Oakland's students participated in Celebrate New Jersey, a statewide essay contest! Out of 11,000 enrolled students statewide and 1,200 submitted articles and projects, Ms. Armstrong is proud and excited to announce that ten of Oakland's Grade Four youngsters have been selected as the “Best of the Best” in the Celebrate New Jersey essay contest. more > >
Students Capture Award In Environmental Challenge
Gabrielle Aversa, Sidney Anderson, and Sarah Reid, sixth grade members of the YES (Youth-Environment-Seniors) Club, submitted a winning entry to Siemens “You Can Change the World Challenge.” more > >
Teens Build New World in 2009 Future City Competition
Students from Valley Middle School in New Jersey have designed their "City of Hope" - located along the banks of China's Yangtze River - with abundant, clean and safe drinking water. What makes it work, says team member Jack Maguire, is the Molecular Containment Disassembly, or MCD. more > >
Three teams of Valley Middle School students are advancing to the state finals of National History Day after participating in the Northern Regional Competition held at Seton Hall University on March 21, 2009. The theme of National History Day is The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies more > >
VMS Students Win Regional Competition for Eighth Straight Year
Lily Li, Jack Maguire, and Bobby Matts, eighth grade Workshop students captured the New York City Regional Championship at the 17th Annual National Engineers Week Future City Competition held at NYU/Polytechnic University. This was the eighth year that Valley Middle School has won the regional championship. The team also received the Best Essay Award. more > >
Substitute School Nurses needed throughout the District.
Interested candidates should contact MaryBeth VanEeuwen at the Board of Education Office. 201.337.6156
