Multiple athletes take part in signing day at ALJ High School 

Multiple athletes take part in signing day at ALJ High School 

CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 14, various staff members and administration at Arthur L. Johnson High School participated in a signing day ceremony to honor multiple student athletes for their years of service to Crusader Athletics and commemorate their moving on to continue their athletic and academic careers as NCAA Collegiate Athletes. The following […]

Valley Road School hosts successful Variety Show

Valley Road School hosts successful Variety Show

CLARK, NJ — Valley Road Elementary School in Clark hosted its 11th annual Variety Show on Thursday, April 10. Students from kindergarten through fifth grade presented 2-5 minute acts to showcase their talents. The fourth-grade teachers at Valley Road Elementary School – Jenna Schiro, Jennifer Guenther and Emma Gilardi – presented the audience with fantastic […]

Children thrill to Union County’s annual Touch-A-Truck event

Children thrill to Union County’s annual Touch-A-Truck event

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County’s Touch-A-Truck offered children a hands-on experience. Hosted at Oak Ridge Park in Clark, visitors were able to experience a wide range of trucks and cars, including those from the Union County Departments of Public Safety, Public Works and Parks and Recreation. They were able to sit inside the trucks […]

As Summer Travel Surges, Movement to End Roadway Deaths Gains Momentum

As Summer Travel Surges, Movement to End Roadway Deaths Gains Momentum

  By The New Jersey Department of Transportation   When people see damaged vehicles and emergency responders on the road, they might say they saw a car accident. But the truth is, most crashes are not accidents, or something that was random and unavoidable. Instead, many of the incidents that cause fatalities or serious injuries […]

Second-grade students complete Women’s History Month projects

Second-grade students complete Women’s History Month projects

CLARK, NJ — Second-grade students at Frank K. Hehnly Elementary School completed projects in honor of Women’s History Month, which is celebrated every March. Each student selected a woman who has impacted our world in a positive way. Choices included Serena Williams, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Amelia Earhart, among many others. Students read biographies on […]

Gifted and Talented students earn second place in Statewide Law Fair Competition

Gifted and Talented students earn second place in Statewide Law Fair Competition

CLARK, NJ — Students from Cindy Tarello’s fifth-grade Gifted and Talented Program at Valley Road Elementary School have won second place in the New Jersey State Bar Foundation’s Law Fair 2025 Competition for fifth grade. This marks the second time a team from Clark has placed in the prestigious competition. The students developed their own […]

Earth Day Project at Valley Road School

Earth Day Project at Valley Road School

CLARK, NJ — Third-grade students in Juliana Cannata’s class at Valley Road Elementary School recently spent time learning about Earth Day, discussing how to help protect the planet and working with partners on a variety of related activities. Building on these conversations, students used their creativity and STEAM-related skills during break to design and construct […]

Clark resident chosen as 2025 Bloomfield Educational Foundation Educator of the Year

Clark resident chosen as 2025 Bloomfield Educational Foundation Educator of the Year

CLARK, NJ — Joseph Fleres, assistant superintendent of Bloomfield Public School District, has been chosen as the 2025 Bloomfield Educational Foundation Educator of the Year. “We are pleased to recognize the exceptional service that Joseph Fleres has shown, with our prestigious Educator of the Year award,” said Terry Mullane, chairperson of The Bloomfield Educational Foundation. […]

ALJ Indoor Percussion and Color Guard shine at TIA Brick Memorial Competition

ALJ Indoor Percussion and Color Guard shine at TIA Brick Memorial Competition

CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, March 29, the Arthur L. Johnson High School Indoor Percussion and Color Guard teams both claimed first place at the Tournament Indoor Association Brick Memorial Competition, marking a remarkable achievement for both groups. This success highlights not only the incredible skill of each performer but also the dedication and teamwork […]

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