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  • turkey time for student volunteers photo 1

    Turkey Time for Student Volunteers
    Nov 22, 2024
  • ML Families Gather, Give Thanks

    ML Families Gather, Give Thanks
    Nov. 19, 2024 -- Multilingual (ML) students and their families from Pine Beach Elementary, South Toms River Elementary, Washington Street Elementary, and Intermediate South gathered for a night of fun STEAM activities.
    Nov 19, 2024
  • Intermediate South helicopter visit photo 2

    Letter of Thanks Prompts Helicopter Visit
    Nov. 11, 2024-- In a year of kindness at Intermediate South and throughout the district, it's nevertheless amazing what one small act can do.Take Emily Foti, for example.
    Nov 12, 2024
  • main office secretaries Lori Mueller and Angela Abrams and Langan

    'Boo Grams' Raise Funds for BPD
    The Character and Kindness Club sold ¨Boo Grams¨ to raise money for the Beachwood Police Department. Today, main office secretaries Lori Mueller and Angela Abrams presented SRO Langan a check for $150. The school expresses its thanks to club advisors Mrs. Pero, Mrs. Mayne, and Mrs. S. Peto, as well the Seminole Character students for their support and, of course, kindness!
    Oct 31, 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
  • 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
  • caught in the act at Intermediate South

    Caught in the Act of Kindness
    Congratulations to the latest cohort of Seminoles caught in the act of practicing kindness and respect!
    Oct 15, 2024
  • roundtable photo 1

    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
  • respect messages at Intermediate South

    Messages of Respect and Kindness
    Seventh-grade language arts teacher Katie Jimenez took her classes out to create messages of respect at the entrance to the building. Quotes, phrases, and drawings so inspiring that even the sun had to highlight them.
    Oct 09, 2024
  • Intermediate South two decades photo 1

    Intermediate South Celebrates Two Decades
    Oct. 7, 2024-- Intermediate South, established in 2005, celebrated its 20-year anniversary Oct. 5, and the event was a resounding success."This just goes to show that the South community is supportive, strong, and successful," said Intermediate South Assistant Principal Casey Daniel.
    Oct 07, 2024
  • character award winner Ariel at Int South

    Seminoles 'Caught in Act' of Meeting Goals
    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 Intermediate South Seminoles.
    Sep 30, 2024
  • COMPASS presentation and participation

    COMPASS Encourages Seminoles to ‘Be the Change’
    Representatives from COMPASS (Creating Ocean Monmouth Prevention And Supports for Students) visited Intermediate South Sept. 16 to present "Be The Change - Putting An End to School Violence and Bullying,” which used social and emotional learning to teach students how to prevent, react, and reduce violence and bullying in school. Sixth-grade students were clearly eager to participate, and learned the importance of being an upstander, not a bystander.
    Sep 17, 2024
  • Toms River Regional Schools

    Back to School 2024-2025
    Sep 05, 2024
  • Intermediate South scavenger hunt photo 1

    Scavenger Hunt Pairs Teacher Vets With New Seminole Staff
    Sept. 4, 2024-- Following yesterday's PD Day kickoff at RWJBarnabas Health Arena, staff returned to their schools. And Intermediate South staff really had a chance to explore their building.
    Sep 04, 2024
  • back to school assembly photo 1

    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
  • Intermediate North 2024 orientation photo 2

    New Middle Schoolers Finding Their Way Around
    Aug. 29, 2024-- Incoming sixth graders and new students at Intermediate East weren't the only ones having fun exploring their new schools this week. New Dolphins and Seminoles at Intermediate North and South, respectively, had their chance this week to learn the hallways, meet their future classmates and teachers (and their families, right), and yes-- get some new school swag (above).
    Aug 29, 2024
  • Kindness at High School East

    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
  • Class of 2027 orientation flyer

    New Student Orientation Aug. 27
    Seminole families and new Seminoles: Welcome to Toms River Intermediate South, Home of the Seminoles. We hope you are having a wonderful summer. We are excited to start another year, our 20th year, and want to ensure a smooth transition to middle school for our students and their families. We will be hosting a new student orientation this summer on Tuesday, August 27th at 10am. We will also be sending out a 6th-grade newsletter later in the summer with important information. We encourage all our families to attend the orientation. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Seminole Tribe. Sincerely, Principal Paul T. Gluck, Assistant Principal Casey L. Daniel, Assistant Principal Charles Evers, and Supervisor Dr. Kelly Kirk
    Jul 22, 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
  • spotlight intermediate south teacher 1

    Spotlight Rests on Intermediate South Teacher
    July 18, 2024-- Intermediate South teacher Angela Ashkenis was featured in Toms River Patch as part of an educational spotlight series.Ashkenis-- above left and right center with her students-- a special education teacher at the school, was nominated by colleague Deb Sheran, above right.
    Jul 18, 2024
  • toms river intermediate south 20 year celebration

    Seminoles Celebrate 20 Years
    Sept. 28, see flyer for details.
    Jul 17, 2024
  • Intermediate South graduation 2024 photo 1

    Intermediate South Graduation 2024
    All photos courtesy of Intermediate South's Riki Stone.
    Jun 12, 2024
  • Toms River Regional Schools

