallways.

  Nov 11, 2025
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  Dig the New Sign?

  Nov 02, 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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  Rockets, Returning Raiders Rock Out

  Oct. 14, 2025- During High School East's comeback win over Lacey on Friday, the Marching Raiders welcomed alumni as well as future musicians from Intermediate East.

  Oct 14, 2025
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  Rockets Set to Become Raiders Take Field

  Photos by Allison Goodwin

  Oct 09, 2025
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  Back to School at Intermediate East and Throughout Disrict

  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.

  Sep 07, 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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  Grant-Funded Security Project Near Completion

  Jul 14, 2025
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  Unprecedented Year of Sports Success at Int. East

  July 1, 2025- The baseball team has won 50 straight games and counting. We can start there.But they're not the only ones who were streaking toward sports success this past year at Intermediate East.

  Jul 01, 2025
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  Intermediate East Graduation 2025

  All photos courtesy of Allison Goodwin.

  Jun 17, 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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  OCIAL Softball All-Star Game Features Plenty of District Talent

  Jun 06, 2025
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  Rocket Baseball Celebrates 50-Game Win Streak

  June 5, 2025- Intermediate East baseball is approaching Joe DiMaggio levels of success and consistency. The team is on a remarkable 50-game winning streak, beginning in 2021 and spanning through the current 2025 season.

  Jun 05, 2025
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  Chorus Joins World’s Largest Children’s Choir

  The Intermediate East Chorus made history last night, performing at the American Young Voices Concert as part of a 5,000-strong ensemble—the largest children’s choir in the world—at the Prudential Center in Newark. A highlight was a show-stopping performance by Chris Pinnella of “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” which perfectly captured the joy and momentum of the entire event. Our talented young singers proudly represented TR on a world-class stage, participating in an experience that celebrated the power of music and community.

  Jun 04, 2025
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  Guest Speaker Has Rockets Ready to Talk Careers

  Chris Filiciello visited the home of the Rockets today to speak with seventh and eighth graders about career readiness. Students were highly engaged and educated by his presentation, and Mr. Filiciello clearly sparked an interest in the students' desire to chart their path forward and make connections for their futures.

  Jun 03, 2025
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  'Stop the Drama' Teaches Kindness to Incoming Students

  June 2, 2025- For the first time, fifth graders from East Dover, Hooper Avenue, Silver Bay, and Cedar Grove elementary schools came together as the newest class of future sixth graders at Intermediate East— and let’s just say, they’re officially Rocket Ready.

  Jun 02, 2025
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  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.

  May 20, 2025
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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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  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
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  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
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  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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  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
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  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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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Donna Speaker Gets AAEOM Nod

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

  Jan 03, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  '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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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

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