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Stamford, CT
News
Stamford Schools Name 5 Assistant Principals For July 1
Stamford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Tamu Lucero has named five assistant principals across the district, with the administrative changes taking effect July 1, 2026, Stamford Public Schools said in a press release. Dr. Alfredo (Freddy) Fuentes is moving from interim to permanent assistant principal at Dolan Middle School. Jennifer Laughlin is shifting from interim to permanent assistant principal at Scofield Magnet Middle School. Michael Macchio is moving from assistant principal for specialized instruction at Julia A. Stark and Newfield Elementary Schools to assistant principal at Jul…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Schools
Ramapo HS Principal Quietly Reassigned, District Cites ‘Employee Privacy’
Travis Smith, who has been the Ramapo High School principal for about a decade, has been quietly moved into a district leadership role. The district's website lists him as Director of Strategic Initiatives for Ramapo Indian Hills while former Ramapo HS Assistant Principal Claudia Dargento has been named RHS principal. The change was first reported by NorthJersey.com, which noted that students received a text message on Jan. 14 saying assistant principal Claudia Dargento would soon be “in charge.” The message did not mention Smith and said no additional details would be shared beca…
Mahopac, NY
Schools
Mahopac Superintendent To Resign After 3-Year Tenure: Here's When
A Putnam County school district is preparing for a leadership transition following the resignation of its leader, officials announced this week. Mahopac Central School District Superintendent Christine Tona, who began serving as superintendent in 2022, will step down effective Sunday, August 31, the district announced. Beginning Thursday, August 7, she will be on a leave of absence until her resignation becomes official. During her three-year tenure, Tona led the district through a period of growth and achievement. Under her leadership, Mahopac schools were recognized…
Pascack Valley, NJ
News
Westwood Middle Schooler Dies, District Confirms
A Bergen County community is rallying around a grieving family after the heartbreaking death of a 12-year-old girl this week. The child, a student at Westwood Regional Middle School, died on Friday, July 25, 2025, according to school officials and a Meal Train page launched in the family's honor. As of Saturday, July 26, more than $5,900 had been raised, and neighbors have signed up to provide meals for the family with drop-off hours listed from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the need to come together as a community for a family that is newer to Westwood and …
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Police & Fire
Former NJ Elementary School Principal, Wyckoff Resident Admits To Possessing Child Porn: Feds
A 78-year-old Ocean County resident and former elementary school principal pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on Monday, June 9, authorities said. John Mangan, the former principal of Peter Cooper Elementary School in Ringwood, pleaded guilty in Trenton federal court, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. Last October, agents with the Department of Homeland Security executed a search warrant at Mangan’s residence in Lanoka Harbor and found an electronic device containing over 250 images of children being sexually abused. Mangan was previously convicted of sexual offenses involving mi…
Glen Ridge, NJ
Schools
Principal Out At Glen Ridge School After Lawsuit Alleges Sex Abuse Coverup
The principal and assistant principal at an Essex County elementary school have been placed on leave after a lawsuit alleges a teacher sexually harassed an 11-year-old girl for more than three years. In a letter to parents, Glen Ridge School District Superintendent Kyle Arlington said Ridgewood Avenue School Principal Michael Donovan and Assistant Principal Jonathan Heitmann have been placed on leave "until further notice." An attorney filed a notice of complaint last week against administrators alleging a teacher, Gerald White, groomed a student over a period of four years. White, who had …
Bethlehem, PA
Schools
Hanover School Principal Placed On Leave Following 'Weekend Incident'
The principal of a Pennsylvania elementary school was been placed on leave Monday, March 31, following a "weekend incident," according to a message posted to the school's website. "Effective immediately, Ms. Hines is on a leave of absence from her duties as Principal of Hanover Elementary School until further notice as a result of an incident that transpired this weekend," school officials said in the statement. "We are unable to provide additional details as the investigation is ongoing." In the interim, Bethlehem Area School District Supervisor of Equity Initiatives and former elementary …
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
Schools
Educator Injured Breaking Up Student Fight In School Hallway In Middletown: Superintendent
