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  • Seminoles Hear Moving Testimony by Holocaust Survivor

    The following is courtesy of Intermediate South teacher Bonnie Dusza from an event that took place March 27, 2025. This event was also recorded by the crew at TRSTV, and their coverage can be found here.
  • Bill Fischer Sr. Field Now a Mainstay at Int. South

    April 2, 2025- Yesterday, Intermediate South Principal Paul Gluck welcomed current and former students and staff, parents, central administration including Superintendent Michael Citta, Toms River Board of Education members and—of course—the Fischer family for a very special occasion: the official dedication of Bill Fischer Sr.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Seeing Green

    Charlene and Kyle Burkard are ready for St. Patrick's Day, and helping to spread the spirit throughout Intermediate South. How lucky are we?
  • 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.
  • Seminoles Celebrate Pi Day

    For Pi Day—March 14, or, more accurately 3.14—teacher Joanne Link had her orchestra students compose the “Pi Song” by taking the first numbers of pi, lining them up with a scale, and then playing the song. “The students brought in circular treats—some very delicious and homemade!” said Link.
  • Kindness Chain Connects Seminoles

    Teachers Amy Ross and Diana Ferreira used their homeroom to spread kindness with the kindness chain incentive. Way to go!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Seminole Strings Holiday Tour 2024 a Success

    The Seminole Strings embarked on their holiday tour at the Carriage House recently, celebrating the season with AtlantiCare Health System. A collage of music led to a collage of photos.
  • Many Donations Underneath Angel Giving Tree

    The Angel Giving Tree has once again gathered numerous donations for those in need. The school thanks all of its families and supporters who donated, and helped make the holiday season brighter for so many people!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • '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!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Caught in the Act of Kindness

    Congratulations to the latest cohort of Seminoles caught in the act of practicing kindness and respect!
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Seminoles Celebrate 20 Years

    Sept. 28, see flyer for details.
  • Intermediate South Graduation 2024

    All photos courtesy of Intermediate South's Riki Stone.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Decades Day at Intermediate South

    Staff today truly embraced Decades Day during Spirit Week!
  • Crazy Socks to Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

    Today Intermediate South staff celebrated World Down Syndrome Day with crazy socks and shirts to match.
  • 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!
  • 'Attendance Matters' Recognitions Announced

    Congratulations to Christian, Gabby, and Emily on their strong attendance!
  • Perfect Attendees Honored

    Congratulations to Sophina, Arthur, and AJ!
  • Congratulations to (More of) December's Perfect Attendees

    Way to go, Lily, Kamryn, and Myla!
  • 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!
  • 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!
  • Congratulations to December's Perfect Attendees

    Let's hear it for Mason, Jacob, and Jake ... way to go, guys!
  • 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!
  • Congratulations to our November Attendance Winners

    Carsen Pizzi, Remi Gregory, and Max Mulqueen
  • 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!
  • 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.”
  • 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!