    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
  • Mr Smith Club Day at Intermediate South photo 1

    Mr. Smith’s Club Day a Huge Success at Int. South
    May 28, 2024-- May 24 was a picture-perfect day for Intermediate South’s 10th annual Club Day, dubbed Mr. Smith’s Club Day after Supervisor Matthew Smith.
    May 28, 2024
  • transition night intermediate south photo 2

    Transition to High School Made Easier for Spanish-Speaking Families
    May 10, 2024-- Yesterday evening, Intermediate South welcomed High School South's Spanish Heritage Club for the school's first-ever eighth-grade transition night specifically for Spanish-speaking families.
    May 10, 2024
  • Seminoles appreciation for teachers photo 3

    Seminoles Show Their Appreciation
    May 8, 2024-- Intermediate South's students, families, and PTO came together to show their love for teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week. Handheld, branded, insulated cooler bags were provided to all Seminole teachers, along with water and snacks.
    May 08, 2024
  • Unidos Intermediate South photo 1

    UNIDOs Brings El Dia de Los Ninos to Beachwood
    May 1, 2024-- Intermediate South’s Spanish Heritage Club, UNIDOs, visited Beachwood Elementary students for El Dia de Los Ninos, a day set aside in Mexican culture to celebrate children.
    May 01, 2024
  • Burger 25 Project Aware recognition

    Burger 25 Recognizes Project Aware Participants
    May 1, 2024-- Last week, sixth-grade students throughout the district took part in Project Aware, a program in conjunction with the Toms River Police Department and the Toms River Police Foundation that focuses on preventing substance abuse.
    May 01, 2024
  • Intermediate South classes battle photo 1

    Battle of the Classes Rallies Seminoles for Testing Week
    April 29, 2024-- Intermediate South held a Battle of the Classes pep rally on Friday, April 26 to kick off testing and "get students pumped to do their best," according to Assistant Principal Casey Daniel.
    Apr 29, 2024
  • Project Aware middle schools photo 1

    Project Aware Impacts District Middle Schoolers
    April 26, 2024-- This week, all three district intermediate schools welcomed Project AWARE, a compelling, dramatic presentation aimed at informing and educating sixth graders about the real life dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
    Apr 26, 2024
  • Cara and crew at ABS administrative workshop April 24

    Anti-Bullying Workshop Gives Resources to District Leaders, Specialists
    April 25, 2024-- Yesterday in the High School North media center, district leaders and school anti-bullying specialists participated in an ABS administrative workshop.
    Apr 25, 2024
  • Intermediate South twin day for autism awareness

    Twin Day and Autism Awareness
    In honor of autism awareness during April, which is Autism Acceptance Month, staff at Intermediate South are twinning today ... and grinning for the camera.
    Apr 23, 2024
  • Soheily and Kuhlsen at the DVSF awards

    Science Fair Season Concludes With Strong Showing at DVSF
    April 9, 2024-- The annual trilogy of science fair success goes school > Stockton > DVSF. After district students competed in the first and second legs, the standouts advanced to the Delaware Valley Science Fair (DVSF) held April 2 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
    Apr 09, 2024
  • decades day Intermediate South staff

    Decades Day at Intermediate South
    Staff today truly embraced Decades Day during Spirit Week!
    Mar 27, 2024
  • crazy socks Intermediate South staff

    Crazy Socks to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
    Today Intermediate South staff celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with crazy socks and shirts to match.
    Mar 21, 2024
  • ChapterCon at High School East photo 1

    ChapterCon Highlights Skills of District's NJTSA Members
    March 21, 2024-- March 18 marked the first-ever district-wide New Jersey Technology Student Association (NJTSA) Chapter Conference hosted by High School East.
    Mar 21, 2024
  • TOY and ESPOY photo for 2024

    Year's Best Teachers, Service Professionals Recognized
    March 21, 2024-- At the March 20, 2024 Toms River School Board meeting, the district's Teachers and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were recognized and honored with commemorative plaques.
    Mar 21, 2024
  • Mike Citta speaks

    Town Hall Meetings Underway to Discuss Regionalization, Referendum
    March 19, 2024-- Since the district was granted state approval to host a referendum to welcome Seaside Heights into its regional district-- the public vote is April 16-- Superintendent Michael Citta (above) announced a series of Town Hall meetings to educate the public, which began yesterday evening at High School North.
    Mar 19, 2024
  • Intermediate South team and representatives

    Photo Gallery: 2024 Jersey Shore Science Fair
    March 18, 2024-- Students from throughout the district attended and competed at the 2024 Jersey Shore Science Fair March 16 at Stockton University. It was a strong showing all around as usual; all of Intermediate South's competitors, for example, placed, which delighted (above, top row, left) science fair coordinator Jessica Kurtz, High School East STEAM Academy senior competitor Jack Chen (top row, right), and the Seminole science stars.
    Mar 18, 2024
  • Brandon Emmert Public Works

    New Public Works Member Announced
    Brandon Emmert was made an honorary Public Works member by T.J. Wrocklage, supervisor in the Public Works Department (left), and Beachwood Councilman Thomas Prince. Way to go, Brandon!
    Mar 13, 2024
  • TRRS compass