An educator was injured while trying to stop a fight involving eight students at an Orange County high school. The incident happened on Tuesday, March 25, inside Middletown High School and lasted about 27 seconds, Superintendent Amy Creeden said in a message to the Enlarged City School District of Middletown community. "One of our dedicated educators, who was in the hallway, intervened to de-escalate the situation and ensure safety,” Creeden wrote, adding, “Unfortunately, this educator required medical attention as a result of the altercation.” Creeden said the district is cond…
Ringwood-Wanaque, NJ
News
FBI Probe At Lakeland Following Custodian's Arrest Prompts Concern Among Parents
An FBI investigation placed a North Jersey high school on lockdown last week following the arrest of a school maintenance worker, Daily Voice has learned. Lakeland High School custodian Scott Volpe, 39, a married father of two from Ringwood, was arrested on March 7 on child pornography charges, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Nearly one week later, Lakeland was briefly placed on lockdown as FBI agents searched the school, Superintendent Hugh Beattie confirmed. "[FBI agents] were called in as a precautionary measure to ensure that our campus was safe for students and staff," Beattie t…
Middle Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Middle Township Teacher Had Baby With Student She Sexually Assaulted For Years: Report
A 34-year-old Cape May County, NJ elementary school teacher was arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with a student living in her home, with whom she shares a child with, according to police paperwork obtained by Daily Voice. UPDATE: New Details Emerge In Case Of Teacher Impregnated By 13-Year-Old Former Student Laura Caron, a fifth grade teacher at Middle Township Elementary School, had a relationship with the student, who was born in 2005, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Chief Michael Emmer in conjunction with Chief Tracey Super, of the Middle Township …
Rutherford, NJ
Schools
Rutherford's Jack Hurley Shares Favorite Memories After Being Named Superintendent Of The Year
New Jersey, meet your superintendent of the year. Rutherford Public Schools Superintendent Jack Hurley, who has spent nearly 50 years in education, was named the state's top superintendent on Monday, Oct. 28 by the New Jersey Association of School Administrators. The American Association of School Administrators will choose the National Superintendent of the Year from among the statewide winners in March. Hurley never doubted that he chose the right field. “Education is the greatest profession,” Hurley said. “We create the foundation for every occupation and help shape the future o…
Allentown, PA
News
Outraged Parents Blast Officials At Parkland School Board Meeting After Frank Anonia's Arrest
Outraged parents showed up to a school board meeting in Lehigh County to blast officials after news broke that a teacher had been arrested for secretly recording a student undressing in a school auditorium. Laura Warmkessel was just one of those parents. "You guys sit up here the majority of the time patting yourselves on the back and congratulating each other on how wonderful this school district is, but under the radar letting these monsters into our system, repeatedly," Warmkessel told the Parkland School District Board of Directors on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Click here to watch the meeting. …
Pascack Valley, NJ
Schools
Westwood, Meet Your New Superintendent Dr. Patrick McQueeney
The Westwood Regional Public School District has appointed a new superintendent. Dr. Patrick McQueeney, who has been serving as the leader of Wanaque schools since 2021, will helm the Westwood Regional School District (WWRSD) come November. The move was approved at the Thursday, Sept. 26 WWRSD Board of Ed (BoE) meeting. The nine-member board voted 8-0, with one abstention, to execute a contract with McQueeney, asking him to take the lead as soon as possible, but no later than Nov. 27. His five-year contract will begin on Nov. 1. McQueeney submitted his resignation to Wanaque on Friday…
Mount Vernon, NY
Schools
Mount Vernon School District Marks Highest Graduation Rate In Over 20 Years
A school district in Westchester has bounced back from a turbulent year by recording its highest graduation rate in more than two decades. In an announcement on Friday, Sept. 20, the Mount Vernon City School District revealed its 2023-2024 graduation rate had climbed to 79.9 percent, a level not seen in over 20 years, according to the district. The rate increased 5.6 percentage points over the previous school year, officials added. Graduation rates for individual schools in the city were recorded as: Mount Vernon High School: 82.7 percent; Denzel Washington School of th…
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Social Media Threat Prompts Shelter In Place For Paramus High School, Police Say
Paramus High School was sheltering in place following a threat made on social media on Friday, Sept. 6, police said. School administration called police around 2 p.m. reporting the threat made by a student, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. While the threat was unsubstantiated, officers remained at the school during dismissal, where students were released in stages for their safety, the chief said. The threat comes days after two teachers and two students were shot and killed at a high school in Georgia, the shooter identified as 14-year-old student Colt Gray.
