Barnegat Schools Won't Require Masks As COVID Cases Drop

The Barnegat school district will not mandate masks this fall if the town’s coronavirus rates continue to remain in the low risk category.

FAFSA Completions Down In NJ: How Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Barnegat-Manahawkin area high schools.

Barnegat Elementary Students Improve Reading Skills In Pandemic

Kindergarten and first grade students in Barnegat schools improved their reading skills despite the unconventional year, officials said.

Southern Regional Eases In-School Mask Requirement In Hot Weather

Amid rising temperatures, Southern Regional school officials say masks will be optional for students and staff.

Barnegat Schools Make Masks Optional Amid Hot Weather

With high temperatures and high humidity affecting the area, Barnegat schools officials say masks will be optional for students and staff.

Over 200 Southern Regional Seniors Receive Scholarship Awards

On scholarship night, 968 awards were given to 282 Southern Regional seniors and two students received Military Academy appointments.

Southern Regional Organizes COVID Vaccine Clinic For Students

The Southern Regional School District and the Manahawkin Walmart partnered to offer the Pfizer vaccine to students on Wednesday.

Southern Regional Students Earn Seal Of Biliteracy In French

Eleven students in Southern Regional High School's French IV honors class succeeded in passing the state's biliteracy test.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch.

Hundreds Protest In Stafford To Support Suspended School Nurse

A few hundred people attended an outdoor rally on Monday to support a Stafford nurse who was suspended for protesting the mask mandate.

Southern Regional Middle School Teacher Wins National Award

Middle school teacher Susan Stinson achieved the 2021 National Educated Adviser Award from Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Stafford School Nurse Suspended After Refusing To Wear Face Mask

A nurse has been suspended after she refused to wear a face mask for two days, claiming the mask mandate is "child abuse."

2021 College Aid: How Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Compares In Application Rates

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Barnegat-Manahawkin area high schools have done so far.

Here's The Average SAT Score For Barnegat, Manahawkin Students

The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2019-20. See how Barnegat and Manahawkin fared.

Barnegat Schools Named Best Community For Music Education

The Barnegat Township School District was awarded for the second year in a row by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Ocean County.

Stafford School District To Lose $315K In State Aid

Under the proposed budget, the state would decrease the Stafford Township School District's aid by 3.68 percent.

Barnegat School District To Gain More State Aid Next Year

Under the proposed budget, the state would increase the Barnegat Township School District's aid by 5.01 percent.

See How Much Barnegat, Stafford Paid Principals, Administrators

See how principals and administrators in Barnegat and Stafford were paid compared to others in Ocean County and across the state.

Southern Regional Seniors Return To 5 Days In-Person

Seniors at Southern Regional High School began attending in-person classes five days per week on Tuesday.

​Beach Haven School Highlighted As “Back-To-School Success Story”

The district is one of 75 schools across the country that was recognized for maintaining in-person learning since the school year began.

How Barnegat And Stafford Teachers' Salaries Rank In New Jersey

​Teachers in these districts are making below the average salary of $70K per year, data shows.

Barnegat HS Goes Remote After Off-Campus ‘Super-Spreader’ Event

Barnegat High School transitioned to virtual learning Monday after an off-campus event caused a spike in positive coronavirus cases.

Barnegat Schools Switch To Full Remote Learning For 2 Weeks

The Barnegat Township School District will transition to full remote learning instruction beginning Monday.

Stafford Schools Pivot To Full Remote Learning For 2 Weeks

The Stafford Township School District will transition to full remote learning instruction beginning Monday.

Southern Regional Schools Adopt Full Remote Learning Indefinitely

The duration of the remote instruction period is undetermined, according to the Monday announcement​ on the school district's website.

Stafford Schools Switch To Full Remote Learning Until 2021

The Stafford Township School District will transition to full remote learning instruction for all students beginning Wednesday.

Barnegat High School Goes Virtual Due To Coronavirus Case

Barnegat High School will transition to a fully virtual model for two weeks.

Ocean Acres School Temporarily Closing Due To 3 Coronavirus Cases

Ocean Acres Elementary School will go remote next week and return to in-person schooling Nov. 9, after the November break.

Barnegat School's 'Fresh Princ(ipal)' Music Video Wins Award

The Barnegat Township School District earned two accolades from the annual School Communication Awards.

Stafford Schools Rescind Plan To Go Remote For 2 Weeks

The superintendent canceled the plan after 'an overwhelming response from parents and community stakeholders.'

Barnegat Schools Moving To 5 Days In-Person Next Month

Students will be able to attend a half-day five days per week beginning Nov. 16.

Stafford District Schools To Go Virtual For 2 Weeks In November

The district doesn't expect a staff shortage that would make this necessary after the Thanksgiving and winter breaks.

2 From Barnegat Schools Test Positive For Coronavirus

The cases at Russell O. Brackman Middle School and the Robert L. Horbelt School aren't related, officials said.

Southern Regional, Barnegat Get Less School Aid In Revised Budget

Here's how the state's revised school budget will impact the Barnegat, Stafford and Southern Regional School Districts.

Barnegat High School Students Score High On AP Tests

Students outperformed the state average in nine of the 17 advanced placement programs.

Barnegat Schools Won't Pursue All-Remote Option

The district will move forward with its plan but is prepared to pivot if necessary, according to officials.

Option For All-Remote Learning Won't Affect Stafford School Plans

Gov. Phil Murphy gave districts the option Wednesday to begin the school year fully remote.

Stafford School Reopening Plan Offers Options For Families

Parents can choose between in-person, hybrid or remote learning for their children.

Barnegat Schools Plan To Combine Remote, In-Person Learning

Officials provided a rough outline of the Barnegat Township School District's plan for fall.