What's New

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  Back to School 2024-2025

  2 days ago
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  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.

  4 days ago
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  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.

  4 days ago
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Seminoles Celebrate 20 Years

  Sept. 28, see flyer for details.

  Jul 17, 2024
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  Intermediate South Graduation 2024

  All photos courtesy of Intermediate South's Riki Stone.

  Jun 12, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Decades Day at Intermediate South

  Staff today truly embraced Decades Day during Spirit Week!

  Mar 27, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  'Attendance Matters' Recognitions Announced

  Congratulations to Christian, Gabby, and Emily on their strong attendance!

  Feb 05, 2024
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  Perfect Attendees Honored

  Congratulations to Sophina, Arthur, and AJ!

  Jan 26, 2024
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  Congratulations to (More of) December's Perfect Attendees

  Way to go, Lily, Kamryn, and Myla!

  Jan 12, 2024
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  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
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  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
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  Congratulations to December's Perfect Attendees

  Let's hear it for Mason, Jacob, and Jake ... way to go, guys!

  Dec 22, 2023
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  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
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  Congratulations to our November Attendance Winners

  Carsen Pizzi, Remi Gregory, and Max Mulqueen

  Dec 12, 2023
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  Leadership Conference Aims to 'Stamp Out Hate'

  Nov. 15, 2023-- Yesterday, chaperones including Director of Student Services John Green and guidance counselors accompanied students from all district intermediate and high schools to Ocean County College's 2023 Student Leadership Conference.

  Nov 15, 2023
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  Students Train to Become LEADERS at Intermediate South

  Nov. 7, 2023—This past Friday, Nov. 3, at Intermediate South, students of all grade levels trained on becoming LEADERS. From 3 to 8 p.m., sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students enjoyed team-building exercises as well as direct instruction, all geared toward teaching them how to become peer mediators.

  Nov 07, 2023
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  Three-Peat for Intermediate South Volleyball Squad

  Nov. 2, 2023-- For the third consecutive season, the Intermediate South Seminoles volleyball team can call themselves division champions. The Lady Seminoles ended their perfect season this week, with an impressive 16-0 record.

  Nov 02, 2023
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  Halloween 2023 Photo Gallery

  Early Learning Center Halloween parade

  Oct 30, 2023
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  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
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  Garden Trip a Community-Led Venture for Int. South Students

  Oct 05, 2023
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  Int. South's Charlotte Cohen Graces Times Square Billboard

  Sept. 11, 2023-- Charlotte Cohen (above) of Intermediate South participated in the National Down Syndrome Society’s NYC Buddy Walk celebration in Times Square this past Saturday, and was also part of their special video presentation, which resulted in her portrait being displayed for thousands of NYC residents and tourists to see.

  Sep 11, 2023
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  Stream Intermediate South's 2023 Graduation

  Jun 15, 2023

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