Hempstead, NY
Schools
Hempstead School Superintendent Ousted Over Possible Misconduct
A Long Island school district formally cut ties with its superintendent over possible misconduct. The Hempstead School Board voted 4-1 to remove Superintendent Regina Armstrong at a special meeting held Thursday evening, Sept. 5. Armstrong was "reassigned to home effective immediately," board President Victor Pratt said in a letter to the community. “This decision was not made lightly and comes after a comprehensive review of recent developments and their impact on our school district,” he said. Specifically, the district is investigating whether Armstrong “misused facilities” by hos…
Danbury, CT
Schools
New Interim Principal Named At Danbury's Westside Middle School Academy
Danbury Public Schools has named a new interim principal at Westside Middle School Academy. Michael Flynn, a 28-year veteran of Danbury Public School as a teacher, administrator, and now principal, was chosen by Superintendent Dr. Kara Casimiro on Monday, Aug. 19. According to Michael Seelig of Danbury Public Schools, Flynn attended Danbury public schools from grade three onward, graduating from Danbury High School in 1988. “I feel very fortunate and humbled to be selected for this Principalship,” said Flynn. “Westside has so many great leaders, veteran teachers, and …
Greenwich, CT
Schools
New Assistant Principal Named At Cos Cob School In Greenwich
Students will see a different face at a Fairfield County school with the naming of a new assistant principal. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced the appointment of Lauren Bird as assistant principal at Cos Cob School in Greenwich, effective immediately. Bird, who most recently served as assistant principal in Wilton, will assist Cos Cob School Principal Kerry Gavin, supporting the entire Cos Cob community and aiding in the development and achievement of school goals and objectives while advocating on behalf of all students, Jones said. “Mrs. Lauren Bird …
Mahopac, NY
Schools
New Superintendent Takes Command At One Of Hudson Valley's Largest School Districts
An educator with decades of experience is following in the footsteps of her father and stepping up to lead a large Hudson Valley school district. On Monday, July 1, Erin Meehan-Fairben officially began her position as superintendent of Putnam County's Carmel Central School District, to which she holds deeply personal ties. A native of the area, Fairben was born in Putnam County Hospital and was raised within the Carmel community until she was around 5 years old. As a child, she used to play on the steps of Carmel's one-room schoolhouse as her father, Richard R. Meehan,…
Newark, NJ
News
Assault Charges Remain Against Maplewood Principal
Columbia High School principal Frank Sanchez will still face charges of simple assault, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office announced. Nearly two weeks ago, an Essex County Grand Jury declined to indict Frank Sanchez on charges of endangering the welfare of a child on Thursday, June 13, authorities announced. The charges stem from an incident involving a student in January at the school in the South Orange-Maplewood School District, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The charges were referred to Maplewood Municipal Court, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office said. The princip…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Schools
Ramapo-Indian Hills' New Superintendent Comes With 2 Doctorates, Plans For Vocational Programs
Ramapo-lndian Hills Regional High School has hired a new superintendent. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, May 28, the RIH Board of Education voted 9-0 in favor of approving Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi's contract, which goes into effect July 1. The board also voted 7-0 with two abstentions to terminate the contract of interim superintendent Dr. James Baker. When asked about the sudden termination of Baker's contract, the BOE declined to comment on personnel matters. The board also voted 5-4 in favor of appointing Dr. Melissa Quackenbush, the district's director of curriculum, to acting su…
Lower Paxton, PA
Schools
Handgun Found In Central PA High School Forces Closure For Days
Following a "systematic search" of a Central Pennsylvania school — with help from Pennsylvania and Maryland State Police — administrators have announced a full closure until Tuesday, Feb. 20, according to a press conference on the evening of Feb. 15. The gun was shown in a photo to an assistant principal at Central Dauphin East High School by a male student around 8:45 a.m. on Feb. 15, police were immediately contacted and a lockdown was initiated, according to the school administrators and Pennsylvania State Police. Until the handgun was located in the Harrisburg…
Gaithersburg, MD
Schools
Officials React After OIG Releases Report Regarding Misconduct In Montgomery County Schools
Officials have reacted to the Office of the Inspector General’s report on the misconduct in Montgomery County Schools. The 20-page report was released by the Montgomery County OIG on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and was prompted by assertations regarding “inadequate response to the alleged misconduct” by former principal Dr. Joel Beidleman. The review found “numerous issues with the manner in which MCPS and DCI handle and investigate complaints of employee misconduct,” as well as “many of the same deficiencies” that were “previously identified by other entities and reported to MCPS.” Councilmember Kat…
