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  • 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.
  • Ten Medal at FBLA State Leadership Conference

    March 14, 2025- March 10 through 12, 48 district high schoolers—led by advisors (left) Janine Hatton (High School East), Robert Gold (South), and Jamie Tesoro (North)—attended the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference, the largest ever, made up of more than 4,000 students.
  • Youth Art on 'TRAC' for Amazing Month

    March 11, 2025- The Toms River Elementary Fine Arts Department hosted their annual Youth Art Month (YAM) Exhibit this year at a new location, the TRAC (Toms River Artist Community) Art Gallery, 40 Main Street in downtown Toms River.
  • Grammy Winners, Grads Highlight HSN Career Day

    March 7, 2025- High School North hosted its second annual Career Day March 6, an exciting event that provided students with valuable insights into a variety of career paths.
  • Trifecta of Goals Being Met at North Dover

    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 North Dover Elementary School Pirates.
  • 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.
  • Citta Preschoolers Get Moving in Exercise Olympics

    March 3, 2025 -- Citta Elementary School's five preschool classes wrapped up their exercise unit by participating in an Exercise Olympics. The preschool teachers, Mrs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Tribal Council Pitches Chief Panel of Judges

    Feb. 27, 2025- It's fast become an annual tradition, and the signature capstone project for High School South Business Academy students: the Tribal Council.
  • Run of Dominance Continues for HSN Track, Group 4 Champs

    Feb. 26, 2025- Yeah, this tracks (1). On the heels (2) of their dramatic Shore Conference Championship win, the High School North boys indoor track team's literal run (3) of dominance has continued, as they laced up (4) the NJSIAA Group 4 state title over the weekend.
  • Business Academy Competitors Sent Packing

    Feb. 25, 2025- On Thursday, High School South's Business Academy will host its annual Tribal Competition/Shark Tank challenge. Its competitors, however, have already won.
  • District 26 Shines Wrestling Spotlight on THIS District

    Feb. 25, 2025- The NJSIAA wrestling events of last weekend were portioned out by districts, with Toms River representing District 26. To say it was a good showing is an understatement.
  • Rankin Earns District 26 Wrestling Title for South

    Feb. 24, 2025- High School South junior wrestler Brett Rankin won the NJSIAA District 26 state title over the weekend. Competing at 215 pounds, Rankin defeated Southern's Sean Dupnak, Donovan Catholic's Brian Garcia and, in the finals, no.
  • Pink Unicorn Takes Masked Singer: Teacher Edition at East

    Feb. 21, 2025- It was the inaugural Masked Singer: Teacher Edition event at High School East yesterday evening, and it was a hoot.Hosted by Matt Cicalese with help from Jess Lowe, the competition pitted a handful of anonymous Raider staff members against each other to determine who had the best singing skills and stage presence.
  • ELC Set to Move to North Dover Next School Year

    Superintendent Mike Citta speaks at the Feb. 19 school board meeting. Photo by Jenna Mikels.
  • Nail-Biter Nets Coach Cohen His 300th Win

    Feb. 12, 2025-- OK, these 2024-2025 High School East senior nights are getting ridiculous.In the latest magical installment, the Lady Raiders basketball team celebrated its seniors before narrowly escaping with a two-point win over Shore rival Central Regional in what was described as a "heart-pounding" game.
  • Kindness Initiative Has Sizzle AND Steak at Walnut Street

    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 Wildcats of Walnut Street Elementary School.
  • State Track Meet a Welcome Site for District Athletes

    Feb. 10, 2025- While a foursome from North was competing at the Millrose Games in NYC, the Bubble was a welcome site for many of the district's track and field stars this past weekend.
  • Another Strong Showing for North Track Stars

    From left to right: Mordecai Ford, Mamadi Diawara, Camryn Thomas, and Taysaun Wilson
  • South Wrestlers Take F Division

    Feb. 10, 2025- High School South's wrestling team defeated Manalapan 60-10 Friday night, which was a dominant showing in its own right but also earned the team the Shore F Division crown for the season.
  • Pins, Wins Highlight HSE Wrestling Senior Night

    Feb. 6, 2025- The magic of Raider athletics senior nights continues.High School East senior Scott Tedeschi (above) tallied his first win of the season, a 6-5 decision, and the release of emotion and excitement took an already electric atmosphere to the brink of joyous mayhem.
  • Family A-Fair: North Helps North in Name of Science

    Feb. 6, 2025-- High School North Principal Ed Keller joined his authentic science research (ASR) students (above) last week for a visit down the road to Intermediate North, where they judged the school's annual Science Fair.
  • Senior Swim Night Bittersweet for Outgoing Raiders

