Vernon, Sparta schools limit cellphone use The Vernon and Sparta public school districts have adopted policies limiting students’ use of cellphones at school. The Vernon... Home 24 Sep 2024 | 09:39
State aid may grow 10.8% next year State aid to the Sparta Township School District would increase 10.8 percent next year, according to the state budget introduced... Local News 19 Mar 2024 | 09:23
Mohawk Avenue School nurse Julie Richman watches PE teacher Kyle Markovich, left, and security guard Keith Hannam do a CPR drill. (Photo provided) Sparta schools win Heart Safe designation The Sparta Township School District is the first in New Jersey to be designated as a Heart Safe School District by Project... Local News 28 Mar 2023 | 02:48
Sparta is closing gap on school bus routes Sparta. About one or one of the Sparta Township public schools’ bus routes were not covered as of Sept. 29, Superintendent... News 08 Oct 2021 | 07:38
The traditional cap toss at the conclusion of a past Sparta graduation ceremony on the field (File photo by George Leroy Hunter) ( George Leroy Hunter) All students to gather on the field for graduation Sparta. Sparta plans to hold a graduation ceremony with all students on the field on June 23, interim superintendent Patrick... Local News 07 May 2021 | 01:58
Helen Morgan School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta schools have reopened, but not completely Sparta students are attending classes five days per week, but on a shortened schedule. Aside from that, the interim superintendent,... Local News 07 May 2021 | 01:54
Patrick McQueeney (Photo provided) McQueeney looks back at a tough, challenging, innovative year as he readies to leave Sparta schools When Patrick McQueeney was asked to step in as interim superintendent of the Sparta schools, he rose to the occasion amid... Local News 06 Apr 2021 | 04:17
Patrick McQueeney (Twitter photo) Throughout the pandemic, we saw Mr. McQueeney’s humanity and heart To the Editor: As a parent of a senior and taxpayer, I would like to thank Sparta Interim Superintendent Mr. Patrick McQueeney... Letters to the Editor 29 Mar 2021 | 05:12
Patrick McQueeney (Twitter photo) Thank you, Mr. McQueeney, for always putting our children and staff first To the Editor: My children have been in the Sparta school district for 13 years. I am writing this letter to show my sincere... Letters to the Editor 29 Mar 2021 | 05:06
Sparta High School (Facebook page) School staffing shortages delay return to full time The reopening plan for Sparta Township Public Schools has hit a bit of a snag. While Alpine Elementary, Mohawk Avenue, and... Local News 25 Mar 2021 | 10:02
Sparta Middle School (Photo by Vera Olinski) Sparta welcomes Matthew Beck as new superintendent of schools After a long search, Sparta Township has found its new superintendent of schools. The school board on March 2 appointed the... Local News 18 Mar 2021 | 05:32
Sparta High School (Facebook page) Sparta schools to return to hybrid instruction on Jan. 19 Sparta. Sparta Township Schools will return to hybrid instruction in its cohort format starting on Tuesday, Jan. 19, acting... Local News 23 Dec 2020 | 03:40