What's New

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  Training, Workshops, Activities Fill Staff PD Day

  Oct. 14, 2024-- Buildings are closed to students today in recognition of Columbus Day, but district staff utilized a shortened work day to partake in professional development.

  18 hours ago
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  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.

  3 days ago
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  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
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  Back to School 2024-2025

  Sep 05, 2024
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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.

  Sep 03, 2024
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  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
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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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  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
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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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  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
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  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
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  Photo Gallery: Instrument Test Drive 2024

  May 21, 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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  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
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  '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
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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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  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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  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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  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
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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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  Tutoring Program to Have High Impact for District Third, Fourth Graders

  Dec. 7, 2023-- Early in 2023, the state announced it would allot millions in funding to address pandemic-related learning loss for New Jersey students.

  Dec 07, 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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  Walnut Street Students Enjoy New Playground Thanks to State Grant

  Nov. 16, 2023-- The playground at Walnut Street Elementary School sat damaged and unusable in early 2023. One of the school and community's-- the neighborhood surrounding the school is densely-populated, and includes several apartment complexes-- most oft-used resources was no longer an option for kids seeking to play.

  Nov 16, 2023
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  Harlem Wizards Will Take the Court in Toms River

  November 14, 2023 -- Players from the Harlem Wizards were making their rounds through the district today ahead of their game against Team Sario set for Saturday, Nov.

  Nov 14, 2023
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  Halloween 2023 Photo Gallery

  Early Learning Center Halloween parade

  Oct 30, 2023
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  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
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  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
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  '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
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  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

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