Three JPS band students were accepted to perform at the Biannual NaFMe All-Eastern Division band concert last weekend in April. The All-Eastern Band is selected every other year, taking the top All-State students from 11 states around the NorthEast Coast (PA, NJ, NY, CT, MA, MD, NH, ME, VT, RI, DE). Congrats to Christopher Juan, Justin Ni, & Taran Vakkada!

The John P . Stevens High School Band is proud to announce that a staggering 33 students from their program were selected by audition to the 2024-25 Central Jersey Region Band. These students represent the highest number from any one school in Central New Jersey! (13 seniors, 9 juniors, 7 sophomores, 4 freshmen).

Ms. May and her Architecture 2 and 3 students are ready for the Union County Community College Bridge Building Competition. Good Luck!

We are pleased to share that 27 students from John P. Stevens High School choir program were selected for the Central Jersey Regions Choir! More than 700 students from 6 different counties auditioned for a spot in this prestigious ensemble, and nearly 17% of the choir will be made up of students from John P. Stevens HS. Go Hawks!

A great day in CTE!

Our DECA competitors completed their District competition exam! Good luck to all, can't wait to see how many student qualify for the state competition!

Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/nj/edisontsd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DB8SPL73A975 Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/c9-Y7GQtmJQ There will now be a combined Caucus/Public Meeting to be held on December 17, 2024, commencing at 5:30 P.M. at Edison High School, 50 Boulevard of the Eagles, Edison, NJ. The agenda to the extent known is to conduct the monthly caucus/public meeting of the Edison Board of Education and any other matter that may come to the attention of the Board. Formal action may be taken by the Board. The Edison Board of Education reserves the right to go into privileged session to discuss personnel and/or legal matters if necessary.

Good luck to all of the Hawks taking the SAT today! You will do a fantastic job 🎉

Open to All High School Students! Apply for the New Superintendent's Advisory Group for Empowering Students! SAGE What Is SAGES? A new student advisory group working with Dr. Aldarelli, Superintendent of our Edison Township Public Schools. Who Can Apply? Students in grades 9–12 who want to make a positive difference in our schools. Why Join? Share your ideas. Represent your peers. Help shape the future of our schools. How to Apply: Visit the SAGES website for more information and a link to the application. https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/sages DEADLINE: Monday, December 23, 2024, @ 11:59PM

The Superintendent’s Advisory Group for Empowering Students (SAGES) is your chance to work directly with Dr. Aldarelli, the Superintendent of Edison Township Schools. This is an incredible opportunity to share your ideas, represent your peers, and help shape the future of our schools. We are seeking passionate and motivated students from grades 9–12 to apply for this exciting team and make a real difference in our school community. As a student, you have firsthand knowledge of what it’s like to attend Edison Township Schools. You see the strengths of our district and the areas that could be improved. By applying for SAGES, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make sure your experiences and ideas shape the decisions that directly affect student life. https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/sages

Our District’s Latest Fall Highlights are here! From exciting initiatives to community achievements, explore what’s new in our Fall Issue of the Insider - Our District Newsletter. https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/the-etps-insider

Good morning Hawks! Use code: CyberMiddlesex24 to apply to Middlesex College for FREE. Today ONLY: Monday (12/2). Code: CyberMC24 will also work.

We are grateful for your continued support and partnership in making our district a place of growth and success. May all of our families enjoy a safe and joyful holiday weekend! Please take a moment to explore our fall edition of our Insider newsletter. https://www.edison.k12.nj.us/page/the-etps-insider

Congratulations to Emily Hsu (Class of 2025) for being named a Young Arts Award Winner!

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the new addition of the Hawkeye: https://hawkeyejps.com/

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year *Odalys Serrano-Vacca* (Spanish teacher), and our Educational Services Professional of the Year *Danielle Durso-Gorka* (ELA instructional coach).

Last week, the JPS Girls Volleyball team visited MLK Elementary. Our student-athletes took time to read, answer questions, and create positive connections with the current Blue Lions and future Hawks!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at Thomas Jefferson and Herbert Hoover Middle Schools! Edison Township Public Schools November 13, 2024 On Tuesday, November 12, ETPS celebrated incredible advancements at Thomas Jefferson and Herbert Hoover Middle Schools! These milestones are a testament to our commitment to creating brighter spaces for learning and growth. Next week, the ribbon-cutting celebrations continue at Woodrow Wilson Middle School, John Adams Middle School, and the Edison Success Academy. Watch video highlights here: https://5il.co/31k07

JPS School Counseling: Attention all dual-enrollment students, bills from Middlesex College are now in the school counseling office. Please pick yours up asap.

Attention Hawks! Our website's *School Counseling Services* page is a great resource for key information. Follow these steps: JPS Website > Programs & Services > School Counseling Services > Recent Information