KENILWORTH, NJ — Brearley Middle School’s “Back 2 Basics” summer enrichment program can best be described as summer camp meets school. But the free program offered through Kenilworth Public Schools is more than that: The educational activities are designed to address learning loss as well as students’ social and emotional needs. Back 2 Basics also […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Cloverland Petting Zoo visited the Kenilworth Public Library recently. Children had an opportunity to meet and greet several farm animals. Al the Alpaca was joined by rabbits, chickens, ducks, goats and sheep. This event was funded by the Friends of the Kenilworth Public Library. Photos Courtesy of Kenilworth Public Library
KENILWORTH, NJ — Law Enforcement Against Drugs, a national nonprofit organization committed to protecting children from the risks of drugs and bullying, awarded retired Police Sgt. Anthony Manderichio from Kenilworth its L.E.A.D. Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, July 16. “We want to congratulate Sgt. Manderichio on his tremendous dedication toward instructing officers on the L.E.A.D. […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Rizzo’s Wildlife World recently visited the Kenilworth Public Library. Children and their families had an opportunity to learn about various animals and about how to protect the environment for the safety of all wildlife. This program was funded by a Clean Communities Grant given to the borough of Kenilworth. To register for […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — School’s out, but two new assistant principals are in at Kenilworth Public Schools. Veteran Kenilworth child psychologist Carol Carrara has been hired for the position at Harding Elementary School. Madelyn Witchel, the new assistant principal at David Brearley Middle–High School, is a newcomer to the district who most recently worked as a […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — With his 100th birthday approaching on Oct. 22, author Jacob Schaad Jr. recently released his book “Swedes and Deeds: The Ups and Downs of Upsala College,” holding a presentation and book signing at the Kenilworth Senior Citizens Center on June 21. In his book and conversations, Schaad details the history of Upsala […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Bilingual Story Time was recently presented at the Kenilworth Public Library. Children’s author Laura Sassi read her book, ‘Love Is Kind.’ Parent volunteer Fiorella Suarez read along with the Spanish edition of the story. At the conclusion of the event, children received a bilingual activity related to this story to take home. […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — The Louis DeMondo Civic Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the well-being of children and senior citizens, and to special needs services within the borough of Kenilworth, awarded two scholarships. The Louis DeMondo Civic Association Scholarship was awarded to two David Brearley high school seniors who have demonstrated an interest in […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — As the school year winds down, many districts are beginning to confront the realities of learning loss. Kenilworth School District isn’t one of them. That’s because the K-12 Union County district has been tackling the academic gaps related to COVID-19 since the start of the school year. Those supportive strategies continue, but […]
KENILWORTH, NJ — Kenilworth Public Schools has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian for David Brearley High School’s Class of 2021. The valedictorian is Isabella Uschak, and the salutatorian is Nicholas Borg. The two distinguished students will be among 109 students to graduate from Brearley on Wednesday, June 23. Uschak consistently made high honors, receiving several […]