    Feb. 5, 2025- High School East's boys and girls swim teams faced off against district and Shore rival High School South yesterday. The boys won and the girls fell to a tough South swim squad, but the results didn't matter as much as the post-meet sendoffs.
  • West Dover Students Shoot for Success

    Feb. 3, 2025 -- Since the beginning of the school year, students at West Dover Elementary have been focused and determined when utilizing strong Tier I instruction, math toolkits, and their individual learning pathways—and their dedication is paying off!
  • Calvin Bivins Wins County Wrestling Tourney

    Jan. 31, 2025- Congratulations to Intermediate North eighth grader Calvin Bivins, who won the Red Division County Tournament in the 158-lb weight class.
  • Photo Finish: North Boys Take Shore Conference Crown

    Jan. 31, 2025- It doesn't get much closer than that.High School North's indoor boys track team defeated powerhouse CBA at the Shore Conference Championships by mere percentage points-- 93-92.
  • Track Success Continues for Santos, South

    Jan. 31, 2025- It's been quite a run- and career- for High School South's Julia Santos.A couple of weeks ago she broke her own school shot put record at the Group 3 State Relays, where she placed first.
  • Mariner Medallions Mark Kindness at High School North

    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 High School North Mariners.
  • Lady Raiders on a Tear

    Jan. 31, 2025- On Monday, the High School East Lady Raiders defeated district and Shore Conference rival High School North, 44-33. Libby Dickman led the way with 16 points and six steals.
  • South Trumpeteer Helps Kick Off Track Event

    Jan. 30, 2025- Back in December, High School South's Ahava Walpola earned 1st Chair Trumpet in the region orchestra and wind ensemble. And earlier this month, she received 3rd Chair Trumpet in the New Jersey All-State Band.
  • 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.
  • In Dead of Winter, SPEAR Students Spring Into Action

    Jan. 27, 2025- The extreme winter temperatures have taken their toll across the Tri-State area the past few weeks, and High School South hasn't been spared.
  • Group 4 High Jump Relay Champs Are Mariners

    Jan. 24, 2025- High School South might have bragging rights in the pole vault and shot put, but who can jump higher than these Mariners, huh?Riley Brazier (above left) and May Hanlon (right) were crowned high-jump champions at the NJSIAA Group 4 Relays.
  • South Track Shines at OC Championships

    Jan. 24, 2025- High School South swept the pole vault event at the Ocean County Championships Jan. 23. Jayden Hall cleared 12’6” for the win, and on the girls side, Kendall Howe took first place with a vault of 10 feet.
  • Positive Mindset at Citta Propels Kindness, Gratitude

    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 Citta Seahawks.
  • JROTC Academy Info Session Tonight!

    Join us for the JROTC Academy information session on Monday, June 6 at 5 PM in the Media Center at High School North. Learn about this exciting new opportunity available to all district high school students beginning fall 2022.
  • Dual Enrollment Parent Information Session

    Learn more about getting a jump start on college credits while still in high school! Join us for a virtual information session on Monday, June 6 at 6 PM.
  • FREE PROGRAM: Don't Fear the FAFSA! Tues. 10/16 @ 7pm OCL-TR

    You may have heard that the new, earlier FAFSA goes live October 1st. Will you be ready for it? Families of high school seniors, and anyone returning to college for the 2019-20 academic year, will complete this important financial aid form to determine their financial aid eligibility. Every family should fill out the FAFSA. Attend this workshop to learn why.
  • FREE PROGRAM: Pathways to College Wed. 9/26 @ 7pm OCL-TR

    The Path toward college is not always clear, even for the best and the brightest. Join College GPS for an information-packed workshop explaining the benefits of early college planning. Lots of great information being shared so please be prepared to take notes! Learn what you need to know to help your child get set for college from applications, tests to finances.
  • Pathway to College

    FREE! Join College GPS for an information-packed workshop explaining The benefits of early college planning
  • Teens deserve healthy relationships!

    Join us as we discuss dating relationship warning signs, dispel myths and misconceptions, and give real-life examples that address the difficult scenarios teen dating can bring. FREE workshop suggested for teens, parents, professionals, and the general public.
  • Workshop: A Parent's Guide to College Planning

    Join College GPS for an information-packed, free workshop at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch explaining the benefits of early college planning. There is much more to college planning than saving for college!
  • Ocean County Library newsletter

    Activities and fun at the Toms River TeenZone.
  • 2018 Instrumental Summer Music Lessons

    The district will once again be offering free summer music group lessons.