Toms River Regional Schools Closed Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, Due to Weather

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Regional Schools announced that all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. According to district officials, all programs, rentals, and…

Toms River Regional Schools Receives Grant for New Playground at Walnut Street Elementary

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Regional Schools is celebrating the recent approval of a $71,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The grant, awarded through the Local Recreation…

Toms River Regional Schools Celebrates Maker Movement

Volunteers and Platinum Sponsors Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation help create third free Jersey Shore Makerfest for educators and community members from around region The community is invited to attend the third…

Toms River Regional Schools Named 2017 Distinguished Organization of the Year

The Greater Toms River Chamber of Commerce has named the Toms River Regional School District its 2017 “Distinguished Organization of the Year.” In a notification letter to Superintendent David Healy, the Chamber…

Toms River Regional Schools Publishes Booklet of District Feats, Goals

Toms River Regional School District has issued a 23-page booklet outlining its recent accomplishments, providing historical context, and informing the community about exciting initiatives as it dives into the 2017-2018 school year.…

Toms River Regional Schools Name Teachers of the Year

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Regional Schools has named its 2015-2016 Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals of the Year. Here they are by school: High School East: Walt…

Autistic Student Injured After Wheelchair Overturns on Toms River School Bus, Lawsuit Filed

A lawsuit filed in Ocean County alleges a non-verbal autistic student was injured when his wheelchair overturned during transportation home from school. TOMS RIVER — A civil lawsuit filed in Ocean County…

Toms River School Board Votes to Continue Sending Millions of Dollars Annually to Lakewood Transportation Authority

Toms River Taxpayers Foot Growing Bill as School Board Funnels Millions to Lakewood Busing Network As local taxpayers grapple with rising school costs and shrinking state aid, the Toms River Regional School…

Toms River Expands Summer Camp Capacity for 2026 Season as Registration Opens

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — More families in Toms River will have access to township summer camps in 2026 after officials expanded the number of available spots across several recreation programs, Mayor Dan…

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NJ Republican Renews School Funding Fight, Questions Why Camden Gets $55K Per Student While Toms River Gets $2K

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s long-running battle over school funding formulas reignited this week after Assemblyman Alex Sauickie posted a graphic comparing state aid between some of the state’s highest-funded and lowest-funded…

Toms River Schools Approves 35% Superintendent Raise After Desperate Sell Off Of Trees and Properties

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — After years of selling off assets, clearing trees from school property and warning residents about deep financial instability, the Toms River Regional School District has approved a new…

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Toms River Schools Approve $306M Budget, Superintendent’s 35% Raise to $308K as Taxes Rise

Toms River, NJ — A school district that warned it was nearing financial collapse last year has now approved a $306 million budget and a new contract that will raise its superintendent’s…

Toms River GOP Club Leader, Police Dept. Employee Arrested on Assault Charge, Held in Ocean County Jail

Toms River, NJ — A local Republican club leader is being held without bail after authorities charged him with assault in Ocean County, according to jail records filed Monday. Michael Anthony Mailot,…

Jackson Schools to Lose Another $680,000 in School Funding Under Sherrill Budget Plan

Governor Mikie Sherrill’s proposed education budget would increase state school aid statewide, but several Ocean County districts would still see cuts while others receive significant increases. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey’s largest…

Toms River Schools facing the unknown as budget looms, but state funding uncertain

Toms River school board reviews $2.4M in expenditures, prepares for 2026–27 budget cycle TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Budget and Finance Committee convened briefly on February 11 at…

Toms River parents rush as Lego camp spots fill fast on Monday holiday

Toms River, NJ – With schools closed Monday for the holiday, township officials are urging parents to act quickly as remaining spots fill in a one-day Lego program designed to keep children…

Toms River JROTC drill team closes season with top honors at Central Regional competition

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Regional Schools Junior ROTC Battalion Drill Team ended its season on a high note Saturday, turning in a strong performance at the final competition of…

Superintendent of Toms River Schools on Verge of Bankruptcy Threatens Lawsuit After State Ethics Board Denies His Plan for $80,000 Raise

Toms River Schools Superintendent Michael Citta, former Ritacco Underling Irate After State Ethics Board Denies Request to Give $80,000 Pay Raise, Blames Mayor Rodrick for Interfering Toms River- Toms River Regional Schools…

Newark Schools Flush With $1.2 Billion of Money from Other Towns Including Those Closing Schools

NEWARK, NJ – While suburban school districts slash programs, shutter schools, and explore bankruptcy, Newark Public Schools remain among the most well-funded systems in New Jersey — largely subsidized by taxpayers outside…

Toms River School Board Under Fire for Huge Raise for Superintendent

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – George Lobman, a candidate for the Toms River Regional Schools Board of Education, is sounding alarms over what he calls runaway spending and skyrocketing school taxes. The longtime…

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