    District Receives Approval to Host Referendum on Seaside Heights
    March 8, 2024-- Toms River Regional Schools has received approval from the New Jersey Department of Education to move forward with a referendum to add Seaside Heights into its district.
    Mar 08, 2024
  • Superintendent Citta screenshot interview

    Budget, Potential Seaside Merger Discussed By Sup. Citta on TRSTV
    March 4, 2024-- Superintendent Michael Citta visited the TRSTV studios Friday, March 1 to discuss several important issues that have made news inside and outside the district.
    Mar 04, 2024
  • Toms River Regional Schools

    Teachers Spend PD Day Developing Skills
    Feb. 16, 2024-- Students received a head start on President's Day weekend today with an off-day, while district teachers and staff members took part in an abbreviated (8 a.
    Feb 16, 2024
  • Joseph A Citta School school resource officer

    SROs Celebrated on National Day of Appreciation
    Feb. 16, 2024-- Yesterday, like last year and years prior, schools took time to honor their SROs on National School Resource Appreciation Day. Whether it was Officer Ciro (left) at Joseph A.
    Feb 16, 2024
  • Transition fair photo 1

    Transition Fair Connects Families With Resources
    Feb. 12, 2024-- The district's Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) and the Special Services Department hosted Transition Fair 2024 on Feb.
    Feb 12, 2024
  • Christian Gabby Emily for Int South

    'Attendance Matters' Recognitions Announced
    Congratulations to Christian, Gabby, and Emily on their strong attendance!
    Feb 05, 2024
  • attendance matters in Toms River

    Perfect Attendees Honored
    Congratulations to Sophina, Arthur, and AJ!
    Jan 26, 2024
  • Lily Kamryn Myla perfect attendance

    Congratulations to (More of) December's Perfect Attendees
    Way to go, Lily, Kamryn, and Myla!
    Jan 12, 2024
  • Intermediate South attendance winners

    Fischer's Homeroom Earns December Attendance Win, Pizza
    Congratulations to Mr. Fischer’s homeroom for winning the December attendance competition. The students had a 98-percent rate for the month, and were generously awarded pizza donated by Papa John’s. Mrs. Worth’s homeroom was in second place, followed by Ms. Balan’s class in third. Congrats to our winners!
    Jan 05, 2024
  • Brianna Intermediate South

    Attendance Accolades Continue
    Congratulations to Brianna Beasley for winning the PTO attendance award for the month of December. Brianna-- pictured here with Mrs. Weed and Mrs. Amador-- has perfect attendance so far this year, and won a $25 Amazon gift card. Way to go, Brianna!
    Jan 05, 2024
  • Mason Jacob Jake perfect attendance

    Congratulations to December's Perfect Attendees
    Let's hear it for Mason, Jacob, and Jake ... way to go, guys!
    Dec 22, 2023
  • More than 100 Gifts Collected for Kids in Need

    More Than 100 Gifts Collected for Kids in Need
    Led by Lori Mueller, Intermediate South staff collected more than 100 gifts through the school’s giving tree, which will be distributed to children through the Salvation Army. Way to go, team!
    Dec 15, 2023
  • attendance matters in Toms River

    Congratulations to our November Attendance Winners
    Carsen Pizzi, Remi Gregory, and Max Mulqueen
    Dec 12, 2023
  • Cherri Worth homerun in C105

    Worth's Homeroom Worthy of Pizza Thanks to Attendance Win
    Congratulations are in order for Cherri Worth's homeroom in C105, whose students won the November attendance contest by showing up at a 96-percent clip. One reward was Papa John's pizza. Joshua Power's homeroom earned second at 95.4 percent, and Mrs. Brenner's homeroom was third with 95.1 percent. Great job!
    Dec 12, 2023
  • Alexander and Blume at Int South

    Students E-Meet Judy Blume, Kwame Alexander
    Seventh graders students had quite an experience today, as they interacted with famous authors Kwame Alexander and Judy Blume, who spoke with students virtually on the topic of creating compelling characters. Alexander and Blume also hosted a character craft lesson and a live Q & A. “It was so cool!” said language arts teacher Katie Jimenez. "I feel so grateful to have administrators that support opportunities like this for our students to help them grow as readers and writers.”
    Dec 06, 2023
  • Harry Staples and Carl Atkins

    Coats, Hoodies Delivered to Students Courtesy of United Way
    Dec. 4, 2023-- The United Way of Monmouth and Ocean Counties' (UWMOC) annual Warmest Wishes Coat Drive has benefitted Toms River students for several years now.
    Dec 04, 2023
  • Intermediate South attendance September

    Cycle 624 Named September Attendance Winners
    Congratulations to Mrs. Brenner's homeroom on winning the attendance competition for the month of September! Cycle 624 had a 99-percent attendance rate for the month, and Papa John's in Toms River donated eight pizzas for the class to enjoy during lunch today. Great job!
    Oct 06, 2023
  • toms river intermediate school south graduation

    Stream Intermediate South's 2023 Graduation
    Jun 15, 2023