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  • Hispanic Heritage Clubs Three Kings

    Clubs Meet to Explore Holiday
    January 7, 2025 -- On January 6th, the Toms River High School East Hispanic Heritage Club visited the Walnut Street Hispanic Heritage Club. Under the direction of Mrs.
    Jan 07, 2025
  • 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
  • High School East safe trick or treat Oct 2024

    Let the Halloween Fun Begin!
    Oct. 25, 2024-- It's officially spooky season, and fun, family-friendly events throughout the district and community are well underway. From pumpkin picking at Walnut Street (center), to a Safe Trick-or-Treat evening at High School East (above, photo by Allison Goodwin), to a Trunk-or-Treat at High School North (right), to a Halloween-themed night at the Early Learning Center, there's been something for everyone.
    Oct 25, 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
  • 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
  • Silver Bay Vest A Cop campaign 2024

    Schools Come Through With Vest-A-Cop Donations
    Washington Street hosted a pajama day fundraiser for Vest-A-Cop Sept. 27, for which students had the chance to wear pajamas with a $1 donation to the cause.
    Sep 27, 2024
  • Toms River Regional Schools

    Back to School 2024-2025
    Sep 05, 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
  • Bobs Furniture donates to Walnut Street

    Bob's Discount Furniture Donates $2,500 to Walnut Street School
    Sept. 3, 2024-- In celebration of its new store opening in Toms River, Bob’s Discount Furniture has donated $2,500 to Walnut Street Elementary School.
    Sep 03, 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
  • peer leadership year seven photo 1

    Peer Leadership Program Reaches Seventh Year
    Aug. 5, 2024-- Last week, incoming fifth-grade students from the district’s 12 elementary schools were invited to participate in Toms River Regional Schools’ seventh annual Peer Leadership Program.
    Aug 05, 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
  • TRRS HIT summer feature story photo 1

    Tutoring Program H.I.T.s Its Mark
    July 16, 2024-- At the outset of the 2023-2024 school year, the district announced it had earned a state grant worth $614k to host a tutoring program to further eliminate learning losses related to the pandemic.
    Jul 16, 2024
  • Walnut Street Leiana Kraft

    Praises for Standout Walnut St. Fifth Grader
    May 22, 2024 -- When it comes to Leiana Kraft, it would be no stretch to say that her teachers and classmates think the world of her. You see, Leiana is a 5th grade student at Walnut Street Elementary who participates in the school’s gifted and talented program.
    May 22, 2024
  • Instrument Test Drive at High School East photo 1

    Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024
    May 21, 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
  • Charlotte from Beachwood and her award

    Tortilla, Taco Taste Test at Junior Chef 2024
    Chef Carly Barret from East Dover Elementary School entered her Pizza Tortilla into the mix with help from Angela Sabie ... was it enough to win the hearts of the judges?
    Apr 19, 2024
  • music in our schools month photo 2

    'Music in our Schools Month' Concert at Arena Delights Students
    March 27, 2024-- Yesterday, High School North and Intermediate North's bands merged to perform a Music in Our Schools Month concert for the fourth- and fifth-grade students of Citta, North Dover, Walnut Street, and West Dover elementary schools.
    Mar 27, 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Walnut Street word search student

    Valentine Slime to Future Shine, a Busy Day for Hispanic Heritage Club
    Feb. 14, 2024-- Tuesday morning, the snow didn't stop High School North's Hispanic Heritage Club from visiting Walnut Street Elementary School. There, they worked with young A.
    Feb 14, 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
  • WAL Box of Light Presentation

    Active Learning Encouraged During Science Presentation
    Walnut Street students enjoyed a presentation by Box of Light. The program, Burble, Fizz, KaBoom!, explored molecules, phases of matter (solids, liquids, gases), chemical solutions, and reactions in a series of fun, active demonstrations that used volunteers from the audience. It was a fun...sometimes messy...and informative introduction to science that actively involved students.
    Oct 19, 2023
  • Walnut Street PTO Carnival

    Students Treated to PTO-Sponsored Carnival
    Walnut Street's PBSIS initiative kicked off in grand style on Friday! After reviewing the school-wide expectations of being respectful, responsible and safe, all students were treated to a carnival, sponsored by the Wildcat PTO. Thank you, PTO and all of the teachers and administrators involved with this successful event!
    Sep 18, 2023
  • Wizard of Oz at Walnut Street

    'Wizard of Oz' at Walnut Street
    Walnut Street's "The Wizard of Oz" was a treat for all who attended, including Superintendent Citta. The school thanks directors Angela Steuer and Sharon Alicchio, sound and music director Phil Walsh, and drama club coaches Jessica Capone, Lauren Mendez, Gina Koenig, Marie Metta, Michele MacLallen, and Kim Nardone. “Congratulations to our boys and girls on a wonderful performance!” said Principal Kevin McCann.
    Apr 28, 2023
  • Walnut Street Country Mike Lead U

    Country Mike and Lead U Visit Walnut Street
    Country Mike and his Lead U team reinforced valuable life skills with Walnut Street Elementary students. The presentation included how to effectively communicate, problem solve, resolve conflicts, understand one's feelings, and be part of a team. Thank you, Country Mike, and the entire Lead U Team!
    Apr 27, 2023