Mamaroneck, NY
Schools
New Assistant Superintendent Named At Mamaroneck School District: 'One Of Most Critical Roles'
A school district in Westchester has appointed a new assistant superintendent who will bring plenty of administrative experience to the role. The Mamaroneck Union Free School District has named Jeffrey Moore as its new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, officials announced on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Moore, whose contract was officially approved by the district's Board of Education on Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, will begin in the role on or before Monday, April 1. According to district officials, Moore emerged as the best fit for the position duri…
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Schools
Controversial Facebook Post Prompts Resignation Of PA School Board Member
A school board member in Pennsylvania has resigned following a Facebook post she made about Israel's military on Thursday, Nov. 16. In the now-deleted post, former Colonial School Board member Dr. Jamina "Mina" Clay called the Israel Defense Forces a terrorist organization and then listed the alleged atrocities being done to Palestinians, according to a screenshot shared by NBC10. Approximately 10 hours after her initial post, Clay issued an apology, also posted on her Facebook, reading in part: "Upon reflection and after having conversations with loved ones and friends, I understand that …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
New Assistant Principal Named At Westlake Middle School In Thornwood
A middle school in Northern Westchester has a new assistant principal who will be very familiar to district families. Theresa Outhouse has been named the new assistant principal at Westlake Middle School in Thornwood, Mount Pleasant Central School District Superintendent Peter Giarrizzo announced on Thursday, July 13. Outhouse will likely already be known by many students and families in the district, as she has already served as assistant principal at both Columbus Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School since joining the Mount Pleasant District in 2015, Gia…
Ossining, NY
Schools
Ossining Public School District Names Interim Superintendent
As a Northern Westchester school district's superintendent prepares to take over at a neighboring village, officials have named his temporary replacement. Mary Fox-Alter will take over as Interim Superintendent of the Ossining Union Free School District beginning on Saturday, July 1, district officials announced. She will replace Raymond Sanchez, who will depart to begin leading the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns on the same date. Earlier Report - Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District The former superintendent of th…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
New Principal Named At Kensico School In Valhalla
An elementary school in Northern Westchester will soon have a new principal who says he is dedicated to making sure families are involved in their children's education. Rob Schliessman has been named the new principal of the Kensico School located in Valhalla, according to Valhalla Union Free School District officials. Schliessman will be officially appointed by the district's school board during their meeting on Tuesday, June 6, and will start on Saturday, July 1. He will be taking over the position from the longtime principal Matt Curran, who will be retiring at the end o…
Greenwich, CT
Schools
New Principal Named To Greenwich Eastern Middle School
Students at a school in Fairfield County will find a new principal roaming the halls this fall. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced on Tuesday, May 9 the appointment of Marc Guarino as principal of Eastern Middle School, effective Saturday, July 1. Guarino replaces Jason Goldstein who announced in January that he is stepping down at the end of the school year to return to teaching in the classroom. The new principal will oversee all of EMS’ programs that meet the needs of its students with a strong focus on academic, persona…
Greenwich, CT
Schools
New Principal Named At Greenwich Middle School
A new principal has been named to take the helm at Western Middle School in Greenwich. Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones announced Tuesday, May 9, the appointment of Dr. PJ Wax III as principal of Western Middle School, effective Saturday, July 1. Wax replaces Gordon Beinstein who announced in January that he is retiring at the end of the school year. “Greenwich Public Schools continues to be the premiere destination for educators and administrators in our region as more than 60 candidates vied for this position,” Jones said. Wax comes to GPS from St…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Schools
Westlake High School Hires New Assistant Principal In Mount Pleasant: 'Tremendous Asset'
A high school in Northern Westchester has appointed a new assistant principal who district officials believe will quickly become successful in his new position. Mount Pleasant Central School District Superintendent Peter Giarrizzo is set to recommend that Daniel Brady be appointed as the new Assistant Principal of Westlake High School during the next Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 18, the district announced. Brady will begin his new position on Saturday, July 1, and will replace Ken Amann, who is set to become the district's new Director of Technolog…
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